How much does a website cost in Canada?
Real numbers for a small business in 2026: what website builders charge, what Ottawa studios publish, what PageCove charges, and the yearly costs that come after launch.
Prices checked October 2, 2026.
The short answer
At the published prices we checked in October 2026, getting a small business website made in Canada costs anywhere from a few hundred dollars to about $8,000, plus yearly costs for the domain, hosting and email. Doing it yourself on a builder like Wix or Squarespace runs about $21 to $46 a month. Ottawa studios we checked in October 2026 list one-page and landing page sites from about $500 to $2,000, and small business sites mostly from about $1,000 to $4,000, with bigger builds up to $8,000. PageCove charges $500 for a one-page website and $2,500 for a website of up to 8 pages, and you see the finished page before you pay.
What you get at each price.
Published prices, checked on October 2, 2026. Studio prices are starting points; a quote depends on the job.
| Route | What it costs | What you get | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build it yourself on a builder | Wix and Squarespace plans from about $21 to $46 a month on yearly billing. Shopify Basic is $37 a month, billed yearly, for an online store. | Templates, hosting and an editor. | The writing, the photos and the setup are still yours to do, and they are most of the work. |
| A studio's one-page or landing page site | Ottawa studios we checked list these from about $500 to $2,000. | A designed page, often with some writing help. | What is included varies. Ask whether writing, photos and hosting are in the price. |
| A studio's small business site | Ottawa studios we checked list sites of a few pages anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $8,000. Most start between about $1,000 and $4,000. | A designed site of several pages. | Most quotes are starting prices. Ask what is in the price, and whether HST is extra; most of the pages we checked do not say. |
| PageCove | $500 for a one-page website. $2,500 for a website of up to 8 pages. | Design, all the writing, your photos placed, a contact form, built for phones and search. You see the finished page before you pay. | Sites over 8 pages are quoted. Online stores and custom booking systems are quoted separately. |
Sources: the builders' own Canadian pricing pages and the published price pages of Ottawa web design studios, read on October 2, 2026. Most studio pages show a dollar sign with no currency; we read those as Canadian dollars. Prices change, so check before you buy.
What changes the price.
Two quotes for a website can describe very different jobs. These are the things that move the number.
How many pages
Each page needs its own writing and layout. One page suits a focused business; several services that people search for separately need several pages.
Who writes the words
Writing is the slowest part of most websites. Some prices include it and some do not, so ask. If you write it yourself, it usually takes longer than you expect.
Photos
Your own photos cost nothing extra. A photographer costs more. Stock photos are cheap but make you look like everyone else.
Features
A contact form and a map are standard. Linking to a booking or ordering tool you already use is simple. An online store with checkout, member logins or a custom booking system add real cost.
Who keeps it up to date
A site someone else maintains costs a monthly fee. A site you edit yourself costs your time.
The yearly costs after launch.
Whatever you pay to get the site made, these come after it.
| Cost | What it runs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name | A .ca domain was $11.99 for the first year at Rebel, a Canadian registrar, in October 2026. | Check the renewal price too, and make sure the domain is registered in your name. |
| Hosting | Included in builder plans and in most care plans. | If you host it yourself, it is a separate bill. |
| Business email | Google Workspace Business Starter lists $9.20 a user a month in Canadian dollars with a yearly commitment. | Optional. Email on your own domain looks more established than a personal address. |
| Care and edits | Ottawa studios we checked list monthly care plans from about $30 to $400 a month. PageCove's care plan is $79 a month. | Compare what each includes: hosting, edit time, response time. |
How to avoid paying too much.
- Get the price in writing, with what it includes: pages, writing, photos, hosting, and whether HST is extra.
- Ask to see the finished work before you pay in full.
- Make sure your domain is registered in your name, not the designer's.
- Ask who can change the site after launch, and what that costs.
- Be wary of anyone who promises first place on Google. No one can honestly guarantee it.
What PageCove charges.
- A one-page website is $500 CAD, one time. No deposit. You review it finished, then pay once you approve it, before it goes live.
- A website of up to 8 pages is $2,500 CAD. You see a finished one-page demo first, then a 50% deposit starts the full build and the balance is due at launch. Bigger sites are quoted up front.
- Care is $79 CAD a month, or $790 a year, for hosting, security updates and everyday edits. Optional.
- No HST is added today. PageCove is a small supplier and is not registered for HST. If that changes, HST will be shown on your invoice.
See the full breakdown on our pricing page, or what is in a one-page website.
Questions
How much does a website cost for a small business in Canada?
At the published prices we checked in October 2026, anywhere from a few hundred dollars to about $8,000 to get it made, plus yearly costs for the domain, hosting and email. Builders run about $21 to $46 a month, and Ottawa studios we checked in October 2026 list small business sites mostly from about $1,000 to $4,000. PageCove's one-page website is $500 and a website of up to 8 pages is $2,500.
How much does a one-page website cost?
Ottawa studios we checked in October 2026 list one-page and landing page sites from about $500 to $2,000. PageCove's one-page website is $500, and you see it finished before you pay.
Is it cheaper to build a website myself?
In cash, yes: builder plans run about $21 to $46 a month. In time, usually not. The writing, the photos and the setup are most of the work, and they are still yours to do.
What are the ongoing costs of a website?
A domain name, hosting, email if you want it on your own domain, and edits or care. A .ca domain was $11.99 for the first year at one Canadian registrar in October 2026, and care plans from Ottawa studios run from about $30 to $400 a month.
Why do website quotes vary so much?
Page count, who writes the words, photos, features, and whether care is included. Two quotes for a website can describe very different jobs, so compare what each one includes.
Do website prices include HST?
Often the price page does not say. Most of the Ottawa price pages we checked in October 2026 did not state it, so ask. PageCove is not registered for HST, so no HST is added to our prices today.
How long does it take to build a website?
It depends on the size and how quickly the content comes in. With PageCove, a one-page website is usually ready to review within 3 business days of getting your details and content; a site of up to 8 pages takes longer and is scheduled up front.
Give your business a clear place online.
Tell us what you do and what the site needs to do. Start with a finished one-page demo before you commit.