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Specialist removals from the UK to Canada for household goods and personal effects. 1st Move International offers professional packing, weekly shipping and full door-to-door delivery across Canada, including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa. Smaller moves start from £536, with shared and full container services available for moves of all sizes.

We help you prepare the necessary customs documentation and meet Canadian customs requirements, so your belongings can move smoothly through clearance and on to final delivery at your new home.

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Removals to Canada: Costs, Shipping and What's Included

International removals from the UK to Canada typically cost from £536 for small shared container moves, from £3,980 for a 3-bed house using a 20ft container and from around £7,236 for a larger 4-bed house using a 40ft container. Final pricing depends on shipment size, destination, packing requirements and whether you choose a shared or full container service.

We provide weekly shipping for moves of all sizes, from smaller shipments using our shared container service to larger household moves using dedicated 20ft or 40ft containers. Both shared and sole-use container services are available, with typical transit times of around 13 days to Montreal, 15 days to Toronto and 33 days to Vancouver, followed by onward delivery to destinations across Canada.

What's Included in Every Canada Move

In the UK

  • UK collection from any nationwide address Our packing teams cover the whole of mainland UK, with collection arranged ahead of your planned shipping date.
  • Professional packing for your move to Canada Household goods and personal effects are professionally packed, with shared shipments securely palletised and shrink-wrapped to keep your belongings together and reduce handling during transit.
  • Early Booking Discount - Save 10% Confirm your move within 10 days of receiving your quote and save 10%. There is no deposit or cancellation fee, and moves can be reserved well in advance.

Your Shipping Service

  • Shared or full container shipping Smaller moves can use our shared container service, where you pay for the space you use, while larger household moves can use a dedicated 20ft or 40ft container.
  • Weekly shipping to Canada Regular weekly departures serve Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax, with onward delivery available across Canada.
  • Shipment tracking Track your container during its journey from UK departure through to arrival in Canada.

Arriving in Canada

  • BSF186 customs documentation and Goods to Follow support We help you prepare the customs paperwork for your household goods and personal effects, including your Goods to Follow documentation. Once your shipment arrives in Canada, our appointed customs broker will coordinate clearance and advise if anything further is required.
  • Door-to-door delivery across Canada Once customs formalities are complete, final delivery can be arranged to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Halifax and destinations throughout Canada.

Protecting your move

  • Move Protect Specialist protection for your household goods and personal effects during their international move.
  • Dedicated Move Manager You’ll have a Personal Move Manager as your main point of contact throughout your move, coordinating collection, packing, shipping, documentation, and final delivery.
  • BAR, IAM Premier and CTSI Approved Code credentials 1st Move International is a BAR member and IAM Premier Member, with BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee protection and CTSI Approved Code membership.

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How Much Does it Cost?

How Much Do Removals from the UK to Canada Cost in 2026?

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Removals from the UK to Canada start from £536 for a small shared container move. A 1-bed flat typically costs from around £2,340, a 3-bed house using a 20ft container from around £3,980, and a larger 4-bed house using a 40ft container from around £7,236.

Removal costs vary depending on the size of your move, UK collection address, final destination in Canada and the services required. The tables below show typical removal costs by move size, followed by example prices for major cities across Canada.

Average Cost of Removals to Canada by Move Size

Shipment Size Container Size & Method Typical Range (GBP)
Small Move (10-20 Boxes) Shared Container £536 – £758
1-Bed Flat Shared Container £2,340 – £2,952
3-Bed House 20 ft Container £3,980 – £5,372
4-Bed House 40 ft Container £7,236 – £8,856
Small Move (10-20 Boxes)
From £536
Container Size & Method
Shared Container
Typical Range
£536 – £758
1-Bed Flat
From £2,340
Container Size & Method
Shared Container
Typical Range
£2,340 – £2,952
3-Bed House
From £3,980
Container Size & Method
20 ft Container
Typical Range
£3,980 – £5,372
4-Bed House
From £7,236
Container Size & Method
40 ft Container
Typical Range
£7,236 – £8,856

Removals Costs from the UK to Major Cities in Canada

Destination in Canada Small Move
Shared Container		 1 bed flat
Shared Container		 3 bed house
20ft Container		 4 bed house
40ft Container
Toronto, ON From £546 From £2,425 From £3,980 From £7,371
Vancouver, BC From £656 From £2,952 From £4,920 From £8,856
Montreal, QC From £536 From £2,412 From £4,020 From £7,236
Calgary, AB From £758 From £2,890 From £5,370 From £8,050
Ottawa, ON From £585 From £2,520 From £4,175 From £7,850
Edmonton, AB From £740 From £2,340 From £5,372 From £8,085
Toronto, ON
From £546
Small Move (Shared)
From £546
1 Bed Flat (Shared)
From £2,425
3 Bed House (20ft)
From £3,980
4 Bed House (40ft)
From £7,371
Vancouver, BC
From £656
Small Move (Shared)
From £656
1 Bed Flat (Shared)
From £2,952
3 Bed House (20ft)
From £4,920
4 Bed House (40ft)
From £8,856
Montreal, QC
From £536
Small Move (Shared)
From £536
1 Bed Flat (Shared)
From £2,412
3 Bed House (20ft)
From £4,020
4 Bed House (40ft)
From £7,236
Calgary, AB
From £758
Small Move (Shared)
From £758
1 Bed Flat (Shared)
From £2,890
3 Bed House (20ft)
From £5,370
4 Bed House (40ft)
From £8,050
Ottawa, ON
From £585
Small Move (Shared)
From £585
1 Bed Flat (Shared)
From £2,520
3 Bed House (20ft)
From £4,175
4 Bed House (40ft)
From £7,850
Edmonton, AB
From £740
Small Move (Shared)
From £740
1 Bed Flat (Shared)
From £2,340
3 Bed House (20ft)
From £5,372
4 Bed House (40ft)
From £8,085

Prices are a guide and are based on typical move sizes. Your final cost will depend on the volume of your shipment, UK collection address, final delivery address in Canada and the services required.

For a personalised price, use our removals quote form or contact our team for help with your move to Canada.

Your quotation will confirm exactly what is included in your door-to-door removal service.
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Tailored Shipping Options to Canada

Full Container

Exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft container for larger household moves, with door-to-door delivery across Canada.

  • 2-5 week sea transit
  • 3, 4 and 5 bed moves
  • 20ft or 40ft
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Shared Container

The most cost-effective option for smaller moves to Canada. Pay only for the space your palletised shipment uses in our weekly shared container service.

  • 2-5 week sea transit
  • Small moves
  • Pay by volume

Air Freight

The fastest option for small urgent shipments, such as essential items, work documents or personal belongings that cannot wait for sea shipping.

  • 5-10 day delivery
  • Documents & essentials
  • Charged by weight
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How We Pack Your Belongings for Canada

Your household goods and personal effects are professionally wrapped, palletised and securely prepared for the journey to Canada. Our shrink-fast packing system keeps each shipment together, reduces unnecessary handling and helps protect your belongings during loading, shipping and final delivery.

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Weekly Shipping Times to Canada

We operate regular weekly shipping services from the UK to Canada, serving Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg, with onward delivery available to destinations across the country.

Shipping times are typically around 2 to 5 weeks, depending on the destination and shipping route. Your overall door-to-door moving time will also include UK collection and packing, Canadian customs clearance and final delivery to your new home.

We normally collect and pack your belongings 10 to 14 days in advance of the planned departure. This allows sufficient time to prepare your inventory and customs documentation, check that your shipment meets Canadian customs requirements, and have your belongings ready for loading onto the next suitable sailing.

For current departure dates, see our UK to Canada shipping schedule.

Estimated Shipping Times to Canada

  • Montreal: around 13 days
  • Toronto: around 15 days
  • Winnipeg: around 24 days
  • Calgary: around 26 days
  • Edmonton: around 26 days
  • Vancouver: around 33 days

These are typical shipping times from vessel departure in the UK to arrival at the stated Canadian destination. Final delivery times can vary depending on Canadian customs clearance and your final delivery address.

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Real Customer Moves to Canada

Packed, measured and photographed before shipping.

These are genuine 1st Move customer shipments, photographed after packing and palletisation and before container loading.

For shared-container moves, the final packed volume directly affects what you pay. We measure the finished shipment accurately in cubic metres (cbm) and photograph it with its measurements clearly recorded - giving customers visible evidence of both how their belongings were packed and the actual volume they are being charged for.

We are the only international removals company to provide this photographic proof of the finished, measured shipment.

It's About Trust

Trusted. Accredited. Protected.

Moving your household goods overseas means trusting a company with some of your most important possessions. 1st Move International has been providing international removals since 1997 and is backed by recognised UK and international accreditations and consumer protection.

Established 1997 • BAR Member • CTSI Approved Code • Worldwide APG • IAM Premier Member
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BAR Accredited International Mover

1st Move International is a member of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and is regularly audited and inspected to ensure we meet BAR's professional standards and Code of Practice.

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Approved Code Consumer Protection

We follow the BAR Code of Practice, approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, providing recognised consumer safeguards and access to an established complaints and dispute-resolution process.

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Advance Payments Protected

Your advance payments to 1st Move International are protected under the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee for worldwide moves, giving you added financial protection when booking your move.

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IAM Premier Member

As an IAM Premier Member, we are part of a worldwide network of professional moving and relocation companies, helping us provide trusted destination support in more than 170 countries.

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These accreditations mean you can move with confidence, knowing your belongings are in the hands of a professional mover committed to high standards and consumer protection.

Canada: Customs & Import Requirements for Household Goods and Personal Effects

Clearing Canadian Customs

Household goods and personal effects shipped to Canada must be declared to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Declare your shipment as “Goods to Follow” when you arrive. When you first arrive in Canada, you must tell the CBSA officer at the airport that you have household goods and personal effects arriving separately, and include them on your customs documentation.

Keep your completed copy - it will be needed when your removal shipment arrives.

We’ll guide you through the paperwork needed for your move. In most cases, once your shipment reaches Canada, our appointed customs broker will coordinate the clearance process, check your documentation and advise if CBSA requires anything further from you.

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What paperwork do I need?

For most household goods and personal effects shipments to Canada, you will typically need:

  • BSF186 Personal Effects Accounting Document (the main customs form for personal and household effects)
  • BSF186A or a detailed Goods to Follow list, where applicable
  • Passport photo page
  • Visa, work permit, study permit or residency documentation, where applicable
  • Detailed packing inventory of the belongings being shipped
  • Shipping documentation provided for your removal shipment

The BSF186 is the main customs document used to record your personal and household effects. Goods arriving with you and goods arriving later should be listed separately.

Once your shipment arrives, our appointed customs broker will guide you through the clearance process and advise whether any additional documentation or attendance is required.

For more detailed information, see our customs guide for personal effects shipping to Canada.

2

How should I prepare items for Canadian customs?

Most normal household furniture, clothing and personal belongings can be shipped to Canada, but anything that has been used outdoors should be clean and free from soil, plant material and other organic debris.

Pay particular attention to:

  • Bicycles and outdoor sports equipment
  • Camping and hiking equipment
  • Gardening tools and equipment
  • Boots and outdoor footwear
  • Outdoor furniture and equipment
  • Wooden and plant-based items

Food, plants, seeds, soil, animal products and other natural materials can be subject to Canadian import restrictions or inspection, so these items should always be checked before packing.

We’ll help you check your inventory before shipment and advise if any items may require additional attention before being shipped to Canada.

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Which items are restricted or need special attention?

Check before shipping:

  • Food, meat and dairy products
  • Plants, seeds, bulbs and soil
  • Firewood and some untreated wooden or plant products
  • Animal products and products from protected species
  • Medicines and controlled drugs
  • Alcohol and tobacco
  • Firearms, ammunition and weapons
  • Fireworks and explosives
  • Cannabis and cannabis products

Some of these items are prohibited, while others may be permitted subject to declaration, permits, quantity limits or additional checks.

For more information, see our Canada prohibited and restricted items guide for shipping personal belongings and household goods.

Customer Reviews for our UK to Canada Removals

Here’s what our customers say about moving with 1st Move. From expert packing and weekly shipping to smooth customs clearance and delivery, our reviews reflect real experiences from door-to-door removals across Canada.

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Ms. Thi M

London to Kitchener, ON, Canada

I couldn’t be happier with how my move went with 1st move international! They answered all my questions, calmed all my nerves when I was anxious about moving; they were so efficient when they packed our things, and took extra care of things that were special to me; kept us up-to-date about our shipment and delivered our stuff the day they said they would! I would highly recommend this company!

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Mr. James T

Doncaster to Kincardine, ON, Canada

The entire process was simple and straight forward. 1st Move International packed up my piece of furniture (with glass doors) in England and delivered it to my doorstep in Canada. Zero damage occurred and I was kept informed as to the location of the package during the entire journey. I would not hesitate to use them again and recommend their service to anyone shipping items overseas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Guide to International Removals from the UK to Canada

When you first arrive in Canada, you must tell the CBSA officer at the airport that you have household goods and personal effects arriving separately.

Declare these as “Goods to Follow” and make sure they are included on your customs documentation. Keep your completed copy, as it will be needed when your removal shipment arrives.

Read more on this page's Customs information section.

We operate weekly shipping services from the UK to Canada. Current sea transit times are approximately 13 days to Montreal, 15 days to Toronto and 33 days to Vancouver.

Your overall door-to-door moving time will also include UK collection and packing, Canadian customs clearance and final delivery to your new home.

See our Canada shipping schedules for current sailing dates and transit times.

Yes. Free storage is available in the UK until your scheduled departure, giving you flexibility if there is a gap between collection and shipping.

If you need to store your belongings for longer, extended storage can also be arranged at additional cost. Your Move Manager can organise this with you.

Yes. Confirm your move within 10 days of receiving your quotation and you can save 10% with our Early Booking Discount.

There is no deposit and no cancellation fee, and you can reserve your move up to 12 months in advance.

For most household goods and personal effects shipments you will typically need:

  • BSF186 Personal Effects Accounting Document
  • BSF186A or a detailed Goods to Follow list, where applicable
  • Passport
  • Visa, work permit, study permit or residency documentation, where applicable
  • Detailed packing inventory
  • Shipping documentation for your removal

We’ll help you prepare the necessary paperwork before your shipment leaves the UK.

Some goods are prohibited, while others may require permits, declaration or additional checks. Items that need particular attention include:

  • Food, meat and dairy products
  • Plants, seeds, soil and some wooden products
  • Animal products
  • Firearms, ammunition and weapons
  • Alcohol and tobacco
  • Medicines and controlled drugs
  • Fireworks and explosives
  • Cannabis and cannabis products

See our Canada prohibited and restricted items guide before packing anything you are unsure about.

Most qualifying household goods and personal effects can be imported into Canada free of duty and taxes when you are moving or returning to Canada, provided the relevant customs conditions are met.

We’ll help you understand what applies to your move and the documentation you need.

Yes. Most normal household goods and electrical appliances can be included in your move, provided they meet Canadian import requirements.

Canada uses approximately 120V, 60Hz electricity, so check the voltage and frequency shown on your appliances before shipping them. Some UK appliances may require a transformer, while others may not be suitable for use in Canada.

See our guide to shipping UK electrical appliances overseas for more information.

Yes, in some cases, but vehicle eligibility should be checked before shipping. Canada has strict import requirements, and many newer UK-specification vehicles cannot be permanently imported.

Vehicles 15 years old or older are generally exempt from federal motor vehicle safety import requirements, although customs and provincial registration requirements still apply.

Our sister company Autoshippers specialises in vehicle shipping and can check whether your car or motorbike is eligible before you make arrangements.

Before your belongings arrive by sea, our appointed customs broker in Canada will contact and guide you through the clearance process. They will check your customs documentation, advise if CBSA requires anything further and coordinate release of your shipment.

Once customs formalities are complete, final delivery will be arranged to your new home in Canada.

Still have a question? Let us know! Chat to our team live, give us a call or simply request a quote to learn more.

Moving to Canada Resources and Guides

Shipping Furniture & Personal Effects to Canada

Everything you need to know about shipping furniture & personal effects from the UK to Canada.

Customs Guide for Personal Effects Imports in to Canada

We cover all the legalities of importing household goods from the UK to Canada.

Canada Customs & Restricted Items

Our full guide to prohibited & restricted items when importing goods in to Canada.

Canada Moving Guides

Our experts provide a wide range of guides, tips and advice on moving to and living in Canada.

Container Shipping Costs UK to Canada

Get the latest information on UK to Canada container shipping costs and container ports.

Canada Container Sailing Schedules

We post up-to-date sailing schedule information and as part of our weekly shipping promise we'll tell you in advance what ship we can get your personal effects on.

Shipping a car from the UK to Canada

Get more information on our car shipping services to Canada.

Interactive Moving Checklist

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