WordPress Hosting Built for Speed
Every millisecond counts. Slow page loads hurt your search rankings, reduce conversions, and drive visitors away. CanSpace WordPress hosting is engineered from the ground up to deliver the fastest WordPress performance in Canada - with server-level caching, Nginx acceleration, NVMe SSD storage, and the latest PHP versions working together to keep your site fast and responsive.
Our WordPress-optimized infrastructure handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on your content and business. From automated updates and nightly backups to a WordPress-specific Web Application Firewall and DDoS protection, your site stays secure, fast, and online.
Server-Level Caching
Static and dynamic caching at the server level ensures your pages load instantly - no plugins required.
Nginx Acceleration
Nginx serves static files and handles requests efficiently, delivering faster load times for every visitor.
NVMe SSD Storage
High-speed NVMe drives deliver faster data access and lower latency than traditional SSDs.
Latest PHP & MySQL
Always running the latest stable versions for maximum WordPress performance and security.
WP-CLI Access
Manage plugins, updates, and configurations directly from the command line for faster workflow.
WordPress WAF & DDoS Protection
A WordPress-specific firewall blocks hack attempts, brute-force attacks, and exploits targeting plugins and themes.
Everything You Need to Run WordPress in Canada
Included free with every plan - no add-ons, no hidden fees
One-Click WordPress Install
Launch a WordPress site in seconds with Softaculous auto-installer. No manual setup, no FTP uploads - just click and start building.
Fully Managed WordPress
We handle server maintenance, security hardening, software updates, and monitoring so you can focus entirely on your website content.
Automatic Core Updates
WordPress core updates are applied automatically, keeping your site secure and running the latest features without any effort on your part.
Nightly Backups
Your entire WordPress site - files, databases, and email - is backed up every night. Restore to any available snapshot with a single request.
Free WordPress Migration
Moving from another host? Our team migrates your WordPress site for free - files, database, email, and all. Zero downtime, zero hassle.
Professional Email Included
Every plan includes email hosting at your domain ([email protected]) with spam protection, webmail access, and full IMAP/POP3 support.
Your Price Today is Your Price Forever
Most hosting companies lure you in with a low introductory price, then increase it up to 500% at renewal. At CanSpace, the price you sign up at is the price you pay at renewal.
USD prices - even higher in Canadian dollars.
Trusted by Thousands of Canadians
Awesome from the very start
Canspace has been awesome from the start - highly recommend their services. I'm building a site using OpenCart and am brand new to all of this. Whenever I call support for tips or advice they are always super kind and easy to talk to, and most importantly - very helpful. They are never in a rush to get me off the phone and without their help I never would have gotten this site online. Prices are great and they charge in Canadian dollars which is also great for me. Thanks so much guys.. I appreciate your professionalism and all the help you've given me!
Andrzej Kowalski
Can't recommend CanSpace enough!
Their tech support held my hand during the whole migration process and have been 10x more responsive than my last hosting provider. They even helped me update and customize my theme which is really above and beyond what I was expecting. Kudos to the whole CanSpace support team - I can't recommend these guys enough!
Stafane H.
Literally 10x faster than our previous host
CanSpace had everything migrated and running flawlessly the same day, and literally 10x faster than our previous host. Support has always been there when we've needed it, which has been admittedly not very often. Overall a great experience and we will be moving more sites to them in the future
Jason Sinquefield
Great experience with CanSpace
Great option for web hosting in Canada. My needs were basic and I'm only paying a few bucks a month, but they treated me very professionally and walked me very patiently through the entire process of getting my site up and running. They even reached out a few days later to ask how everything was going! My site is running smoothly now and I'm looking forward to building it up more. Great experience here.
Steve Janovich
Super impressed with support team
I just wanted to share my appreciation for the CanSpace support team. They migrated a BROKEN Wordpress installation from my previous host (it was hacked), fixed it up, removed the hack, and got it up and running for me all within a day. They updated all my plugins to the latest versions and even installed a Wordpress firewall for me. Some developers on Upwork were going to charge me hundreds for this - CanSpace did it all for free once I signed up with them. Super impressed!
Vincent Mann
Excellent response time and professionalism
I've been using CanSpace for both myself and my clients over the last 2 years. Great support - never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a ticket response. What impresses me the most is the time they take to respond to my tickets and detail they provide in their explanations. Control panel is great (standard cPanel setup), uptime has been excellent, and more features than I will ever use. I have a ton of confidence in these guys and will continue to recommend them.
Julian Hubbard
Very happy with CanSpace
I have all my .ca domains with CanSpace for many years now and decided to finally move my hosting over to them after consistently receiving great support. My previous hosting company would NEVER answer the phone and I would have to wait at least 2 hours for a reply to any ticket. CanSpace has been the opposite - ticket responses are super prompt, and every time I've requested a call they were happy to reach out. I signed up for a month at first to test but just decided to commit and sign for 3 years for the discount. Very happy so far!
Anna Pridham
Awesome migration team and support
We switched to CanSpace and within a day they had us fully migrated. We are actually paying LESS than before, and our site is performing way better. The migration was a pretty complicated one as we weren't even coming from a cPanel-based host, but they did it all for free and everything is working 100%.
Greg Cholakov
Could not be happier
We just finished moving our entire company over to CanSpace and the process was smooth and efficient. We have about 15 staff using their email accounts regularly, so it was extremely important to us to make sure everything was migrated correctly and that there was no downtime. Their sales staff are great and immediately alleviated all of my concerns - they were very knowledgeable and held out hands throughout the entire process. Could not be happier.
Andrew Rabine
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| Starter | Medium Most Popular | Professional | |
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| Disk Space | 5GB SSD | 50GB SSD | 200GB SSD |
| Monthly Bandwidth | 15GB | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| WordPress Sites | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| MySQL Databases | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Email Accounts | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| SSL Certificate | 1 Free Basic SSL | 1 Free Enhanced SSL | Unlimited Enhanced SSL |
| Nightly Backups | Optional Add-on | ||
| CloudFlare Acceleration | |||
| Dedicated IP Address | Optional Add-on | Optional Add-on | |
| Developer Tools (Git, Node.js, SSH) | — | ||
| Web Application Firewall | — | ||
| Multiple Users (Teams) | — | — | |
| Dedicated Support Rep | — | — | |
| Monthly Security Audit | — | — | |
| Free Setup and Migration | |||
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| Free domain with annual+ plans |
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$179.64 total
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$9.99/mo
$359.64 total
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$22.99/mo
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More Built-In WordPress Features
Every plan includes the tools and protections your WordPress site needs
Who Hosts with CanSpace?
All these Proudly Canadian Companies, and Many More!
Proud Sponsor of WordCamp Canada 
CanSpace is a proud sponsor of WordCamp Canada - the largest WordPress community event in the country. Hundreds of developers, designers, business owners, and WordPress enthusiasts from across Canada come together for sessions, workshops, and networking.
Our sponsorship reflects our commitment to the Canadian WordPress community and the open-source ecosystem that powers millions of websites. When you host with CanSpace, you're supporting a company that invests in the tools and community you depend on.
WordPress Plugins at Your Fingertips
Page builders, SEO tools, eCommerce, contact forms, security - all the plugins you rely on work out of the box on CanSpace hosting.
Elementor
WPForms
Yoast SEO
WooCommerce
Wordfence
Powered by Green Energy
All servers from CanSpace are powered entirely by 100% Canadian-generated green energy. Power comes directly from the Beauharnois hydroelectric generating station in Quebec. The datacentre is also cooled directly by the hydro-dam itself, and does not require wasteful air conditioning. By choosing CanSpace not only are you supporting the Canadian energy sector, you are also choosing to have a green carbon footprint.
WordPress Webinars
CanSpace regularly holds webinars and educational events realated to WordPress and WordPress development, exclusively for our own clients.
Watch CanSpace's recent webinar dedicated entirely to WordPress. As WordPress has become the essential software to run anything from a simple website or a blog to a complex enterprise portal, we invited Canada's top specialists in development, SEO and security to give you insights on how to effectively manage a WordPress-based website.
Which WordPress Hosting Option is Right for You?
Our managed WordPress plans are the right fit for the vast majority of sites - from a first blog to a busy WooCommerce store. If you grow into very high traffic or need a fully custom server environment, you can step up to a VPS or dedicated server at any time. Every option is fully managed by our team.
Managed WordPress Hosting
The plans on this page. Everything is optimized and managed for WordPress - server-level caching, security hardening, nightly backups, and WordPress-expert support. The best choice for most websites, with the headroom to grow.
Recommended for most WordPress sites.
VPS Hosting
Dedicated CPU, RAM, and storage on a virtual private server, with root access and a fully customizable environment. A good step up for high-traffic sites or developers who need more control. All CanSpace VPS plans are fully managed.
Dedicated Servers
An entire physical server dedicated to your site - maximum performance and complete control over hardware and software. Best for very high-traffic websites and demanding applications. All CanSpace dedicated servers are fully managed.
WordPress Server Requirements
WordPress runs best on a modern, up-to-date server stack. Every CanSpace plan is tuned for WordPress and goes well beyond the minimum requirements - so your site is faster and more secure from day one:
- Latest PHP versions (PHP 8.x) with a built-in version selector, so you can run the fastest, most secure PHP your site supports
- PHP OPcache enabled for faster page generation and lower server load
- MariaDB and MySQL on the latest stable releases for fast, reliable database performance
- Free SSL / HTTPS included automatically on every domain
- Nginx caching and NVMe SSD storage for fast load times right out of the box
Not every host keeps their software current - many still run outdated PHP and database versions that reached End of Life years ago and no longer receive security patches. At CanSpace, keeping your WordPress stack fast, modern, and secure is part of the managed service, at no extra cost.
Run a WordPress eCommerce Store
Want to sell online? Every CanSpace managed WordPress plan is ready to run a WooCommerce store - the platform behind over 36% of all online stores worldwide. Everything you need to start selling is supported on our hosting, out of the box:
WooCommerce
Install the world's most popular shopping cart plugin in one click. It's free, open-source, and integrates with thousands of extensions for shipping, inventory, and marketing.
eCommerce Theme
Choose any store-ready theme. WooCommerce's Storefront theme is a popular starting point, and hundreds of third-party themes give you full design flexibility.
Payment Gateways
Connect Stripe, PayPal, Square, or another processor. WooCommerce supports dozens of gateways, including Canadian-specific options for local checkout.
Free SSL Included
Secure checkout is essential for any store. Every CanSpace plan includes a free SSL certificate, so your store is encrypted and secured from day one.
How to Install WordPress
Installing WordPress by hand takes several steps - downloading files, creating a database, editing config files, and uploading everything to your server. On CanSpace, WordPress Toolkit (included free on every plan) does all of it for you in a single click, then helps you manage, clone, stage, and secure your site afterward. Here's what it handles behind the scenes:
Downloads WordPress
Always installs the latest secure version of WordPress - no manual downloads or unzipping.
Creates the Database
Sets up the MySQL database and user automatically, with secure credentials.
Configures wp-config
Generates wp-config.php with your database details and unique security keys.
Installs the Files
Places all WordPress files in the right location - no FTP or File Manager needed.
Finishes Setup
Completes the installation and hands you a ready-to-use WordPress dashboard.
And Keeps Managing It
WP Toolkit also handles staging, cloning, updates, and security hardening - all from one dashboard in cPanel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Managed WordPress hosting means we handle the technical side of running WordPress so you don't have to. This includes server maintenance, security hardening, software updates, nightly backups, performance monitoring, and 24/7 support from a team that knows WordPress inside and out. You focus on your content and business - we keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Our servers are built specifically for WordPress performance. We use Nginx acceleration for fast static file delivery, NVMe SSD storage for low-latency database access, the latest versions of PHP and MySQL, and server-level caching that works out of the box - no caching plugin required.
Every account includes WP Toolkit for one-click staging, security hardening, and bulk plugin/theme management. And our support team are WordPress experts with years of hands-on experience - not general-purpose agents reading from a script.
For a personal blog or simple brochure site, the Starter plan ($4.99/mo) covers the basics. For most WordPress sites - especially those using page builders like Elementor, multiple plugins, or moderate traffic - the Medium plan ($9.99/mo) is the sweet spot with 50GB storage, unlimited bandwidth, and nightly backups.
For business-critical sites, WooCommerce stores, or sites that need a Web Application Firewall and dedicated support rep, go with Professional ($22.99/mo). You can always upgrade later - it's instant, pro-rated, and zero downtime.
Yes - we migrate your WordPress site for free with every hosting plan. We handle the entire process: files, database, email accounts, and all configuration. There is no downtime during the migration. Your site stays live on your old host until everything is verified on our end, and then we switch the nameservers.
We regularly migrate sites from GoDaddy, Bluehost, Hostinger, SiteGround, WP Engine, HostPapa, and others. Just sign up, open a support ticket with your current host's login credentials, and we'll take care of the rest.
Yes. Your entire WordPress installation is migrated as-is - themes, plugins, media, database, and all settings. Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Yoast, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce, and every other standard WordPress plugin will work exactly as before. We install all PHP modules that WordPress recommends, so there are no compatibility issues.
The only exception is proprietary platforms like Wix or Squarespace, which use closed systems that cannot be exported. WordPress-to-WordPress migrations are seamless.
Absolutely. WooCommerce works on all of our plans. Our Medium and Professional plans are ideal for WooCommerce stores, with unlimited databases, free SSL for secure checkout, and the server performance to handle product catalogues and customer transactions. Many of our clients run successful WooCommerce stores on CanSpace hosting.
Yes. Every plan includes professional email hosting at your domain (e.g. [email protected]) with spam and virus protection, webmail access, and full IMAP/POP3 support for use with Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, or your phone. The Medium and Professional plans include unlimited email accounts.
Every account is protected by a WordPress-specific Web Application Firewall (WAF) that blocks hack attempts, brute-force attacks, and exploits targeting WordPress plugins and themes - even if your installation isn't fully up to date. Our WAF rules are updated nightly.
On top of that, all servers run Imunify360 for real-time malware scanning, and our team monitors firewall logs and server activity 24/7. Every site also gets a free SSL certificate for encrypted HTTPS connections.
Yes. The Starter plan supports up to 5 domains, and the Medium and Professional plans support unlimited domains. Each domain runs as a completely independent WordPress site with its own files, database, and email addresses - all managed from a single cPanel dashboard.
Yes - any annual or longer hosting plan includes a free domain registration or transfer. This applies to .ca, .com, and many other extensions. If you already have a domain registered elsewhere, you can transfer it to us for free with your hosting plan.
No. Unlike most other hosts, our prices are not introductory - they stay the same at renewal time. The price you sign up at is the price you pay when your plan renews. No surprises, no hidden increases.
All of our servers are located in Canada. Your WordPress data - files, databases, emails - stays on Canadian soil at all times, subject only to Canadian privacy laws. There is no cross-border data transfer. Our primary datacentre in Beauharnois, Quebec is powered entirely by hydroelectric green energy.
Yes - you can upgrade at any time. Upgrades are instant with zero downtime, and the price difference is pro-rated so you only pay for the remaining time on your billing cycle. Many clients start with the Medium plan and upgrade to Professional as their site grows.
Yes. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). We are a Canadian company and bill exclusively in Canadian currency - no exchange rate surprises.
Your WordPress site is backed up nightly on our Medium and Professional plans (optional add-on for Starter). We retain multiple backup snapshots so you can restore to any available date. If you ever need a restore, just open a support ticket and we'll handle it for you.
Yes. All hosting plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied within the first 30 days, we'll issue a full refund - no questions asked.
Yes. Web hosting is where your website files are stored and is what makes your site accessible on the internet. Without hosting, your WordPress site would have nowhere to run. All CanSpace hosting plans are fully compatible with WordPress and include a one-click installer.
WordPress.com is a hosted blogging platform with limited customization. WordPress.org is the open-source software that you download and install on your own hosting - giving you full control over your site, themes, plugins, and data. CanSpace hosts WordPress.org installations.
Free hosting providers typically place ads on your website, offer very limited storage and bandwidth, provide no support, and may even distribute malware. If your website represents your business in any way, free hosting is not a viable option.
No, but it's simpler and often cheaper to get them from the same provider. CanSpace includes a free domain registration with any annual or longer hosting plan, so you can get everything set up in one place.
What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress hosting is web hosting that is specifically optimized for running WordPress websites. While WordPress can run on any standard web server, a WordPress-optimized host configures its servers with the right combination of caching, PHP versions, database tuning, and security rules to deliver the best possible WordPress performance. At CanSpace, our managed WordPress hosting goes further - we handle server maintenance, WordPress core updates, nightly backups, and security monitoring so you can focus on building your site.
Why choose managed WordPress hosting over regular hosting?
Regular shared hosting gives you a server and leaves you to manage everything yourself. Managed WordPress hosting includes proactive server management, WordPress-specific security (like our WAF that blocks plugin exploits), automatic backups, and a support team that specializes in WordPress. If your website is important to your business, managed hosting eliminates the technical overhead and reduces the risk of downtime, hacking, or data loss.
Who is WordPress hosting for?
WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, from personal blogs to enterprise portals. Our WordPress hosting is ideal for small businesses building their first website, bloggers and content creators, freelancers and agencies managing client sites, nonprofits and community organizations, and eCommerce stores using WooCommerce. If you're building a website in Canada, WordPress on Canadian-hosted servers is the most flexible and cost-effective option available.
What can you build with WordPress?
WordPress is far more than a blogging platform. With the right theme and plugins, you can build virtually any type of website: business websites and landing pages, online stores with WooCommerce, portfolio and photography sites, membership and subscription sites, forums and community platforms, booking and appointment systems, real estate listings, restaurant menus and online ordering, learning management systems (LMS), and nonprofit and fundraising sites. The WordPress plugin ecosystem includes over 60,000 free plugins, giving you access to functionality that would cost thousands to build from scratch.
Why host WordPress in Canada?
For Canadian businesses and individuals, hosting your WordPress site in Canada offers several important advantages. First, your data stays on Canadian soil, subject to Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) rather than US legislation like the Patriot Act. This matters for businesses handling customer data, healthcare information, legal documents, or financial records. Second, hosting in Canada means lower latency for Canadian visitors - your pages load faster because the data travels a shorter distance. Third, Google uses server location as one of many signals for local search ranking. A Canadian IP address on a .ca domain sends a clear signal that your site is relevant to Canadian searchers.
CanSpace is a Canadian company with all servers located in Canada. There is zero cross-border data transfer. Your WordPress files, databases, and emails remain on Canadian soil at all times.
How to choose the best Canadian WordPress hosting
When evaluating WordPress hosting providers in Canada, consider these factors:
Performance: Look for NVMe SSD storage, server-level caching, and the latest PHP versions. Avoid hosts that overload their servers with too many accounts. At CanSpace, server loads are actively monitored to ensure consistent performance.
Security: Your host should provide a Web Application Firewall (WAF), malware scanning, DDoS protection, and free SSL certificates. WordPress is the most targeted CMS on the internet - your host's security measures are your first line of defence.
Support: WordPress-specific expertise matters. A support team that understands WordPress themes, plugins, and common issues can resolve problems faster than generic hosting support. CanSpace offers 24/7 support from a team of WordPress specialists.
Pricing transparency: Many hosts advertise low introductory prices that increase dramatically at renewal. CanSpace does not use introductory pricing - your renewal price is the same as your signup price.
Data sovereignty: Confirm that the provider's servers are physically located in Canada and that your data will not be transferred to or stored in another country.
Backup and recovery: Ensure your host provides automated nightly backups with easy restore options. Data loss from a hacked site or accidental deletion is far more common than server hardware failure.
Explore our WordPress hosting plans and see why thousands of Canadian businesses trust CanSpace with their websites.