eSIM for Canada
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Canada. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM shop to find at Toronto or Vancouver airport.
- 37 data plans work in Canada, from $4.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 1 plan covers Canada only. 36 more cover it along with nearby countries such as the United States and Mexico.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $4.491 GB, 7 daysCovers 3 destinations | $7.992 GB, 15 daysCovers 3 destinations | $8.991 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 175 destinations |
| 3 GB | $10.993 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $10.993 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $10.993 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations |
| 5 GB | $16.995 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations | $16.995 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations | $16.995 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations |
| 10 GB | $29.9910 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations | $29.9910 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations | $29.9910 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations |
| 20 GB | $29.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $29.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $29.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations |
Plans for Canada only
Every size and length sold for Canada alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 GB | 30 days | $32.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
Plans for Canada and nearby countries
- Canada, Mexico and the United States: 10 plans, from $4.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Canada and the United States: 5 plans, from $4.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 6 destinations, including the United States: from $40.82 for 35 GB over 365 days.
- Regional plan, 98 destinations, including the United States and Mexico: from $41.99 for 13 GB over 365 days.
- Global plan, 132 destinations, including the United States and Mexico: from $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Global plan, 153 destinations, including the United States and Mexico: from $9.00 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Global plan, 175 destinations, including the United States and Mexico: from $8.99 for 1 GB over 30 days.
Network and plan details
- 13 of the 37 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 37 plans for Canada, 34 start when you first use data and 3 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 11 plans, the UK or Ireland on 7 and Hong Kong on 3. 16 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Ottawa
- Country calling code: +1
- Plans: 37, from $4.49 to $89.99
Canada's home SIM prices are famously high, so a prepaid travel eSIM is an easy way to avoid them for a visit. It runs your ride apps and maps from arrival across the big cities, and it covers the corridor between them. For the Rockies and the north, download offline maps, since coverage thins out fast away from the populated south.
What you can use the data for
Ride-hailing. Uber and Lyft operate across the major Canadian cities and run on data. From the airport they are simpler than the taxi line.
Maps. Google Maps covers the cities, the Trans-Canada highway, and the transit systems in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. It needs a connection throughout.
Transit cards. Apps tied to the Presto card in Toronto and the Compass card in Vancouver run on data, alongside maps for the streetcars and SkyTrain.
Bookings. Banff and Jasper park passes, Niagara tours, and restaurant tables are easiest to reserve over a live connection.
Where it works
Coverage roams on Canada's national networks, strong across the populated south:
- Toronto (YYZ) and Niagara
- Vancouver (YVR) and the west coast
- Montreal (YUL) and Quebec
- Calgary (YYC), the gateway to Banff and the Rockies
- Ottawa and the major cities
Coverage is strong in the cities and along the southern corridor where most people live and travel. It thins out fast in the Rockies backcountry, the far north, and the long empty stretches between towns. Download offline maps before a mountain or northern road trip.
Common situations
Toronto and Niagara Falls
Activate at the airport, grab a Presto-linked app, and use maps and Uber to get around. A short side trip to Niagara stays well covered on the main roads.
Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies
Keep maps live in Vancouver and Calgary, and download offline maps for Banff, Jasper, and the mountain highways, where signal drops between the peaks.
Montreal and Quebec City
Use the data across the old towns and the metro. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 3 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Canada and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Canada cost?
Plans start at $4.49 for 1 GB over 7 days, on a plan that covers 3 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $29.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Canada?
Not right now. The largest plan for Canada has 50 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Canada only?
Yes. 1 plan covers Canada only, from $32.99. 36 more cover it together with other countries.
Can I use it across the border into the US?
Yes. 36 plans cover Canada and the United States together, from $4.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 37 plans for Canada, 34 start when you first use data and 3 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Will it work in Banff and the Rockies?
The towns and main highways are covered, but the backcountry and high passes have gaps. Download offline maps before a mountain road trip.
Is it cheaper than a Canadian SIM?
For a visit, usually. Canadian home plans are among the priciest anywhere, so a prepaid travel eSIM avoids that for a short stay.