Long-distance moving is available to and from: Montreal & surrounding areas, Toronto & GTA, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa-Gatineau, Québec City, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Halifax and Hamilton
Long-distance moving is available to and from: Montreal & surrounding areas, Toronto & GTA, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa-Gatineau, Québec City, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Halifax and Hamilton
Illustrative pricing-model estimate in CAD, before tax. Your addresses, date, inventory and services determine your quote.
| Route | Assumed distance | A few items | 1 bedroom | 3 bedrooms | Model driving time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Ottawa-Gatineau | 200 km | $1,300 | $1,650 | $1,950 | Hourly calculation |
| Montreal → Quebec City | 253 km | $1,600 | $2,025 | $2,325 | Hourly calculation |
| Montreal → Toronto | 544 km | $2,825 | $3,450 | $3,750 | Hourly calculation |
| Toronto → Quebec City | 807 km | Coordinator quote | $4,550 | $4,725 | 1 road day |
| Montreal → Halifax | 1,242 km | Coordinator quote | $6,925 | $7,100 | 2 road days |
| Calgary → Vancouver | 973 km | Coordinator quote | $5,850 | $6,025 | 2 road days |
| Winnipeg → Calgary | 1,331 km | Coordinator quote | $7,275 | $7,450 | 2 road days |
| Toronto → Vancouver | 4,423 km | Coordinator quote | Coordinator quote | Coordinator quote | 5 road days |
| Move coordination | $35 |
|---|---|
| Labour and handling | $374.12 |
| Long-distance transport | $1,055.53 |
| Long-distance driving crew | $2,368.98 |
| Planning, minimums and service margin | $3,266.37 |
| Estimate | $7,100 |
Provenance of data used for the assumptions: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Latest source review: September 27, 2026. Individual access dates appear below.
Driver’s licence
A new Québec resident may drive a passenger vehicle, motorcycle or moped with a valid licence from another jurisdiction for six consecutive months, provided the licence authorizes that vehicle category. Start the Québec licence application after settling.[1][2]
Vehicle
When you move to Québec from another province, the law gives you 90 days to register your vehicle in Québec.[3]
Driver’s licence
New Ontario residents have 60 days to exchange their licence. Eligible Canadian licences may be exchanged, with requirements depending on class, status and driving experience; learner permits and certain other licence categories are excluded.[4][5]
Vehicle
When moving to Ontario with an ordinary passenger vehicle, register it within 30 days at ServiceOntario. Bring insurance, prior ownership or registration documents and the required safety standards certificate.[6][7][8]
Driver’s licence
New B.C. residents have 90 days to switch to a B.C. driver’s licence. ICBC advises preparing the required documents and booking a driver-licensing appointment once they are ready.[9]
Driver’s licence
New Alberta residents with a valid licence from another Canadian province or territory must exchange it within 90 days; travel outside Alberta does not restart the period. Surrender the old licence at a registry agent. Under this Canadian exchange pathway, classes 3–6 require no knowledge or road test.[10]
Vehicle
New Alberta residents must switch their vehicle to an Alberta registration within 90 days of moving, at a registry agent, with proof of ownership, proof of valid insurance, ID and any required out-of-province inspection.[11]
Vehicle
A non-exempt used vehicle entering Nova Scotia generally needs inspection within 30 days and before registration; the Registry can issue a letter allowing 10 days after registration. Qualifying valid New Brunswick or P.E.I. inspections are among the exemptions. Check the inspection and registration rules separately.[12][13]
Local moves stay within one metro area. Long-distance moves connect cities or provinces such as Montreal to Toronto, Toronto to Calgary, Vancouver to Edmonton, or Halifax to Montreal.
They require additional planning for travel days, overnight stops, realistic delivery windows, and the protection that keeps belongings safe during extended transport.
Not every long-distance move fills a truck. We also handle small loads and partial moves across Canada — a studio, a few rooms, or a handful of furniture pieces — by pairing your shipment with our scheduled routes, so long-distance shipping stays realistic for smaller moves.
Compare a coordinated move workflow against fragmented quoting, dispatch, updates, and proof spread across separate tools.
We plan and execute cross-city and cross-province moves every week with trained crews, well-maintained trucks, and bilingual support in Québec.
Experienced long-distance movers for cross-city and cross-province routes
Professional crews with well-maintained trucks and equipment
Clear pickup and delivery windows with proactive updates
Bilingual support and crews available in Québec
Licensed, insured operations with a safety-first culture
Protection for furniture and belongings over extended travel
Optional packing, unpacking, and storage add-ons
Easy, tech-enabled quotes and booking
Trips such as Montréal to Québec City or Calgary to Edmonton often deliver within one to two days depending on distance.
Moves between provinces such as Québec to Ontario or Ontario to British Columbia with schedules designed for longer travel.
Families relocating for work, lifestyle, or school schedules with packing options sized to the whole home.
Right-sized long-distance moves for smaller loads between university towns or job markets.
When possession dates do not align, we can hold belongings securely between cities and coordinate final delivery.
Long-distance shipping for moves that do not fill a truck — a studio apartment, a few rooms, or several furniture pieces — scheduled along our cross-Canada routes.
Long-distance moves need more lead time than local jobs, with realistic pickup and delivery windows built around travel and weather.
Understanding distance, routes, and seasonal travel considerations
Aligning schedules with possession dates, work start dates, and travel plans
Confirming building access, elevator bookings, and parking at both ends
Clear communication about shared loads and how items stay protected
Proper packing materials and loading techniques keep belongings safe when they travel hundreds or thousands of kilometres.
Tell us where you are moving from and to - Enter origin, destination, dates, and a basic inventory online to start the quote.
Get a tailored long-distance quote - We provide transparent pricing based on distance, volume, services, and timing.
Confirm your dates & plan details - We align on pickup schedules, delivery windows, and building constraints.
Pre-move coordination & packing - We finalize packing needs, deliver materials or pack for you, and send reminders.
Pickup & load-out - Crews protect your home, load carefully, and confirm the route and delivery plan.
Transit & updates - Your shipment travels securely with proactive communication about progress and timing.
Delivery, unload & set-up - We place items in the right rooms, reassemble basic furniture, and complete a final walkthrough.
Long-distance pricing is based on distance, volume, access and services. Every quote includes written details, optional add-ons, and clear payment milestones.
Distance, route, and travel time
Volume or weight of belongings and required truck space
Access factors such as stairs, elevators, or long carries
Packing, storage, or specialty handling services
Seasonality or peak-period considerations
Long-distance moving is available to and from: Montreal & surrounding areas, Toronto & GTA, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa-Gatineau, Québec City, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Halifax and Hamilton
For a pickup in Westmount, NDG, Côte-Saint-Luc, Town of Mount Royal, Griffintown, Beaconsfield or elsewhere in the West Island, include both addresses and your date flexibility in the request. A coordinator confirms whether the route and loading arrangement are available.
Up to 800 km, as crew and truck hours plus $0.85/km. Beyond that, as a dedicated truck with 2 drivers: driving, at an 85 km/h average and at most 11 hours a day, is billed separately with travel allowances and a partial empty return, plus $0.85/km. Over 1,800 km, a coordinator builds the quote.
In the Montreal → Halifax example assuming 1,242 km, the dedicated-truck calculation gives $6,800 for the studio inventory and $7,100 for the 3-bedroom inventory, in CAD before tax. This is a cost illustration, not an available small-load quote: that load requires review. Above 800 km, loads up to 1,500 lb and 350 cu ft go to a coordinator who must confirm shared or partial-load options and pricing.
The calculation assumes 1,242 km, producing 2 road days at the model's pace (85 km/h and 11 hours per day), plus loading and unloading. Actual addresses, routing and dates must be confirmed.
This example assumes 4,423 km, above the captured version's 1,800 km automatic limit. A coordinator must assess the move before offering a price.
Date and notice can change a quote. These examples use no booking date and exclude calendar, postal-zone and capacity adjustments. The short-notice comparison isolates only one model time allowance.
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With Next Movement, your long-distance move across Canada is planned, protected, and communicated at every stage.
Use the linked service details, city context, and pricing guidance to move from a broad service fit into the local market and route details that usually change the quote.
Residential Movers
Full-service residential moving, apartments and houses
Commercial Movers
Professional office and commercial relocations
Freight & Commercial Logistics
Scheduled freight pickups and commercial coordination
Home Delivery & Last-Mile
Appointment-based last-mile delivery for oversized items
Packing Services
Professional packing and moving supplies
Storage Services
Secure, flexible short- and long-term storage solutions
Specialty Services
Special handling: pianos, antiques, artwork
FF&E Procurement & Furnishing
Design coordination, manufacturer sourcing, procurement and furniture supply for hotel and commercial projects
FF&E & Project Logistics
Receiving, project warehousing, QC, delivery and white-glove installation
Furniture Assembly & Installation
Professional assembly, mounting and placement for homes, offices and commercial projects
Warehousing & Cross-Docking
B2B receiving, pallet storage, cross-docking and project staging for freight, commercial and FF&E operations
Furniture Removal & Disposal
Furniture removal, cleanouts and decommissioning for homes, offices and commercial projects
Montreal long-distance movers planned around local access
Montreal long-distance moves planned around pickup access, delivery windows, packing, and storage flexibility.
Toronto long-distance movers planned around local access
Toronto long-distance moves planned around pickup access, delivery windows, packing, and storage flexibility.
Vancouver long-distance movers planned around local access
Vancouver long-distance moves planned around pickup access, delivery windows, packing, and storage flexibility.
Montreal moving cost guide
The range is only the baseline. Curbside parking, alley loading, and permit timing can decide whether the truck plan stays efficient on moving day. Storage becomes the cleanest option when possession dates, elevator bookings, and closing dates do not line up neatly.
Toronto moving cost guide
The range is only the baseline. Loading-bay timing, curb permits, and downtown enforcement can change labor time faster than mileage does. Storage becomes useful when possession dates, condo move-in slots, or GTA travel timing do not line up cleanly.
Vancouver moving cost guide
The range is only the baseline. Tight curb access, sloped streets, and wet-weather loading can change the truck sequence quickly. Storage helps when tower bookings, possession dates, or renovation timing do not align neatly across the Lower Mainland.
Toronto to Montreal moving cost guide
Toronto pickup details and Montreal delivery windows both need to be clear before the route is priced.
Toronto to Vancouver moving cost guide
Toronto pickup details and Vancouver delivery windows both need to be clear before the route is priced.
