Planning a move to Canada? At 1st Move International, we take care of every detail to ensure a smooth and secure relocation. Get a quick, no-obligation quote and see how our tailored services make moving overseas easier, from expert packing to reliable weekly shipping. Fill in our short form to receive clear pricing and full service details from a trusted UK international removals specialist.
This page covers everything you need to know about moving to Canada from the UK—from available shipping options and typical transit times to pricing guidance and customs clearance. You’ll also find out how our specialised packing and faster shipping methods help protect your belongings and get them to Canada sooner, often up to 14 weeks faster than standard international movers.
Get there up to 14 weeks faster! Unlike traditional movers, we guarantee weekly sailings direct from the UK to Canada. As soon as your belongings are professionally packed, you'll be booked into the next available weekly sailing. No waiting!
Take advantage of our palletised packing systems to ensure top-level security for your overseas move. Carefully packed and stacked to your own individual pallets to minimise handling and maximise safety and security. Truly the safest way to ship household goods abroad.
With palletised shipping, enjoy precise and transparent billing thanks to accurate measurements. Your pallets are individually measured to ensure you pay for what you ship. Say goodbye to rough estimates and get a clearer picture of your moving costs!
Work with your own dedicated Personal Move Manager who will handle every aspect of your move. From tailored planning to expert logistical support, our specialists ensure your international relocation is efficient, well-organised, and stress-free.
Confirm your move within 10 days of receiving your quote and receive an exclusive 10% discount. There's no deposit required, no cancellation fees, and the booking process takes just 60 seconds. Plan ahead and reduce your moving costs with this limited-time offer.
Our experienced team are registered customs brokers and fully versed in Canadian import procedures. We’ll help you complete all necessary documentation and guide you through every step of the customs process to ensure your goods arrive without delays.
Removals from the UK to Canada in 2025 typically cost from £500 for small moves (a few boxes) to £1980 for a 1-bedroom flat in a shared container. Prices can vary based on the size of your move and the city, whether it’s Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal.
Moving costs can vary depending on many factors including the size of your move, value of goods shipped and final destination.
For a better idea of how much your move will cost, please see our tables below showing the average cost of removals to Canada for various move sizes, as well as more detailed costs for each of the major cities in Canada.
| Shipment Size | Container Size & Method | Typical Range (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Move (2-10 Boxes) | Groupage | £536 – £1600 |
| 1-Bed Flat | Shared Container | £1980 – £2950 |
| 3-Bed House | 20 ft Container | £4020 – £5630 |
| 4-Bed House | 40 ft Container | £7197 – £8900 |
| Destination in Canada | Small Move in a Shared container | 1 bed flat in a Shared Container | 3 bed house in a 20ft Container | 4 bed house in a 40ft container |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal, QC | From £536.00 | From £2412.00 | From £4020.00 | From £7236.00 |
| Toronto, ON | From £546.00 | From £2425.00 | From £3980.00 | From £7371.00 |
| Vancouver, BC | From £656.00 | From £2952.00 | From £4920.00 | From £8856.00 |
| Quebec, QC | From £745.00 | From £3240.00 | From £4350.00 | From £7465.00 |
| Ottawa, ON | From £585.00 | From £2520.00 | From £4175.00 | From £7850.00 |
| Calgary, AB | From £758.00 | From £2890.00 | From £5370.00 | From £8050.00 |
| Charlottetown | From £780.00 | From £2745.00 | From £5415.00 | From £8315.00 |
| Edmonton, AB | From £740.00 | From £2340.00 | From £5372.00 | From £8085.00 |
| Halifax, NS | From £675.00 | From £1980.00 | From £4650.00 | From £7197.00 |
| Regina, SK | From £810.00 | From £2275.00 | From £5630.00 | From £8447.00 |
| Saint John, NB | From £775.00 | From £2650.00 | From £5465.00 | From £9180.00 |
| Saskatoon, SK | From £886.00 | From £2745.00 | From £5580.00 | From £8447.00 |
| St John's, NL | From £790.00 | From £2840.00 | From £5950.00 | From £8890.00 |
| Winnipeg, MB | From £690.00 | From £2440.00 | From £5200.00 | From £7995.00 |
* Our moving costs tables should be used as a guide only. As we do not know your collection or destination address, or how much you plan to ship. These costs can vary depending on UK collection area, total volume of move, onward delivery from the port in Canada to your new home, professional packing and loading costs and insurance.
For a bespoke quote for moving to Canada, use our removals quote form or contact a member of our team for more information.
For smaller moves, we offer a shared container service. Your personal effects are collected and expertly packed using our Safer Packing procedures, then loaded onto the next available vessel, typically within the same week. Our partnership with commercial exporters means you won’t face delays waiting for a container to fill, and your goods remain protected throughout the journey.
For larger household moves, our Full Container Load (FCL) service provides exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft container. We can collect and professionally pack your items either at your doorstep or at our dedicated 20,000 sq ft export facility, ensuring maximum security and efficiency from start to finish.
When you're shipping your life overseas, you need more than just boxes and tape. Our unique palletised packing system is purpose-built for international removals – and it makes all the difference.
This is not ordinary packing. This is:
Take the guesswork out of your move to Canada and get there up to 3 months faster than other movers.
1st Move International is the only UK mover to publish weekly sailing schedules to Canada.
We use established commercial routes for faster, more reliable transit times so we don’t need to wait months to fill our containers.
View our latest timetable below and choose a sailing date that suits you, not your mover!
| Destination | Vessel Name | Last Moving Date to Meet Vessel | Sailing Date | Port to Port Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limassol | MSC Madrid | 26/07/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 16 |
| MSC Leandra V | 02/08/2025 | 16/08/2025 | 16 | |
| MSC Singapore | 09/08/2025 | 23/08/2025 | 16 | |
| MSC Houston | 16/08/2025 | 30/08/2025 | 16 |
As a BAR member, our company has been rigorously vetted and subject to regular audits to ensure we meet their strict quality guidelines, including financial stability, full regulatory compliance, and adhering to the BAR's strict code of practice when dealing with our customers and all aspects of relocating their goods worldwide.
Here are the moving and shipping costs from the UK to Canada.
These costs are intended for budget and planning only. The final price of your move will depend on several factors, including the volume of goods you are shipping, the total value of your belongings for insurance purposes, your collection address in the UK, and your final destination. As costs vary based on shipment size and service requirements, we recommend requesting a quote for an accurate, personalised estimate.
We offer weekly scheduled services to Canada from the UK port of Liverpool. The average transit time is between 10 and 30 days depending on the arrival port in Canada. Here are the current port to port transit times from the UK to Canada;
| Destination | Transit Time |
|---|---|
| Montreal | 10 Days |
| Toronto | 12 Days |
| Vancouver | 30 Days |
Please visit our Canada sailing schedule page for up-to-date information of our next international removals sailings; Container Shipping Schedules and transit times UK to Canada.
Yes, we offer free storage, up to your UK departure date, before sailing for Canada.
We normally estimate around 7 to 12 days from the time of collection from your home to the scheduled sailing date.
In the event that you would prefer us to store your goods in the UK a little longer and catch a later vessel, then we offer competitive storage costs to suit your requirements. Storage costs will be based on the size of your move and the length of time that you require your international removals shipment to be stored in our UK warehouse. Please tell your Move Manager your plans and we can advise you of the expected storage costs.
Yes, we offer a 10% early booking discount for every move to Canada. Booking your move early allows us to better plan our collection services and streamline our packing teams for maximum efficiency. Booking your move early means we can make savings on transport and packing schedules and pass these savings to you, our customers.
Moving overseas can be a stressful experience and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to take that first step on your journey to the USA.
So why not book your moving day now, it’s easy, no deposit, no obligation, no cancellation fees and our 10% early booking discount is our thank you for getting organised early.
You can book your move up to 12 months in advance and this offer is available to all our customers who book their move to Canada within 10 days of receiving their quote.
Let’s get that big ball rolling and Book your move in less than 60 seconds here.
We will need the following documents to ship your personal belongings from the UK to Canada:
The Government of Canada website provides full details on the Visa/Permit application process and requirements for duty-free personal effects importation.
All documents can be uploaded via our secure document transfer page.
Items that are prohibited for International Removals to Canada include;
Items that are restricted, and may require further permits and/or declarations resulting in increased costs and delays, include;
Please discuss any items that you are unsure of with your Move Manager at 1st Move International when you are making your booking, and include everything on your packing inventory so that checks can be made of any item that may cause an issue with your international removals shipment to Canada.
Take a look at our Customs Guide for Personal Effects Imports to Canada for more details and links to specific CBSA web pages.
You do not need to pay duty on personal effects when you move to Canada, as long as you meet the criteria set out by the Canada Border Services Agency, which is;
There are some exceptions however, including alcohol and tobacco products above certain personal exemption limits, motor vehicles (more detail on this here) and new or unused items, which could attract further cost of duties and taxes when moving to Canada.
Yes, you are allowed to move your used household goods, including household and electrical appliances, on a duty-free basis, as long as they meet the CBSA criteria for personal effects and meet Canadian Electrical Safety Standards and Requirements.
For larger items, such as refrigerators or washing machines, we advise that you check that they are compatible with Canada’s electrical system of 110-120 volts and 60 HZ cycle. Smaller 120V items may work with just a plug adaptor, but other larger 220-240V appliances may need a voltage transformer.
All appliances and electronics must be thoroughly cleaned before you ship them to Canada, as The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) may inspect them before they release them from Customs.
For more information, please visit our page on shipping electrical goods from the UK to Canada
Yes, you are able to ship your car or motorbike when you move to Canada, but you need to be aware of certain import requirements, the most crucial factor being whether your vehicle meets the criteria set by Transport Canada in regards to their safety standards.
For cars, motorbikes and other vehicles that are 15 years old or newer, they must be manufactured for sale in either Canada or the USA to be eligible for import. This is overseen in Canada by the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) program. Cars, motorbikes and other vehicles that are over 15 years old are exempt from RIV requirements, but you must be able to prove the age of your vehicle using the registration documents.
There are also duties and taxes to pay, with most car imports subject to a 6.1% duty rate and 5% Goods and Services and Tax (GST) on the value of the vehicle. We would suggest that you check the eligibility of any vehicle that you are thinking of shipping when you are moving to Canada with a specialist car shipping company, such as Autoshippers, who are our sister company, and they have all of the information you need shipping a car to Canada.
We provide door-to-door services to all towns and cities in Canada. We have international removals services to the main Canadian arrival ports of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. From these main ports we have delivery services throughout Canada, including Edmonton, Halifax, Calgary, Winnipeg and all towns in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and all other territories.
When your belongings arrive, our trusted agent will be in contact with you to assist with Customs clearance and to book your delivery once your shipment is released by Customs. Once your international removals shipment has departed from the UK, 1st Move International sends all relevant documentation to them, along with your contact details.
These documents are also sent to you, along with confirmation of the departure and arrival dates, and contact details of the agent in Canada.
You should have already declared to Customs that you have goods to follow when you arrived in Canada (for more details of this process see here) so should be able to easily arrange Customs clearance with assistance from the Customs agent.
Once your shipment has been cleared by Customs, and released, it can either be collected by you, or delivery arranged with the local agent in Canada. All through the process, both 1st Move International in the UK and the agent in Canada are available for any assistance that is needed.
Yes, you will need to be present at a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office to clear your personal effects shipment through Customs when it arrives.
When you arrive into the country, you will have submitted a Goods to Follow declaration at the airport, and this advises Customs that you have an unaccompanied shipment of personal effects and household goods moving separately.
To clear your goods through Customs, you will complete the BSF186 form whist at the CBSA office and they will stamp the paperwork to release your personal effects either for you to collect or for the local agent to arrange delivery to your chosen address.
Once your shipment arrives, you will need to visit your nearest Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office, where the BSF186 Customs form is completed, your paperwork stamped and you, or your moving company, are then free to collect your personal effects and furniture.
We have further information on our Canada Customs Guide, and our trusted local agent in Canada, M Consolidation Lines, are also on hand to assist.
We also provide a detailed guide on prohibited & restricted items for Canada, including information on duties and how to declare good on arrival in Canada.
Our trusted local agent in Canada is M Consolidation Lines. We have been working together for many years and they have Customs clearance, bonded warehousing and trucking services in Canada to meet your requirements.
They will contact you before arrival, to help arrange the Customs formalities, and to book your delivery, and they have decades of experience in moving personal effects into Canada. They have offices in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver and can cover deliveries throughout Canada.
Contact details are;
Toronto
Montreal
Vancouver
Still have a question? Let us know! , give us a call or simply request a quote to learn more.
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Your life, carefully wrapped, beautifully packed, and protected for the journey ahead.
We are extremely proud of our unique packing process. We are the only moving company in the UK that uses this tried and tested method to ship your treasured personal possessions overseas.
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