Moving from Montreal to Vancouver

The Montreal to Vancouver route: distance and pricing

Assumed distance

4,710 km entered for this example; confirm the actual route for your addresses

Assumed duration

62 h 45 min as a calculation assumption

How it is priced

Above 1,800 km, this model version requires coordinator assessment before a price can be offered.

Price example

Quote prepared by a coordinator

Moving from Montreal to Vancouver: rules that apply

Latest source review: September 28, 2026. Individual access dates appear below.

• Bulky items

  In Ville-Marie, the Plateau, Le Sud-Ouest and Verdun, mattresses, box springs and upholstered sofas or armchairs go out with household garbage. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners require an approved recovery option, such as an écocentre or an available retailer/GoRecycle program, because of their refrigerants.^[1][2][3]

• Bulky items

  Montreal's curbside bulky-item and construction-debris collection is for private individuals only; businesses must hire a private company, and residents who ignore the Info-collectes schedule or set-out rules can be fined.^[4][5]

• Vehicle

  Montréal’s trucking guidance states that half of Québec’s intercity truck trips pass through the island. Truckers must follow specific rules and a designated street network; consult the official trucking map for the planned route.^[6][7]

• Permit

  Vancouver’s temporary street-occupancy permit covers moving trucks and containers. Allow 7–10 business days after payment for processing and signs. Requests with only 5–7 business days require staff assessment and are not guaranteed.^[8]

• Parking

  Vancouver’s permit cannot displace a vehicle lawfully parked before signs were installed. Such a vehicle is not towed under the reservation, and the City does not refund the permit for that occupied space.^[8]

• Permit

  When an oversize-truck permit is required in Vancouver, apply for a single trip at least 5 business days before travel and carry the permit in the vehicle. A temporary special-zone permit or utility approvals may also be needed. This is separate from reserving curb space and does not apply to every moving van.^[9]

• Health coverage

  For an eligible new resident, the normal MSP waiting period is the remainder of the month residency is established plus two months. Apply promptly; the ministry determines the residency date, and visitor status, military exemptions or exceptional waivers can change the timing.^[10]

• Health coverage

  For a move from another part of Canada, B.C. advises keeping the former provincial or territorial health plan during the MSP waiting period. Confirm that plan’s coverage dates for your transition.^[10]

• 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.^[11]

• Vehicle

  A private vehicle imported from another province generally needs a B.C. inspection at a designated facility and a signed inspection report before registration. Vehicle category and inspection exemptions matter; confirm the requirements with ICBC or CVSE before booking.^[12][13]

• Lease

  For an ordinary Québec dwelling lease, a tenant who has received no change notice and wants to leave at term must give notice 3–6 months before the end of a lease of 12 months or more, or 1–2 months before a shorter lease ends. A room lease has a separate 10–20-day notice period.^[14]

What this move costs in our pricing model

Illustrative pricing-model estimate in CAD, before tax. Your addresses, date, inventory and services determine your quote.