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Moving in Alberta: Movers, Rules and Costs
Canada has no federal mover licence, and we found no provincial one in Alberta. The written contract is the protection, and a complaint goes to Service Alberta's Consumer Investigations Unit.
Haulest data team · Desk opened official pages 4 October 2026. Editorial.
Who regulates a move in Alberta, and who takes a complaint. Links opened 4 October 2026.
| Question | Alberta |
|---|---|
| Provincial mover licence | None found |
| Credential a carrier based here holds | a commercial carrier safety fitness certificate |
| Complaint about the company | Service Alberta's Consumer Investigations Unit (Contact Centre 1-877-427-4088) |
| Federal mover licence | None in Canada |
Top-rated movers in Alberta
Each has 5+ reviews and 4.0+ stars. Movers reviewed in the last 3 years come first, then by rating weighted by how many reviews back it. No mover pays to be on this list.
- Calgarys Best Moving5.0(134 reviews)Calgary · latest review Jun 2024
- Western Provincial Movers4.8(114 reviews)Calgary · latest review Jul 2026
- Calgary Movers Pro4.8(96 reviews)Calgary · latest review Sep 2026
- The Transport Guys Ltd4.9(20 reviews)Edmonton · latest review Aug 2026
- Highland Moving & Storage4.5(73 reviews)Edmonton · latest review Nov 2023
- Diamond Relocation4.3(582 reviews)Edmonton · latest review May 2026
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What reviewers paid for moves touching Alberta, in Canadian dollars, as of 29 Oct 2026. A median needs 20 priced reviews; a lane needs 10.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Within Alberta | C$1,300 | 203 |
| Leaving for another province | C$3,500 | 170 |
| Arriving from another province | C$3,150 | 192 |
| Ontario to Alberta | C$3,000 | 80 |
| British Columbia to Alberta | C$3,200 | 66 |
| Alberta to British Columbia | C$3,550 | 64 |
| Alberta to Ontario | C$2,880 | 60 |
| Quebec to Alberta | C$2,886 | 13 |
| Alberta to Nova Scotia | C$5,500 | 13 |
| Saskatchewan to Alberta | C$2,800 | 12 |
Source: Haulest review file (reviewer-reported whole-move prices, CAD rows only).
Where reviewers moved, Alberta. Reviews of moves between provinces.
| Moved out to | Reviews | Moved in from | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 80 | Ontario | 89 |
| Ontario | 74 | British Columbia | 80 |
| Quebec | 16 | Quebec | 14 |
| Nova Scotia | 15 | Saskatchewan | 13 |
| Saskatchewan | 9 | Nova Scotia | 11 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | Manitoba | 7 |
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What to know before the deposit
We found no provincial mover licence in Alberta. A complaint starts with the Service Alberta Contact Centre, which issues a complaint ID for the online portal; send the full contract, every written message, and a dated statement. The Consumer Investigations Unit decides whether an offence happened, but it does not recover money or mediate, so a civil claim is the door for a refund.
A move that crosses into another province or the US follows the contract and the rules where the company is based. Ask, in writing, which company holds your goods on the road and what it pays per pound or per item if something breaks.
Sources
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Questions people ask
- Do movers need a licence in Alberta?
- Canada has no federal mover licence, and we found no provincial one in Alberta. A commercial carrier based here holds a commercial carrier safety fitness certificate, which is a trucking safety credential, not a mover licence. Ask for it, and check that the legal name matches the truck.
- Where do I complain about a mover in Alberta?
- Service Alberta's Consumer Investigations Unit (Contact Centre 1-877-427-4088). Keep the contract, the invoice, and every written message. A card payment can also be disputed with your issuer.
- What does a move within Alberta cost?
- Reviewers reported a median of C$1,300 for moves that stayed inside Alberta, across 203 priced reviews. A reported price is what one household paid, not a quote.
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