Send a Parcel to Canada at 78% off List Price
Get access to discounted shipping rates for parcels to all countries, including Canada
Standard cover included on all parcels, with the option to add enhanced cover if needed
Parcels up to 90 kgs can be sent to Canada with selected carriers
Automatically generated commercial invoice documentation for parcel exports to Canada
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Send a Parcel Delivery to Canada
Canada is the second largest country in the world by land area, with the world’s longest coastline, and although they share a lot of things in common with their southern neighbours, including 4 time zones, Canada does things very much their own way.
Newfoundland for example has its very own time zone, and doesn’t observe daylight savings time. Newfoundland Standard Time is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-3:30). This means that Newfoundland is half an hour ahead of Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is observed in the neighbouring province of Nova Scotia!
So we get it! We understand that your customers are unique and expect things to be done a certain way and we can help you do that! Sending parcels to Canada with Ordersort is a simple as maple syrup on pancakes. And as any Canadian will tell you, there’s no substitute for the real thing. So why not give Ordersort a try and see for yourself just how good sending parcels with us can be!
With the Ordersort system, you can effortlessly book a single parcel or even thousands of parcels at a time to Canada within minutes. Our platform partners with renowned international couriers such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, DPD, DHL Parcel, Evri, and many others, ensuring you have a wide range of options to choose from
No matter if you're delivering a single package to a customer in Toronto or shipping bulk shipments across Canada, we have you covered and have a solution for you!
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National Holidays: Some of the major national holidays in Canada include Canada Day (July 1st), Thanksgiving Day (second Monday in October), Christmas Day (December 25th), and New Year’s Day (January 1st).
Population: The estimated population of Canada is around 38 million.
Leading Couriers: Some of the leading courier companies operating in Canada include Canada Post, UPS Canada, and FedEx Canada.
Time Difference from the U.K: Canada spans multiple time zones, so the time difference from the U.K. varies. In general, Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Central Standard Time (CST) is 6 hours behind, Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 7 hours behind, and Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind.
Currency: The currency used in Canada is the Canadian Dollar (CAD).
SHIPPING GUIDES TO CANADA
Sending to Canada
You’ve got a parcel to send to Canada, eh? Congratulations! Going global is what lots of companies dream of, but can be daunting for first timers and a headache for busy veterans of international shipping.
Maybe you are looking for a guide to show you how easy it can be, when you know what you are doing, or perhaps you’re looking for a solution to automate your already busy shipping processes. Whatever the case may be, we can help you take your shipping to the next level.
Whether you want to utilise our popular e-commerce apps and plugins for the likes of Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay, etc. to automate your shipping label and commercial invoice generation, or have access to our powerful shipping API to revolutionise your shipping systems, we can provide a solution
Sending a parcel to Canada is really easy, but just make sure to not send anything that will cause Canadian customs officials to call in the mounties!
Canada's prohibited item list
You're probably wondering what's considered a prohibited item and why it's important to give it a good check before sending your parcel to Canada, eh? Let's break it down for you.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited items are goods that the couriers are either not allowed to or simply will not accept into their networks. Examples that won’t surprise you are: drugs, weapons, explosives etc. What you may not know however is that in most circumstances, they also won’t take perishable food, batteries, and liquids of any kind. If they do take any of these things they are heavily regulated and are not able to be sent on normal shipping accounts.
Each carrier has their own specific list that can be found by clicking on the button below.
Items protected for loss only
As well as strictly prohibited items, there is a list of items that can be shipped through the courier network, but the carrier won't provide protection against damages. Even if you opt for enhanced cover during booking, the carrier will only offer compensation in the event that the parcel goes missing. Some examples of these items include antiques, fishing rods, and surfboards. To see the complete list, click the button labeled "Prohibited Items List" below.
No Protection items
For some items, the couriers will allow you to ship them at your own risk, but will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to them at all. Examples include: Precious metals and stones, watches, ceramics, and artwork, amongst others.
Better to be safe than sorry! It’s best to check before you send your parcel to Canada
Are Commercial Invoices needed for Canada?
Yep! You will need a commercial invoice to send your goods from the UK to Canada. Ordersort gives you the option of automatically generating commercial invoices for your parcels, either on paper, or digitally/ paperless when the destination country allows it. Ordersort will also let you know when that is.
Using our system you can either send your goods DDU and have your receiver pay any duties, taxes, and associated fees, or you can opt to pay these yourself by sending the goods DDP.
Ordersort have years of experience in generating commercial invoice documentation, and our system produces the information that the couriers’ brokerage teams themselves have requested, ensuring your parcels have a smooth journey through customs, like a pair of ice skates on a frozen lake.
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Delivered Duty Unpaid - This incoterm, commonly used by shippers, means that the recipient of the goods is responsible for paying the duties, taxes, and associated fees.
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Delivered Duty Paid - This means that the sender is responsible for duties, taxes, and fees. This option suits high-margin goods that can absorb arrival duties and fees.
Commercial Invoice Template for Canada
Need help completing the your Commercial Invoice? View guide
To make your life easier, we have provided you with a downloadable commercial invoice template…
…but with Ordersort you don’t need to make your own commercial invoices. Our system will auto-generate all necessary shipping labels, packing slips, and commercial invoice documentation for you!
Using our system means that you can get it right every single time you send a parcel, taking the stress out of customs paperwork.
Commercial Invoice Template .xlsx
Transit Times to Canada?
When sending a parcel to Canada, the main international couriers all outperform postal services when it comes to transit times by a long margin However, if you are closer to a collection depot, the chances of your parcel being collected same day increase dramatically, meaning your parcel will get to your receiver a day quicker!
Couriers start as far away as their geographical collection area goes and work their way back to the collection depot, collecting parcels along the way. If you are further out, you may not get your parcel collected before the driver has gone past your area.
When this is the case and the parcel just absolutely needs to be collected today, timed services are available, which often have a later cut-off for same day collection and are treated as priorities for collection and delivery by the couriers.
The Ordersort system will show you at a glance which courier has the bet transit times for the destination you are sending to and what the cut-off times are for same day collection, meaning you won’t be caught out and left holding your parcel.
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Suggested Couriers to Canada
Using multiple carriers on one platform, enabling you to compare based on speed and price is a great benefit of the Ordersort platform.
FedEx and UPS have great networks in Canada and North America in general, while DHL has very competitive transit times. Using Ordersort you get access to great discounts on timed and express services, making them a real option when that parcel needs to be delivered urgently and the customer just can’t wait.
Does that airplane part need to reach a remote part of the Northwest Territories to get the air ambulance back in the sky? Well you will have a service to get it there in the fastest possible time.
Does this sound good? Sign up for an account today! There is no set up charge and no ongoing fees.
Booking a Parcel to Canada?
There are three main options when booking a parcel to Canada:
Option 1 - Book Shipments One by One
Choose this option for complex shipments. Our system guides you through the entire booking process, including commercial invoice documentation.
Option 2 - Use our Bulk Shipment Tool
This option displays all your orders on one page. Connect to 4000+ platforms via Zapier to centralise orders from multiple websites, such as eBay and Amazon, and process them in bulk or individually.
Option 3 - Custom Built Apps & API
If you want to add automation to your e-commerce websites, our custom built apps & shipping API will allow you to automatically print labels when your customers complete their shopping cart.
Not only will our apps generate shipping labels, but they will automatically produce commercial invoice documentation for customs, and even book a collection from the couriers for you.
You can sit back and watch your orders come in, and all you will need to do is make sure the correct documentation is on your parcel when the driver comes to collect!
No matter what level of automation you want in your shipping, whether you want to be quite hands on and involved or allow the system to do it all for you, we will have a solution for you and a setting that works just as you want it to.
Getting your Parcel to the Canada Collected
Getting a collection for your parcel to Canada shouldn’t be a difficult part of the process, so our system makes it really easy for you. In most instances collection requests are automatically booked for you.
Whether you need a parcel collection from your regular place of business, or you need it collecting from a completely different address on the other side of the UK, that’s completely fine, and won’t incur any additional fees.
When it comes to heavyweight goods (68kg+) it is important to ask our team to give the courier a heads up to make sure that they send an appropriate sized vehicle for collection. This requires at least 24 hours notice to make sure that the courier can accommodate your request and assign a heavyweight vehicle to your route.
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Tracking your Parcel to Canada
We can provide full door-to-door tracking for your parcel to Canada, and even a few additional services.
Whether you want to keep track of all your shipments in one place on our system, or need to be able to keep track of its transit away from the office on our mobile app, we can provide full end-to-end tracking and proof of delivery.
When the parcel is so urgent that insurance isn’t even enough to give you peace of mind, we can offer enhanced tracking and tracking devices so that you know where your parcel is, even if the courier doesn’t.
All previous shipment data, tracking details, and proof of delivery are securely stored. And if you need tracking API, we can also provide that for you.
Help and Support for your parcel to Canada?
Anyone who has sent enough parcels will know that eventually something will go wrong, but what matters is how those problems are dealt with…
For new businesses, it can be daunting, and for experienced shippers it is a real hassle, but when parcels are damaged, lost, or even stolen, the Ordersort support team are here to help you.
Our team speak directly to the couriers on your behalf and get things done. From chasing undelivered parcels, requesting proof of delivery, processing damages, and even chasing up credits. These types of tasks just don’t make your company money, they are a time drain on your already busy schedule, so leave it to us, and we’ll take care of it!
Best of all, you will have access to a dedicated account manager, who will be available to give advice on your account and answer any of the more complex questions that you may have.
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