🇨🇦 Canada eSIM

Before you go

• Coverage tracks the southern corridor where almost everyone lives. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary are excellent; head north and it disappears quickly.
• The Rockies have real dead zones between the resort towns. The Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper has long stretches with no signal from any operator.
• Distances are continental. Driving across a single province can take a full day, and coverage on the Trans-Canada is not continuous.
• These are data-only plans. They don't come with a local phone number, and they don't carry calls or texts, so keep your normal SIM switched on for those and let the eSIM handle data.
• The plan starts when it first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy it. Buy it weeks ahead if you like; the clock starts when you land.
• Install it before you fly, over your home Wi-Fi. Installing needs an internet connection, which is the one thing you won't have at the airport.
• Don't delete an eSIM to make room for another one. An activation code only works once, and your phone can hold several profiles side by side.

Canada eSIM questions

Does a Canada plan cover the United States?

No. They're separate plans. A North America regional plan covers both and is usually cheaper than buying two if you're crossing the border.

Will it work in Banff and Jasper?

In the towns, yes. On the highway between them, and in the backcountry, expect long stretches with no coverage.

How much data for two weeks?

10 GB is a comfortable two weeks for a city trip. 20 GB if you're driving and navigating daily.

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