Best Hosting Providers in Canada
Performance comparison of 18 hosting providers based in Canada.
Canada Hosting Rankings
| # | Company | Score | 1MB | TTFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310 | 104 ms | 62 ms | |
| 2 | 377 | 112 ms | 119 ms | |
| 3 | 448 | 142 ms | 66 ms | |
| 4 | 532 | 147 ms | 62 ms | |
| 5 | 608 | 130 ms | 69 ms | |
| 6 | 678 | 137 ms | 55 ms | |
| 7 | 821 | 247 ms | 360 ms | |
| 8 | 949 | 295 ms | 55 ms | |
| 9 | 1186 | 344 ms | 284 ms | |
| 10 | 1290 | 338 ms | 196 ms | |
| 11 | 1408 | 172 ms | 829 ms | |
| 12 | 2592 | 1036 ms | 281 ms | |
| 13 | 2663 | 923 ms | 185 ms | |
| 14 | 3397 | 1180 ms | 520 ms | |
| 15 | 7289 | 2772 ms | 373 ms | |
| 16 | 9999+ | 3375 ms | 617 ms | |
| 17 | 9999+ | 4271 ms | 1515 ms | |
| 18 | 9999+ | 7182 ms | 624 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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