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Please be advised that the Embassy of Ireland, Canada website has moved and this page is no longer being updated. The Embassy website is now available at Ireland.ie/ottawa.

Visiting Ireland?

Whether you’re tracing your Irish roots, visiting friends or planning a getaway, Ireland offers the perfect experience. Ireland continues to grow as a popular tourist location and is estimated to be worth almost €4 billion each year.

Getting to Ireland has never been easier with direct air routes from Toronto (Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Montreal (Air Transat, St. John’s (Westjet) and Halifax (Europe Airpost).

Ireland's attractions include its rich cultural heritage, scenery, friendly people and relaxed way of life. It is also a popular location for sporting enthusiasts with numerous golf courses in addition to fishing, cycling, riding, water sports and other activities.

Experience Ireland’s first long-distance touring route, the Wild Atlantic Way, stretching all the way from the Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal to Kinsale in Co. Cork. The route rivals the world’s best driving tours taking you along 2,500 km of the wildest, most captivating scenery, with lots to do and see along the way.

Find the perfect Irish holiday on the following websites:

If you want to learn more about Ireland, read Ireland in Brief.

To get in the mood for planning your holiday, here’s a taste of The Wild Atlantic Way: