Best Hosting Providers in Canada
Performance comparison of 18 hosting providers based in Canada.
Canada Hosting Rankings
| # | Company | Score | 1MB | TTFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302 | 101 ms | 70 ms | |
| 2 | 367 | 104 ms | 112 ms | |
| 3 | 507 | 157 ms | 65 ms | |
| 4 | 615 | 137 ms | 46 ms | |
| 5 | 669 | 149 ms | 129 ms | |
| 6 | 935 | 262 ms | 46 ms | |
| 7 | 1131 | 315 ms | 197 ms | |
| 8 | 1149 | 380 ms | 69 ms | |
| 9 | 1154 | 172 ms | 883 ms | |
| 10 | 1537 | 349 ms | 325 ms | |
| 11 | 1597 | 472 ms | 189 ms | |
| 12 | 1660 | 500 ms | 189 ms | |
| 13 | 2580 | 1038 ms | 66 ms | |
| 14 | 3395 | 1166 ms | 496 ms | |
| 15 | 7202 | 247 ms | 345 ms | |
| 16 | 9999+ | 3375 ms | 684 ms | |
| 17 | 9999+ | 4143 ms | 1483 ms | |
| 18 | 9999+ | 14419 ms | 563 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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