Buying Koi in Canada: A City-by-City Guide

Backyard koi pond in Canada

Buying Koi in Canada, Wherever You Live

Buying koi online and having them shipped is now the easiest way for Canadians to find high-quality, healthy fish — especially outside the short summer window when local stock is limited. Here's what to know, city by city.

Ontario — Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton & Mississauga

Ontario's large ponds and long hobby season make it our busiest region. We ship koi by overnight courier so they arrive quickly to the GTA and beyond.

British Columbia — Vancouver, Surrey & Victoria

BC's milder climate means longer feeding seasons — pair your koi with quality filtration and color-enhancing food.

Alberta & the Prairies — Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina

Cold winters make a floating de-icer and aeration essential. We include heat packs in winter shipments and hold orders during deep freezes.

Quebec & Atlantic — Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax

We ship across Quebec and the Maritimes with the same Live Arrival Guarantee and weather protection.

How to buy with confidence

  • Choose a seller that quarantines and health-checks every koi.
  • Ask for a photo or video of your specific fish before it ships.
  • Make sure someone is home to receive your koi, and record an unboxing video.
  • Have your pond cycled and water tested before your koi arrive.

Ready to start? Browse live koi for sale in Canada or read our Care Guides first.