Pre-Move Planning
We open with a free pre-move survey, by video or in person, to confirm your volume, your timeline and the documents the border will need.
Moving to Canada from the USA
Planning a move to Canada? Tell us your US pickup point, Canadian destination and approximate shipment size. We can quote the packing, border coordination, transport and final delivery as one service.
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Across the border
Canada Moving Services from US Pickup to Final Delivery
Canada may be close to the US, but an international household move still needs a clear border plan. As an overseas moving company handling household relocations since 1948, we coordinate packing, documentation, road, sea or air transport, CBSA clearance and delivery under one route-specific service.
From a studio move to a complete household, our door-to-door international movers can manage furniture, appliances, personal effects, antiques and artwork from collection through Canadian delivery. Choose the services you need, and we build the quote around your volume, destination, access and preferred dates.
One coordinated move
Packing, transport, CBSA clearance and final delivery.
- Since 1948 Household moves to Canada
- Nationwide pickup Across every US state
- Sea, land and air Routes into Canada
Everything your move needs
Build Your Canada Move Around the Services You Need
Your Canada move can be booked as a complete door-to-door service or assembled around the support you actually need. Our international movers and packers connect origin packing, transport, border clearance, storage and final delivery so you do not have to coordinate separate providers.
Packing, Wrapping and Crating
Export-grade packing and made-to-measure crates protect furniture, electronics and the pieces that call for fine art shipping services on the way north.
Customs and Documentation
We prepare your BSF186 personal effects list and the supporting papers so eligible goods clear the CBSA without avoidable delays.
Ocean, Land and Air Freight
Canada is reachable by sea, by road across the border, or by air, and we route your shipment the way that best fits its size and your timing.
Insurance and Tracking
Simple cover choices and regular progress updates keep you in the loop from US pickup through delivery in Canada.
Storage and Inside Delivery
Short-term storage covers any gap between move-out and move-in, and inside delivery sets everything in your new home. Bringing a vehicle? We add international car shipping.
From home to destination
How to Book Your Move to Canada
Once you request pricing, we turn your route and shipment details into a practical cross-border moving plan. The six stages below take the move from estimate to delivery.
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Request a Route-Specific Quote
Share your US origin, Canadian destination, target dates and approximate shipment size so we can price the transport and service options.
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Confirm the Inventory
A virtual or in-home survey verifies the volume, access conditions and any pieces that need special handling.
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Choose the Service Package
Select packing, coverage, transport method, storage if required and the collection window before the booking is finalized.
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Prepare and Collect
Our crew packs, labels and loads the shipment at your US address for the booked road, sea or air service.
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Cross the Border and Clear
We coordinate the shipment movement and prepare the BSF186 documentation needed for CBSA processing.
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Complete Canadian Delivery
Once released, the shipment moves to your new address, with inside delivery and unpacking provided if included in your plan.
Flexible shipping choices
Compare Road, Ocean and Air Shipping to Canada
Costs are based on the total volume of your belongings in cubic feet, or on their weight, so the right method depends on how much you are moving, your budget and your timing. We compare the options with you, and for an accurate estimate we recommend a free pre-move survey.
Smaller moves
Groupage (LCL)
Your goods share a container with other shipments through less-than-container-load international shipping, so you pay only for the volume they take, which works well for a smaller Canada move. Ask us to get a free groupage shipping quote.
Best value for a whole house
Full Container (FCL)
Reserve a 20-foot, 40-foot, or 40-foot High Cube container for your sole use, which is best suited to a complete household move to Canada.
Fastest option
Air Freight
The fastest route for a compact, high-priority shipment when you need your essentials in Canada soon after you arrive.
Prepare with confidence
What We Need to Quote and Schedule Your Canada Move
A useful quote starts with the shipment details that affect pickup, border processing and final delivery. Having the following information ready helps us price the move accurately and reserve the right capacity.
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Book your pre-move survey
The sharpest quotes begin here, so schedule a free pre-move survey and we size the move exactly.
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Prepare your BSF186 list
New permanent residents and returning former residents declare personal effects to the CBSA; the CBSA guidance on importing personal goods sets out who qualifies and what to list.
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Identify goods arriving later
If part of the shipment will follow after you, include it on the original declaration so the move and paperwork are planned together.
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Choose the level of protection
Select coverage that reflects the declared value and the type of belongings being moved.
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Reserve your dates
Popular cross-border collection windows and freight capacity can fill quickly, so early booking gives you more scheduling options.
Plan your inventory
Household Goods and Specialty Items We Move to Canada
Canada-bound household shipments can include sofas, beds, dining furniture, major appliances, kitchenware, books, clothing, decor, antiques and artwork. We organize these as personal effects for a residential move and identify anything needing specialist handling or separate import treatment before packing.
Common household shipments include
Cars, pianos and controlled items
Some moves carry more than ordinary household goods.
- We handle vehicles, which must meet Canadian import rules, and move pianos, antiques and fine art with the crating they need.
- Firearms, food, plants and certain other goods are controlled.
- Your BSF186 personal effects list is where the declared inventory begins.
Experienced support matters
Why Book Your Canada Move with One International Team?
A Canada move combines origin services, border documentation, transport and destination delivery. Booking those stages through one team gives you a single plan, one point of accountability and fewer handoffs to manage.
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Right-sized from the start
A pre-move survey fixes your true volume, so the plan and the quote match what you are actually moving.
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One coordinator throughout
Your move stays with a dedicated contact from the estimate and survey through Canadian delivery, so questions and schedule changes have one place to go.
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Border-ready planning
The shipment timeline is built around CBSA documentation and the transport method selected for your route, reducing avoidable last-minute issues.
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Ready for the awkward pieces
Trained crews plan for pianos, safes and oversized furniture, and marine insurance can cover the declared value.
From a smaller part-load to a full household, our overseas moving services combine US pickup with coordinated transport and delivery across Canada. Send us your route and shipment details, and we will build the service around them.
600+
Partner agents worldwide supporting international moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What affects the price of a move to Canada?
The cost of moving to Canada from the USA is based on the total volume of your shipment in cubic feet, or on its weight, plus the service level and whether you go by sea, land or air. For an accurate figure we recommend a free pre-move survey rather than a generic quote.
How quickly can you move my belongings to Canada?
Transit time depends on the destination and transport method. Road service is often the most direct option for cross-border moves, air is fastest for smaller urgent loads, and ocean freight takes longer. We confirm the expected window before you book.
Will my household goods enter Canada duty-free?
Often, yes. New permanent residents (settlers) and returning former residents can import owned, used personal and household effects duty- and tax-free, declared to the CBSA on Form BSF186 with a BSF186A list for goods that follow. We prepare the paperwork with you.
What is the BSF186 form?
The BSF186 is the CBSA Personal Effects Accounting Document, your itemized declaration of the goods you are importing. A BSF186A list covers items arriving later, and both are stamped at your first point of entry. We complete them with you.
Can you ship my car to Canada?
Yes. Vehicles move on their own track and must meet Canadian import and safety requirements. Our international car shipping services prepare the documents and confirm what applies before shipping.
Which US cities do you collect from?
Nationwide. We arrange pickup across the US and route each Canada-bound move by sea, road or air to the destination you give us.
Can you move a piano, antiques or other high-value items to Canada?
Yes. We can add custom crating and specialist handling for pianos, artwork, antiques and other fragile or high-value pieces, preparing each item for transport and final delivery in Canada.
Do you offer a free quote?
Yes. Share your route and shipment size for a no-obligation estimate, and for the most accurate figure book a free pre-move survey. Request your free international moving quote to begin.
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Get Your Canada Moving Quote
Tell us where in the US you are moving from, where in Canada you are headed, and roughly what you are taking. For the most accurate plan, book a free pre-move survey, or request your international moving quote and a coordinator will follow up with clear options.