Canada Tick Guide (By Province)

Start here for province-level tick species, seasonality, disease risks, and official resources

Canada tick resources — fast navigation

Last updated: January 24, 2026

This hub organizes Canada tick guidance into province pages. Each province page focuses on:

  • Common local tick species (with scientific names)
  • Seasonality notes (when people are most likely to encounter ticks)
  • Dominant pathogens (high-level, with careful wording)
  • Official local resources for maps, surveillance, and what to do after a bite

Key takeaways

  • Think local: tick species and risk vary by province and by specific area.
  • Remove ticks promptly: quick removal helps reduce risk of tick-borne illness.
  • Use official resources: risk maps and recommendations can change year-to-year.
Cite this section

All About Ticks. Canada Tick Guide (By Province). Updated 2026-01-24. Sources: PHAC Lyme disease information and monitoring resources.

Primary sources: PHAC - Lyme disease, PHAC - Tick information (monitoring)

Choose your province

Ontario

Blacklegged tick presence and province-level resources.

Ticks in Ontario
Québec

Tick-borne disease guidance and official Québec resources.

Ticks in Québec
British Columbia

Western blacklegged tick notes, Lyme risk map, and resources.

Ticks in British Columbia
Nova Scotia

Province resources on ticks, tick bite services, and safety guidance.

Ticks in Nova Scotia
Manitoba

Blacklegged tick guidance and Manitoba public health resources.

Ticks in Manitoba

What to do after a tick bite (Canada)

If you’ve removed a tick, your next steps are usually: clean the area, note the date/location, and monitor for symptoms. For step-by-step removal and what to do next:

Remove safely

Tweezers technique + common mistakes to avoid.

How to remove a tick
Prevention baseline

Repellents, clothing, tick checks, and yard strategies.

How to prevent tick bites
Symptoms & timing

Incubation windows and when to seek care.

Symptoms in humans
Important: This hub is educational and not medical advice. If you’re worried about symptoms after a tick bite, contact a local clinician or public health resource for guidance.
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