The High Commission of Gabon in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Gabon in Canada, serving Gabonese citizens who live in or visit the country. As both countries are members of the Commonwealth, the mission is a high commission rather than an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | 2283 St. Laurent Boulevard, 103-104, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5A2, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 232 5301 |
| Fax | +1 613 232 6916 |
| info@ambassadegabon.ca | |
| Website | www.ambassadegabon.ca |
| Head of Mission | Alexis Bengone, High Commissioner |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: service hours, according to the official website (October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
- Location: The high commission is in the Gloucester-Southgate area of Ottawa, Ontario, about 7.9 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill; the nearest airport is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 8.5 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the High Commission of Gabon in Canada
The high commissioner is Alexis Bengone, who presented credentials on 4 December 2024, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The Global Affairs Canada list names 1 honorary consular post of Gabon: North York.
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Gabon is not among the visa-exempt countries listed in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (section 190 and Schedule 1.1), so its citizens generally need a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada.
Other embassies in Ottawa
130 other countries are represented in Ottawa, among them: Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (high commission), Greece (embassy), Grenada (high commission), Guatemala (embassy), Guinea (embassy), Guyana (high commission), Haiti (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Honduras (embassy), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (embassy), India (high commission), Indonesia (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (high commission). The full list of all 131 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
The general holidays under federal law (Canada Labour Code, section 166) are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September), Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; provinces and territories set further holidays of their own. The high commission may also close on public holidays of Gabon.
Emergency assistance
In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Gabon can contact the High Commission of Canada in Yaoundé, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Gabon in Canada
Gabon in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Gabonese office is the Honorary Consulate (Ontario) in North York (about 350 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – High Commission of Gabon in Canada (this page)
- North York (350 km) – Honorary Consulate (Ontario)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Gabon in Canada
Does Gabon have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 1 consular post outside Ottawa, including in North York.
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Embassy of Gabon in Canada – home page, Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, section 190 and Schedule 1.1 (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help), www.ambassadegabon.ca.
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