Airalo eSIM for Canada — Maple Package in 2026
Toronto with the CN Tower, French-speaking Montreal, Vancouver by the Pacific, Niagara Falls, a Rocky Mountains road trip — Canada needs reliable cellular across long distances. Local Rogers, Telus, and Bell tourist plans run $50–70 for 10 GB. Airalo Maple is cheaper, installs at home, and works the moment you land at YYZ or YVR.
Available Airalo packages
The Canada regional package is called Maple. Prices:
| Package | Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple 1 GB | 1 GB | 7 days | $6 |
| Maple 3 GB | 3 GB | 30 days | $14 |
| Maple 5 GB | 5 GB | 30 days | $19 |
| Maple 10 GB | 10 GB | 30 days | $30 |
| Maple 20 GB | 20 GB | 30 days | $48 |
| Maple Unlimited | unlimited (10 GB on 5G, then LTE) | 30 days | $69 |
Unlimited is best for remote workers or families tethering iPads. Standard tourism fits in 10 GB.
Coverage and speeds
Airalo Maple runs on Rogers and Telus — the two largest carriers with national 5G coverage. Some tariffs also reach Bell.
- Toronto, Downtown, Distillery District — solid 5G at 200–500 Mbps
- Vancouver, Stanley Park, Yaletown — 5G at 200–400 Mbps
- Montreal, Vieux-Montréal, Plateau — 5G at 150–350 Mbps
- Quebec City, Old Town — stable 4G/LTE
- Calgary, Banff, Jasper (Rocky Mountains) — 4G along roads and campgrounds, weaker deep in the parks
- Victoria, Vancouver Island — 4G on main roads
- Niagara Falls (Canadian side) — solid 5G
5G is live across all three major Canadian carriers. Hotspot tethering works.
Installation and activation
- Buy the eSIM before flying to Canada
- Airalo emails you the QR code
- iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR
- Android (Pixel, Samsung S20+): Settings → SIM Manager → Add eSIM
- Label the profile "Canada"
- After landing at YYZ/YVR/YUL, set the eSIM as your data line
- Turn off roaming on your home SIM
Validity starts on first attach to a Canadian network.
US + Canada route — what to buy
Many travelers combine the two countries (Niagara from both sides, NYC → Toronto, Vancouver → Seattle). Airalo Maple does not work in the US — they're separate regional packs.
Options:
| Package | Coverage | Price 10 GB / 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| Airalo Maple (CA) | Canada only | $30 |
| Airalo Change (US) | USA only | $26 |
| Airalo North America | USA + Canada + Mexico | $35 |
| Airalo Discover (Global) | 100+ countries | $35 |
For USA + Canada, the North America regional pack wins — one profile, no switching at the border.
Things to know
- Canadian winters are cold — iPhone batteries drain faster in subzero temps, carry a power bank
- Crossing into the US — Maple won't attach to T-Mobile in the US, take a North America pack or a separate Change profile
- Google Maps in the Rockies — pre-download the national parks offline
- WhatsApp and iMessage are the default messengers; international calling works fine via WhatsApp
- 5G in Toronto rivals New York — 4K streaming and video calls are smooth
Where to buy
On Marix Airalo Maple and North America are available with card, SBP, or USDT — no Airalo account or foreign card required. The QR arrives in minutes. For a Canada + USA route, take the North America regional pack.