Long distance movers across Canada
Choose how your move travels: a dedicated Ferguson truck with an exact delivery date, or a shared load with Great Canadian Van Lines for typically about 20% less. We’ll price both for you.
Self-hauled moves get a guaranteed price in writing. Van line moves are priced by certified scale weight.
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Two ways to move across Canada
Every long-distance move is different. Some customers care most about cost, others about having full control over the date and the truck. So we offer two ways to get your shipment across the country, and both are good options. The right one just depends on what matters most for your move.
Ferguson-hauled: our own crew and truck
Your belongings travel on a dedicated Ferguson truck, from your door to your destination, with no shared space, no stops, and no transfers along the route.
- Your shipment moves on its own dedicated truck
- A fixed delivery date, not a window
- Watch your truck’s progress the entire way with GPS tracking
- Guaranteed written quote before anything is loaded
Best for: Moves with a firm move-in date, or anyone who wants complete visibility from pickup to delivery.
Shared load with Great Canadian Van Lines
Your belongings travel alongside other shipments headed in the same direction, much like carpooling for your furniture. It moves through the Great Canadian Van Lines cross-Canada network, with the same professional care from pickup through final delivery.
- Your shipment is loaded, inventoried, and managed as a separate household
- Priced by actual certified scale weight. What’s on the scale is what you pay, no padding, no inflated estimates
- Delivery confirmed with a 24-hour call ahead to your new city
- A written estimate before your move begins, with your final price set by the certified scale weight
Best for: Interprovincial moves where route and timing offer flexibility.
Not sure which option suits your cross-country move? We’ll walk you through both during your survey and if you want to compare directly, we’re happy to price both side by side. A shared load can save you money if a delivery window works for you; if you need an exact date or faster delivery, we haul it ourselves.
Packing is your choice too. Let our crew handle it with our full professional packing service, or pick up everything you need through our moving supplies shop.
| Ferguson-hauled | Great Canadian Van Lines | |
|---|---|---|
| How it’s priced | Guaranteed flat price, in writing before we load | Scaled weight and distance |
| Truck and crew | Our own dedicated crew and truck | Shared load, Ferguson acts as agent |
| Delivery | An exact scheduled date | A window, typically 3 to 7 days |
| Typical cost | Higher | Typically about 20% less |
| Best for | Fixed dates and high-value items | Flexible dates and tighter budgets |
How a long distance move works
Book your survey
Every long-distance move begins with understanding where you’re moving, what you’re moving, and any details that may affect the relocation.
a survey allows us to review your inventory, discuss timelines, identify any special requirements, and walk you through which moving option fits your situation: consolidated or direct hauled. Not sure which one’s right for you? We’ll quote both so you can compare directly. By understanding the full scope of the move in advance, we can begin developing a moving plan tailored to your needs.
Your moving plan
Long-distance moves involve more coordination than a typical local move.
Delivery schedules, access requirements, packing needs, storage considerations, and travel timelines are reviewed in advance to create a clear plan before moving day arrives.
Moving day
Before moving day, we’ll help coordinate the details that can affect the success of the move.
Building access, elevator reservations, parking arrangements, storage requirements, delivery windows, and other logistics are confirmed in advance to help ensure everything is properly organized before the move begins.
Packing and preparation
Proper preparation plays an important role in the success of any long-distance move.
Whether you’re packing yourself or using our professional packing services, belongings should be properly protected for transportation. Furniture, fragile items, artwork, electronics, and household goods all require appropriate handling and preparation to help ensure they arrive safely at their destination.
Transport and delivery
Once your belongings are loaded, your move begins its journey to your new home.
Throughout the transportation process, our team coordinates scheduling, logistics, and delivery planning to help ensure your move stays on track. Whether you’re moving to a neighbouring province or across the country, clear communication and careful coordination help provide peace of mind throughout the journey.
Settling in
Moving doesn’t end when the truck arrives.
Once your belongings reach their destination, our crew will unload, place furniture according to your instructions, and help ensure everything is positioned where you want it. Optional unpacking services are also available to help you settle into your new home more quickly and comfortably.
Packing and storage for long distance moves
Professional Packing
Improper packing is the most common cause of damage on a long distance move and the easiest problem to prevent. Professional packing is available for your entire home, specific rooms, or individual fragile and high-value items, and can be built into your moving plan from the start.
Storage
Possession dates shift. Renovations run long. Possession dates shift. Renovations run long. New homes aren’t always ready when your shipment is. If your timeline has a gap, your belongings can be held in secure, climate-controlled storage, at origin before your move departs, or at destination on arrival, coordinated as part of your moving plan, not sorted out at the last minute.
Moving to the United States?
Moving from Canada to the US is a different process entirely. Customs documentation, immigration paperwork, and cross-border carrier coordination all come into play before a single box is loaded. Ferguson handles Canada-to-US relocations through the Great Canadian Van Lines cross-border network, with one point of contact on the Canadian side from start to finish.
Why move long distance with Ferguson
A lot of moving companies will take a long distance booking. Fewer have the local presence, the carrier relationships, and the cross-Canada experience to execute it properly on both ends.
Here’s what sets a Ferguson long distance move apart from a booking with a company that’s never been to your destination city.
We operate on both ends of your move.
Ferguson has locations across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Calgary, and Toronto. That means local knowledge; building access requirements, parking restrictions, elevator protocols, on both sides of your relocation, not just the side you’re moving from.
Your survey happens in person or on a proper virtual walkthrough, not over the phone.
Most long distance quotes are guesses. Ferguson assesses your actual inventory, your actual access conditions, and your actual timeline before quoting anything. That’s how a guaranteed written quote holds on moving day because it was built on real information.
You have one point of contact from start to finish.
Your Move Manager coordinates every detail of your cross-country move, on both ends. You’re not handed off to a regional office, a contracted crew, or a call centre when your shipment reaches its destination. The same person who took your survey sees your move through to delivery.
The Great Canadian Van Lines network is purpose-built for this.
Consolidated shipments don’t move through a general freight network. Great Canadian Van Lines exists specifically for cross-Canada household relocations with the carrier relationships, certified scales, and customs handling infrastructure that a long distance household move actually requires.
If something comes up, someone answers.
Long distance moves occasionally hit complications. Access issues at destination, possession date changes, storage gaps. Because Ferguson operates locally in your origin city and coordinates directly with the delivery network, there’s always someone with authority to solve the problem. Not a 1-800 number.
Do long distance movers charge by weight or by distance?
It depends on which shipping option fits your move. With Ferguson’s direct haul service, your move is priced on a guaranteed written quote, confirmed before moving day and based on a proper survey of your inventory and route. With consolidated shipping through Great Canadian Van Lines, your moving costs are determined by the actual certified weight of your shipment and the distance it travels. Either way, your price is confirmed before anything is loaded.
What should I look for when hiring a long distance moving company?
The most important things to confirm before hiring long distance movers are a guaranteed written quote, a dedicated point of contact throughout the move, and verified experience on your specific route. A reputable long distance moving company will assess your inventory properly before quoting, not give you a number over the phone. They’ll also have the carrier relationships and local presence to coordinate delivery on both ends, not just the city you’re moving from.
Long distance moves from our cities
Most long distance moves start at one of our branches. Your local Move Manager surveys your home, prices both options and stays your contact until delivery.
- British Columbia: Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Coquitlam, Fraser Valley, Victoria
- Alberta: Calgary and Edmonton long distance
- Ontario: Toronto and North York
Long distance moving questions
How much does it cost to move long distance across Canada?
Long distance moving costs depend on your route, the size of your shipment, and which option fits your move. Every move starts with a survey and a guaranteed written quote so your price is confirmed before moving day and doesn’t change. We’re happy to quote both options so you can compare directly.
How do I know which long distance moving option is right for my move?
The right option depends on your route, timeline, and shipment size, not one being better than the other. Both deliver the same professional standard of care. During your survey, we’ll walk you through which option fits your specific move and provide a guaranteed written quote for each so you can decide with full information.
What is interprovincial moving?
Interprovincial moving is any household relocation that crosses a provincial border; BC to Alberta, Ontario to Quebec, and so on. Unlike local moves, interprovincial shipments are coordinated through dedicated long distance networks, priced by weight and distance, and require more lead time for delivery scheduling and access coordination at both ends. Ferguson manages interprovincial moves from Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Calgary, and Toronto.
What is consolidated moving and how does it work?
Consolidated moving means your shipment travels with other households headed in the same direction, much like carpooling for your furniture. Your belongings are loaded, inventoried, and managed as a completely separate shipment. You’re sharing the truck’s capacity, not the service. The same professional long distance movers handle your goods to the same standard as a dedicated direct haul.
What’s the difference between a moving estimate and a guaranteed written quote?
A moving estimate is a projection. It can change on moving day based on time, conditions, or access. A guaranteed written quote locks in your price before your move begins, regardless of how long the move takes. Every Ferguson long distance move starts with a guaranteed written quote so you know exactly what your move costs before a single item is loaded.
How far in advance should I book a long distance move?
Six to eight weeks ahead is recommended for long distance and interprovincial moves particularly in spring and summer when demand across all routes is highest. The earlier we can start planning, the more scheduling options are available. Reach out even if your timeline is tighter and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
How long does a cross-country move take?
Transit time depends on your origin, your destination, and which shipping option fits your move. Direct haul moves travel on a dedicated truck with a fixed delivery date confirmed before moving day. Consolidated moves typically arrive within five days of your shipment reaching your new city, with a 24-hour call ahead to confirm.
Which option is cheaper?
A shared load with Great Canadian Van Lines is typically about 20% less, because your goods travel with other shipments. We price both after your survey so you can compare.
How long does delivery take?
Ferguson-hauled moves arrive on an exact scheduled date. Shared loads arrive within a window, typically 3 to 7 days.
Is Ferguson a broker?
No. Ferguson-hauled moves use our own crews and trucks. For shared loads, Ferguson is an agent of Great Canadian Van Lines.
Ready to plan your long distance move?
A cross-country move takes more planning than a local relocation and the earlier that planning starts, the smoother moving day goes. Your Move Manager works through your route, your inventory, your timeline, and your delivery requirements before anything is booked or loaded.
It starts with an survey and a guaranteed written quote. Tell us where you’re moving and we’ll take it from there.