We move households both ways between Richmond 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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A move between Richmond and Canada involves declaring your household goods to the Canada Border Services Agency, filing the right lists at the port of entry and showing that you qualify for duty relief. Your status as a returning resident or a first-time settler shapes which conditions apply and what paperwork you need.
Goods are declared on the BSF186 for goods to follow and the BSF186A for goods that accompany you, both filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. Each form needs an itemized list, so prepare your inventory before the truck is loaded.
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.
Motion loads in Richmond and delivers in Canada with the same carrier, so your goods are not transferred to a second carrier at the border. The same team handles the customs paperwork and stays accountable for the move from start to finish.
Motion runs Richmond and Canada corridors each way and fills trucks on the return. A move from Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver back to Virginia uses the same single carrier and the same customs support as a move north.
Use the quote form at the top of this page to book a video call and get your Richmond move quoted.
Get my free quoteRoad distances from Richmond
935 km
Richmond ↔ Toronto
1,113 km
Richmond ↔ Montreal
4,832 km
Richmond ↔ Vancouver
975 km
Petersburg ↔ Toronto
Moving between the Richmond area and Toronto? We pick up across the Richmond area and the rest of Virginia 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 Richmond area and Montreal? We pick up across the Richmond area and the rest of Virginia 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 Richmond area and Vancouver? We pick up across the Richmond area and the rest of Virginia 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.
Moving from Richmond to Canada is a single-carrier job with Motion Transport. One crew loads in Virginia, the same carrier drives north on I-95 and I-81, and the same carrier delivers in Ontario, Quebec or British Columbia. There is no transfer at the border. We prepare the customs paperwork for CBSA, so your household goods arrive with the right forms filed at the port of entry.
Richmond’s moving calendar leans toward summer lease turnovers and job relocations across central Virginia. Space is not wasted on a one-way run.
Inventory before you pack. Richmond homes range from brick colonials to Fan District rowhouses. List what you own, and flag anything you bought in the last six months, because that affects how it is declared.
Plan for humidity. Virginia summers are damp and Canadian winters are dry and cold. Let wooden furniture and instruments settle indoors after delivery before you judge any change in them.
Book building access early. Toronto condos and Vancouver stratas often require an elevator reservation and a deposit. Quebec has its own busy moving day on July 1. Arrange these before the truck is scheduled.
Keep ID and papers with you. Carry passports, proof of status and your copy of the goods list in the car, not on the truck. The border officer may ask for them when your goods are cleared.
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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 Virginia 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 Motion crew and truck load in Richmond and deliver in Canada, with no handoff at the border.
We prepare the CBSA forms, including the BSF186 and BSF186A lists, so your goods clear at the port of entry.
A video walkthrough of your home sets the scope, so the quote reflects what is actually being moved.
Trucks run both directions, so Canada to Richmond moves ride a truck already making the trip.
Delivery to your Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver address, with timing confirmed by the fulfilment partner.
“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 GoogleRoughly three to five days is a reasonable ballpark for the Richmond to Toronto run, which is about 935 km. It is not a promise. Actual timing depends on the fulfilment partner, border scheduling and the other stops on 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 in for the first time are assessed under different conditions.
It depends on the destination. Toronto loads normally cross at the Peace Bridge or Queenston-Lewiston, Montreal loads at Lacolle-Champlain, and Vancouver loads at the Pacific Highway crossing in Blaine. We confirm the port when the move is scheduled.
Yes. Motion runs these corridors in both directions and fills trucks on the return leg. A move from Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver to Richmond uses the same single carrier and the same customs support, with no transfer at the border.
You file a BSF186 for goods to follow and a BSF186A for goods that accompany you, 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.
Show us your home on video and we will scope the move and quote it.
