eSIM for Canada: prepaid data plans from $0.36
Stay connected across Canada with a prepaid travel eSIM. Choose from 17 data plans starting at $0.36, scan your QR code before or after you land, and get online without hunting for a SIM card at the airport or signing a local contract.
- Plans from
- $0.36
- Plans available
- 34
- Smallest bundle
- 100MB
- Shortest validity
- 7 days
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within minutes
- Plan type
- Prepaid data only — no contract
Prepaid data plans for your trip to Canada
esimbloom offers 17 eSIM plans for Canada, starting with a 100MB plan valid for 7 days. Every plan is data-only and prepaid: you pay once, receive a QR code by email, and use your data allowance with no surprise charges. Plans connect over 4G/LTE or 5G where the underlying network and your device support it.
These plans do not include a Canadian phone number, SMS, or voice calls. You can still use WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime, and other data-based apps to stay in touch. If you need to make traditional calls, pair the eSIM with a VoIP service or keep your home SIM active for voice while the eSIM handles data.
How to set up your Canada eSIM
Check that your phone supports eSIM—most iPhones from XS onward and recent Android flagships do. Buy a plan on esimbloom, and you'll receive a QR code by email within minutes. You can install the eSIM before you leave home: open your phone's settings, add a cellular plan, and scan the code. The eSIM will sit inactive until you land.
Once you arrive in Canada, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line and turn off roaming for your primary SIM to avoid accidental charges. Your phone will connect automatically. If it doesn't, toggle airplane mode or restart the device. Most travellers are online within a minute of clearing customs.
Staying connected across Canada
Coverage is strong in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and other major cities, as well as along the Trans-Canada Highway and heavily travelled corridors. You'll have reliable connectivity in airports, downtown cores, transit systems, and most suburban areas. Rural coverage thins out in the northern territories, remote parts of the Rockies, and stretches of the Maritimes, so download offline maps if you're driving between national parks or along the Cabot Trail.
A 1GB plan suits a week of casual use—maps, messaging, ride-hailing, and light browsing. If you're streaming video, uploading photos from Banff, or working remotely from a Toronto café, consider 3GB or more. Public WiFi is common in hotels, coffee shops, and libraries, but an eSIM means you're not hunting for a network password every time you need directions or want to check train times.
Frequently asked questions
Will my eSIM work across all of Canada?
Yes. Your eSIM works nationwide, though signal strength varies. Cities and highways have strong coverage, while remote wilderness areas and the far north may have limited or no service. Download offline maps before heading into backcountry.
Can I use my eSIM in both French and English-speaking regions?
Yes. The eSIM provides data across Canada regardless of language region. Your phone's language settings are separate from your connectivity, so you'll have the same data service in Quebec, Ontario, or British Columbia.
When does my plan validity start?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Canada, not when you install the QR code. You can set up the eSIM at home and it will activate automatically when you land and turn on data.
Do I need to remove my home SIM card?
No. Your eSIM works alongside your physical SIM. Disable data roaming on your home line to avoid charges, and set the eSIM as your data line. You can still receive calls and texts on your home number if you leave that SIM active.
What happens if I run out of data?
Your connection stops when you exhaust your allowance. You can buy a second eSIM plan and install it the same way as the first. Some travellers buy a small plan to test their usage, then add a larger one if needed.