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Montreal → Victoria / Nanaimo

Montreal to Victoria & Nanaimo Movers

Professional, fully insured long-distance moving from Montreal to Vancouver Island — Victoria, Nanaimo, and surrounding communities.

Moving Tips for Your Vancouver Island Arrival

Plan for the BC Ferries Crossing

All shipments to Vancouver Island travel via BC Ferries from the Lower Mainland. We coordinate the ferry crossing as part of your move — no action needed on your part, but it does add 10–22 days to the overall timeline.

Victoria's Mild Climate Is Year-Round Moving Friendly

Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada. Unlike Montreal, you won't face extreme cold or heavy snowfall. However, summer ferry traffic is heavy — book early if moving June through August.

Update Your BC Health Card

Apply for BC's Medical Services Plan (MSP) immediately upon arrival. There is a 3-month waiting period, so arrange private health insurance to cover the gap after cancelling your Quebec RAMQ coverage.

Parking and Access in Victoria

Victoria's older neighbourhoods often have narrow streets and limited parking for large moving trucks. Let us know your address in advance so we can plan the best access route and equipment.

Nanaimo as an Alternative to Victoria

Nanaimo is a growing city on Vancouver Island with lower housing costs than Victoria. If you're still deciding between the two, note that both are served by BC Ferries from Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay.

Why Choose Purely Canadian Movers

How Your Montreal–Vancouver Island Move Works

1

Free Estimate

Call or fill out our online form. We assess your inventory and provide a detailed, no-obligation quote.

2

Pack & Load

Our crew arrives on moving day, carefully packs your belongings (if requested), and loads the truck.

3

Cross-Country Transit

Your shipment travels the Montreal–BC corridor with our own drivers, then crosses to Vancouver Island via BC Ferries.

4

Delivery & Unload

We deliver to your new Victoria or Nanaimo address and unload everything to the room of your choice.

Related Destinations

Family-owned movers in Metro Vancouver since 1991

Purely Canadian Movers is a family-owned moving company based in Coquitlam, BC, serving Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland with local moves, and all of Canada and Canada-USA routes with long-distance moving. Every move is handled by our own trained crews — no subcontractors — with written estimates, valuation coverage options, and Great Canadian Van Lines agent support for cross-Canada moves.

Local moving

Homes, condos, townhomes, and apartments across Coquitlam, Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, and Metro Vancouver.

Long-distance & cross-country

Cross-Canada and Canada-USA moves through the Great Canadian Van Lines network with route-specific estimates and transit timing.

Packing, storage & protection

Full or partial packing, fragile crating, short- and long-term storage, and valuation coverage options.

Frequently asked questions

What areas do Purely Canadian Movers serve?

We serve Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for local moves — including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, White Rock, and Abbotsford — plus long-distance routes across Canada and to the USA.

Do you use subcontractors?

No. Local moves are handled by our own trained crews, and long-distance moves run through the Great Canadian Van Lines network rather than a broker handoff to unknown movers.

How long has Purely Canadian Movers been in business?

We are a family-owned company operating since 1991, BBB Accredited, based in Coquitlam, BC.

How do I get a moving estimate?

Call 1-877-485-6683 or request a free, no-obligation written estimate on our contact page. Estimates consider your inventory, route, access, packing, and storage needs.