Headquarters
630 Secretariat Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5S 2A5
Your Move to Vancouver Island
The ferry's our job. The Island is yours.
A move to the Island takes a little extra planning — ferry timing, island delivery, sometimes storage in between. Armstrong, a Canadian family business since 1963, plans the whole journey, and one dedicated Move Manager keeps it simple. You just enjoy the sailing.
Every starting point, one destination
Wherever you're coming from, we'll get you to Victoria
Wherever you're starting from, the plan ends the same way: your belongings safely across the water, in a home that's ready for you. Armstrong starts at your current front door, wherever in Canada that is — and ends at your new one in Victoria.
Lower Mainland
From Vancouver or the Fraser Valley
Trading the city for Island calm? We pack your home, schedule the crossing and deliver to your new Victoria address. The ferry is our job — you just decide where the sofa goes.
Long Distance
From the prairies or Ontario
A retirement move across provinces is what our long-distance movers are built for. One Move Manager plans the whole journey — highway, ferry and all — with one clear written quote. The crossing is simply part of the route.
On the Island
Downsizing within Vancouver Island
Already here, and ready for something easier to keep? Our local moving crews help you sort, pack and settle at your pace. And if anything needs to come over from the mainland, that ferry is handled too.
Closer to Family
Retire in Victoria BC, near the people you love
Grandchildren in Oak Bay, old friends in Sidney — moving nearer to your people is the best reason of all. We time the move to your dates and take the crossing off your list entirely.
When the dates don't line up
Moving and storage in Victoria, for the gap between homes
Island housing runs on its own timetable. Possession dates rarely match, and the home you want in Victoria may not be ready the day you leave the old one. That gap is exactly what our storage is for.
Your belongings rest in secure, climate-controlled Armstrong storage — for a week or a season — then cross to the Island when you're ready for them. It stays one plan and one Move Manager, from the first box packed to the last one placed. Learn more about our household storage solutions, one part of our retiree moving service across Western Canada.
Moving made easy
Four steps to the Island. Zero heavy lifting.
Talk it through
A friendly call with your dedicated Move Manager — dates, what's coming, what's staying, and how the Island fits into your plans.
Get your plan
A written, tailored moving plan with a clear quote — ferry timing and storage included. No surprises on moving day.
We pack, load and cross
Uniformed, background-checked crews pack gently and load carefully. We schedule the ferry crossing and bring your belongings across — you enjoy the view from the deck.
Settle in, Island-side
Furniture placed, boxes in the right rooms, storage for the rest. Your Move Manager stays your single point of contact until you feel at home.
Good questions
What Island-bound retirees ask us most
How does the ferry crossing work with our belongings?
We build the crossing into your moving plan from the start. Your belongings travel in Armstrong's care — packed, loaded and scheduled onto the ferry by our crew — then delivered to your new home on the Island. You travel whenever and however suits you.
What does a move to Victoria cost?
Every quote is tailored to distance, home size and the services you choose — packing, storage, set-up. You'll receive a clear written quote before anything is packed.
Can you store our things until our new home is ready?
Yes. Your belongings rest in secure, climate-controlled Armstrong storage — short term or long term — and cross to the Island when your new home is ready for them. Storage is a common part of a Victoria move, and it all sits inside the same plan.
Do you set up the new home when we arrive?
Yes. Your crew places furniture where you want it and puts every box in the right room, and your Move Manager stays with you until you're settled. You begin your Island chapter in a home, not a maze of boxes.
Get Started Today
Your next chapter is just across the water
Request a free, no-obligation quote for your Victoria move — or talk it through first: call 1-888-670-4400.
Oliver Page
2025-07-16
Just used them for a move to the US from Markham and they were amazing. Alan crew with Emmanuel and Jeffery were super fast, efficient and couldn't recommend enough.
Liam Montgomery
2025-07-15
My partner and I recently moved from Victoria, BC to Nova Scotia and had an amazing experience with John and Ashley. They were both extremely professional, efficient and took great care of our belongings. Nothing was lost/damaged in the process. Would highly recommend.
Rajesh S Rathore
2025-07-12
Great service, communication and job well done
Christina Atkinson
2025-07-09
Devon, Corey & Kevin did a superb job!
Nimmi Rashinika
2025-07-07
I moved from Waterloo to Calgary. It was indeed a smooth transition with Armstrong movers. I should thank Eric Bocher, the manger, and all of those who made the process smooth including Jackson Farrell, Anthony Azarkiewicz, and Stephan Morris, for their support!
Simon Gair
2025-07-06
Shawn and Jamie did a fantastic job packing up our belongings carefully and efficiently.
Mark Hibbins
2025-07-04
Went with Armstrong as they came highly recommended from colleagues for my move from Toronto to upstate New York. The whole process was seamless from start to finish. Allan and his team were quick and efficient packing and loading my things on one of the hottest days of the year. The constant communication from move manager Eric was also much appreciated.
Charlene Bularan
2025-07-01
The team came on time to pack things. The transfer was smooth. They did a great job!
Greg Mizzi
2025-06-30
Use to work here. Always enjoy the people that I worked with.