ZOAHARIAN.COM - Canada has succeeded in stealing the attention of the world of tourism. This country in North America has been named the safest country for tourists to visit in 2027 based on the annual ranking of Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP).

This achievement is somewhat surprising. Canada, which was previously in fifth place in 2026, has now shot to first place, while overtaking the Netherlands, which last year became the safest country for tourists to visit.

Quoted from the Calgary Herald, Canada received a score of 82.47 in a report entitled World's Safest Places 2027. The ranking was compiled based on a survey of United States (US) tourists who had visited the countries assessed in the last five years.

Respondents were asked to provide an assessment based on their travel experience and the level of security they felt while in their destination country.

Not only relying on tourist experience, BHTP also combines survey results with various international indicators. These include the Global Peace Index, Global Terrorism Index, Numbeo, GeoSure Global, World Health Organization (WHO), and the Equaldex Equality Index.

A number of aspects are used as material for assessment, starting from the threat of crime, terrorism, transportation safety, health conditions, women's safety, to protection for tourists from minority groups.

Canada received high marks, especially in the safety categories for women and travelers of color. The country also managed to occupy second place in the security aspects of violent crime, terrorism and health.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands actually experienced a quite sharp decline. The country that previously occupied first place in 2026 now has to settle for being in eighth place with a score of 77.09.

Montreal Becomes the Safest City to Visit

Canada's superiority is not only visible from country-level rankings. One of the cities, Montreal, also won the title of safest city for tourists to visit in 2027 according to BHTP.

Montreal scored 82.18 and experienced a significant jump from 16th place the previous year.

This assessment considers tourist experience, relatively low crime rates, and environmental safety in various regions based on GeoSure Global data.

BHTP also combines a number of urban security indicators, including Numbeo and The Economist.

As a result, Montreal managed to outperform a number of popular world cities, including Zurich in Switzerland and Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

This achievement further strengthens Canada's position as a tourist destination that offers a sense of security for international travelers.

List of 15 Safest Countries to Visit in 2027

The following is a list of the 15 safest countries for tourists to visit in 2027 based on the Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection ranking:

1. Canada

2. New Zealand

3. Australia

4. Iceland

5. Japan

6. Austria

7. Ireland

8. Netherlands

9. Denmark

10. Portugal

11. Norway

12. Swiss

13. Italy

14. Spain

15. Germany

This ranking is a reference for tourists in determining holiday destinations. However, the level of security may differ in each region and is still influenced by local conditions and the vigilance of each traveler.