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When moving to Canada, sorting your belongings is different from preparing for many other destinations. Canadian homes are often rented unfurnished, especially in Quebec and Ontario, making it worthwhile to ship your main furniture. French household appliances, on the other hand, are often less practical because of the 110 V electrical supply and different dimensions.
Before finalising your shipment volume, separate the belongings you will genuinely need from equipment that will be easier to replace locally. Our shared container shipping service can help you move the items worth keeping.
Easygroupage teams often find that shipment volumes change in the final days: extra boxes, furniture kept at the last minute or sports equipment forgotten in a garage or cellar. For a destination such as Canada, where several customers may share one container, late additions make planning more difficult.
Finalising your inventory several weeks before departure makes loading easier to organise and reduces last-minute adjustments.
Before leaving, check the access rules at your new building or residential complex. In Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver, some buildings require lift reservations, designated delivery slots or specific moving hours.
These preparations help avoid delivery postponements and make your first days easier, particularly if you arrive during winter.
When moving to Canada, new residents generally need to declare the belongings arriving with them and those that will follow by sea. This is the principle of goods to follow, which is often misunderstood. A clear inventory helps avoid additional requests during customs clearance.
Easygroupage recommends preparing this list before departure and distinguishing between items you carry with you and those shipped in the container. This is particularly useful when settling in Quebec, Ontario or Western Canada. See our customs procedures guide for further information.
Delays often result from vague inventories: boxes without descriptions, poorly identified furniture or items added after the paperwork has been approved. Canadian customs authorities expect the documents to match the actual shipment.
Canada applies strict checks to certain foods, plants, untreated wood, weapons, medicines and animal products. These may trigger an inspection, a request for supporting documents or refusal of entry.
One frequently overlooked issue concerns equipment stored in a cellar, garage or garden: bicycles, tools, camping gear and sports equipment should be clean and free of soil, plant matter or organic residue. If in doubt, request confirmation before loading.
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“Many customers think they need to sell their furniture before leaving. Yet Canadian rental properties are often unfurnished, so shipping your main furniture can make more sense. My advice is to be selective about electrical appliances, but not necessarily about furniture.”
For a move to Canada, the cost depends on shipment volume but also significantly on the destination province. Delivery to Montreal or Quebec City is generally more direct after arrival by sea, while delivery to Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary or Vancouver requires additional inland transport.
This is especially true for Western Canada: distances between arrival ports and some cities can run to several thousand kilometres, making logistics longer and more expensive.
Shared container shipping allows you to share a container with other customers moving to Canada. It can help control costs, especially on routes with regular flows such as Montreal and Toronto.
Timelines vary according to container consolidation, the sea journey, unloading and final delivery. In winter, some areas are also more exposed to weather-related disruption, particularly during the final delivery stage. Easygroupage therefore provides a realistic estimate rather than a fixed date.
On arrival in Canada, delivery often needs to be arranged with the building manager, landlord or residential complex. In Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, some buildings require a specific time slot, a lift reservation or designated moving hours.
Informing your local contact as soon as the date is confirmed helps avoid postponed deliveries and makes access easier for the moving team.
Keep your inventory close at hand while unloading and check sensitive items promptly: fragile boxes, main furniture, winter clothing, sports equipment and items previously stored in a garage.
As Canadian rental properties are often unfurnished, unpack the boxes that make your home functional first: bed linen, crockery, climate-appropriate clothing and everyday essentials. In winter, make sure warm clothes remain easy to reach as soon as your shipment arrives.
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All-risk insurance is required to protect your belongings during international transport.
Sea freight transit times are estimates and may vary depending on port conditions and logistical disruptions.
Our teams help you navigate the administrative formalities required for your international move.
Canadian customs procedures, 110 V electricity, shipping to Quebec or Western Canada, shared container shipping and settling into an unfurnished home: here are the questions Easygroupage teams are most often asked before a move to Canada.
Depending on your status, Canadian authorities generally require a valid passport, documents relating to your move and a detailed inventory of the goods being shipped. New residents must also prepare the customs declaration for their “goods to follow”. Easygroupage helps customers put together the required paperwork before departure. For an overview, see our customs procedures guide.
In many cases, yes. Unlike in the United States, Canadian rental properties are often unfurnished. Many expats therefore ship their main pieces of furniture rather than having to furnish an entire home after arrival, particularly in Quebec or Ontario. For a limited shipment, consider our small international moves service.
Canada uses a 110–120 V electrical supply and different plugs from those used in France. Some devices work with a simple plug adapter, while many household appliances require a voltage transformer or are more economical to replace locally.
Certain foods, plants, untreated wood and items subject to sanitary restrictions may undergo additional checks on entry into Canada. If in doubt, ask for advice before packing to avoid delays or further inspections.
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