Current Information: Rates and delivery times updated for January 2026. Weekly consolidated departures to Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

Pro Action Transport provides professional moving services from Montreal to Edmonton, connecting Quebec to Alberta's capital city and the heart of Western Canada's energy sector. As a certified Great Canadian Van Lines agent, we offer reliable long distance moving solutions for families, professionals, and businesses relocating to Edmonton and surrounding communities. Since 2017, we have successfully completed hundreds of moves from Montreal to Alberta, helping clients transition smoothly to new opportunities in Canada's oil capital.

The Montreal to Edmonton corridor spans approximately 3,660 kilometers across five provinces, representing one of our most significant cross-country routes. Edmonton's robust economy, driven by the energy sector, government services, and a growing technology industry, continues to attract professionals and families from across Canada. Whether you're relocating for a career opportunity in the oil and gas industry, joining Alberta's thriving healthcare sector, or simply seeking the lower cost of living that Edmonton offers, Pro Action Transport delivers the expertise and national network your Alberta move requires.

Montreal to Edmonton Route Overview

The Montreal to Edmonton moving corridor covers approximately 3,660 kilometers through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and into Alberta. This major transcontinental route follows the Trans-Canada Highway through the Canadian Prairies, passing through cities like Sudbury, Winnipeg, Regina, and Saskatoon before arriving in Alberta's capital. The journey represents one of Canada's most traveled moving corridors, with consistent demand from professionals relocating to Alberta's energy sector and families seeking new opportunities in Western Canada.

Edmonton serves as Alberta's capital city and the northern gateway to Canada's oil sands region. With a metropolitan population exceeding 1.5 million, Edmonton offers a diverse economy spanning energy, government, education, healthcare, and an emerging technology sector. The city's combination of high-paying jobs, affordable housing compared to Calgary and Vancouver, and extensive urban amenities makes it an attractive destination for relocating Canadians. The University of Alberta, major hospitals, and government offices create consistent demand for professional relocation services throughout the year.

Beyond Edmonton, our Alberta coverage extends throughout the province. We serve Calgary, Alberta's largest city located 300 kilometers to the south. Northern Alberta destinations including Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, and the oil sands region receive regular service. Central Alberta communities including Red Deer and Lethbridge in the south are within our service area. This comprehensive provincial coverage ensures professional service regardless of your specific Alberta destination.

Montreal to Edmonton Moving Costs

Moving from Montreal to Edmonton involves considerable distance across multiple provinces, and Pro Action Transport provides transparent pricing that reflects the logistics of this transcontinental corridor. Several factors influence your final cost, and we ensure our quotes detail each component clearly so you can make informed decisions about your Alberta relocation.

Pricing Overview

Montreal to Edmonton moving costs typically range from $2,900 to $9,500 for most residential moves. This range reflects variations in home sizes, service levels, and specific requirements for your relocation. Corporate relocations with employer sponsorship and individual family moves are priced according to the same transparent structure, with detailed quotes provided for all services.

For a studio or small one-bedroom apartment, moving costs from Montreal to Edmonton typically range from $2,900 to $4,200. Two-bedroom apartments and small homes generally fall between $3,800 and $5,800. Three-bedroom homes range from $5,000 to $7,500. Larger four-bedroom homes and residences with significant belongings start at $6,500 and can reach $9,500 or more depending on volume and special handling requirements.

These estimates include loading in Montreal, transport across five provinces to Edmonton, and unloading at delivery. Additional services such as professional packing, temporary storage, and specialty item handling are quoted separately based on your specific needs. Corporate relocations often include additional services such as vehicle transport coordination and temporary housing assistance.

Factors Affecting Your Moving Cost

Volume and weight represent the primary cost factors for Montreal to Edmonton moves. We calculate charges based on the total cubic footage of your belongings or shipment weight, depending on which method provides better value for your particular move. The 3,660-kilometer distance means transportation costs are significant, making accurate volume assessment essential for precise quoting.

Destination location within Alberta affects pricing based on distance from Edmonton. Edmonton itself offers the most competitive rates due to our established partner presence and regular service frequency. Calgary moves follow similar pricing structures. Northern Alberta destinations including Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie may involve additional charges due to extended distance and specialized logistics requirements for remote locations.

Seasonal timing influences pricing through demand patterns. Summer months from May through September see increased moving activity, particularly from families relocating before the school year. The energy sector's project cycles also affect demand, with increased relocations during industry expansion periods. Moving during shoulder seasons often provides more scheduling flexibility and potentially better rates.

Consolidated vs Dedicated Service

Our consolidated shipping service combines multiple shipments traveling to Alberta, allowing customers to share transportation costs across the considerable distance. This option typically reduces costs by 15 to 25 percent compared to dedicated service while providing reliable delivery within a 4 to 10 day window. Consolidated service works well for customers with flexible timing who prioritize value.

Dedicated service provides exclusive use of the moving truck for your shipment alone. This option offers more precise scheduling, faster transit times typically within 4 to 7 days, and maximum flexibility for pickup and delivery timing. Dedicated service is ideal for corporate relocations with firm start dates, customers with specific timing requirements, or larger shipments that would fill most of a truck regardless.

Delivery Timeline: Montreal to Edmonton

The 3,660-kilometer distance from Montreal to Edmonton requires careful logistics planning across multiple provinces to ensure your belongings arrive safely and on schedule. Pro Action Transport offers multiple delivery options to accommodate different timing requirements and budget considerations.

Standard Consolidated Service: 4 to 10 Days

Our standard consolidated service provides delivery to Edmonton within 4 to 10 days from your Montreal pickup date. This timeline allows us to optimize routing across the Prairies and combine shipments for cost efficiency while maintaining our commitment to careful handling. Most consolidated shipments to Edmonton arrive within 5 to 7 days, with the 4 to 10 day window accounting for scheduling variations and routing optimization.

For destinations beyond Edmonton, delivery windows may extend slightly. Calgary typically falls within similar timeframes given its location on the same corridor. Fort McMurray and Northern Alberta destinations may add 1 to 2 additional days depending on scheduling and distance from Edmonton.

Dedicated Express Service: 4 to 7 Days

Our dedicated express service provides faster, more predictable delivery for customers who need their belongings to arrive quickly. With exclusive truck use, we can offer delivery to Edmonton within 4 to 7 days from pickup. This service is particularly valuable for corporate relocations with firm employment start dates, families with children starting school, or anyone who needs certainty about their delivery timing.

Express service includes more precise delivery date commitments rather than delivery windows, giving you confidence to plan your arrival and setup in Edmonton. For corporate clients with tight timelines, we coordinate directly with employers and relocation managers to ensure seamless transitions.

Why Choose Pro Action Transport for Your Edmonton Move

Moving from Montreal to Edmonton requires a moving company with genuine cross-country expertise and reliable partner networks across Western Canada. Pro Action Transport offers distinct advantages that make us the preferred choice for Montreal to Alberta relocations.

Extensive Alberta Coverage

Our service covers Edmonton and all major Alberta destinations with equal professionalism and reliability. Whether you're moving to downtown Edmonton, suburban communities like St. Albert and Sherwood Park, or destinations throughout the province including Calgary, Fort McMurray, or Grande Prairie, we have the network and expertise to deliver. This comprehensive coverage means you work with one company from Montreal pickup through final Alberta delivery.

Great Canadian Van Lines Network

Our certification with Great Canadian Van Lines, Canada's highest-rated van line with a 4.98/5 Better Business Bureau rating, provides access to established partner agents throughout Alberta. Our Edmonton partners ensure professional handling at destination, with local expertise for delivery throughout the metropolitan area. This network provides accountability and quality standards that independent movers cannot match on cross-country routes.

Corporate Relocation Expertise

Edmonton's energy sector and government offices generate significant corporate relocation demand. Pro Action Transport has extensive experience managing employer-sponsored moves, coordinating with HR departments and relocation management companies. We understand the documentation requirements, timeline pressures, and service expectations that corporate clients require. Our team works directly with employers to ensure relocating employees experience smooth transitions.

Energy Sector Experience

Many Montreal to Edmonton moves involve professionals joining Alberta's oil and gas industry. We understand the unique requirements of energy sector relocations, including moves to Fort McMurray and remote work sites, coordination with project timelines, and the flexibility required when employment start dates may shift. This industry expertise helps us serve clients whose relocations depend on project schedules and corporate requirements.

Bilingual Service

Our bilingual team provides service in both French and English, ensuring clear communication with francophone Quebecers throughout the moving process. While Edmonton is predominantly anglophone, having French-speaking moving consultants helps Quebec families navigate the transition with confidence. All documentation, quotes, and coordination can be handled in your preferred language.

Areas Served in Alberta

Pro Action Transport provides comprehensive coverage throughout Alberta, serving communities across the province from our established partner network. Whether you're relocating to Edmonton, Calgary, or smaller communities, our provincial coverage ensures professional service.

Edmonton Metropolitan Area

Edmonton represents our primary Alberta destination, with comprehensive coverage throughout the metropolitan area. Our Edmonton service includes downtown and the central core, the University of Alberta area, Old Strathcona, and established neighborhoods throughout the city. Suburban communities including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, and Beaumont receive full service. Whether you're moving to a downtown high-rise, a suburban family home, or an acreage property in the surrounding area, our Edmonton coverage ensures reliable delivery.

Calgary

Calgary, Alberta's largest city located 300 kilometers south of Edmonton, receives comprehensive moving service. Our Calgary coverage includes downtown, the Beltline, established inner-city neighborhoods, and all suburban communities. We serve destinations throughout the Calgary metropolitan area including Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and Chestermere. Clients moving to Calgary benefit from the same Great Canadian Van Lines partner network and service standards as Edmonton relocations.

Northern Alberta

Northern Alberta, including the oil sands region, receives regular moving service from Pro Action Transport. Fort McMurray, the hub of Canada's oil sands industry, is a frequent destination for energy sector relocations. Grande Prairie, serving the Peace River region, receives service for both residential and corporate moves. Other northern communities including Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and Lac La Biche can be served with appropriate scheduling. Northern Alberta moves may require additional coordination due to distance and seasonal considerations.

Central and Southern Alberta

Central Alberta communities including Red Deer, Alberta's third-largest city, receive full moving service. Lethbridge in southern Alberta, Medicine Hat, and smaller communities throughout the region are within our service area. Agricultural communities and smaller towns can typically be accommodated with advance planning. Our Alberta coverage ensures that regardless of your specific destination, professional moving service is available.

Our Montreal to Edmonton Moving Process

Moving from Montreal to Edmonton follows a carefully planned process designed to ensure your belongings arrive safely despite the 3,660-kilometer journey across five provinces. Our systematic approach combines Montreal expertise with Alberta partner coordination for seamless relocations.

Step 1: Consultation and Quote

Your Edmonton move begins with a detailed consultation to assess your specific requirements. Given the distance and logistics involved, we recommend scheduling this conversation at least 4 to 8 weeks before your intended move date, with earlier booking advised for summer moves and corporate relocations with firm start dates. During consultation, we discuss your inventory, destination specifics, timeline requirements, and whether consolidated or dedicated service better suits your needs. For corporate relocations, we coordinate with employers and relocation management companies as required. We provide detailed written quotes that itemize all costs.

Step 2: Confirmation and Preparation

Once you approve our quote, we confirm your moving date and coordinate with our Alberta partner network. We provide comprehensive preparation guidelines including packing recommendations for the cross-country journey. Our team confirms all details approximately one week before your move, including final pickup timing and delivery scheduling in Edmonton. For corporate moves, we provide documentation required by employers and relocation companies.

Step 3: Moving Day in Montreal

On moving day, our crew arrives at your Montreal location at the scheduled time with appropriate equipment and materials for long distance transport. We conduct systematic loading with particular attention to protection for the extended cross-country journey, using furniture blankets, padding, and secure tie-downs throughout. All items are inventoried and documented. Loading typically takes 3 to 6 hours depending on home size and access conditions.

Step 4: Cross-Country Transit

Following pickup, your shipment travels across Ontario, through Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and into Alberta. The route follows the Trans-Canada Highway through Canada's Prairies, with driver rest stops and fuel breaks scheduled according to transportation regulations. For consolidated shipments, your belongings may be transferred at logistics points for optimized routing. Throughout transit, your shipment is tracked and monitored. We provide updates and maintain communication throughout the journey.

Step 5: Edmonton Delivery

Upon arrival in Edmonton, our partner crews or dedicated drivers complete delivery to your new home. Delivery includes unloading, furniture placement according to your instructions, and reassembly of items disassembled for transport. We conduct final inventory confirmation with you and address any questions about settling into your new Edmonton home. For corporate relocations, we provide documentation confirming delivery as required by employers.

Moving to Edmonton: What Draws People to Alberta's Capital

Edmonton attracts relocating Canadians for diverse reasons, from career opportunities to lifestyle considerations. Understanding these motivations helps us better serve clients making this significant transition to Western Canada.

Energy Sector Employment

Alberta's energy sector remains a primary driver of Edmonton relocations. The city serves as the administrative and service hub for Canada's oil sands operations, with major companies maintaining headquarters and offices in Edmonton. Engineering firms, oilfield services companies, and related industries employ thousands of professionals. While the industry experiences cycles, ongoing operations and new projects continue to draw skilled workers from across Canada, including Quebec's engineering and technical professionals.

Government and Public Sector

As Alberta's capital, Edmonton hosts the provincial government and associated public sector employment. The Alberta Legislature, provincial ministries, and related agencies employ thousands of workers. Federal government offices also maintain significant Edmonton presence. These stable employment opportunities attract professionals seeking public sector careers with competitive compensation and benefits.

Affordable Housing

Edmonton offers significantly more affordable housing than Toronto, Vancouver, or even Calgary. The cost of purchasing a home in Edmonton is substantially lower than in Canada's most expensive markets, while salaries, particularly in the energy sector, often exceed national averages. This combination of lower housing costs and higher incomes attracts families seeking greater financial stability and the opportunity to build equity in homeownership.

Education and Healthcare

The University of Alberta, one of Canada's leading research universities, attracts students, faculty, and researchers from across the country. Edmonton's healthcare sector, anchored by major hospitals and research facilities, employs thousands of medical professionals. These institutions create consistent demand for relocation services as academics, researchers, and healthcare workers join Edmonton's professional community.

Quality of Life

Edmonton offers distinctive quality of life with extensive river valley parks, a vibrant festival scene, and four distinct seasons. The North Saskatchewan River valley provides over 160 kilometers of trails through the heart of the city. Edmonton's festivals, including the Fringe Theatre Festival and Folk Music Festival, attract international attention. For outdoor enthusiasts, proximity to the Rocky Mountains provides weekend access to world-class skiing, hiking, and natural beauty.

Frequently Asked Questions: Montreal to Edmonton Moving

How much does it cost to move from Montreal to Edmonton?

Montreal to Edmonton moving costs typically range from $2,900 to $9,500 for residential moves, depending on home size, service level, and specific requirements. Studio apartments start around $2,900 to $4,200, two-bedroom homes range from $3,800 to $5,800, and larger homes cost $5,000 to $9,500 or more. Corporate relocations are quoted based on specific employer requirements and service levels. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your inventory.

How long does it take to move from Montreal to Edmonton?

Standard consolidated service delivers to Edmonton within 4 to 10 days from pickup, with most shipments arriving in 5 to 7 days. Dedicated express service provides delivery within 4 to 7 days with more precise scheduling. The 3,660-kilometer distance requires multiple days of driving time, with our schedules optimized for safe transport while meeting delivery commitments.

What is the distance from Montreal to Edmonton?

The distance from Montreal to Edmonton is approximately 3,660 kilometers via the Trans-Canada Highway through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and into Alberta. Driving time is approximately 35 to 40 hours without stops, though professional moving services operate on schedules that include required driver rest periods and prioritize safe handling over minimum transit times.

Do you provide moving services throughout Alberta?

Yes, Pro Action Transport provides comprehensive coverage across Alberta. We serve Edmonton and its metropolitan area, Calgary and surrounding communities, Northern Alberta including Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie, and Central and Southern Alberta including Red Deer and Lethbridge. Our Great Canadian Van Lines partner network ensures professional service regardless of your specific Alberta destination.

Do you handle corporate relocations to Edmonton?

Yes, we have extensive experience with corporate relocations to Edmonton, particularly for the energy sector and government positions. We work directly with employers, HR departments, and relocation management companies to meet corporate requirements. Our services include coordination with employer timelines, documentation for relocation expense claims, and the service standards that corporate clients expect.

What areas of Edmonton do you deliver to?

We deliver throughout the Edmonton metropolitan area, including downtown Edmonton, the University area, Old Strathcona, and all city neighborhoods. Suburban communities including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, and Beaumont receive full service. Our Edmonton partner provides local expertise for delivery to any address in the metropolitan area.

Can you move me to Fort McMurray?

Yes, we provide moving services to Fort McMurray and the oil sands region. Fort McMurray moves are coordinated through our Alberta partner network with appropriate scheduling for the additional distance north of Edmonton. Energy sector relocations to Fort McMurray are a regular part of our Alberta service, and we understand the timing flexibility sometimes required when employment start dates depend on project schedules.

How far in advance should I book my Montreal to Edmonton move?

We recommend booking your Edmonton move 4 to 8 weeks in advance under normal circumstances. During peak summer season from May through August, earlier booking of 8 to 12 weeks ensures availability on preferred dates. Corporate relocations with specific start dates should book as early as possible to guarantee scheduling. Last-minute moves can sometimes be accommodated but may have limited options.

Request Your Free Montreal to Edmonton Moving Quote

Ready to plan your move from Montreal to Edmonton or anywhere in Alberta? Contact Pro Action Transport for a detailed estimate tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you're relocating for a career opportunity in the energy sector, a government position, or simply seeking new opportunities in Western Canada, our team provides comprehensive quotes with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

As a certified Great Canadian Van Lines agent with extensive Alberta experience, we deliver the reliability, professionalism, and cross-country expertise your Edmonton move deserves. Our partner network throughout Alberta ensures quality service from Montreal pickup through final delivery, regardless of your specific destination in the province.

Call us directly at 514-266-1239 to speak with a moving consultant about your Alberta relocation, or complete our online quote request form for a response within 24 business hours. We look forward to helping you make a smooth transition from Montreal to Edmonton and Western Canada.

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