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Safe and Fun Activities to Make the Most of Your Next Trip!
Published on: June 6, 2024
Excited to try new activities and stay active while travelling? Start planning your next adventure by looking up popular attractions or those that align with your interests. Make sure these activities are included in your travel insurance coverage, so you can enjoy them to the fullest. Check out the list of activities covered by Ontario Blue Cross travel insurance and get a quote to find the best coverage for your trip.
A Thrilling Vacation Awaits
Planning a vacation filled with exciting things to do? Ontario Blue Cross travel insurance has you covered, whether you prefer detailed planning or spontaneous adventures. Our insurance includes coverage for a wide variety of exciting sports and activities.
Explore the list below to see what's included. Click on any activity that catches your eye for more details.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Please note that sports played as a paid professional and/or as part of a high-level sports competition are not covered.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Please note that power sports are not covered when performed as part of a competition or training, or if they are practised as a paid professional.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Please note that sports played as a paid professional and/or as part of a high-level sports competition are not covered.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Please note that high-risk mountain or climbing sports are not covered. Be sure to stay on marked trails and other safe areas.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Please note that sports played as a paid professional and/or as part of a high-level sports competition are not covered.
- Also note that extreme sports or activities involving stunts, free-falling, or improvised facilities are not covered.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Please note:
- Canoeing, kayaking, or rafting on rapids of grades 4 to 6 according to the International Scale of River Difficulty is not covered.
- Sports played as a paid professional and/or as part of a high-level sports competition are not covered.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Please note:
- Off-piste mountain biking or mountain biking with jumps or acrobatics is not covered. Be sure to stay on marked trails and other safe environments.
- Sports played as a paid professional and/or as part of a high-level sports competition are not covered.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions and allowable areas.
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- For scuba diving to be covered, you must meet the following conditions:
- Have the appropriate certification
- Dive to a depth of less than 30 metres
- Avoid high-risk locations (wreck, cavern, under ice, at night, etc.)
- Be sure to follow safety instructions, warning signs, and permitted areas.
- Please note:
- Off-piste snow sports or sports involving jumps or acrobatics are not covered. Be sure to stay on marked trails and other safe environments.
- Sports played as a paid professional and/or as part of a high-level sports competition are not covered.
If you can’t find your favourite activity on the list, check our insurance policy or contact our Customer Relations Centre for more information on what Ontario Blue Cross travel insurance covers.
Reliable Support in Emergencies
No matter where you are in the world, Ontario Blue Cross travel insurance provides comprehensive support in emergencies. Contact Blue Cross Travel Assistance immediately after an incident to take advantage of our global expertise.
Available 24/7, our service can recommend health facilities, coordinate care, provide continuous follow-ups, and arrange repatriation to your country of residence if necessary. Our experts are always on hand to advise you and answer your questions.
Travelling often inspires adventure and trying new things. However, please note that high-risk activities and sports are not covered by our travel insurance. If you are injured during an activity not covered by your policy, Ontario Blue Cross will assist you but cannot reimburse healthcare and treatment costs from such accidents; these expenses will be your responsibility. Ensuring that your planned activities are covered by travel insurance allows you to fully enjoy your trip.
Our travel insurance also covers illness, baggage loss, flight delays, and more. Explore our travel insurance options to find the coverage that suits your needs. Happy travels!