★★★★★ 4.7/5 rated · Dispatched from Nepean, ON · Since 2006
Movers in Ottawa, ON — Local, Office & Long-Distance Moving Services
Trust Canadian Movers (operating as Trust Canadian Van Lines) is a full-service Ottawa moving company dispatched from 107 Colonnade Rd S, Unit 2, Nepean, ON K2E 7M3. With 20+ years of Canadian moving experience and a 4.7/5 customer rating, our WSIB-covered crews handle local house and condo moves, commercial office and IT relocations, packing, storage, and interprovincial moves across all 10 provinces and the United States.
- Upfront written estimates. Clear hourly local rates and guaranteed flat-rate long-distance quotes — before you pay a deposit.
- Full property protection. Floor runners, quilted moving blankets, shrink-wrap and commercial cargo coverage included on every move.
- Local Ottawa dispatch. Equipped for downtown condo elevators, heritage walk-ups and November-to-April winter moves.
Request your free written estimate
Takes about 2 minutes. An Ottawa coordinator replies with an itemized quote, usually within one business day.
No obligation. We never share your details.
At a glance: Trust Canadian Movers — Ottawa branch
- Company name
- Trust Canadian Movers (legal name Trust Canadian Van Lines), established 2006
- Ottawa dispatch facility
- 107 Colonnade Rd S, Unit 2, Nepean, ON K2E 7M3, Canada
- Phone
- 437-346-6258 (direct) · 888-596-0669 (toll-free, Canada)
- Email dispatch
- info@trustcanadianvanlines.ca
- Operating hours
- Monday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET · 24/7 phone support for moves in progress
- Core moving services
- Local residential, condo/apartment, commercial office, IT equipment, packing, storage, interprovincial and cross-country moving, US relocations
- Pricing model
- Hourly rate + 1 hr travel for local Ottawa moves (3-hr minimum); guaranteed flat rate by weight/volume for long-distance
- 2026 Ottawa rate benchmark
- $120–$180/hr (2 movers + truck) · $160–$240/hr (3 movers) · $200–$300/hr (4 movers)
- Licensing & insurance
- Commercial General Liability, Motor Truck Cargo insurance, WSIB-covered crews, Released Value Protection ($0.60/lb) with optional Full Value Protection
- Primary service area
- Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Orléans, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Westboro, Centretown, The Glebe, Sandy Hill and Gatineau, QC
About Trust Canadian Movers
Experts in smooth, stress-free moves since 2006
Since 2006, Trust Canadian Movers (operating as Trust Canadian Van Lines) has made local and long-distance moves smooth and stress-free — driven by expert movers, reliable service and a passion for customer satisfaction. Wherever you’re headed, from a condo in Centretown to a new home across Canada, we get you there with ease and confidence.
We go the extra mile — literally. Whether you’re moving next door or across provinces, our Ottawa crews, dispatched from our Nepean depot, deliver the same careful, on-time service on every job.
- Across Canada. We move you anywhere in Canada — urban or remote — with expert planning and dependable execution.
- Free written estimate. Know your costs upfront with a free, no-obligation estimate tailored to your move.
- Best team. Friendly, trained professionals who treat your belongings like their own — because your trust matters.
Comprehensive Moving Solutions
Moving services for Ottawa homes, condos, offices and cross-country routes
Every Ottawa move is planned around your inventory size, building access and timeline. These are the core services dispatched from our Nepean depot.
Local household moving in Ottawa
Full-service house and townhouse moving across Ottawa and its suburbs. Every local crew arrives with quilted furniture pads, stretch wrap, mattress bags, wardrobe boxes, floor runners and tools for standard bed and table disassembly and reassembly.
Condo & apartment movers
High-rise moving for buildings in Centretown, ByWard Market, Westboro and Sandy Hill. We work inside 2.5-to-3-hour service elevator booking windows, stage at loading docks and issue the Certificate of Insurance (COI) Ottawa property managers require.
Interprovincial moving (Ontario & beyond)
Province-to-province relocations between Ottawa and Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver. Your shipment is itemized, tagged and transported on a dedicated or consolidated van line schedule.
Cross-country & long-distance moving
Moving from Ottawa to the GTA or across Canada? We provide binding flat-rate estimates based on verified inventory and mileage, with scheduled pickup windows and live GPS delivery tracking.
Commercial & office moving
Evening and weekend office relocations in downtown Ottawa, Kanata North Tech Park and Nepean business parks. We move modular workstations, boardroom furniture, filing systems and fixtures on a room-by-room floor plan to limit downtime.
IT equipment & server moving
Packing and transport for computers, multi-monitor setups, servers, printers and lab electronics. Anti-static wrap, rolling tech bins and colour-coded cable labelling so your IT team can plug in and go at the new site.
Professional packing & unpacking
Full-home packing, fragile-only packing (kitchen glassware, china, artwork, mirrors) or unpacking with debris removal. We supply double-walled boxes, dish barrels, packing paper and custom crating.
Senior downsizing & estate moves
Patient, step-by-step support for seniors moving from family homes in Ottawa to smaller condos or retirement residences. We help with sorting, multi-stop family drop-offs, donation delivery and room setup.
Piano, safe & specialty item moving
Rigging, skid boards, stair-climbing dollies and custom crating for upright and baby grand pianos, gun safes, pool tables, gym equipment and oversized stone or glass furniture.
Transparent pricing & estimates
How much do movers in Ottawa cost in 2026?
In 2026, professional movers in Ottawa cost about $120 to $180 per hour for a 2-mover crew and truck, $160 to $240 per hour for 3 movers, and $200 to $300 per hour for 4 movers, billed with a 3-hour minimum plus 1 hour of travel time within the Ottawa–Nepean zone. Long-distance moves from Ottawa are quoted as a written flat rate based on weight, volume and mileage.
| Ottawa move size & property type | Crew & truck | Typical duration | 2026 Ottawa rate | Estimated total (CAD) | Included with Trust Canadian Movers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom condo (Centretown, ByWard, Sandy Hill) | 2 movers + 16–20 ft truck | 3 – 5 hours | $120 – $180 / hr | $480 – $950 | Padded blankets, shrink-wrap, floor runners, elevator staging, COI |
| 2-bedroom townhouse / condo (Westboro, The Glebe, Nepean) | 2–3 movers + 20–24 ft truck | 4 – 7 hours | $150 – $220 / hr | $750 – $1,650 | Wardrobe boxes, mattress bags, furniture disassembly/reassembly |
| 3–4 bedroom detached home (Kanata, Barrhaven, Orléans) | 3–4 movers + 26 ft truck | 6 – 10 hours | $195 – $280 / hr | $1,350 – $3,200 | Multi-crew room staging, appliance dollies, full blanket wrap |
| Ottawa to Toronto (GTA), ~450 km corridor | Long-distance van line crew | 1 – 2 day transit | Flat rate by weight | $1,600 – $4,200 | Itemized inventory tagging, tolls, fuel, live GPS tracking |
| Ottawa to Montreal, ~200 km interprovincial | 2–3 movers + dedicated truck | Same-day / next-day | Flat rate by volume | $1,100 – $2,600 | Direct door-to-door ON/QC transport, no terminal transfers |
| Ottawa to Calgary / Vancouver, cross-country | Consolidated or dedicated van | 5 – 12 day transit | Flat rate per lb | $3,500 – $9,500+ | Long-haul export wrapping, climate-controlled storage options |
Rates are planning benchmarks. Your written estimate depends on exact inventory, stair flights, elevator windows, long carries over 100 ft, packing materials and peak month-end dates.
What's included in every Ottawa estimate
- Labour & minimum hours
- Written confirmation of crew size (2, 3 or 4+ movers), hourly rate, 3-hour minimum and 15-minute billing increments after the minimum.
- Truck & travel time
- Flat 1-hour travel fee within urban Ottawa, covering dispatch from our Nepean depot to your pickup and return from your destination.
- Furniture & home protection
- Padded moving blankets, floor runners, banister wraps and basic disassembly/reassembly are included on every local move.
- Packing & supplies
- Itemized pricing for boxes, bubble wrap, mattress bags and packing labour, quoted upfront so you only pay for materials you approve.
- Heavy & specialty items
- Pre-approved flat surcharges for pianos, safes, appliances or single items over 250 lb that need rigging.
- Valuation & insurance
- Released Value Protection ($0.60/lb per article) included free; Full Value Protection available in writing before move day.
Ottawa details we build into your quote
- City of Ottawa parking permits
- On narrow streets in Centretown, The Glebe or Sandy Hill we arrange a temporary no-parking permit for the truck. Allow two business days; the City fee is added at cost.
- Condo elevator bookings & COI
- Downtown buildings book freight elevators in 2.5 to 3 hour windows. We issue the Certificate of Insurance your property manager asks for and time the crew to the booking.
- Winter moves, November to April
- Snowbank clearing, salted truck ramps and extra floor runners are planned into winter quotes, so there are no surprise add-ons on move day.
- Ottawa–Gatineau cross-river moves
- Moves to Gatineau, Hull or Aylmer cross the Ottawa River bridges and are quoted as local National Capital Region moves, not long-distance.
Ottawa cost & crew estimates by home size
Your likely crew, truck and 2026 price range for a ground-floor, mid-month local move. No email required.
- Booked condo freight elevator: add about 1 hr
- 2nd or 3rd floor walk-up: add about 1.5 hrs
- Month-end or peak summer (June–Sept): about +8%
- Winter, November–April: about +10%
Estimates use 2026 Ottawa market hourly benchmarks, a 3-hour minimum and 1 hour of Nepean dispatch travel. Your written quote replaces this estimate.
Know who you are hiring
Direct van line vs. moving broker vs. truck rental in Ottawa
Trust Canadian Movers is an asset-based carrier: the crew, trucks and insurance are ours, dispatched from 107 Colonnade Rd S. Here is how that differs from the two other ways people move in Ottawa.
| What you get | Trust Canadian Movers (direct carrier) | Third-party moving broker | DIY truck rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who shows up on move day | Our own uniformed, WSIB-covered crew | Unknown subcontractor assigned later | You and whoever you can recruit |
| Condo Certificate of Insurance (COI) | Issued free within 24 hours of booking | Depends on the subcontractor | Not available |
| Written binding or hourly quote | Itemized PDF before any deposit | Estimate only; final price set by carrier | Rental rate + fuel + mileage + damage |
| Long-distance GPS tracking | Live tracking on every interprovincial shipment | Rarely | N/A |
| Cargo & liability coverage | Motor Truck Cargo + CGL + Full Value option | Varies by carrier | Your own policy, if any |
| Backup truck if a vehicle fails | Backup trucks on the Nepean lot | No | No |
National Capital Region logistics
Ottawa moving challenges, permits and routes we plan for before move day
Moving in Ottawa requires local route and building knowledge. When our Nepean coordinators build your move plan, these are the bottlenecks they resolve first.
Winter snow, ice and sub-zero moves (November – April)
Ottawa winters bring heavy snowbanks, freezing rain and salted walkways. Our crews lay neoprene floor runners across hardwood and carpet, clear and salt truck ramps, and double-wrap leather and solid-wood furniture inside your heated home so cold shock doesn’t crack finishes.
Downtown parking and City of Ottawa temporary no-parking permits
Parking a 20-to-26-foot truck on narrow streets in Centretown, The Glebe, Sandy Hill or ByWard Market without clearance risks municipal fines and tow delays. Where no loading zone exists, residents can arrange a City of Ottawa temporary no-parking / street occupation permit for move-day signage. We check both addresses by satellite view in advance and tell you if a permit is needed.
High-rise condo elevator lock-off windows
Buildings along Rideau Street, Preston Street and in Westboro typically limit freight elevator bookings to 2.5-hour or 3-hour windows. We assign an extra mover when needed to stage boxes at the loading dock and clear the elevator before your building security cutoff.
NCC parkway truck bans and Queensway (Hwy 417) routing
Commercial moving trucks are prohibited on National Capital Commission parkways including Kichi Zībī Mikan (formerly Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway), Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive. Our drivers route via Highway 417, Highway 416, Hunt Club Road and commercial-approved Rideau Canal crossings such as Bronson Avenue, Bank Street and Pretoria Bridge.
Heritage walk-ups and tight three-storey stairwells
Century homes and converted triplexes in Hintonburg, Old Ottawa South and Lowertown often have steep stairs and tight 90-degree turns. We bring shoulder lifting straps, wall guards and full toolkits to dismantle bed frames, exercise bikes and sectionals safely.
Ottawa–Gatineau bridge rules and interprovincial timing
Moving between Ottawa and Gatineau, Hull or Aylmer means crossing the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge, Chaudière Crossing or Champlain Bridge, with truck restrictions on the Portage Bridge during certain windows. We schedule cross-river moves outside federal civil-service rush hours (7:00–9:00 AM and 3:30–5:30 PM) to cut billable transit time.
Peak month-end, university and BGRS military relocations
Late April/May and August/September bring student turnover around uOttawa and Carleton University, alongside peak summer federal and military (BGRS) posting dates. We issue locked-in written booking confirmations so you are never bumped during peak season.
Cross-border moves to and from the US
Relocating between Ottawa and the United States requires a Canada Border Services Agency Form BSF186 (Personal Effects Accounting Document) and an itemized inventory. We prepare the manifest with you before pickup so the shipment clears without a terminal delay.
A trust-first moving process
Why Ottawa homeowners and businesses choose Trust Canadian Movers
Written binding & non-binding quotes
Every customer receives a PDF estimate with scope of work, inventory list, hourly or flat rate, deposit terms and cancellation policy before paying anything.
Fully insured & WSIB compliant
Commercial General Liability, Motor Truck Cargo insurance and active Ontario WSIB coverage, so you are never liable for a worker injury on your property.
Trained, background-checked crews
Uniformed movers with commercial dollies, 4-wheel piano skids, rubber floor runners and clean, air-ride trucks.
One dedicated move coordinator
A single point of contact from your first quote to final furniture placement, reachable by direct line.
Trust Canadian Movers operates as an asset-based carrier under Ontario Ministry of Transportation CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration) requirements and active Ontario WSIB clearance. Every written estimate follows the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002 estimate rules, under which the final charge cannot exceed a written estimate by more than 10% unless you agree to added services, and is structured for BGRS federal government, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP relocation reimbursement. We prepare the CBSA Form BSF186 manifest for every Canada–US household move, never subcontract to unvetted brokers, never hold a shipment as a “hostage load,” and never change a written rate on delivery day.
Simple 3-step booking
How to book your Ottawa move with Trust Canadian Movers
Share your move details (5 minutes)
Call 888-596-0669 (or 437-346-6258) or use the quote form with your moving date, pickup and drop-off postal codes, property type, elevator or stair access, and approximate room inventory.
Review your written estimate
Receive a detailed quote breaking down recommended crew size, hourly or flat-rate pricing, truck fee, valuation coverage and any optional packing supplies.
Lock in your date and dispatch
Confirm your reservation in writing, book your condo elevator or street permit if needed, and get a confirmation call from Ottawa dispatch 24–48 hours before arrival.
Ottawa & National Capital Region coverage
Neighbourhoods and communities we serve around Ottawa
From our dispatch warehouse at 107 Colonnade Rd S in Nepean, our trucks serve the entire City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley and cross-river communities in the Outaouais, Quebec.
Central & downtown Ottawa
Centretown, ByWard Market, Sandy Hill, The Glebe, Old Ottawa South, Old Ottawa East, Lowertown, New Edinburgh, Rockcliffe Park, Overbrook, Vanier
West & central-west Ottawa
Westboro, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Carlington, Highland Park, Britannia, Bells Corners
South & southwest suburbs
Nepean, Barrhaven, Riverside South, Hunt Club, Findlay Creek, Manotick, Greely, Osgoode, Metcalfe
West tech & rural west
Kanata (Kanata Lakes, Bridlewood, Morgan’s Grant), Stittsville, Carp, Dunrobin, Almonte, Carleton Place, Arnprior
East Ottawa
Orléans (Avalon, Fallingbrook, Convent Glen), Gloucester, Blackburn Hamlet, Beacon Hill, Cyrville, Cumberland, Rockland
Cross-border Quebec (interprovincial)
Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham, Chelsea
Déménageurs Ottawa–Gatineau : soumission écrite gratuite pour les déménagements locaux et interprovinciaux, service en français.
| Ottawa service zone | Neighbourhoods covered | Distance from Nepean depot | Primary commercial truck route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepean, Barrhaven & Riverside South | Colonnade, Bells Corners, Barrhaven, Manotick, Findlay Creek | 2 – 14 km (about 5–18 min) | Merivale Rd, Woodroffe Ave, Prince of Wales Dr, Hunt Club Rd |
| Central & downtown Ottawa | Centretown, The Glebe, ByWard Market, Sandy Hill, Lowertown | 10 – 14 km (about 15–22 min) | Bronson Ave, Bank St, Hwy 417 (Metcalfe / Nicholas exits) |
| Westboro, Hintonburg, Kanata & Stittsville | Westboro, Carlington, Kanata Lakes, Bridlewood, Stittsville, Carp | 9 – 24 km (about 12–25 min) | Hunt Club Rd west to Hwy 416 north and Hwy 417 west |
| East Ottawa & Orléans | Gloucester, Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, Orléans, Rockland | 16 – 28 km (about 20–30 min) | Hunt Club Rd east to Hwy 417 east and Regional Rd 174 |
| Outaouais / Gatineau (QC cross-river) | Hull, Gatineau, Aylmer, Chelsea, Buckingham | 15 – 26 km (about 22–32 min) | Bronson Ave or King Edward Ave via Macdonald-Cartier or Chaudière Bridge |
Verified customer reviews · 4.7 out of 5
What Ottawa customers say about Trust Canadian Movers
Packed our 3-bedroom home in just a few hours
I wasn’t sure about paying for packing, but now I’d never move without it. The Ottawa team was incredibly efficient and respectful of our belongings. They finished packing our entire 3-bedroom home in a few hours and everything was safe during the move. Truly professional service.
Tawan Stefan Residential move & packing, Ottawa, ON
Punctual, professional, and kept me updated
I recently used Trust Canadian Movers in Ottawa and the service was excellent. The movers were punctual, professional and very careful with my belongings. They kept me updated throughout, which really reduced the stress. Everything arrived in perfect condition. Recommending them to anyone moving within Ottawa.
Valerie Olivas Local move, Ottawa, ON
Wrapped properly and arrived in perfect shape
I hired Trust Canadian Movers for my apartment move in Ottawa and they were excellent. Punctual, friendly and efficient. Everything was wrapped properly and arrived in perfect shape. It’s rare to find a company this organized and dependable. Five stars all the way.
Oshim Ansari Apartment move, Ottawa, ON
Ottawa moving FAQs
Frequently asked questions about moving in Ottawa
How much do movers in Ottawa cost?
Local movers in Ottawa cost about $120 to $300 per hour in 2026 depending on whether you need a 2-, 3- or 4-mover crew, typically with a 3-hour minimum plus 1 hour of truck and travel time from our Nepean depot. Long-distance moves from Ottawa are priced as a written flat rate based on shipment weight or volume and distance. Contact Trust Canadian Movers for an exact written estimate.
Does Trust Canadian Movers provide local moving within Ottawa?
Yes. Trust Canadian Movers provides full-service local moving throughout Ottawa and its suburbs directly from our facility at 107 Colonnade Rd S, Unit 2, Nepean, ON K2E 7M3. We handle houses, townhouses, high-rise condos, student apartments and commercial offices.
Do you offer long-distance and interprovincial moving from Ottawa?
Yes. We run interprovincial and cross-country moves from Ottawa to Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver and every Canadian province, plus cross-border moves to and from the United States. Long-distance moves include itemized inventory tagging, live GPS tracking and written flat-rate pricing.
Can I book movers for a high-rise condo or apartment in Ottawa?
Yes. Our Ottawa crews handle condo and apartment moves daily. When booking, share your floor number, service elevator booking window, loading dock height limits and whether your condo corporation requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI), which we issue free of charge within 24 hours of booking.
How can I avoid unexpected moving charges on move day?
Provide a complete list of furniture and approximate box count, disclose all stair flights, elevator restrictions or long walking distances from the parking area, and confirm your hourly rate, travel fee, minimum hours and packing material costs in writing before booking.
What should I do to prepare for a winter move in Ottawa?
Shovel and salt your driveway and front walkways, reserve a building loading zone clear of municipal snowbanks, keep a clear path inside your entryway for our neoprene floor runners, and let the crew wrap cold-sensitive electronics and leather furniture indoors before loading.
Which Ottawa neighbourhoods do you serve?
We serve all urban, suburban and rural Ottawa communities, including Centretown, The Glebe, Westboro, Hintonburg, ByWard Market, Sandy Hill, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Riverside South, Orléans, Gloucester, Manotick and Gatineau, QC.
How do I get a written moving quote in Ottawa?
Call 888-596-0669 (or direct at 437-346-6258), email info@trustcanadianvanlines.ca, or submit the quote form at the top of this page with your preferred moving date, origin and destination postal codes and home size. You receive a free written estimate, usually within one business day.
Contact Trust Canadian Movers — Ottawa branch
Ready to plan your Ottawa move? Request your written estimate today
Have your moving date, pickup and destination postal codes and property size ready. Our Ottawa coordinators will build a clear, itemized written quote for your relocation.
- Business name
- Trust Canadian Movers (Trust Canadian Van Lines — Ottawa)
- Office & dispatch
- 107 Colonnade Rd S, Unit 2, Nepean, ON K2E 7M3, Canada
- Direct phone
- 437-346-6258
- Toll-free phone
- 888-596-0669
- Hours
- Mon – Sun, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET
- Service area
- Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Orléans, Barrhaven, Gatineau and all of Canada
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