Monitor 4,900+ Live Traffic Cameras Across Canada
From British Columbia's mountain passes to Newfoundland's coastal highways, access real-time traffic conditions across all Canadian provinces. Monitor the Trans-Canada Highway, Highway 401, QEII Highway, and major urban corridors with free 24/7 camera feeds covering 4,900+ locations nationwide.
View Canada Cameras →Canada's vast transportation network spans over 1.13 million lane-kilometers of roads, connecting communities from coast to coast to coast. According to StatCan 2025 data, the average daily commute for Canadians is 26.7 minutes, with Toronto maintaining the longest average at 34.9 minutes. Our platform aggregates live traffic cameras from provincial transportation departments, municipalities, and airport authorities to provide comprehensive coverage of Canadian highways, urban corridors, and critical mountain passes.
British Columbia leads with 1,500+ cameras covering Vancouver's Lower Mainland, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Coquihalla Highway, and Interior mountain passes. DriveBC cameras monitor critical routes like Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, and the Malahat.
Ontario provides 1,850+ cameras across the Golden Horseshoe, Highway 401 corridor, Ottawa region, and Northern Ontario routes. MTO cameras cover the entire GTA, Highway 400 series, and border crossings.
Alberta maintains 370+ cameras on Highway 2 (QEII), Trans-Canada Highway through the Rockies, Calgary ring roads, and Edmonton freeway network.
Quebec offers 650+ cameras covering Montreal's Autoroute network, Quebec City region, and Trans-Canada Highway sections including the north and south shores of the St. Lawrence.
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View live conditions across all provinces and plan your route with real-time camera feeds. Filter by province, highway, or city to find exactly what you need.
View All Cameras →Trans-Canada Highway Coverage
Trans-Canada Highway | 7,821 km
Canada's iconic highway stretches 7,821 kilometers from Victoria, BC to St. John's, NL. Our platform provides camera coverage across major segments:
BC Section (Highway 1): Vancouver to Alberta border via Fraser Canyon, Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, and Golden. Monitor avalanche zones and weather conditions in mountain passes.
Prairie Section: Alberta Highway 1, Saskatchewan Highway 1, Manitoba Highway 1 through Regina, Winnipeg, and Kenora. Coverage of flat, high-speed sections where weather changes rapidly.
Ontario Section (Highway 17): Northern route through Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay. Critical for monitoring winter conditions on remote stretches.
Quebec Section: Montreal to New Brunswick via Autoroute 20 (south shore) or Autoroute 40 (north shore). Coverage of St. Lawrence River crossings.
Maritime Section: New Brunswick Highway 2, Nova Scotia Highway 104 (Cobequid Pass toll highway), and the ferry to Newfoundland.
Mountain Pass Safety
BC and Alberta mountain passes require special attention year-round. Check camera feeds before traveling through Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, Coquihalla Summit, and Highway 3 (Crowsnest Pass). Sudden weather changes, avalanche control, and reduced visibility are common. DriveBC cameras update every 5-10 minutes during active weather events.
Major Urban Corridor Coverage
Greater Toronto Area (1,200+ Cameras)
Highway 401 (North America's busiest), 400-series highways, DVP, Gardiner Expressway, QEW through Hamilton and Niagara. The busiest segment of the 401 near Highway 427 handles over 450,000 vehicles daily, making real-time monitoring through MTO cameras essential for GTA travel.
Metro Vancouver (800+ Cameras)
Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Highway 99, Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, Lions Gate Bridge, George Massey Tunnel, Port Mann Bridge. DriveBC cameras monitor all major bottlenecks across the Lower Mainland.
Montreal Region (400+ Cameras)
Autoroute 20, 40, 15, 10, Champlain Bridge, Mercier Bridge, Turcot Interchange. Quebec 511 cameras cover the entire island, including Autoroute 40, Canada's second busiest highway handling 167,000 vehicles per day.
Calgary & Edmonton (350+ Cameras)
QEII Highway, Deerfoot Trail, Stoney Trail, Highway 2, Anthony Henday Drive, Whitemud Drive. 511 Alberta cameras monitor all major urban freeways.
Canada Road Safety
In 2024, Canada recorded an estimated 2,045 road fatalities, a trend that mirrors a slight national increase in recent years. Rural accidents remain a primary concern, accounting for 54% of fatalities despite lower traffic volumes compared to urban centers. Real-time camera monitoring is a vital component of Canada's Road Safety Strategy 2025, allowing drivers to identify hazards and verify "ground truth" road conditions across the nation's diverse and often extreme climatic zones.
Border Crossing Cameras
Monitor traffic conditions at major Canada-US border crossings:
Traffic camera infrastructure in Canada is managed by Transport Canada, the national road authority responsible for highway monitoring.
Peace Bridge (Fort Erie, ON / Buffalo, NY): QEW approach cameras, Canadian plaza, and connection to I-190. Busiest crossing in Ontario outside GTA.
Ambassador Bridge (Windsor, ON / Detroit, MI): Highway 401/Huron Church Road approach, Canadian plaza. North America's busiest international border crossing by trade volume.
Pacific Highway (Surrey, BC / Blaine, WA): Highway 99 approach cameras, truck crossing monitoring. Primary commercial crossing in Western Canada.
Thousand Islands Bridge (Lansdowne, ON / Alexandria Bay, NY): Highway 401 approach, scenic crossing alternative to Ogdensburg-Prescott.
Rainbow Bridge (Niagara Falls, ON / Niagara Falls, NY): QEW and Niagara Parkway approaches, tourist crossing with frequent delays during peak season.
Border Crossing Tips
Check camera feeds on both the Canadian approach and US side (where available) before heading to the border. Peak times are weekday mornings (US-bound commuters) and weekends (tourist traffic). Commercial crossings like Ambassador Bridge and Pacific Highway have dedicated truck inspection cameras.
Seasonal Driving Considerations
Winter Driving Hazards
Canadian winters present extreme driving challenges from November through April. Monitor cameras for black ice on Highway 401, whiteout conditions on Prairie highways, coastal storms in BC and the Maritimes, and freezing rain in Southern Ontario and Quebec. Many mountain passes require winter tires and chains. Check DriveBC and 511 Alberta for road condition updates alongside camera feeds.
Winter Challenges by Region:
- BC Mountains: Heavy snow, avalanche control closures, reduced visibility in passes. Coquihalla and Highway 3 often require chains.
- Prairies: Whiteout conditions, drifting snow, extreme cold (-40°C). Saskatchewan and Manitoba highways can close during blizzards.
- Ontario/Quebec: Freezing rain, lake-effect snow, black ice on 401 and 20. GTA experiences frequent winter pileups.
- Maritimes: Coastal storms, freezing rain, high winds. Highway 104 Cobequid Pass is exposed to severe weather.
Summer Considerations: Wildfire smoke in BC Interior (reduced visibility), construction season on major highways (expect lane closures), tourist traffic in mountain parks (Banff, Jasper), and prairie heat waves (highway buckling possible).
Check Current Conditions
View live camera feeds to assess weather, traffic flow, and road conditions before your trip. Filter by province or search specific highways.
View Cameras Now →NavCanada Airport Cameras
Access 225+ airport cameras covering major hubs and regional airports across Canada:
Major Airports: Vancouver (YVR), Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal-Trudeau (YUL), Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Ottawa (YOW), Winnipeg (YWG), Halifax (YHZ)
Regional Coverage: Victoria, Kelowna, Regina, Saskatoon, Thunder Bay, London, Quebec City, Moncton, St. John's, Charlottetown
Airport cameras show runway conditions, taxiway visibility, and weather conditions. Useful for monitoring snow clearing operations, fog conditions, and wind direction. Most airports have 3-8 camera angles covering different runways and terminals.
Highway Camera Networks by Province
DriveBC (British Columbia): Real-time cameras on all major highways with avalanche gates, mountain passes, and urban corridors. Cameras update every 5-10 minutes with high-resolution images.
For Maritime province coverage, see our Prince Edward Island traffic cameras guide.
Alberta 511: Highway cameras across QEII, Trans-Canada Highway, Highway 16 (Yellowhead), and urban freeways in Calgary/Edmonton. Includes rural highway coverage.
Ontario MTO: Comprehensive coverage of 400-series highways, border approaches, and Northern Ontario routes. Frequent updates during winter storms and rush hours.
Quebec 511: Autoroute network cameras covering Montreal, Quebec City, and Trans-Canada Highway sections. Bilingual interface with real-time road condition reports.
Manitoba 511: Highway 1 (Trans-Canada), Winnipeg Perimeter Highway, and major provincial routes. Focus on winter condition monitoring.
Saskatchewan Highway Hotline: Trans-Canada Highway cameras, Highway 11, and urban routes in Regina/Saskatoon. Updates during severe weather events.
Atlantic Provinces: New Brunswick (Highway 2, Moncton area), Nova Scotia (Highway 104, Halifax approaches), Newfoundland (Trans-Canada Highway, St. John's area), PEI (limited coverage on Highway 1).
Best Times to Check Cameras
For urban commuters, check cameras 15-30 minutes before departure during weekday rush hours (7-9 AM, 4-7 PM). For highway travel, monitor cameras along your entire route the night before and again 1-2 hours before departure. Mountain pass conditions change rapidly—check DriveBC cameras every 30-60 minutes during winter storms.
Platform Features for Canadian Cameras
Our platform provides 135,000+ cameras from 600+ sources worldwide, with 4,900+ focused on Canadian coverage:
- Province Filtering: Instantly filter to any province or territory
- Route Planning: Build custom routes and see all cameras along your path
- Favorites: Save frequently checked cameras for quick access
- Mobile Optimized: Check conditions on the go with responsive design
- Real-Time Updates: Camera feeds refresh automatically based on source update frequency
- Search: Find cameras by highway number, city, or landmark name
- Map & Grid Views: Choose your preferred viewing layout
Explore Canadian Routes
Plan your cross-country trip or daily commute with our route planning tool. Add waypoints and discover all available cameras along your path.
Build Your Route →Related Resources
- British Columbia Traffic Cameras: Detailed guide to BC's 1,500+ cameras covering Vancouver, Victoria, and Interior highways
- Highway 401 Guide: Tips for navigating Canada's busiest highway through the GTA
- Winter Driving Safety: Essential guide to using traffic cameras for winter condition monitoring
- Getting Started with Traffic Cameras: Learn how to interpret camera feeds and plan safer trips
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do Canadian traffic cameras update?
Update frequency varies by province. DriveBC cameras refresh every 5-10 minutes, MTO Ontario cameras update every 2-3 minutes during rush hour, Alberta 511 cameras refresh every 10-15 minutes, and Quebec 511 cameras update every 5 minutes. Our platform automatically fetches the latest available image from each source.
Can I view cameras on the Trans-Canada Highway?
Yes, we provide coverage across major segments of the Trans-Canada Highway from BC to Newfoundland. Coverage is most comprehensive in BC (mountain passes), Ontario (northern route through Sudbury/Thunder Bay), and Quebec (Montreal to New Brunswick). Use our map view and filter by "Canada" to see all available cameras, or search for specific highway segments.
Are NavCanada airport cameras available 24/7?
Yes, all 225+ NavCanada airport cameras operate 24/7 with live feeds. These cameras show runway conditions, taxiway visibility, and current weather at major and regional airports across Canada. Perfect for checking conditions before heading to the airport or monitoring flight arrival weather.
How do I monitor winter road conditions in BC mountain passes?
Use DriveBC cameras at key locations like Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, Coquihalla Summit, and Highway 3 passes. Filter our platform to "British Columbia" and search for pass names. Check cameras every 30-60 minutes during winter storms, and always combine camera views with DriveBC's road condition reports and avalanche forecasts.
Which province has the most traffic cameras?
Ontario has the most cameras with 1,850+ feeds covering the 400-series highway network, GTA, Ottawa region, and border crossings. British Columbia is second with 1,500+ cameras focused on Vancouver metro, mountain passes, and Interior highways. Together, these two provinces account for nearly 70% of Canadian traffic camera coverage.
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Access 4,900+ live traffic cameras covering all Canadian provinces and territories. Monitor current conditions, plan safer routes, and avoid delays with real-time feeds from coast to coast to coast.
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