# MTS Moving & Storage

> MTS Moving & Storage is a Canadian long-distance and interprovincial moving company based in Mississauga, Ontario, specializing in household moves between Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec.

MTS provides video-verified, guaranteed all-in quotes (no surprise fees), trained full-time crews (not gig labour), secure storage, and $1.50/lb valuation coverage. Rated 4.9/5 from 777+ Google reviews and an active member of the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM). Phone: +1 (888) 322-1968. Quotes and booking at https://mtsmoving.com.

## Services

- [Long-distance movers](https://mtsmoving.com/services/long-distance-movers): Cross-Canada residential long-distance moving.
- [Interprovincial movers](https://mtsmoving.com/services/interprovincial-movers): Province-to-province household moves.
- [Alberta to Ontario movers](https://mtsmoving.com/services/interprovincial-movers/ab-to-on): AB↔ON corridor moves.
- [Ontario to Alberta movers](https://mtsmoving.com/services/interprovincial-movers/on-to-ab): ON↔AB corridor moves.
- [Alberta to BC movers](https://mtsmoving.com/services/interprovincial-movers/ab-to-bc): AB↔BC corridor moves.
- [Ontario to BC movers](https://mtsmoving.com/services/interprovincial-movers/on-to-bc): ON↔BC corridor moves.
- [Commercial movers](https://mtsmoving.com/services/commercial-movers): Office and business relocations.
- [Packing & unpacking](https://mtsmoving.com/services/packing-unpacking): Professional packing, materials, and unpacking.
- [Storage](https://mtsmoving.com/services/storage): Short- and long-term secure storage.
- [White-glove movers](https://mtsmoving.com/services/white-glove-movers): Specialty handling for large and fragile items.
- [Junk removal](https://mtsmoving.com/services/junk-removal): Decluttering and disposal before or after a move.

## Service areas

- [Long-distance movers to Calgary, Alberta](https://mtsmoving.com/ab/long-distance-movers-calgary)
- [Long-distance movers to Edmonton, Alberta](https://mtsmoving.com/ab/long-distance-movers-edmonton)
- [Long-distance movers to Vancouver, British Columbia](https://mtsmoving.com/bc/long-distance-movers-vancouver)
- [Long-distance movers to Kelowna, British Columbia](https://mtsmoving.com/bc/long-distance-movers-kelowna)
- [Long-distance movers to Kamloops, British Columbia](https://mtsmoving.com/bc/long-distance-movers-kamloops)
- [Long-distance movers to Toronto, Ontario](https://mtsmoving.com/on/long-distance-movers-toronto)
- [Long-distance movers to Montreal, Quebec](https://mtsmoving.com/qc/long-distance-movers-montreal)

## Moving guides

- [How to Avoid Long-Distance Moving Scams in Canada](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/avoiding-long-distance-moving-scams-canada): How to spot and avoid long-distance moving scams in Canada: the 7 most common cons, the red flags, and the CAM- and government-backed checks that protect you.
- [How Much Does a Long-Distance Move Cost in Canada? (2026)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/long-distance-moving-costs-canada): How much does a long-distance move cost in Canada? See 2026 price ranges by home size and distance, what drives the cost, and how to avoid hidden fees.
- [Moving Between Alberta and Ontario: Your 2026 Relocation Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-alberta-ontario-guide): Moving from Alberta to Ontario or the other way? Compare costs, distances, timelines, taxes and cost of living, plus how to plan a smooth AB-ON move.
- [Moving to Lethbridge, Alberta: What to Know Before You Relocate](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-lethbridge): Moving to Lethbridge, Alberta? A mover's guide to cost of living, best neighbourhoods, jobs, and planning a smooth long-distance relocation.
- [Is Kitchener Ontario’s Best-Kept Secret? Here’s What to Know Before You Move](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-kitchener): Moving to Kitchener, ON? Real numbers on cost of living, jobs, and neighbourhoods, plus a mover's guide to the 401 corridor from a Canadian long-distance crew.
- [Is Delta BC the Lower Mainland’s Hidden Gem? Your Relocation Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-delta): Moving to Delta, BC? Real costs, neighbourhoods, schools, commutes and move-day logistics from a long-distance mover, plus a fixed-rate MTS quote.
- [Is London, Ontario the Right Place for You? What to Know Before You Relocate](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-london-ontario): Moving to London, Ontario? A mover's guide to cost of living, neighbourhoods, jobs and getting there, with sourced prices vs Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo.
- [Moving to Hamilton, Ontario: A Mover's Relocation Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-hamilton): Moving to Hamilton, Ontario? A mover's guide to real costs vs Toronto, the best neighbourhoods, jobs, commuting, and the trade-offs to weigh first.
- [Thinking of Relocating to Richmond, B.C.? Read This First](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-richmond-bc): Moving to Richmond, B.C.? Real 2025 housing and rent numbers vs Vancouver, best neighbourhoods, transit, schools and long-distance move tips from MTS.
- [Moving to Surrey, BC? An Honest Guide from a Long-Distance Mover](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-surrey): Moving to Surrey, BC? A long-distance mover breaks down 2026 home prices, rent, neighbourhoods, commutes and the real downsides before you relocate.
- [Moving to Medicine Hat: An Honest Guide to Canada's Sunniest City](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-medicine-hat): Moving to Medicine Hat? Real cost of living, neighbourhoods, jobs, the honest trade-offs, and how MTS Moving handles your long-distance relocation.
- [Moving to Barrie, Ontario: A Long-Distance Mover's 2026 Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-barrie): Moving to Barrie? A CAM-member mover breaks down real 2026 home prices, rents, commute, neighbourhoods and what a long-distance move to Barrie actually costs.
- [Moving to Red Deer, Alberta: Cost to Move, Prices & Real Relocation Advice](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-red-deer): What it really costs to move to Red Deer, home prices vs Calgary and Edmonton, the job market, and honest trade-offs, from a long-distance mover.
- [Moving to Banff: A Long-Distance Mover's Relocation Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-banff): Moving to Banff? Real numbers on rent, the national-park "need to reside" rule, jobs, and weather, plus how movers actually get a truck into the townsite.
- [Moving to Niagara? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Relocate](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-niagara): Moving to Niagara? Home prices, rent, best neighbourhoods, jobs, commutes and lifestyle vs the GTA, plus stress-free long-distance moving tips.
- [What Is Kamloops Known For? A Complete Guide for Newcomers](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/what-is-kamloops-known-for): From outdoor adventure to affordable living, discover what Kamloops is known for — plus real moving-corridor advice for relocating there.
- [Is Kelowna a Good Place to Live? A Complete Guide for Newcomers](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/kelowna-good-place-to-live): Moving to Kelowna? A mover's honest guide to 2026 cost of living, neighbourhoods, jobs, transit and lake lifestyle — plus the trade-offs to plan for.
- [The Newcomer’s Guide to Long-Distance Moving to Vancouver](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/long-distance-moving-to-vancouver): What a long-distance move to Vancouver really costs — corridor price ranges, cost of living, neighbourhoods, transit and moving-day tips from a mover.
- [Your Complete Checklist for Relocating to Calgary (Without the Stress)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/your-complete-checklist-for-relocating-to-calgary): Relocating to Calgary? A mover's step-by-step checklist: timing, moving budget, packing for Alberta winters, quadrant access, and settling in.
- [Long-Distance Moving to Toronto? Here’s How to Do It Right](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/long-distance-moving-to-toronto): Moving to Toronto from another province? An interprovincial mover's guide to costs, condo elevator rules, downtown access, and planning your move.
- [Long-Distance Moving to Edmonton: A Mover's Complete Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/long-distance-moving-to-edmonton): Moving to Edmonton from another province? A veteran mover breaks down real costs, winter-move planning, and how to choose a trusted interprovincial mover.
- [Should You Move Yourself Long Distance in Canada? The Real DIY Cost](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/move-yourself-long-distance-in-canada): Planning a DIY long-distance move in Canada? See the real cost of truck rental, fuel, hotels, coverage and lost time before you book a U-Haul.
- [Moving to Calgary from Another Province: The Complete Relocation Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/long-distance-moving-to-calgary): Moving to Calgary from another province? Real costs, winter-move logistics, suburban access, and what to budget once you arrive — from a CAM-member operator.
- [Edmonton to Toronto Movers: Real Costs, Timeline and Route Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/edmonton-to-toronto-movers-the-2025-guide-to-costs-and-avoiding-scams): Moving from Edmonton to Toronto? Real corridor costs, a 5-8 day delivery timeline, the 3,480 km route, and Toronto parking, elevator and HST logistics.
- [What to Look for in Cross-Province Movers (And How to Avoid Getting Burned)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-cross-province-movers): How to vet cross-province movers: the credentials, coverage, and contract terms that separate legitimate interprovincial carriers from rogue operators.
- [Spring Long-Distance Moves in Canada: Load Bans, Weather & Costs](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/spring-long-distance-moves): Planning a spring long-distance move in Canada? See how spring load bans, weather and off-peak rates affect your interprovincial move — and how to plan.
- [How To Plan A Long Distance Move - Your Final 7-Day Countdown](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/avoid-moving-chaos): How to plan a long distance move: a mover-written 7-day countdown covering inventory, valuation coverage, estimates, parking and what to keep with you.
- [How to Avoid Hidden Fees on a Long-Distance Move in Canada](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/avoid-hidden-fees-moving): Long carry, shuttle, stair and fuel charges quietly inflate a move. Here is what each one costs and exactly how to keep them out of your final invoice.
- [Using a Long-Distance Move for a Fresh Start: An Honest Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/embrace-new-beginnings-move): A working mover's honest guide to using an interprovincial move as a fresh start: what to plan, what resets at the border, and the trade-offs to expect.
- [Choosing the Right Storage for a Move](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/choosing-right-storage-move): How to choose the right storage for a move: unit size, climate control, monthly costs in Canada, and when storage-in-transit beats renting a locker.
- [Edmonton vs Calgary: Which Alberta City Should You Move To?](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/edmonton-vs-calgary-alberta-city): Edmonton vs Calgary compared on 2026 home prices, jobs, commutes and lifestyle — plus a long-distance mover's take on relocating into each Alberta city.
- [Toronto vs. Edmonton in 2026: Where Should You Put Down Roots? (Cost of Living Edition)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/cost-living-toronto-edmonton-2025): Toronto vs Edmonton cost of living in 2026 — rent, home prices, transit, groceries, and childcare compared, plus what the move itself really costs.
- [Best Cities to Move to in Canada: A Long-Distance Mover's Take](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/best-cities-to-move-long-distance-in-canada): Calgary, Ottawa, Hamilton, Halifax or Winnipeg? Compare 2026 home prices, jobs and the delivery-day realities from a long-distance mover who runs the routes.
- [Moving Day Tips: A Long-Distance Mover's Hour-by-Hour Playbook](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/mastering-moving-day-tips): Moving day tips from a second-generation Canadian mover: the morning-of timeline, how to direct the crew, sign the bill of lading, and tip right.
- [Winter Long Distance Moving Guide: How to Prepare for a Safe and Efficient Move](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/winter-long-distance-moving-tips): Winter long distance moving tips from a second-gen Canadian mover: off-season savings, weatherproofing a load, winter-tire rules, and route-status tools.
- [Which Calgary Neighbourhood Is Right for You?](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/your-ideal-calgary-neighbourhood): Compare Calgary neighbourhoods by vibe, real housing prices, rent and move-day logistics. An honest, mover's-eye guide to picking the right area.
- [Moving Across Provinces With Kids: A Family Mover's Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-across-provinces-kids): Moving across provinces with kids? Transfer school records and health cards, time the move around the school year, and help kids settle—from a family mover.
- [Fall Moving Tips: How to Move Long Distance in Autumn](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/fall-moving-tips): Fall moving tips from a Canadian long-distance mover: off-peak savings, first-snow timing by corridor, packing for multi-day transit, and how to book right.
- [How to Move Long Distance With Plants (Canada)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/guide-to-moving-long-distance-with-plants): Most movers won't carry live plants interprovincially. Here's how to move houseplants yourself across Canada, plus CFIA and provincial pest rules.
- [Where Are Canadians Moving in 2026? Interprovincial Migration Trends Explained](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/long-distance-moving-trends): Alberta leads Canada's interprovincial migration again. See the latest StatsCan numbers, what's driving the moves, and the corridors we book most.
- [Exploring Your New Neighbourhood: A Mover's Settling-In Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/tips-for-exploring-your-new-neighbourhood): How to settle into a new Canadian neighbourhood after a long-distance move, from the first-week admin deadlines to finding your footing on foot.
- [How to Overcome Moving Anxiety: A Mover's Field Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/overcoming-moving-anxiety-tips-and-strategies): Moving anxiety is normal. A second-generation Canadian mover on the real worries families feel before a long-distance move — and how to quiet each one.
- [How to Unpack After a Long-Distance Move: A Mover's Room-by-Room Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/unpacking-after-a-long-distance-move): How to unpack after a long-distance move: check your inventory, document transit damage in time, and work room by room. Field-tested advice from MTS crews.
- [How to Make Your New Home Cozy This Fall (After a Long-Distance Move)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/how-to-make-your-new-home-cozy-this-fall): A mover's guide to making a new home cozy this fall: what to unpack first, how to protect furniture in cold weather, plus a fall maintenance checklist.
- [Moving Large Furniture Across the Country: A Mover's Field Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-large-furniture-across-the-country): How to move heavy, bulky furniture across Canada: measuring, disassembly, wrapping, real insurance limits, and when to hire pros. From MTS Moving crews.
- [Moving from London, Ontario to Edmonton, Alberta: Cost, Timeline & Tips](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-from-london-ontario-to-edmonton-alberta): Moving from London, Ontario to Edmonton? Real cost ranges for the 3,112 km haul, cost-of-living comparison, timing, and interprovincial moving tips from MTS.
- [Should You Hire Movers to Pack for You? A Mover's Honest Take](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/benefits-of-hiring-professional-movers-to-pack): Should you hire movers to pack for you? A Canadian mover breaks down real costs, the owner-packed insurance trap, and when to DIY instead.
- [Moving from Toronto to Montreal: Cost, the 401 Drive & July 1](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/toronto-to-montreal-moving-tips): What it costs to move from Toronto to Montreal, the 544 km 401 drive, Quebec's July 1 Moving Day surge, and how to plan the move — from a Canadian mover.
- [What to Pack First and Last When Moving](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/what-to-pack-first-when-moving): A long-distance mover's room-by-room order for what to pack first and last, plus a first-night box list that keeps essentials within reach on arrival.
- [Moving to a New Province in Canada: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/moving-to-a-new-province): Moving to a new province in Canada? Real costs, health-card wait periods, licence deadlines, the CRA moving deduction and how to plan a smooth move.
- [Long-Distance Moving With Pets: A Canadian Mover's Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/long-distance-moving-with-pets): Moving long distance with pets in Canada? A mover's guide to vet prep, ID and microchips, calm car travel, rest stops, and a safe room on arrival.
- [5 Long-Distance Moving Mistakes to Avoid (2026 Canada Guide)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/long-distance-moving-mistakes-to-avoid): The 5 costliest long-distance moving mistakes Canadians make — and how a second-generation mover avoids them. Real coverage rules, costs, and fixes.
- [Packing Hacks for Moving: What Long-Distance Crews Actually Do](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/packing-hacks-for-moving): Packing hacks from long-distance movers: weight caps, fragile-proofing for highway transit, a labelling system that survives handoffs, and the trade-offs.
- [Best Long-Distance Movers in Canada: How to Choose (and Avoid Scams)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/best-long-distance-movers): How to choose the best long-distance movers in Canada — CAM membership, binding quotes, full-value protection and the scam red flags to check before you book.
- [Summer Moving Guide: How to Move Long-Distance in the Heat (2026)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/summer-long-distance-moving-tips): A Canadian mover's summer moving guide: what peak season really costs, how to protect heat-sensitive items in an un-cooled trailer, and how to stay safe.
- [When Is the Best Time to Move Long Distance?](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-move): The best time to move long distance in Canada is fall or winter, mid-week and mid-month, when mover rates drop 20-30%. Season-by-season guide from MTS.
- [Packaging Materials for a Long-Distance Move: A Mover's Guide](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/packaging-materials-for-long-distance-moving): A Canadian mover's guide to packaging materials for a long-distance move: which boxes and wraps to buy, what they cost, and when reused boxes are fine.
- [Reasons Not to Move to Kelowna: An Honest Look Before You Relocate](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/5-reasons-not-to-move-to-kelowna): Thinking about Kelowna? Here are five honest reasons to think twice — housing costs, wildfire smoke, drought, traffic and a thin job market — before you move.
- [Is Edmonton a Good Place to Live? An Honest Look at the Pros and Cons](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/is-edmonton-a-good-place-to-live-discover-the-top-10-reasons-to-move-here): Is Edmonton a good place to live? An honest, sourced look at jobs, housing costs, diversity, healthcare — and the winters and trade-offs to weigh first.
- [The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist (8 Weeks to Move-In)](https://mtsmoving.com/blog/the-ultimate-moving-checklist): A movers 8-week long-distance moving checklist for Canada: how to vet a mover, read an estimate, choose valuation coverage, and pack week by week.

## About

- [About MTS Moving](https://mtsmoving.com/about-us): Company background and approach.
- [Mete Kalfa — author](https://mtsmoving.com/authors/mete-kalfa): Director of MTS Moving; second-generation interprovincial moving expert and CAM member who writes the blog.
- [FAQs](https://mtsmoving.com/faqs): Common questions about long-distance moving with MTS.
- [Track your move](https://mtsmoving.com/track-your-move): Live tracking for in-progress MTS moves.
- [Privacy policy](https://mtsmoving.com/privacy-policy): How MTS handles personal information.