Why Host Your Website in Canada?

Canadian website hosting has always made sense for Canadian-based businesses, but it’s also a good choice for a worldwide presence.

Hosting your website in Canada ensures data residency compliance, cost-effective and eco-friendly hydroelectric power, and energy-efficient cooling thanks to Canada’s/Manitoba’s cool climate. With fast, reliable connectivity to major cities and remote areas, plus a secure, disaster-resilient location in Winnipeg, Canadian hosting offers regulatory protection, lower costs, and enhanced security for businesses worldwide.

Data Residency & Compliance

• Canadian laws require certain industries to store data within Canada
• Restrictions on exporting technologies and data
• Applies to businesses handling sensitive information

Some industries are affected by Canadian laws requiring local data residency. That is, things like health care information stored by Canadian organizations, for example, must be stored in Canada and not in other countries. There are rules against exporting some technologies and data to sanctioned countries, but these data residency laws for certain industries apply to all countries.

Stable & Cost-Effective Power Supply

• Manitoba offers reliable, low-cost electricity powered by hydro.
• Hydroelectric energy is eco-friendly, reducing carbon emissions.
• Minimal power outages, especially in key datacentre locations.
• Manitoba exports electricity, ensuring a stable supply.

Some locations, such as Manitoba, are able to boast a very stable and affordable power supply. The abundance of electricity generated using hydroelectric power not only avoids carbon emissions but is very cost-effective. Manitoba is a significant exporter of electricity to neighbouring jurisdictions. Power outages are not common, especially in industrially developed areas where primary datacentres are located.

Energy Efficiency & Cooling Benefits

• Cooling is the largest energy expense in datacentres.
• Manitoba’s cool climate (September–May) naturally reduces cooling costs.
• Air exchange techniques minimize the need for energy-intensive air conditioning.
• Eco-friendly and cost-effective data hosting solution.

Did you know that the biggest source of energy consumption in a datacentre is cooling? Powering the dedicated servers is one thing, but the heat they generate needs to be dealt with. Locating datacentres in a cool climate can be better for energy management.

The cool climate in Manitoba lasts from September to May. The air temperature outside helps cool our datacentre through the use of air exchange techniques rather than running electrically powered air conditioning units to cool the rooms.

Strong Network Connectivity

• Winnipeg’s central location provides direct connections to major hubs like Chicago, Calgary, and Toronto.
• Facility hosts nearly 30 commercial networks, ensuring strong interconnectivity.
• Direct access to Canadian Internet providers, including rural and remote areas.
• Reliable and high-speed network infrastructure for seamless connectivity.

Winnipeg is well located for interconnects with international carriers. We are located in a facility with nearly 30 other commercial networks attached. Many of these are local operators, which provides us with direct connections to Canadian Internet providers, including in rural and remote areas. The central location also connects us directly to other major centres such as Chicago, Calgary, and Toronto.

Disaster-Free, Secure Hosting Option

• Winnipeg’s location is free from hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and wildfires, ensuring uninterrupted service.
• Secure facility with 24/7 staffed security for maximum data protection.
• A safe and reliable hosting choice for businesses seeking stability.

Our urban prairie location is not subject to hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, or wildfires. The facility is in a secure building with 24-hour staffed security. Hosting with us in Winnipeg is the safest choice you can make.

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