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West Coast, East Coast & inland destinations

Est. 1892

More than 130 years of moving experience

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Sydney to Canada coordination

Sydney to Canada Route Overview

Canada stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic, so your final city has a major influence on how your household shipment is routed.

NUSS coordinates relocations to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and other destinations throughout Canada.

Sydney to Canada at a Glance

Western Canada / Vancouver

Full Container Load: approximately 9–11 weeks door to door

Less than Container Load: approximately 10–12 weeks door to door

Eastern Canada / Toronto Area

Full Container Load: approximately 11–13 weeks door to door

Less than Container Load: approximately 12–14 weeks door to door

Air Freight
Available for smaller or time-sensitive shipments

Destination Coverage
Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and destinations throughout Canada

These are approximate door-to-door timeframes. Freight schedules, customs clearance, onward Canadian transport and the final delivery location can affect actual timing.

Moving to Vancouver and Western Canada

Vancouver is the most geographically direct major Canadian destination from Sydney.

Moves into Vancouver and surrounding areas can generally be planned around Canada's Pacific side, while relocations continuing inland introduce another stage.

A household destined for Calgary or Edmonton may require additional domestic transport after customs clearance, so it should not be quoted or timed as though Vancouver were the final destination.

Moving to Toronto, Ottawa and Eastern Canada

Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and other eastern destinations require a different transport plan from western Canada.

International shipping arrangements, customs processing and onward transport can all affect the expected delivery window.

NUSS therefore plans around your actual city and address rather than applying one nationwide “Sydney to Canada” transit estimate.

Canadian Condos and Apartment Deliveries

If your new Canadian property is a condominium or apartment, check the building's move-in requirements before delivery.

Depending on the property, you may need to arrange:

- service-elevator reservations

 - loading-dock bookings

- allocated moving hours

- building-management approval

 - vehicle access

- common-area protection

- advance documentation or deposits

You are responsible for confirming these requirements with building management and providing them to NUSS or the destination partner so they can be incorporated into the delivery plan.

Confirm Access at Your Canadian Property

Final delivery depends on the actual property. Provide details such as stairs, lift access, parking, loading arrangements, driveway access and carrying distance so the destination team can plan around the confirmed address. 

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Canadian Customs: Your Goods-to-Follow List Matters

One of the most important parts of preparing for a move to Canada is documenting belongings that will arrive after you. Canada uses a goods-to-follow process for personal and household effects entering as part of a relocation.

Your household shipment may arrive weeks after you do, but the belongings travelling later should be accounted for when you first enter Canada.

What Is a Goods-to-Follow List?

A goods-to-follow list records belongings arriving separately from you by freight. For a household move, this can include:

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    furniture
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    household cartons
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    appliances
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    electronics
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    artwork
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    sporting equipment
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    personal collections

The Canada Border Services Agency uses Form BSF186 for personal effects associated with people settling or returning to Canada. The documentation distinguishes belongings travelling with you from those arriving later. 

Prepare Your Information Before You Travel

Do not wait until your household shipment reaches Canada to start compiling the list.

Prepare the household inventory and relevant customs information before travelling so goods arriving later can be properly accounted for when you first enter the country.

This can be particularly important where your belongings are seeking applicable duty or tax treatment as part of your relocation.

Record Valuable and Identifiable Belongings Carefully

For valuable or easily identifiable items, useful records may include:

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    description
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    approximate value
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    brand
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    make or model
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    serial number
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    photographs where appropriate

This may be useful for electronics, cameras, musical instruments, artwork, collectables and other individually identifiable belongings.

What NUSS and the Destination Partner Coordinate

Depending on your relocation, NUSS and the Canadian destination partner can coordinate:

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    detailed packing inventories
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    international freight paperwork
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    shipping documentation
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    destination-agent communication
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    Canadian customs-clearance arrangements
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    onward transport where required
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    final delivery after release

The destination partner provides the relevant customs forms and guidance, while you complete the personal declarations and information applicable to your circumstances. 

Food, Plants and Outdoor Equipment

Canada regulates various food, plant and animal products.

Items requiring particular attention can include:

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    plants, seeds, soil and animal products
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    footwear carrying soil or plant material
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    food
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    garden tools
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    outdoor furniture
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    camping & sporting equipment

Outdoor belongings should be cleaned thoroughly before professional packing. Pay particular attention to bicycle tyres, hiking boots, garden tools, camping pegs and other equipment that can retain small amounts of soil or organic material.

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What's Included in Your Sydney to Canada Move

Your international quotation is prepared around the amount being moved, your Canadian destination, selected freight method and the services required at each end.

Following your home or video survey, NUSS prepares a written quotation outlining your agreed move services.

Your Canada Move Can Include

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    Sydney Home Collection
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    Professional Export Packing
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    Detailed Packing Inventory
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    International Freight
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    Canadian Customs Coordination
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    Onward Canadian Transport
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    Destination Delivery
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    Dedicated NUSS International Consultant

Optional Services

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    Professional Unpacking
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    Transit and Storage Insurance
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    Air Freight
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    Temporary Storage
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    Specialist Packing and Crating
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    Vehicle Shipping
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The Ultimate Moving to Canada from Australia Checklist

Canada's goods-to-follow process means some of the most important customs preparation happens before you board your flight.

Prepare Your Goods-to-Follow List Before Flying

Build an accurate record of belongings arriving separately from you and keep the relevant customs information accessible when you first enter Canada.

Record Valuable and Identifiable Belongings Carefully

Where relevant, keep details such as descriptions, values, make/model information, serial numbers and photographs.

Clean Outdoor Equipment Before Packing

Remove soil and organic material from garden tools, bicycles, camping gear, sporting equipment and other belongings used outdoors.

Plan Around Your Actual Canadian Destination

Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal can involve different freight and onward-delivery arrangements, so provide your final city and address as early as possible.

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What Our Sydney to Canada Customers Say

4.1★ across 1200+ Google reviews

Read about customers’ experiences moving internationally with NUSS, including communication, customs coordination and destination delivery.

Great service from the team at Nuss! James and Will were very professional and took a lot of care when handling our items. Came early and loaded the truck within 1.5 hours. Would recommend to anyone looking for removalists. Will definitely use their services again!

Candice Barquez

Nuss helped me move house in to a unit in the city. We had store our furniture for a month, then last minute there was an issue with moving in. Nuss stepped up took control and offered up an amazing solution. We couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend.

Corey Tai
Local Guide

From the start I was impressed by the friendly professionalism of the staff at Nuss. On the packing day, Tony and his team could not have been more helpful. In addition, they were amazingly efficient and caring of our possessions. Our household was in storage for over a month and on moving in day we were pleased to see the same friendly team arrive and efficiently unload our furniture and boxes. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Anne Wall

We moved from a 4 bedroom home on a very elevated block with 50 steps to the front door to an apartment... after living in this home for 52 years it was quite a stressful and emotional time for us... but this team of very strong I professionals were amazing! Their pleasant manner and can do attitude made it so much easier.
After our experience today would recommend this company without hesitation.

Jasmin Vicario
Local Guide
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Why NUSS for international moves

Why Choose NUSS for Your Sydney to Canada Move

Canada is too large to treat as a single international freight route.

NUSS plans around where your household is actually going and coordinates the international and destination stages accordingly.

Planning Around Your Canadian Destination

A move to Vancouver can follow a different international and inland delivery plan from a relocation to Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal. NUSS considers the final Canadian destination from the beginning. 

Detailed Inventory and Customs Coordination

Canada's goods-to-follow process makes accurate documentation particularly important. NUSS prepares a detailed packing inventory and works with the Canadian destination partner around customs and destination requirements.

One Sydney Consultant Throughout

Your international consultant remains your main NUSS point of contact from the home survey through packing, freight, Canadian clearance and destination delivery coordination.

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International Moving Resources

Prepare for your Canada move with guidance on packing, freight options, documentation and restricted belongings. Your NUSS consultant can explain the requirements for your destination and shipment.

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Moving to Canada from Sydney: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to move from Sydney to Canada?

The cost depends on your Canadian destination, shipment volume, Full Container Load or Less than Container Load service, packing requirements, insurance options, storage and any onward transport required. NUSS completes a home or video survey before preparing a written quotation based on your actual relocation.

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How long does it take to ship belongings from Sydney to Canada?

For Vancouver and Western Canada, approximate door-to-door sea-freight windows are 9 to 11 weeks for a Full Container Load and 10 to 12 weeks for Less than Container Load. For Eastern Canada and the Toronto area, the approximate windows are 11 to 13 weeks for FCL and 12 to 14 weeks for LCL. Your final destination and any onward domestic transport can affect the total timeframe.

What is a goods-to-follow list when moving to Canada?

A goods-to-follow list records personal and household belongings that will arrive in Canada after you. Canada uses Form BSF186 for relevant personal-effects documentation. Your goods-to-follow information should be prepared before your first entry so belongings arriving later can be properly accounted for.

Can I bring plants and outdoor equipment to Canada?

Requirements vary depending on the item. Food, plants, seeds and animal products should be disclosed, while outdoor and recreational equipment should be thoroughly cleaned to remove soil and organic material before packing.

Can NUSS move me anywhere in Canada?

NUSS coordinates door-to-door international relocations throughout Canada, subject to destination availability. This includes major destinations such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, as well as other Canadian locations through its destination network. 

Can NUSS ship my car to Canada?

NUSS can arrange vehicle shipping when the vehicle forms part of an international household move. Canadian vehicle import, safety and registration requirements are separate from normal household-goods clearance, so each vehicle should be assessed individually.

Planning Your Move to Canada?

Whether you are relocating to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal or elsewhere in Canada, your final city should shape your move from the beginning.

A NUSS international consultant can arrange a home or video survey, assess your shipment and prepare a free, no-obligation quotation covering the services required for your Canadian relocation.

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