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Why choose a .ca domain?

Choose .ca to shape your digital identity with precision, creativity and purpose.


Domains registered

Over 5.2 million .ca domains registered till 7 July 2025. High domain registration shows strong national adoption.


Registrations growth

Annual growth rate for Canadian domain was about 0.9% in the CIRA fiscal year 2023–24.


Strong regional presence

Total .ca domain traffic among Canada’s Top 20 sites: approx. 382 million visits/month.


Trusted extension

.ca domains account for 1% of all websites worldwide. This shows solid presence among gTLDs


.ca in the global Top 1,000

16 websites using a .ca domain rank among the world’s top 1,000.


.ca in signed zones

Over 65,258 .ca domains are DNSSEC-signed, highlighting a strong shift toward improved domain security and growing trust


What makes .ca domains a smart choice?

A .ca domain builds trust with Canadian audiences, enhances local
search visibility and signals authenticity through its exclusive eligibility requirement.

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History and origin of .ca

The .ca domain was launched in 1987 as Canada’s official country-code TLD. It’s managed by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) and reserved exclusively for Canadian individuals, businesses and organizations.

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Common .ca use cases

.ca domain registration is good for Canadian businesses, residents, nonprofits, institutions and content creators targeting local audiences or focusing on Canadian topics.

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SEO implications of .ca

A .ca domain boosts visibility on Google.ca, signals local relevance and builds trust with Canadian users. It strengthens your brand’s identity and credibility in Canada.

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How .ca enables success

A .ca domain helps you succeed by making your website easier to find in Canada, building trust with local visitors and showing that you're a Canadian business cbc.ca, shopify.ca and parl.ca are great examples.

Why choose Bluehost?

Bluehost has everything you need to start, build and grow your successful online presence. Get super-fast hosting, online store capabilities, WordPress expertise and more.

Domain registration: Secure your perfect new domain name from over 500 TLDs, including .com, .net and more, with instant setup and easy bulk domain management.

 

Free first-year registration: Enjoy a complimentary domain for your first year on eligible TLDs, saving you setup costs right from the start.

 

WHOIS privacy protection: Keep your personal information safe with free domain privacy protection, masking your contact details from public lookup databases.

 

Simple DNS managementTake full control of your DNS settings. Create A, CNAME, MX and TXT records in seconds via our intuitive control panel.

Shared hosting: Get everything you need to start your site with AI site creation tools, weekly website backups, free SSL and perfect uptime.

 

WordPress hosting: Officially recommended by WordPress.org, our fully managed platform delivers enterprise-grade CPU power and auto-scaling infrastructure for traffic surges, plus one-click staging and a developer-friendly WP toolkit. All trusted by over 5 million users.

 

WooCommerce hosting: Our fully managed WooCommerce platform lets you design custom account pages, offer Wishlist, manage bookings & appointments and issue gift cards. All with PCI-compliant checkout and optimized performance for high-volume stores

 

VPS hosting: Get dedicated CPU and RAM for reliable speed, ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage, support for unlimited domains and sites in an isolated environment and an SLA-backed better uptime with proactive monitoring.

Dedicated servers: Gain exclusive access to powerful multi-core CPUs, abundant RAM and NVMe SSD arrays with customizable RAID. Enjoy full root control, hardware firewalls and an SLA-backed better uptime for mission-critical workloads.

 

Cloud hosting: Harness our global cloud network for blazing-fast speeds, managed WordPress by core developers for seamless plugin compatibility, 100% network uptime, enterprise-grade security and auto-scaling for high-traffic site

 

AI tools and easy setupLaunch in minutes with our AI-powered WordPress builder, drag-and-drop smart templates and pre-built content blocks for a turnkey site.

 

Professional services: Get custom website design, expert SEO & PPC campaigns and on-demand WordPress support for one-off or ongoing projects

 

Professional email built for businessUse a branded address ([you]@[yourdomain].[.ca]) with standalone email or integrated Google Workspace and full productivity tools.

 

Cloudflare CDN: Serve your content from over 200 global data centers to slash latency and speed up page loads, while benefiting from automatic HTTP/2 optimization and built-in DDoS protection to keep your site fast and secure under traffic spikes.

 

Server-level caching: Store fully rendered pages and commonly used assets directly on the server for near-instant load times on repeat visits, with smart cache invalidation that ensures updates go live immediately without manual intervention./p>

 

NVMe SSD storage: Run your databases, media and applications on enterprise-grade NVMe drives, up to 10X faster than traditional SSDs, powered by AMD EPYC CPUs and DDR5 RAM for consistently smooth performance, even under heavy concurrent loads.

 

End-to-end SSL encryption: Automatically provision and renew Let’s Encrypt certificates across all domains to secure user data in transit, boost SEO rankings and build visitor trust without any manual steps.

 

Daily malware scanning & removalProtect your site with proactive, industry-leading scanners that detect suspicious code, quarantine threats instantly and notify you with detailed reports and one-click cleanup options.

 

Automated off-site backups: Preserve every version of your site with nightly snapshots stored securely off-site, plus easy point-in-time restores so you can recover mistakes or attacks in seconds.

24/7 live assistance: Reach our WordPress-trained experts anytime via phone, live chat or email for troubleshooting and guidance.

 

Developer-friendly toolkit: Test changes safely with one-click staging and cloning, instantly roll back updates and manage backups and migrations from a centralized WP toolkit.

 

Comprehensive resource library: Dive into step-by-step, how-to and in-depth articles to master best practices and streamline your workflow through our blogs, knowledge base and Bluehost Academy.

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FAQs

A Canadian domain uses the .ca domain name extension, which is reserved for Canadian citizens, businesses and organizations. Managed by CIRA (Canadian Internet Registration Authority), this Top-Level Domain (TLD) helps showcase your identity and build trust across Canada, making it ideal for any Canadian business looking to grow online.

To buy .ca domain name, go to Bluehost, search for your desired domain name, check .ca domain availability online and proceed with domain registration. To complete the process, you must meet the Canadian Presence Requirement set by CIRA.

Yes, you can register .ca domain but only if you meet the Canadian Presence Requirement. This includes Canadian citizens, permanent residents, registered businesses or trademark holders with valid ties to Canada. If you don't meet these conditions, you cannot register a .ca domain name.

The cost to register a .ca domain name typically ranges from $10–$20 CAD per year, depending on the provider. Bluehost offers affordable domain registration along with added benefits like privacy protection, SSL and DNS management, everything you need to launch your Canadian domain confidently.

Use the Bluehost search tool to check .ca domain name availability. If your desired name is taken, explore smart variations to find the perfect domain. Quick registration through Bluehost ensures your brand gets a strong start in Canada.

Absolutely. .ca domains are recognized as a trusted TLD in Canada, which can improve your visibility in local search results like Google.ca. They also build brand trust and local credibility, giving your domain name an SEO advantage among Canadian audiences.

Yes, you can transfer .ca domain name to Bluehost. without any extra transfer fees only the required 1-year renewal cost applies. Make sure the domain is unlocked, meets CIRA’s requirements and that you have the EPP code. Bluehost also recommends enabling registry lock and privacy protection for added security.

A .ca domain name highlights your Canadian business roots and appeals directly to local customers in Canada. While .com is global, .ca supports better local SEO, trust and recognition. It also signals compliance with the Canadian Presence Requirement, making it a strong branding choice.

Yes, you can register multiple .ca domain names to secure brand variations, prevent typo-squatting and target various products or regions in Canada. It’s a strategic way to protect and expand your brand presence online.

After registering your .ca domain name with Bluehost, you can create professional custom emails e.g., ([you]@[yourdomain].[ca]) through your hosting dashboard. Many Bluehost hosting plans include business email tools for seamless setup.

Yes, SSL is essential for any Canadian domain name. Bluehost includes SSL with many plans to protect user data and improve SEO. Enabling registry lock and privacy features further enhances the security of your .ca domain.

Yes. After you register your .ca domain name with Bluehost, you can scale services like premium email, DNSSEC and advanced hosting options. These upgrades support your growing site traffic and business needs in Canada.

If your .ca domain name isn’t renewed, it enters a grace period during which you can still transfer or reclaim it. Afterward, it may become publicly available. Bluehost recommends enabling auto-renewal to avoid losing your perfect domain by mistake.

Yes, .ca is a Top-Level Domain (TLD) specifically a country-code TLD (ccTLD) for Canada. It is officially managed by CIRA and widely used by individuals and businesses to build a trusted, local domain name presence.