Long-distance moving across five provinces.
Residential moves across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
Portage means carrying goods overland between waterways. Our name reflects the work of carrying a household to its next home.
Five provinces, one route
We move households between any two points on this route, including the stops in between. Winnipeg to Calgary is as much our work as Toronto to Vancouver.
- OntarioToronto, Ottawa, Thunder Bay
- 2,100 kmManitobaWinnipeg, Brandon
- 570 kmSaskatchewanRegina, Saskatoon
- 760 kmAlbertaCalgary, Edmonton
- 970 kmBritish ColumbiaVancouver, Kelowna, Terrace
Distances are approximate driving distances between Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Vancouver. End to end: about 4,400 km.
What a Portage move includes
Every quote lists what's included, so you know what you're paying for before moving day.
Long-distance transport
Your belongings travel in our truck from your old home to your new one, anywhere on the route.
Packing and wrapping
Furniture is wrapped in moving blankets. Full or partial packing of boxes is available.
Loading and unloading
Our crew handles the heavy lifting at both ends, including stairs, elevators and condo loading docks.
Disassembly and reassembly
Bed frames, tables and shelving are taken apart for the trip and put back together on arrival.
From first call to last box
Request a quote
Tell us where you're moving, when, and roughly what you're taking.
Confirm your inventory
We go through your items together and send a written estimate with a delivery window.
Moving day
Our crew wraps, loads and secures everything, and you get a contact for the trip.
Delivery
We unload, reassemble furniture and place items in the rooms you choose.
Why we're called Portage
Long before highways crossed this country, people carried their boats and goods overland between lakes and rivers. Those crossings were called portages.
We do a modern version of the same work: carrying a household across the land between one home and the next, and setting it down carefully at the other end.
portagePOR-tij
noun
The carrying of boats or goods overland between two navigable waters.
Common questions
How is a long-distance move priced?
Mostly by the size of the load and the distance. Packing, specialty items and access at either end (stairs, long carries, elevator bookings) can change the total. Your written estimate lists each charge.
How long will my belongings take to arrive?
It depends on the distance and the time of year. We give you a delivery window in writing with your estimate, and a contact to reach while your load is on the road.
Do you move between two cities in the same province?
Yes, as long as it's a long-distance move within Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta or British Columbia. Ask us about your route.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can, especially for the end of the month and the summer. A quote request costs nothing.
Tell us about your move
Moving from Winnipeg to Calgary? Tell us what you're taking and when you'd like to move. We'll reply with questions or a written estimate.