Whether or not tourists need health insurance in Canada depends on their home country's reciprocal healthcare agreement with Canada. Citizens of countries with such an agreement are typically able to receive public health insurance coverage in Canada for medically necessary hospital and physician services. However, it is always advisable for travelers to check with their own government's travel advisory website before their trip to see if they need to purchase additional health insurance. For citizens of countries without a reciprocal healthcare agreement, private travel health insurance is generally recommended.