When its .ca, its local.

Two out of three Quebecers prefer a .CA domain name to .com when visiting a website to support a local business.*

*These results are powered by the Léger Opinion panel

Launch your local business online with a .CA

Secure your brand online, show you're local and drive site traffic with a .CA

Get your desired domain name

With around 3 million .CA domain names registered—versus over 160 million .com domains—there’s a far better chance the domain you want for your business is available as a .CA!

Show customers that you're a local business

A .CA domain tells your customers that:

You offer services in their area
You charge in CAD dollars
You ship to Canada

Be discoverable in local online search results

Your .CA domain name tells Google that your business and website are Canadian. This makes your site far more relevant to visitors searching for local Canadian results.

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I never really thought about the name of my business on the Internet but I would want my website to tell customers that I offer my services in their area, that I’m close to where they live, and that they can trust a local operator like me.

Stéphane R. Owner of a Montréal SME

What can I do with a .CA?

Host a website or build an online store

A website or online store is a powerful way to use your domain name.

Create a professional email address

Your .CA domain name can be used to create a custom email address for your business.

Link to business social media profiles

Forward your .CA domain to your business's social media profiles like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or Etsy.

Your questions, answered

Learn how a .CA domain name will help your business

.CA or .com? Or both?

Businesses that choose .CA are often local, and/or sell products and services to the Canadian market. Also, it's good to get both .CA and .com domains to secure your brand.

How .CA helps with web search results

There’s no use in investing time and money building a business website if your customers can’t find it. With a .CA, your page will rank higher in relevant searches to your local customers.