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The Smartest Way to Start Your Move: Try Our AI Virtual Survey Tool

Accurate estimates. Zero stress. All from your phone. Planning a long-distance move in Canada? Then you know how important it is to get an accurate quote and a clear understanding of what your move will involve—before movers arrive. At Atlas Van Lines Canada, we’ve made the pre-move process easier than ever with our […]

Moving Costs Demystified: How to Compare Quotes and Get the Best Value

Planning a long-distance move? If you’ve started gathering quotes, you may have already noticed that the associated costs can vary widely. So, how do you know which mover offers the best value? The key lies in doing an apples-to-apples comparison—and understanding exactly what you’re paying for. At Atlas Van Lines Canada, we believe transparency […]

Relocating for Work? Your Complete Guide to Making the Move Easier

Thinking about relocating for work? You’re not alone. Each year, thousands of professionals move across cities, provinces, or even international borders in pursuit of new opportunities. But moving for a job means more than just changing your workplace—it’s a life shift that affects your finances, your family, and your future. This guide explores the […]

Choosing the Right Neighbourhood: A Guide for Long Distance Moves

When you’re planning a long-distance move, it’s easy to focus on the big things—what city you’re headed to, your new job, or the size of your home. But there’s one piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked and can make all the difference in your daily life: choosing the right neighbourhood. At Atlas […]

How to Choose the Right Mover for Your Long-Distance Move

Planning a long-distance move? Whether you’re heading across the province or across the country, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is: Who should I trust to move my stuff? And with so many options out there—from national van lines to local independents to DIY container moves—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. At Atlas Van […]

The Psychology of Moving: Why It’s More Than Just Packing, Boxes and Trucks

It’s easy to think of moving as just a seemingly never-ending list of tasks: packing boxes, scheduling logistics, organizing timelines. But if you’ve ever moved—you know it’s so much more than that. Whether you’re relocating for work, welcoming a new family member, downsizing after retirement, or starting fresh in a new city, a move […]

Coast-to-Coast Excellence: How Atlas’s Agent Network Supports Your Move Across Canada and the US

When planning a long-distance move, the right moving partner makes all the difference. With Atlas Van Lines Canada, you’re not just hiring a moving company—you’re gaining access to a nationwide network of trusted agents who provide expert support every step of the way. From the shores of Newfoundland to the mountains of British Columbia, and […]

Your Journey with Atlas Canada

Planning a long-distance move? Congratulations on your exciting new adventure! We know that moving can be overwhelming, which is why Atlas Canada is here to make the process easier for you. When you choose Atlas Canada to handle your move, you can count on our skilled and experienced professionals to treat your belongings with the […]

Business Moving Made Easy with Connect Logistics & Orbit Moving

When it comes to commercial and international moves, every detail matters. Whether relocating an office, expanding a business, or moving equipment across borders, you need a seamless, reliable, and experienced team to handle logistics, customs, and transportation. That’s where Atlas Van Lines Canada, Connect Logistics, and Orbit Brokers come in—delivering a streamlined, stress-free moving […]

Moving with Purpose: How Atlas Supports Trees Canada & Food Banks Canada

At Atlas Van Lines Canada, we believe that every move should have a lasting impact—not just for our customers, but for the communities we serve. That’s why, in 2025, we’re proud to partner with Trees Canada and Food Banks Canada to turn each move into a force for good. With every move booked, we’re […]

Moving Your Vehicle: A Convenient Solution for Long-Distance Relocations

A long-distance move often requires more planning than a short one, and deciding how to transport your vehicle is a prime example. While driving your car yourself might seem like the simplest option, it can quickly become complicated with longer distances and the additional costs involved. Fortunately, auto transport services, like those offered by reputable […]

How to Safely Move Antiques and Collectibles During a Long-Distance Move

When you’re planning a long-distance move, not all items are created equal. Antiques, fine art, and family heirlooms hold more than just monetary value—they’re pieces of your history. At Atlas Van Lines Canada, we understand how important it is to move these treasured items safely. That’s why our experienced team handles them with the highest […]

Moving Large Items and Equipment? Here’s What You Need to Know

Long-distance moves often involve more than boxes and furniture. Vehicles, gym equipment, pianos, and even backyard playsets require extra care—and sometimes extra planning. That’s where Atlas Van Lines Canada comes in. With decades of experience, a trusted national network, and crews trained to handle specialty items, we help ensure that your large and unique belongings […]

How to Prepare Your Pet for a Long-Distance Move with Atlas Van Lines

Relocating to a new home is exciting, but it can be overwhelming for your pets. To help ease their transition, Atlas Van Lines, in partnership with Paws en route, has compiled a few tips on preparing your pets for a long-distance move. Plan Early: Reach out to us as soon as you know your moving date. […]

What to Expect When Using Atlas Van Lines’ Pet Relocation Services

At Atlas Van Lines, we pride ourselves on making your move as smooth as possible, including providing a seamless experience for your pets. Through our partnership with Paws en route, we ensure that your pets are safe and comfortable every step of the way. What Happens Once You Book? Personalized Travel Plan: Once you book your […]

Simplifying Long-Distance Moves for Your Pets with Atlas Van Lines & Paws en Route

At Atlas Van Lines, we understand that moving can be stressful, especially when it involves your furry family members. Whether you’re moving across the country or to a new city, ensuring the comfort and safety of your pets is a top priority. That’s why we’ve partnered with Paws en route, specialists in pet transportation, to […]

Atlas Transit Protection

Atlas Canada and our agents care about your personal possessions. Our professional packers, skilled agents and modern equipment all contribute to the high standard of quality service our customers can rely on. Sometimes, no matter how careful we try to be, damage may occur on your move. Atlas offers two choices of Transit Protection […]

Atlas General Moving Tips

Make your moving arrangements 6-8 weeks prior to move date. Never plan to move in on your “closing” day as there may be delays. Go through your home before the moving consultant comes to do their survey. Decide what is being moved, donated, or discarded. If you are doing some/all of your own packing, arrange […]

Moving To The United States With Atlas Van Lines

In today’s security-conscious world, moving from Canada to the United States has become a more complex process than ever before. At Atlas, we’ve invested the time, resources, and expertise necessary to stay up-to-date with the latest regulations and procedures to ensure full compliance. Each year, we successfully manage thousands of shipments to the United States, […]

Moving To Canada With Atlas Van Lines

At Atlas, the US/Canada border is more than just a line on a map—it’s an important part of our expertise. As the preferred mover for cross-border relocations, we handle thousands of shipments each year, making us the trusted choice for families moving between the US and Canada. When you move with Atlas, our experienced cross-border […]

Speciality Item Moving Tips and Tools

We understand there are many moving parts when relocating your life. That’s why Atlas offers helpful tips and tools to ensure every step of your move goes as smoothly as possible. Grandfather clocks. Your Atlas mover can call a qualified service provider to prepare your grandfather clock for transport. Piano. When moving a piano, your Atlas […]

Long Distance Moving Companies Checklist

Checklist for a Long Distance Move Most often, the weeks leading up to moving day involve long days and late nights. You’re busy trying as best as you can to get everything and everyone prepared for the move while also handling your already busy everyday work and life schedule. At this rate, by the […]

Long Distance Furniture Moving Companies

When planning a long-distance or international move, protecting your furniture is essential. At Atlas Van Lines Canada, we specialize in secure, cost-effective furniture moving solutions—whether you’re shipping a few key pieces or relocating an entire household. Our expert team provides reliable long-distance and international furniture shipping services across Canada and beyond, ensuring your items arrive […]

How does long distance moving work?

Whether you’re moving for work, school, or for a fresh start with your family, moving, in general, can take a lot of time and effort to complete from beginning to end. This is especially true for those who have never moved previously and who have decided to move long distances to another province or country. […]

Moving Pets Long Distance

Relocating, whether it is for work, school, or a fresh beginning with your family, can take a significant amount of work and time to complete from start to finish. This is particularly true for individuals who have never moved before and have decided to relocate to a different province or country with a pet. Unlike […]

How to Move Long Distance

Moving to another part of the neighbourhood is one thing. But moving to a new city or province? That’s a whole other story. Let’s face it – long-distance moves can be stressful. From the planning and packing to the costs and the time it takes to hire the right moving company, moving is no easy […]

Tips For Long-Distance Moving

If you’re planning a long-distance move and aren’t sure where to start, then you’ve come to the right place. Atlas Van Lines has been in business for over 55 years, which means we know a thing or two about moving. As long-distance moving specialists, we are here to share our expertise and resources to ensure […]

How to Transport Your Collection

At Atlas Canada, we understand the significance behind your collection. Whether it’s coins, cards, fine art, or something completely different, it is a personal and financial investment that requires the utmost attention when moving. The last thing anyone wants is their prized possessions getting lost, damaged, or impacted by the moving process. Luckily, there […]

Help For First Time Movers

Moving can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, especially when doing it for the first time. Atlas Canada wants to make sure you understand how to make the best decisions to reduce stress and get you on your way. Whether you choose to move by yourself or with the help […]

The Moving Process

Moving can be complicated. In fact, it is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. There is a lot that goes into moving, especially when travelling longer distances, which is why Atlas Van Lines Canada is here to help every step of the way. What better way to move than to do […]

5 Ways to Adapt Your Move For The Pandemic

Oakville, ON.

Moving during the current pandemic is a lot different than moving has been in the past. There are new precautions, mandatory rules, and behaviours that need to be followed. Our priority throughout this pandemic has always been to keep our customers and our teams’ safe while continuing to provide exceptional quality service. Our […]

Clever Moving Tips To Make Your Move Easier

Oakville, ON.

Moving is an event that everyone can relate to. Whether you are moving to your first home, upsizing, downsizing, or even relocating for work, we all go through the process at some point in our lives.

Advantages Of Moving During Non-Peak Season

Oakville, ON.

This season usually falls between the months of fall and winter when temperatures start to drop. As long as you properly prepare for the weather, moving during these months can save you money and time. Here are a few advantages to moving during non-peak season.

How to Stay Organized for a Summer Move

June, July and August are the busiest months for moving.If you plan to move during peak season, start looking for your mover as soon as possible. It is recommended that you book your move 4-6 weeks in advance to make sure the date you want is available. Once your date is determined you can start to prepare for the big day. Below are some great tips to help you beat the heat and stay organized during your summer move.

Minimize Food Waste Before Moving Day

Even with the best of intentions many people tend to throw away a lot of useful items when they move, especially food. Lack of time and convenience often overrule when deciding whether to make a trip to the local food bank, and as a result a lot of good, sustainable food goes to waste. We understand finding extra time is difficult during the busy weeks and days leading up to a move. But with a little bit of planning and some help from our Atlas Agents, minimizing food waste doesn’t have to be a burden. Here are some tips on how to use or donate the food left in your home before moving day.

Moving in With a Roommate

Oakville, ON.

The rise of Canadian real estate has been a hot topic this past year. With many Canadian’s unable to buy on their own, they’re led to invest with others for the additional support or rent if that’s not an option.Today, the notion of living with a roommate has become very common not just for those in their early 20s but for adults and families as well. Sharing a space whether it’s with your friend, partner or a stranger can be challenging. We made a list of some important questions to address before moving in with a roommate.

The Unexpected Cost of Moving

There is more to moving then just the move itself. Factor in as many variables as you can when creating your budget as it’s better to be over prepared than under.Although you can never completely anticipate all the unexpected costs of moving, sticking to a budget and leaving extra room for last minute add-ons will make the process less stressful. Here are 4 things to help you prepare for the unexpected on your local or long distance move:

Using a Moving Calendar to Stay Organized

Have you ever uttered the words, I won’t forget or I’ll write it down later? If there’s one piece of advice we can provide you when planning a move, it’s to stay organized.There’s a lot to think about in the weeks and days leading up to a move that you don’t want to worry about whether or not you’ve forgotten something. Keeping everything as organized as possible will help lower your stress levels and make the process much easier. One of the best ways to prioritize and organize your time is with a moving a calendar. Here are 3 reasons why a calendar will help you and your family have a successful move:

Is Corporate Relocation for You?

Making a move for your career can be a scary adjustment; picking up everything you own and moving somewhere you’ve never been. That being said, it can also be a great opportunity and a fresh change in your life. You may be asked to relocate across town, across the country or even overseas. The distance will all depend on the needs of your particular company. When deciding on whether relocating is for you, be sure to do as much research as you can before making the decision, and use all the resources available. Here are a couple ways to discover if a corporate relocation is for you.

How to Save Money on Your Move

Managing all your expenses can be one of the biggest challenges when moving to a new home.The best way to control costs and stay in budget is make a list of all your potential expenses. This will allow you to see which areas are essential to spend in and which areas you can cut down. Below are 4 surefire ways you can cut costs and save money on your move without compromising on quality.

Millennial Home Buying Trends

About one-quarter of Canada’s population are millennials; those born between the early 1980s to the early 2000s. With most of them finished or on the verge of finishing school, many are now taking a more active interest in home ownership. Already we are seeing trends in the way millennials are purchasing real estate and the location they are choosing. These young Canadians are paying close attention to the market and areas where they see growth in employment and affordable real estate. The majority of millennials are looking to purchase a home in the very near future, also taking in the investment opportunity that comes with purchasing real estate.

3 Smart Things to Set-Up Before Moving into Your Home

There is a lot going on when moving into a new home from relocating, to unpacking, to cleaning and everything in between. Now imagine having to juggle all that without lights, in the freezing cold and unable to find the paperwork for your utilities company. That’s a scary thought! To avoid these types of scenarios and make the transition a little easier on you, we’ve put together a list of 3 important tasks to complete before your move in date.

6 Must Dos When Moving into a New Home

Change the Locks Being handed the keys to your new home is a very exciting time! However, don’t forget these keys once belonged to someone else. The previous homeowner may have given a spare key to family, friends or neighbours. The best way to feel safe and secure in your new home is to replace […]

How to Feel at Home in a New City

Meet the Neighbours The next time you see your neighbours, don’t be shy just say hi! All it takes is one friendly face to make a new setting feel more comfortable. Find out how long your neighbours have lived in the area and what they like or don’t like about it. Do they have […]

Pack Like a Pro

Packing up the entire contents of your home can be quite overwhelming. You might be thinking to yourself, “Where do I start?”The best way to tackle the anxiety of such a large project is to begin as soon as possible, stay organized and remember to take on one task at a time. To help make the process easier on you, we’ve created a start-to-finish guide on how to pack like a pro.

5 Ws – A Guide to Moving Children

There are many emotions that can surface during the process of relocating your family; excitement, stress, joy, anxiety, and relief, to name a few.Processing all these emotions can be difficult, especially on children. After all, leaving friends, family and familiar surroundings behind isn’t easy at any age! While there are many steps you can take to help your children cope with the ups and downs of moving, the key is in communicating using the five W’s.

8 Important Questions to Ask Every Moving Company

Choosing a trustworthy moving company is essential for a successful move. Rogue movers are on the rise which is why doing your research and asking these important questions are critical before hiring a mover.

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