Canada

Toronto tap water is treated and safe to drink directly; you can refill a reusable bottle from taps, though a mild chlorine taste is possible and a simple carbon filter will improve flavor. Follow any temporary local boil or advisory notices if issued for specific neighborhoods.

Excellent mountain spring water — drink freely from the tap.

Montreal tap water is treated and safe to drink; in very old buildings run cold water a few seconds or use a simple pitcher filter if concerned about lead from aging service lines. Bottled water is optional and widely available if preferred.

Ottawa's municipal tap water is treated and safe to drink for visitors; bring a reusable bottle if you prefer to avoid occasional chlorine taste or are staying in an older building with aged plumbing.

Calgary tap water is municipally treated and safe to drink; use bottled water only if you prefer a different taste or have a very sensitive stomach.

Edmonton tap water meets Canadian standards and is safe to drink, use for brushing teeth, and ice; most visitors can drink straight from the tap. If you prefer, carry a small carbon filter to improve taste or reduce hardness-related chalkiness.

Mississauga's tap water is treated to Canadian standards and is safe to drink; you can use tap water for brushing teeth, ice, and washing produce. If you prefer a milder flavor, bring a small filter or buy bottled water for taste preferences.

Winnipeg tap water is treated to Canadian standards and is safe to drink; drink from the tap or use bottled water if you prefer a different taste. If you have an extremely sensitive stomach, consider a personal filter as a comfort measure.

Tap water in Quebec City is treated to Canadian standards and safe to drink—carry a reusable bottle. If you have a very sensitive stomach, bottled water is widely available in stores.

Hamilton’s tap water is treated and generally safe to drink; you can use tap water for drinking and brushing teeth. If you’re sensitive to taste, bring a refillable bottle with a carbon filter to reduce mild chlorine flavor.

Brampton's tap water is treated to provincial standards and is safe to drink for most visitors; if you're staying in an older building or have a very sensitive stomach, you may prefer bottled or filtered water. Always run the tap a few seconds if water has been sitting in pipes before drinking.

Surrey tap water is treated and generally safe to drink — refill a reusable bottle from the tap. If you’re staying in an older building and are sensitive to taste, a simple pitcher filter can improve flavor.

Kitchener's tap water is treated to meet Canadian standards and is safe to drink — you can use it for drinking, brushing teeth and ice. If you prefer a milder taste, a basic carbon filter will reduce hardness/chlorine taste.

Laval's tap water is treated and generally safe to drink — you can use it for drinking, ice, brushing teeth, and washing produce. Pay attention to local news or city advisories for occasional, localized boil-water notices and use bottled water if one is in effect.