Best Hosting Providers in Canada
Performance comparison of 18 hosting providers based in Canada.
Canada Hosting Rankings
| # | Company | Score | 1MB | TTFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 679 | 129 ms | 369 ms | |
| 2 | 720 | 175 ms | 300 ms | |
| 3 | 861 | 155 ms | 489 ms | |
| 4 | 936 | 285 ms | 252 ms | |
| 5 | 1245 | 110 ms | 981 ms | |
| 6 | 1340 | 133 ms | 1021 ms | |
| 7 | 1447 | 435 ms | 403 ms | |
| 8 | 1836 | 458 ms | 737 ms | |
| 9 | 2427 | 641 ms | 889 ms | |
| 10 | 2756 | 479 ms | 1606 ms | |
| 11 | 4106 | 1243 ms | 1123 ms | |
| 12 | 7074 | 2019 ms | 2228 ms | |
| 13 | 7184 | 2833 ms | 385 ms | |
| 14 | 8487 | 3051 ms | 1165 ms | |
| 15 | 9999+ | 5473 ms | 405 ms | |
| 16 | 9999+ | 7106 ms | 849 ms | |
| 17 | 9999+ | 21106 ms | 604 ms | |
| 18 | 9999+ | N/A | 0 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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