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Belfast is part of the United Kingdom, so Canadians must obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling. It costs about 20 pounds, is applied for online, stays valid for 2 years and allows stays of up to 6 months. The requirement has been strictly enforced since February 25, 2026.
There are no nonstop flights between Canada and Belfast. The simplest route is the nonstop to Dublin, about 6 hours from Montréal or 6.5 to 7 hours from Toronto, followed by a 2-hour train or coach ride north. You can also connect through London, with a 1 hour 20 minute domestic flight to Belfast. Allow 9 to 12 hours door to door.
May through September, with temperatures of 14 to 19 °C and long days for the Antrim coast. May, June and September dodge the summer crowds at the Giant's Causeway. Winter stays mild but damp, with short days.
The Government of Canada advises a high degree of caution in the United Kingdom due to the threat of terrorism, an advisory that covers the whole country. Belfast's tourist districts are visited without particular concern; the Troubles ended with the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, and the formerly divided neighbourhoods are now explored on guided tours.
As a guideline, plan on 2,200 to 3,600 Canadian dollars per person for a week, flight included, at a mid-range level. Belfast costs noticeably less than Dublin for hotels and meals, which makes it an economical base for Northern Ireland.
Belfast runs 5 hours ahead of Montréal and Toronto for most of the year. The gap briefly drops to 4 hours for about a week in late March and late October, since Europe and North America change their clocks on different dates.
Yes. The land border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland has no routine checks, but the ETA is still legally required to enter the United Kingdom, even by coach or train. Apply online before leaving Canada to travel with peace of mind.
The pound sterling; 1 pound is worth about 1.90 Canadian dollars. Note the switch if you arrive from the Republic: euros are not accepted in Belfast. Northern Irish banks issue their own banknotes, fine locally but sometimes refused in Great Britain, so spend them before moving on. Cards cover almost everything.
Yes, easily. The site lies about 90 minutes north of the city by road. Organized day tours typically combine the Giant's Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the Antrim coastal route, often with a stop at Bushmills, licensed to distill since 1608.
Yes, it is the city's flagship attraction. Opened in 2012 on the slipways of the Harland and Wolff shipyard, where the liner was built between 1909 and 1912, the museum tells the story across six floors, from design to sinking. Book a timed ticket online, especially in summer, and leave time for the SS Nomadic moored alongside.
