Canada eSIM: Travel Data Plans

Description

Our Canada eSIM gives you data in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Banff and across the country, without UK roaming charges. Mobile data in Canada is expensive by UK standards and most UK plans charge a high daily fee there, so a travel eSIM bought before you fly usually works out cheaper. Plans run from 1 GB for 3 days to Unlimited for 30 days.

Canada eSIM plans and prices

Card and PayPal payments add a small fee shown at checkout. Bank transfer has no fee.

Which Canada eSIM plan should I choose?

Canada plans cost more than most countries because local data is expensive. For a short city trip, 3 GB for 7 days is enough. For two weeks, 10 GB for 15 days or 30 days gives you room for maps and video calls. Unlimited is worth it only if you stream or share your internet every day.

Unlimited plans may slow down after heavy daily use under the local network’s fair-use rules. If you need to share your phone’s internet (hotspot), message us before you buy.

Who is this Canada eSIM for?

• Rockies trips to Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise
• City breaks in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver
• Visiting family in Canada for two to four weeks
• Niagara Falls trips, with a separate USA eSIM if you cross the border

Using data in Canada

• Coverage is good in cities and along the main highways, but it can drop quickly in the Rockies, on long northern drives and in national parks. Download offline maps first.
• If your trip includes the USA, buy a USA eSIM for that part: this plan is for Canada only.
• Canada is a big country with long distances, so a road trip uses more data for navigation than a UK holiday.

How to set up your Canada eSIM

1. Check your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. Not sure? Read our guide to unlocking your phone.
2. Choose your Canada plan above and pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer.
3. We email your QR code by hand, 10am to 8pm, every day.
4. At home on Wi-Fi, scan it in Settings (Mobile Data or SIM manager, then Add eSIM). When you land in Canada, switch that line on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM only.

Before you travel, it is worth reading the GOV.UK travel advice for Canada.

More travel eSIMs

Travelling further? See our USA eSIM, Mexico eSIM, France eSIM, or browse every country in our travel eSIM shop. Want to call landlines abroad from the UK? Our international calling cards start from £1.49. Need a UK SIM for a visitor? See our pay as you go SIM cards.

Phone not eSIM-ready, or the screen cracked before your trip? Visit our phone repair shop in Plaistow at 396 Barking Road, London E13 8HJ, open every day 10am to 8pm.

Canada eSIM questions

Why is a Canada eSIM more expensive than other countries?

Mobile data costs more in Canada than in most of Europe and Asia, and that is reflected in the supplier price. It is still usually cheaper than paying your UK network’s daily roaming fee there.

Does the Canada eSIM work in the USA?

No, it is for Canada only. If you cross the border, add our USA eSIM for those days.

When will I get my Canada eSIM QR code?

We email QR codes by hand during shop hours, 10am to 8pm, every day. Order at least a day before you fly, so you can install it at home on Wi-Fi.

Can I keep my UK number?

Yes, if your phone has dual SIM. Your UK SIM stays in for calls and texts (your UK network’s roaming rates apply to those), and the eSIM handles data. WhatsApp keeps your usual number.

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

Most recent phones are: iPhone 11 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer. The phone must also be unlocked. See Apple’s eSIM guide or Samsung’s eSIM guide, or ask us.