Canada virtual phone numbers — buy a Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver DID
Get a real Canadian virtual phone number in any major city — Toronto 416, Montreal 514, Vancouver 604, Calgary 403, Ottawa 613 and more — plus toll-free 800/833/844. Canada uses the same North American Numbering Plan (NANP) as the US, so format is +1 NPA-NXX-XXXX. Route inbound calls and SMS to any VoIP, Teams, Zoom, AI voice agent, or softphone. From $0.50/month, instant activation, no Canadian residency required.
What is a Canada virtual phone number?
A Canadian virtual phone number is a real Canadian telephone number that's delivered over SIP to your VoIP/PBX/AI voice platform instead of a physical line. Canada shares the North American Numbering Plan with the US — numbers are +1 NPA-NXX-XXXX — so technically a Canadian number is interoperable with US infrastructure but tied to a Canadian province via its NPA (e.g. 416 = Toronto, 514 = Montreal).
You don't need to be in Canada to buy one. Sign up, pay with a card, pick a number from any of 25+ Canadian NPAs, and it activates instantly. Anyone in Canada dials it as a normal local call.
Common reasons businesses get a Canada virtual phone number:
- Local presence in Canada for sales/support without opening a Canadian office.
- Compliance-friendly — many Canadian B2B buyers prefer/require a Canadian Caller ID.
- National toll-free with 800/833/844-series — free for Canadian callers.
- Marketing campaign tracking — unique 416/514/604 numbers per ad/channel.
- Port your existing Canadian landline to a modern VoIP system without losing the number.
Canada number types
Canada uses the NANP — same format as the US. NPAs are tied to provinces and metros.
| Prefix | Type | What it means | Caller cost | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
416, 514, 604, 403 … | Geographic NPA | Tied to a specific Canadian province/metro. | Standard local rate | $0.50/mo |
800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888 | Toll-free | Free for Canadian callers; you pay per-minute usage. | Free | $1.50/mo + usage |
Canada cities and area codes
DIDHub stocks Canadian numbers in every major Canadian metro and province. Top NPAs:
Canada virtual phone number pricing
Flat monthly per-number, no contracts, no minimums. $0 setup on standard NPAs and 800-series. Same NANP rates as US.
| Number type | Example | Monthly | Setup | Per-min (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic NPA (any city) | (416) 555-0123 | from $0.50/mo | $0 | $0.003 |
| Toll-free 800-series | (833) 555-0XXX | from $1.50/mo | $0 | $0.018 |
Outbound (2-way voice) — Pair any Canadian number with outbound termination so calls you place from your PBX show the correct Canadian Caller ID. Canadian outbound starts at $0.005/min to landline, $0.012/min to mobile.
Compatible with any VoIP system, AI voice platform, or browser
Numbers from DIDHub are delivered over standard SIP and work with every major business phone system, AI voice platform, and softphone — no proprietary gateway, no special hardware, no licensing.
Canada number activation and regulation
Canada is one of the easiest countries to get a virtual phone number in. No KYC, no proof of address, no Canadian residency. The CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) does not require end-user verification for ordinary number allocation. STIR/SHAKEN attestation is supported and signed automatically on outbound calls.
Port your existing Canada number to DIDHub
Existing Canadian number? Port it to DIDHub. Same NANP porting flow as the US.
- Geographic numbers: typically 1-3 weeks
- Toll-free 800-series: typically 1-2 weeks (RespOrg change)
- Required documents: recent Canadian phone bill (within 30 days) plus a Letter of Authority
- Cost: $0 port-in fee on standard numbers
Canada virtual phone number FAQ
Do I need to be in Canada to buy a Canadian virtual phone number?
No. Anyone, anywhere, can buy a Canadian virtual phone number from DIDHub. The CRTC has no residency requirement at the carrier level. Common use case: US/UK/Israeli/EU companies that want a Canadian Caller ID for their Canadian sales calls — buyers often won't pick up a +1 NPA they don't recognize as Canadian, but they'll pick up 416 or 514.
Are Canadian numbers the same as US numbers?
Format is identical (+1 NPA-NXX-XXXX) because both share the NANP, but each NPA is geographically tied. 212 means New York; 416 means Toronto. Canadian buyers recognise Canadian NPAs and trust them more than US ones for Canada-specific business.
How much does a Canadian virtual phone number cost?
Geographic Canadian numbers (any province) start from $0.50/month. Toll-free 800-series from $1.50/month plus per-minute. $0 setup. No contracts.
Can I use a Canadian number with Teams Direct Routing?
Yes. Canadian DIDHub numbers connect to Microsoft Teams Direct Routing via either DIDHub's managed Teams SBC-as-a-Service or your own SBC. Common alternative to Microsoft Calling Plans for Canada.
Can I send SMS on a Canadian virtual number?
Yes — most Canadian geographic and toll-free numbers support inbound and outbound SMS. Toll-free SMS requires Canadian carrier registration (similar to US TFV) — DIDHub walks you through the form. MMS supported on most numbers.
Can I port my existing Canadian number to DIDHub?
Yes. Canadian port-in for geographic and toll-free numbers, typically 1-3 weeks. Documents: recent Canadian phone bill plus LOA. $0 port-in fee.
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