.ca Domains
Register your .ca domain
Canada's own extension — the address Canadian customers actively prefer, run by CIRA on behalf of the country.
$13.99
First year
$15.99
Renews at
Registry rules
WHOIS privacy
~15 min
Typical DNS propagation
Why
Why choose a .ca domain
Canadians notice .ca. Surveys by CIRA (the registry) consistently find Canadian shoppers prefer buying from .ca addresses, seeing them as local, accountable and safer. For any business genuinely serving Canada, it's the extension to own.
Registration carries a Canadian Presence Requirement — citizens, residents, Canadian businesses and trademark holders qualify — which is exactly why the extension retains its local trust.
Benefits
What .ca gives you
Canadian trust
CIRA research shows Canadians prefer and trust .ca for local purchases.
Geo-targets Canada
Search engines localise .ca to Canadian results automatically.
Protected namespace
The presence requirement keeps squatters out and trust in.
Best For
.ca works best for
- Canadian businesses and professionals
- Stores shipping within Canada
- Bilingual (English/French) Canadian sites
- Canadian chapters of international brands
Pricing
.ca pricing, spelled out
Registration and renewal side by side — the price you budget is the price you pay.
| Register (first year) | $13.99/yr |
|---|---|
| Renew | $15.99/yr |
| WHOIS privacy | Per registry policy |
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FAQ
.ca domain questions
How much does a .ca domain cost?
Registering a .ca domain costs $13.99 for the first year and renews at $15.99/yr — both figures are shown side by side before you pay, so there are no year-two surprises.
Who can register a .ca domain?
CIRA's Canadian Presence Requirement covers citizens, permanent residents, Canadian-registered businesses and organisations, and holders of Canadian trademarks. You declare your category at registration.
I'm outside Canada but sell there — can I get .ca?
Registering a Canadian trademark is the usual route for foreign businesses; a Canadian subsidiary or partnership also qualifies. Otherwise target Canada with a gTLD like .com plus Canadian content.
Is .ca better than .com for Canadian SEO?
For queries with Canadian intent, a .ca address plus Canadian content is a genuine local signal. Many Canadian brands run .ca as primary and redirect the .com.
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