Best Hosting Providers in Canada
Performance comparison of 18 hosting providers based in Canada.
Canada Hosting Rankings
| # | Company | Score | 1MB | TTFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 332 | 104 ms | 82 ms | |
| 2 | 403 | 121 ms | 113 ms | |
| 3 | 455 | 115 ms | 179 ms | |
| 4 | 465 | 107 ms | 208 ms | |
| 5 | 475 | 131 ms | 161 ms | |
| 6 | 520 | 123 ms | 225 ms | |
| 7 | 710 | 170 ms | 302 ms | |
| 8 | 764 | 134 ms | 442 ms | |
| 9 | 790 | 223 ms | 255 ms | |
| 10 | 1136 | 120 ms | 848 ms | |
| 11 | 1169 | 243 ms | 586 ms | |
| 12 | 1445 | 279 ms | 775 ms | |
| 13 | 2329 | 657 ms | 752 ms | |
| 14 | 3971 | 1413 ms | 580 ms | |
| 15 | 5929 | 2272 ms | 476 ms | |
| 16 | 9014 | 3051 ms | 1692 ms | |
| 17 | 9576 | 3089 ms | 2162 ms | |
| 18 | 9999+ | 4749 ms | 746 ms |
Canadian Hosting Performance: Northern Excellence
Canada offers a compelling hosting proposition: proximity to the massive US market combined with stronger privacy protections under PIPEDA and provincial legislation. Canadian providers serve businesses seeking a balance between North American connectivity and data sovereignty.
Testing Framework
Every Canadian provider faces synchronized benchmarks measuring server response and sustained throughput. The Wptr Score provides objective comparison uninfluenced by marketing claims or affiliate relationships.
Geographic Distribution
Toronto and Montreal house most Canadian data centers, with Vancouver emerging for Asia-Pacific focused deployments. Canadian servers provide excellent latency to the United States while maintaining Canadian jurisdiction for data protection purposes.
Privacy Considerations
Canada's privacy framework offers meaningful protections compared to the US, though less comprehensive than GDPR. Quebec's Law 25 introduces additional requirements for businesses operating in that province.
Performance Reality
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