Every year the number of tourists to Canada equals Canada's population
The population in Canada is approximately 33.5 million. Interestingly enough, the Canadian government estimates that 35 million tourists visit Canada annually. That's more visitors and travellers to Canada than the country's entire population!
When planning a trip to Canada, of course, the last thing anyone wants to think about is getting sick or injured. But when travelling, even the most minor injuries or illnesses can become a major expense - even in Canada. The fact is that Canada's well known health care system does not offer free medical care for visitors or tourists.
What does this mean for tourists visiting Canada?
The need to seek emergency medical attention while travelling in Canada can be costly as illustrated by information published by one of Kanetix.ca's featured travel insurance providers, TIC Travel Insurance:
- A 29-year-old woman needed radiation therapy urgently and was charged nearly $12,000
- A 15 year-old girl broke both her ankles in BC at a cost of almost $10,000
- A 10-year-old boy had brain hemorrhaging and the costs quickly reached $25,000
Compare these costs to the price of a Visitors to Canada travel insurance policy; for example, $50,000 in coverage for a two week visit for someone 40 or younger can be purchased for as little as $31.05. If over 40, then coverage is available for $37.50. As you can see, it is worth buying given the expense of the alternative.
Purchasing travel insurance to provide coverage in the event of needing emergency medical attention is a 'great' idea. But, an 'excellent' idea is to purchase travel insurance from a Canadian travel insurance provider. Think about it; the country with one of the best health care systems in the world will be best supported by those who deal with it every day. Canadian travel insurance providers will be able to accurately recommend the proper insurance coverage for your stay.
What does Kanetix® recommend?
Shop around for the best travel health insurance that will fit your own needs. The Kanetix.ca comparison tool is a great place to start. Not only do we offer you the opportunity to compare travel insurance quotes from competing insurance providers, but we also show the various travel insurance coverage plans each company has to offer.
Before you leave, click to compare quotes: visiting Canada travel health insurance
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Originally published June, 2007. Visitors to Canada travel insurance quotes are accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change at any time.
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