Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in CAD · Recall feed checked daily
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Microchip cost across Canada

Implanting and registering a permanent identification chip. Common for ferrets and house rabbits.

$60–$120national typical range (CAD)
Torontomost expensive city
Reginaleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Cheapest when done during a spay or neuter that is already booked.
  • Register the chip. An unregistered chip does nothing.
Full table

All 24 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Toronto ON$70–$140
Vancouver BC$70–$140
Mississauga ON$65–$135
Victoria BC$65–$130
Surrey BC$65–$130
Calgary AB$65–$130
Guelph ON$65–$125
Ottawa ON$65–$125
Kelowna BC$65–$125
Barrie ON$65–$125
Hamilton ON$60–$125
Kitchener-Waterloo ON$60–$125
Edmonton AB$60–$120
London ON$60–$120
Red Deer AB$58–$115
Moncton NB$56–$110
Montreal QC$55–$110
Sherbrooke QC$55–$110
Halifax NS$54–$110
St. John's NL$54–$110
Saskatoon SK$53–$105
Winnipeg MB$53–$105
Quebec City QC$53–$105
Regina SK$52–$105
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of microchip in Canada?

Nationally $60–$120 in 2026. Toronto is the most expensive city we track; Regina the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover microchip?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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