Montreal to Toronto Movers
Canada's busiest moving corridor — Montreal to Toronto with care, precision, and real-time tracking across 540 km.
The Montreal-to-Toronto route is Canada's busiest domestic moving corridor. The primary path follows Highway 401 westbound from the Quebec border through Cornwall, Brockville, Kingston, Belleville, and Oshawa before entering the Greater Toronto Area. An alternative route goes via Hwy 417 to Ottawa then south on Hwy 416 to rejoin the 401, which can be faster when the 401 near Brockville is congested. The drive passes through the Thousand Islands region, where seasonal tourist traffic (May–October) can cause slowdowns. In winter, the 401 between Brockville and Kingston occasionally sees freezing rain due to proximity to Lake Ontario. Fuel stops are plentiful along the entire corridor, with major service centres at Lancaster, Kingston, and Port Hope.
Pricing
$1,100
$2,200 – $5,500
Everything You Need for Your Move
GPS-tracked dedicated truck
Furniture blankets & padding
Disassembly & reassembly of furniture
Floor protection at both ends
Basic insurance coverage
Bilingual crew (EN/FR)
How It Works
Get a Quote
Share your move details — date, home size, and inventory. We provide a clear, all-inclusive quote within 24 hours with no surprise charges.
We Plan the Route
We choose between the direct Hwy 401 route via Cornwall, Kingston, and Belleville or the northern Hwy 417/416 route through Ottawa depending on traffic and road conditions.
Moving Day
Our team loads your belongings with professional care, secures everything for the 5.5-hour highway drive, and keeps you updated via GPS tracking throughout the trip.
Delivery & Setup
Upon arrival in Toronto, we unload carefully, reassemble your furniture, and do a room-by-room walkthrough to confirm everything is placed correctly.
Tips for Moving Montreal to Toronto
Try to avoid arriving in Toronto during the Friday afternoon rush on the Gardiner Expressway and DVP — schedule delivery for mid-morning if possible.
If moving to a Toronto condo, check with your building's management about elevator booking fees and permitted moving hours (many restrict moves to weekdays only).
The Kingston rest stop area on Hwy 401 is a natural halfway point — let us know if you'd like to meet the truck there for any reason.
Toronto parking enforcement is strict. Secure a temporary no-parking permit from the City of Toronto at least 3 business days before your move.
Consider shipping your car separately if you don't need it immediately — Toronto has excellent transit (TTC, GO) and finding parking downtown is costly.
FAQ: Moving from Montreal to Toronto
We typically take Highway 401 via Cornwall, Kingston, and Belleville — the most direct route. However, if there's heavy congestion or construction near Brockville, we may reroute through Ottawa via Hwy 417 and 416. Our dispatchers monitor conditions in real time.
A typical 2-bedroom apartment move ranges from $2,200 to $3,800 depending on the volume of furniture, floor level, and time of year. Moves during peak season (June–August, July 1st) cost more. We provide exact quotes after assessing your inventory.
Yes. We're experienced with Toronto's strict condo move-in procedures. We handle elevator booking, loading dock scheduling, and floor protection requirements. Just share your building's rules and we'll take care of the logistics.
Yes. You must exchange your Quebec licence for an Ontario one within 60 days of becoming a resident. Visit a ServiceOntario centre with your Quebec licence, proof of identity, and proof of address. Your driving record transfers without requiring a new road test.
Our drivers monitor live traffic via GPS and can reroute if needed. If a significant delay occurs, we contact you immediately with an updated ETA. We build buffer time into our schedules for the Toronto corridor specifically because of its unpredictable traffic.