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Whether you are heading to Toronto, Ottawa or another Ontario city, every move follows the same sequence: an estimate, a booked date, loading day, a drive of 200 to 540 km from Montreal, and delivery at your new address. This guide explains how Déménagement DMAX handles each step, what the move costs, and which paperwork to plan around it. [Get your free estimate](https://estimation.demenagementdmax.com) ## How Does a Move from Quebec to Ontario Work? Déménagement DMAX has operated in both provinces since 2006. Our **Quebec to Ontario movers** leave from our offices in Laval and Saint-Jérôme, load your belongings in Montreal, Laval or the Laurentians, and drive them straight to your new home. Any move over 160 km is treated as [long-distance moving](https://demenagementdmax.com/en/long-distance-moving), with its own planning and pricing. ### Book Early, Especially Between May and August Many Quebec leases end on July 1, which makes the weeks around that date the busiest of the year. If you are looking for a moving company from Quebec to Ontario, start booking four to six weeks ahead, and even earlier for a summer date. With 10 crews and trucks from 20 to 30 feet, we still move clients on July 1, but that date always fills up first. Our [step-by-step moving checklist](https://demenagementdmax.com/en/moving-checklist) covers what to prepare, week by week. ### Moving Day: Loading and a Direct Trip to Ontario On moving day, our crew protects floors and door frames, wraps your furniture in padded blankets and puts mattresses and sofas in covers. Loading takes one to four hours, depending on volume. Every piece is strapped down, and the truck drives **directly to Ontario**: no transfer to another vehicle, no warehouse stop, no subcontracting. The crew that loads your home is the crew that unloads it. ### Delivery and Setup at Your New Address Deliveries to Ottawa usually happen the same day, in the late afternoon or early evening. For Toronto, 540 km away, a standard load is typically delivered between 9 a.m. and noon the next morning. Our team places each piece of furniture in the room you choose. Disassembly and reassembly are available as options, added to your estimate. ![Moving from Quebec to Ontario: two movers wrap a dresser in a padded blanket, mattress already bagged.](https://demenagementdmax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moving-quebec-to-ontario-furniture-wrapping.webp?width=800&height=600&name=moving-quebec-to-ontario-furniture-wrapping.webp) ## How Much Does It Cost to Move from Quebec to Ontario? The **cost of moving** from Quebec to Ontario depends on volume, distance, access at both addresses and the options you choose. As a benchmark, moving a two-bedroom apartment (a 4½ in Quebec terms) from Montreal to Toronto costs around $3,500 with Déménagement DMAX. Your written estimate lists everything included, and if anything changes on moving day, we tell you before going ahead. [Get the exact price for your move](https://estimation.demenagementdmax.com) ### Distances to Ottawa from Montreal, Laval and the North Shore Distance sets the baseline price. Here are the approximate road distances to Ottawa from our main departure areas: | Departure | Distance to Ottawa | | --- | --- | | Montreal (downtown) | 200 km | | Laval | 195 km | | Blainville | 175 km | | Saint-Jérôme | 165 km | | Terrebonne | 210 km | | Mascouche | 215 km | For route details to the capital, see our page on [moving from Montreal to Ottawa](https://demenagementdmax.com/en/moving-montreal-ottawa). Toronto is about 540 km from Montreal. That route usually takes two days, although smaller loads can be delivered the same day. ### What Changes the Price Beyond distance, five factors shape the price of your move: - the volume: number of rooms, furniture, heavy or fragile items - stairs, elevators and parking distance at each address - packing, disassembly and reassembly, if you ask our team to handle them - storage, if your two dates don't line up - the date, since summer is the busiest period For a route-by-route breakdown, see [what's involved in moving from Montreal to Toronto](https://demenagementdmax.com/en/moving-montreal-to-toronto). [Request your Ontario moving estimate](https://estimation.demenagementdmax.com) ## Where in Ontario Do We Move You? Our crews serve **all of Ontario**, not just its two largest cities. The most frequent destinations are: - the Greater Toronto Area: Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Oakville - Ottawa and the capital region - Southwestern and Central Ontario: Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Barrie Moving to Gatineau instead, just across the river from Ottawa? That trip stays within Quebec, with no provincial border to cross. ## How Are Your Belongings Protected on a Long-Distance Move? Every move is covered by our liability insurance of up to **$2 million**, with up to $100,000 per transport unit. Padded blankets, mattress and sofa covers, straps and dollies come standard, at no extra charge. When comparing Quebec to Ontario movers, insurance coverage is the first thing to check. On a 540 km trip, the way your boxes are packed matters as much as the way the truck is loaded. Our guide on [packing for a long-distance move](https://demenagementdmax.com/blog/long-distance-moving-packaging) explains which boxes and materials to use. Prefer not to pack yourself? Our [professional packing service](https://demenagementdmax.com/en/packing-service) is available as an option, with all materials supplied. ![Moving from Quebec to Ontario: wrapped furniture secured with straps against the wall of the truck.](https://demenagementdmax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moving-quebec-to-ontario-truck-straps.webp?width=800&height=600&name=moving-quebec-to-ontario-truck-straps.webp) ## Need Storage Between Two Addresses? If your current lease ends before you get the keys in Ontario, we can store your belongings in the meantime. Déménagement DMAX operates more than **20,000 square feet** of secure warehouses in Montreal, Laval and the Laurentians, and our team handles transport to the warehouse. [Storage between two moves](https://demenagementdmax.com/en/storage) is optional, priced by volume and duration. ![Moving from Quebec to Ontario: a secure storage warehouse with wrapped furniture waiting on racks.](https://demenagementdmax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moving-quebec-to-ontario-storage-warehouse.webp?width=800&height=600&name=moving-quebec-to-ontario-storage-warehouse.webp) ## What Paperwork Should You Plan for a Move to Ontario? The trip itself takes one or two days. The administrative side stretches over several weeks, so plan it alongside your moving date: - Health coverage: apply for **OHIP** as soon as you arrive. Ontario no longer has a waiting period for eligible new residents. - Driver's licence: you have 60 days to exchange your Quebec licence at a DriveTest centre. - Vehicle: register it with ServiceOntario, and get Ontario car insurance before cancelling your current policy. - Utilities: schedule electricity, gas and internet activation at least two weeks ahead. - Parking in Ottawa: some streets require a temporary encroachment permit, which takes at least two business days. Apply a week ahead. ## Moving from Quebec to Ontario: FAQ ### How Do I Change My Address from Quebec to Ontario? Start with Canada Post mail forwarding to cover the transition. Then notify your bank, your employer, Revenu Québec and the Canada Revenue Agency. In Ontario, update your address with ServiceOntario, which handles both your health card and your driver's licence. Keep the confirmation number for each change. ### Can You Move from Montreal to Toronto in One Day? Yes, for smaller loads that take under three hours to load. Otherwise the move runs over two days: loading in Montreal, then delivery the next morning, typically between 9 a.m. and noon. Ottawa, about 200 km away, is usually reached the same day. ### Are There Customs Formalities Between Quebec and Ontario? No. A move between Quebec and Ontario is domestic, so there is no customs step. Movers crossing the provincial line must hold the permits required for interprovincial transport, and Déménagement DMAX has held them since 2006. ### When Is the Best Time to Move from Quebec to Ontario? Outside May to August, if your dates are flexible. Quebec's lease cycle concentrates moves around July 1, and trucks book up weeks in advance. In winter, make sure access is cleared at both addresses and allow extra time: the drive to Ottawa can take 30 minutes longer on snowy roads. Déménagement DMAX is recommended by CAA-Québec and holds a rating above 4.9 out of 5 across [more than 2,000 Google reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=demenagement+dmax#lrd=0x4ccf2da4ec786afb:0xab3e706f922c7184,1). Planning your move from Quebec to Ontario? [Request your free estimate online](https://estimation.demenagementdmax.com) or call us at (514) 431-6753. Post by [DMAX English](https://demenagementdmax.com/blog/author/dmax-english) ### Post a comment ![logo déménagement dmax blanc](https://demenagementdmax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20d%C3%A9m%C3%A9nagement%20dmax%20blanc.png?width=150&height=60&name=logo%20d%C3%A9m%C3%A9nagement%20dmax%20blanc.png "logo déménagement dmax blanc") Saint-Jérôme 277 Boulevard des Hauteurs Saint-Jérôme, QC, J7Y 5E7 [1-514-431-6753](tel:15144316753) Laval 1415 boul. 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