Removals to Canada | Simpsons International Removals

The Move

Canada is a route we ship every month, coast to coast.

From Toronto to Vancouver, British families have been settling in Canada for generations, and it remains one of our most requested moves. We manage the shipping, the paperwork and the customs entry, so a big move feels like a manageable one.

Sea freight suits a full household at a sensible cost, and air freight covers anything you would rather have waiting when you land.

Popular destinations we ship to

TorontoVancouverCalgary MontrealOttawaEdmonton Halifax

Typical Transit Times

Sole-use container4–5 weeks

Shared (groupage) container5–7 weeks

Air freight3–5 days

Times shown are to port and vary by coast. Please allow additional time for Canadian customs clearance on arrival. We recommend booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead of your move date.

Your options

Choose the right way to ship

Every move to Canada is different, so we shape the service around yours.

Sea · Sole-use

Your own 20ft or 40ft container

Your belongings travel alone, packed and sealed at your door and not opened again until they reach you. The fastest and most secure sea option.

Best for: full household moves

Sea · Shared

Groupage / part-load container

Your goods share container space with other shipments crossing the Atlantic, splitting the cost between several moves. Slightly longer transit, but excellent value.

Best for: smaller moves, flexible budgets

Air Freight

Fast-track for essentials

Air freight suits the things you need soon after you land, such as documents, clothing and everyday items. It arrives in a fraction of the time.

Best for: essentials & smaller shipments

Excess Baggage

A few boxes or suitcases

Not moving a whole household? Our excess baggage service is a simple, affordable way to send personal items and smaller consignments overseas.

Best for: light movers & students

Good to know

Canadian customs is straightforward with the right list

The Canada Border Services Agency asks new and returning residents for a detailed list of everything arriving, including anything following later in a second shipment. We prepare this with you well before your move date.

Goods to follow list

Items arriving in a later shipment need declaring alongside your main inventory.

Duty-free entry for settlers

Used personal and household effects usually enter free of duty and tax for those becoming Canadian residents.

Restricted items

Firearms follow strict separate rules, and certain food, plant and animal products are controlled by the CFIA.

Vehicle imports

Cars can move with you, though separate compliance rules apply. We will talk you through the process.

★★★★★

Our move to Calgary went far more smoothly than we expected. The paperwork was ready well ahead of time and everything came off the truck in exactly the condition it left home in.

Illustrative example · UK to Calgary, Canada

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International Removals to Canada