We move households both ways between Houston and Canada: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and the rest of the country, with the customs paperwork prepared. Written, flat quotes after a quick video call.
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Moving from Houston to Canada means declaring your goods to the Canada Border Services Agency, understanding whether your belongings qualify for duty relief, and exchanging your Texas licence for a provincial one after arrival. Motion prepares the customs forms and runs the truck, so you deal with one company.
Household goods entering Canada are declared on a BSF186 for goods to follow and a BSF186A for the list of accompanying goods. Both are filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. Motion prepares them from your inventory, so the paperwork matches the truck.
Used personal and household effects are generally duty-free when relocating. Returning residents must have owned and used the goods abroad for at least six months under tariff item 9805.00.00. Settlers bringing goods to Canada for the first time are assessed under different conditions, so confirm your status.
A Houston move to Canada travels on one carrier from your door to your new address. There is no transfer to a second carrier at the border, which keeps your inventory, your paperwork and your point of contact the same from start to finish.
Each province sets its own deadlines for exchanging a Texas driver’s licence and registering for health coverage. Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia all differ. Check your destination province’s rules before the move so nothing lapses after you cross.
Tell us about your Houston move in the quote form at the top of this page and we will arrange your video call.
Get my free quoteRoad distances from Houston
2,453 km
Houston ↔ Toronto
2,985 km
Houston ↔ Montreal
3,943 km
Houston ↔ Vancouver
2,471 km
Pasadena ↔ Toronto
Moving between the Houston area and Toronto? We pick up across the Houston area and the rest of Texas and deliver to Toronto, the GTA, Ottawa, Hamilton, London and the rest of Ontario, or the other way round. Your move is assessed on a video call, the rate is locked in writing, and we help you prepare the customs paperwork before the truck reaches the border.
Moving between the Houston area and Montreal? We pick up across the Houston area and the rest of Texas and deliver to Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the rest of Quebec, or the other way round. Your move is assessed on a video call, the rate is locked in writing, and we help you prepare the customs paperwork before the truck reaches the border.
Moving between the Houston area and Vancouver? We pick up across the Houston area and the rest of Texas and deliver to Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond and the rest of British Columbia, or the other way round. Your move is assessed on a video call, the rate is locked in writing, and we help you prepare the customs paperwork before the truck reaches the border.
A move from Houston to Canada runs about 2,450 km to Toronto, 2,990 km to Montreal and 3,940 km to Vancouver. Motion sends one truck and one crew from your Houston door to your Canadian door, with no transfer to a second carrier at the border. We prepare the customs paperwork for the Canada Border Services Agency, so the truck reaches the port of entry with the forms already in order.
Motion runs these corridors in both directions and fills trucks on the return, so a Toronto to Houston move rides in space that would otherwise travel empty. That is why we schedule moves each way instead of treating Houston as a one-way destination, and why a flexible pickup window can help.
Plan for humidity. Houston homes are humid for most of the year. Let wood furniture and upholstered pieces dry fully before wrapping, because a sealed truck on a multi-day run holds moisture.
Sort the garage and storage early. Houston houses are mostly slab-built with garages and sheds holding the overflow. Clear them first, since tools, paint and chemicals often cannot travel and need disposal before pickup day.
Check your hurricane-season dates. Storms between June and November can disrupt access and schedules on the Gulf Coast. Tell us if your move falls in that window so we can build in flexibility.
Know your destination province. Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia each set their own rules for licences and health coverage after you arrive. Confirm deadlines before you land, not after.
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Origin, destination, rough timeline. A specialist texts you back within five minutes, Mon-Sun, 9am-7pm ET.
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We assess your move accurately over a video call, no in-person visit needed, then lock your rate in writing. Klarna available on deposits $500+.
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Picked up at your door and delivered to your new one, in Texas or in Canada. Cargo-liability insured. Balance due after delivery, before offloading.
Sources: Canada Border Services Agency (Form BSF186, Memorandum D2-2-1) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP Form 3299). Rules depend on your situation; confirm yours with the border agency.
The same company and crew handle the load from Houston to Canada, with no handoff at the border.
We prepare the CBSA goods lists and forms so the truck arrives at the port of entry ready to clear.
Crews wrap and load at your Houston home, with extra drying and padding care for humid-climate furniture.
Trucks run each way, so moving to Houston from Canada is as available as the reverse.
The same truck delivers to your door in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver and unloads to the rooms you choose.
“I was helping my daughter to relocate from New Jersey to Toronto and we worried so much about the cross border move. … The pick up in New Jersey was made so smooth that we didn't need to worry about even the packing. The shipment arrived Toronto in 3 days, without needing us to clear the customs!”
ada choungNew Jersey → Toronto · July 2026
Read the full review on Google →“Moving from Montréal to Texas felt like a lot to handle at first. … His approach was different — his communication was on point, he was thorough, and everything he said matched the reviews I read. … The team worked hard, took care of my stuff, and made the whole thing way easier than I expected.”
André LavoieMontréal → Texas · December 2025
Read the full review on Google →“We are moving to the United States and so far Charles and Brent have made our movement swift and smooth. I am sure just as the stuff was picked up on time, it will be delivered on time . Thank you for promptly answering our calls always… wishing your company the very best.”
Shilpa ThackerMoving to the United States · November 2025
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Read all reviews on GoogleYes. Motion Transport runs the whole move with one carrier, from your Houston home to your Canadian address. There is no transfer to a second carrier at the border, and we handle the customs paperwork, so one team stays accountable for your goods throughout the move.
It depends on the destination and the fulfilment partner, so we avoid promising a fixed date. Toronto is the shortest run at about 2,450 km and Vancouver the longest at about 3,940 km. Your quote after the video call includes a delivery window for your specific route.
Used personal and household effects are generally duty-free when relocating. Returning residents must have owned and used the goods abroad for at least six months under tariff item 9805.00.00. Settlers bringing goods to Canada for the first time are assessed under different conditions.
You file a BSF186 for goods to follow and a BSF186A listing accompanying goods, both with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. We prepare these with you from your inventory, so the lists match what is on the truck.
Yes. Motion runs these corridors in both directions and fills trucks on the return. A move from Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver to Houston uses the same single-carrier approach, with the paperwork for U.S. entry handled as part of the service.
Walk us through your home on video and we will quote your move.
