Best Hosting Providers in Canada
Performance comparison of 18 hosting providers based in Canada.
Canada Hosting Rankings
| # | Company | Score | 1MB | TTFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 295 | 101 ms | 76 ms | |
| 2 | 346 | 116 ms | 123 ms | |
| 3 | 476 | 157 ms | 65 ms | |
| 4 | 523 | 123 ms | 47 ms | |
| 5 | 562 | 120 ms | 157 ms | |
| 6 | 660 | 163 ms | 54 ms | |
| 7 | 796 | 228 ms | 45 ms | |
| 8 | 887 | 259 ms | 261 ms | |
| 9 | 1454 | 172 ms | 848 ms | |
| 10 | 1638 | 448 ms | 356 ms | |
| 11 | 1949 | 594 ms | 201 ms | |
| 12 | 2568 | 1038 ms | 63 ms | |
| 13 | 3049 | 1074 ms | 224 ms | |
| 14 | 6160 | 2354 ms | 227 ms | |
| 15 | 9933 | 3876 ms | 548 ms | |
| 16 | 9999+ | 3375 ms | 603 ms | |
| 17 | 9999+ | 4152 ms | 1501 ms | |
| 18 | 9999+ | 7131 ms | 688 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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