Data only eSIMs
Travel eSIM Canada
Set up in a few minutes
Unlimited hotspotting
Add more data with top ups
Install before travel
Set up in a few minutes
Unlimited hotspotting
Add more data with top ups
Install before travel
Plans & prices
Canada plans
Land in Canada already connected. Scan the QR code or tap to install in our app while you're still on home WiFi, and your eSIM switches itself on when you touch down, locked onto Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel & Telus for a strong signal from Toronto to Vancouver. Hotspot to your laptop or mates with zero limits.
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Set up in a few minutes
Unlimited hotspotting
Add more data with top ups
Install before travel
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Data-only eSIM - no phone number
Use internet based apps like WhatsApp and Messenger as normal. Note: you can't make traditional calls or SMS (yet).
Reliable 4G/5G connection
Powered by the best networks in Canada including Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel & Telus.
Multiple data options
We have plans for 5, 15 or 30 days starting at only 1GB right up to unlimited for most destinations.
Unlimited hotspotting (tethering)
Hotspot to your laptop, tablet, to your friends, to whoever with our limitless hotspotting.
Auto-activates on arrival
Automatically activates when you arrive in Canada. Just update settings (we'll send instructions), and you're connected.
Install up to 90 days before travel
Install your Canada eSIM anytime within 90 days before you travel, the plan won't start until you arrive in Canada.
Keep your current number
You can have multiple eSIMs installed and switch them on and off as you like.
How to use travel esims
How it works
If you haven't used a travel eSIM before, you're in for a treat. It only takes a few minutes to setup and it's a fraction of the cost of roaming! See WTF is eSIM.
1. Quick phone check
Let's make sure your phone's on board. Our eSIM compatibility checker has all of the answers.
2. Choose a plan, enter your details
Choose a plan for your destination, enter your details and your payment information.
4. Auto-activated on arrival
Update settings on arrival (we'll email these to you) and boom, you're connected. Check your usage in the ZenSim app.
The nitty gritty
Canada eSIM FAQs
The right eSIM for Canada comes down to how long you're staying and how much data you'll use, but our Canada travel eSIM is built specifically for international travellers rather than adapted from a local plan. Setup takes just a few minutes with instant QR code or one-tap install, and your eSIM auto-activates the moment you land, so there's no faffing about once you're off the plane.
Yes, especially compared to what your home carrier will try to charge you for roaming. A Canada travel eSIM gets you affordable prepaid data with no physical SIM swap required, so you keep your home number active while still having mobile data in Canada for maps, messaging and social media. It installs before you even leave home and auto-activates on arrival, so there's no faffing about at the airport.
It really comes down to how you use your phone day to day. If you're mostly relying on maps, messaging and the odd social media post, a smaller data plan usually covers a week or two comfortably. Travellers who stream video, share a lot of photos, or work remotely tend to go for a larger or unlimited plan instead. Running low partway through your trip isn't a problem either, since topping up more data is just a couple of taps away in the ZenSim app.
No. A Canada travel eSIM is a single prepaid cost you know upfront before you fly, with no roaming fees and no surprise charges once you land. The price you pay for your plan is the price you pay, full stop, so there's nothing unexpected waiting on your next phone bill.
Coverage across major Canadian cities and popular travel routes is generally strong and reliable. As with any network anywhere in the world, more remote and rural stretches, particularly in the country's northern regions, can occasionally see patchier signal, so it's worth downloading offline maps if you're heading somewhere properly off the beaten path.
No, our Canada eSIMs only deliver mobile data. For voice or SMS, you’ll need to use an app that works over data - WhatsApp, Messenger, or other similar internet calling platforms.
Of course. You can install your Canada eSIM up to 90 days before departure. Once you arrive, it will activate automatically.
Installing early won’t use any data or start your plan until you arrive in Canada.
If your iPhone shows an activation error during pre-install, you can often ignore it - refer to our eSIM Troubleshooting Guide for help.
No, these eSIMs only provide data access and do not assign you a phone number. To make calls, you will need to use internet based apps such as WhatsApp or Messenger.
Your eSIM will activate automatically once you arrive in Canada. We advise installing your Canada Travel eSIM before you travel (installation is distinct from activation).
To install, just scan the QR code we send or install via the ZenSim app over WiFi. On landing in Canada, the eSIM will switch on by itself.
If you have any problems, check our eSIM Troubleshooting Guide or contact us 😊
Once you arrive in Canada, your eSIM activates automatically if it’s already installed.
If you install it after arriving, the eSIM will activate and begin working immediately.
For any setup or connection problems, refer to our eSIM Troubleshooting Guide or contact our support.
Absolutely - using a travel eSIM beats roaming in Canada for several reasons:
Cost Efficiency: Our Canada local data rates are much cheaper than pay-as-you-go roaming fees.
Instant Activation: No need to wait for a SIM card; your eSIM goes live as soon as you land.
Data Visibility: Monitor exactly how much you’ve consumed, so there are no hidden surprises on your bill.
No - the plan’s data and days only start when you arrive in Canada. Installation beforehand simply sets it up for activation on landing.
We recommend installing before departure since you will need WiFi to complete the installation process and this way you will be connected as soon as you land.
If you need help connecting, check our eSIM Troubleshooting Guide or reach out to us.
Definitely! ZenSim supports eSIM usage in over 200 countries, so Canada is covered. If you need multi-country coverage, take a look at our regional eSIM options on the Travel eSIMs page.
Connectivity Troubleshooting: Check our troubleshooting guide if your eSIM won’t connect. Still stuck? Hit up our support team and we’ll get you back online fast.
eSIM Installation Help: For help setting up your eSIM, visit our installation guide, or simply contact us - we’re happy to assist.
Other Inquiries: Have another issue? Head to our contact page and we’ll respond ASAP.
Yes it can. Nearly all ZenSim eSIMs support top ups inside the app. You can boost your data, add extra days, or attach a new country to the same eSIM from the Zen Garden in only a few steps.
Just log into the app, open the Zen Garden, and you’ll find the top up control ready to use.
Top up choices: The Canada top ups match the plans on our website, just with an extra 10% off.
If you're travelling longer than 30 days: You can purchase multiple top ups in advance. They only activate once the current plan finishes, so nothing overwrites your existing eSIM.
If your trip includes several destinations: Many of our eSIMs support multi country top ups. For example, you can add Dubai to a Europe eSIM and it will activate the moment you arrive without reinstalling anything.
Your Canada eSIM is designed for use within Canada, so once it's been activated there, it won’t work in other countries.
If you're visiting multiple destinations, a better option might be one of our regional Travel eSIMs that cover entire regions like Europe or Asia.
Very true! Not only that, you can refer as many people as you like to buy our Canada eSIM, you'll earn a A$5 voucher for each referral - and they will also save A$5 on their order.
There's a couple of things to be aware of, firstly they have to be a new customer for this to apply, and you as the referrer can only use one A$5 voucher per order if you happen to refer a whole lot of friends.
You can view your referral performance and grab your referral URL in the ZenSim app. Visit our terms for more info.
Great question! Our Canada unlimited plans come with a 3GB daily allowance, which is plenty for most travellers - the average person uses under 1GB a day.
If you do blow past that in a single day, your speed drops to 1Mbps until midnight, when your daily allowance resets and you're back to full speed.
If you're on a fixed-data plan instead (say 10GB or 20GB), there's no daily cap at all - use as much as you like until the plan runs out. We'll give you a heads up before that happens, and topping up is just a couple of taps away in the ZenSim app.
Not at all - installing early doesn't use up any of your days or data, and it doesn't set a start date either. Everything stays dormant until you actually land in Canada.
Once you arrive, and provided you've already installed it, your eSIM activates automatically and your plan's official start date is that moment of arrival.
The end date follows on from there - it'll expire once your data or days run out, whichever happens first (or just the days if you've gone unlimited). A 30-day plan gives you a full 30 days from the moment you land in Canada, no matter how far in advance you bought or installed it.
Quickest way to check is through our eSIM compatibility checker - it'll let you know in seconds if your phone plays nicely with our Canada eSIM and the networks it runs on.
If anything's unclear or you'd rather double check with a human, reach out to us anytime. And if your phone ends up not being compatible, you're covered by our refund policy - full refund, no hassle - so it's worth just giving it a go.
We've got a 100% money back guarantee for exactly this kind of situation.
That covers trip cancellations, phones that turn out not to be eSIM-compatible, or just a change of plans that means you no longer need it.
Our full refund policy spells it all out, but the short version is: unable to install or use the eSIM means a full refund, every time.
eSIM options for other destinations
eSIM Canada: Connected From Toronto Onwards
An affordable Canada travel eSIM with prepaid data
We provide Canada travel eSIM plans with affordable prepaid mobile data, built for travellers rather than adapted from a local carrier contract. Whether you're in Toronto for a few days or road-tripping across the country for a month, there's a plan sized to match your trip. It's part of the same travel eSIM setup we offer across 200+ destinations worldwide, so the install and app experience stays familiar wherever you go next.
eSIM Canada install: instant QR code, auto-activated on arrival
Your eSIM for Canada installs digitally in a couple of minutes, either by scanning the QR code we email you or skipping the second device entirely with a one-tap install through the ZenSim app. No physical SIM card required at any point. Install it before you fly while you're still on home WiFi, and it auto-activates the moment you land, so you're connected to mobile data in Canada without hunting down a local SIM counter after a long flight.
Reliable mobile data in Canada on established local networks
Our eSIM connects to Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel & Telus, giving you a reliable 4G and 5G signal in the places travellers actually go, from downtown Toronto to the streets of Vancouver. Network reliability matters just as much as price when you're picking an eSIM for Canada, and running on established local networks rather than a single reseller agreement means fewer dead zones when you need Google Maps most.
An eSIM Canada travellers can set up on modern iPhone and Android
Most eSIM-enabled iPhone and Android smartphones from the last few years support our Canada travel eSIM without any issue. If you're not sure about yours, our eSIM compatibility checker gives you an answer in seconds, and if it turns out your device isn't compatible after buying, our refund policy has you covered.
Keep your home number active with dual SIM support
Your eSIM for Canada runs as a separate data-only line alongside your existing SIM, thanks to dual SIM support built into most recent iPhone and Android devices. That means you keep your home number active for calls and texts exactly as normal, while your new eSIM quietly handles mobile data in Canada in the background.
No roaming fees, with hotspot and data sharing included
International roaming charges have a habit of turning a great trip into an expensive one fast. A Canada travel eSIM means no roaming fees at all, with an affordable prepaid plan sorted before you even board. Every plan also includes hotspot and data sharing as standard, so you can tether your laptop, tablet or a friend's phone without extra fees or chewing through your own allowance.
Manage your Canada travel eSIM easily through the ZenSim app
Once you're set up, the ZenSim app is where you keep track of everything, checking your remaining data, topping up if you're running low, or extending your plan if your trip runs longer than expected. Pick something sized for a quick city break or a longer trip touring the country, and adjust as you go, all in a couple of taps.
Continuing your trip with an eSIM for Canada, the USA and Mexico?
If your itinerary takes you further afield, our North America eSIM covers Canada plus the USA and Mexico on a single plan, so you're not switching eSIMs at every border. Or check out our Mexico eSIM options individually if you're only crossing one border.
Top 3 Things to Do in Canada
1. Visit Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is one of those landmarks that genuinely lives up to the hype, and standing close enough to feel the spray on your face is a different experience entirely from seeing it in photos. The Horseshoe Falls, the largest of the three falls that make up the site, sends an enormous volume of water crashing over the edge every second, and the Canadian side offers by far the better view, looking directly across at the curve of falling water rather than side-on.
The Hornblower boat tour (the Canadian equivalent of the famous Maid of the Mist) takes you right up close to the base of the falls, ponchos provided, for a soaking that's somehow part of the appeal. For a drier alternative, the Journey Behind the Falls lets you walk through tunnels carved into the rock and out to viewing platforms right behind the curtain of water itself.
Once the falls themselves are ticked off, the surrounding town has plenty to fill out a day, from the observation deck at the Skylon Tower to the vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake a short drive away, known for their ice wine and easy-going tasting rooms. Whether you're passing through for an afternoon or staying overnight to see the falls lit up after dark, it's one of Canada's most reliably impressive stops.
2. Explore Old Quebec City
Old Quebec is the only walled city north of Mexico, and wandering its cobblestone streets feels closer to a European old town than anywhere else in North America. Perched above the St. Lawrence River, the Château Frontenac dominates the skyline, a grand, turreted hotel that's become one of the most photographed buildings in the country, and the boardwalk running along its base offers sweeping views out over the river below.
Down in Lower Town, Quartier Petit Champlain is one of the oldest commercial streets in North America, its narrow lanes lined with boutiques, cafes and restaurants housed in centuries-old stone buildings. The funicular connecting Upper and Lower Town is a quick, scenic way to get between the two if the steep streets start to wear you out.
Quebec City's French heritage runs deep, showing up in everything from the language on the street signs to the food, with proper French bakeries and bistros tucked into nearly every block. Place Royale, one of the oldest public squares in the country, is worth a stop for its history alone, and in winter the city leans fully into its old-world charm with the Quebec Winter Carnival, one of the largest winter festivals anywhere in the world.
3. Experience the Rockies in Banff
Banff National Park is where Canada's mountain scenery is at its most dramatic, jagged snow-capped peaks rising straight up from turquoise glacial lakes in a combination that barely looks real in person. Lake Louise is the most famous of these, its vivid blue-green water (a colour that comes from glacial rock flour suspended in the lake) framed by the Victoria Glacier behind it, and a walk along the lakeshore trail is an easy way to take it all in without much effort.
The town of Banff itself sits right in the middle of the park, small enough to explore on foot but with enough restaurants, shops and hot springs to fill out an evening after a day on the trails. The Banff Gondola carries visitors up Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views across the Bow Valley, and the Banff Upper Hot Springs offer a properly warm soak with mountain views, especially good after a cold day outdoors.
For those with more time, the drive along the Icefields Parkway toward Jasper is considered one of the most scenic road trips in the world, passing glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife-spotting opportunities the whole way. Whether you're there for serious hiking, skiing in winter, or just taking in the views from the car, Banff is Canada's mountains at their absolute best.
