Targeting granularity
| Level | Example | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada (CA) | Broad crawls, coverage tests |
| City | Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal | Local pricing, store locators |
| ISP | Bell, Rogers, Telus, Shaw | Carrier-sensitive checks |
| Session | Rotating or sticky | Stateless crawl vs logged-in flow |
Targeting is set in the credential string, so a single IPIDEA account can drive dozens of CA configurations in parallel without extra provisioning.
Connecting from Canada
HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 all run on the same credentials. Point a browser profile, a Python client or a headless fleet at the gateway, set the CA parameters, and the request leaves from Canada. Sticky sessions up to 30 minutes keeps carts, logins and multi-step forms intact; rotation is per request when you need volume instead of continuity.
How teams use CA exits
IPIDEA customers point Canada traffic at four recurring jobs: data collection, brand protection, ad verification and localized QA. Because the pool covers 220+ regions, an CA project can be widened to neighbouring markets without a second contract.
- Regional pricing — capture list prices, promotions and shipping rules as they appear inside Canada.
- Ad and SERP verification — confirm creatives and organic placements render for CA viewers.
- Availability checks — watch stock and delivery windows per metro rather than per country.
- Compliance sweeps — document what a Canada user actually sees, with timestamps.
Frequently asked questions
Are IPIDEA Canada IPs residential?
Yes. CA exits sit on consumer lines from providers such as Bell, Rogers, Telus, Shaw. Datacenter capacity is a separate product line, chosen deliberately rather than mixed in.
Can I target a specific city in Canada?
Yes — Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa and other metros are selectable. City targeting is set per credential, so different jobs can hold different cities at the same time.
How long can a CA session hold one IP?
Sticky sessions run up to 30 minutes; rotating mode issues a new Canada IP on every request. Static ISP plans hold the same CA address for the life of the plan.
What does Canada access cost?
Canada is priced the same as the rest of the 220+ regions — no premium geo surcharge. Traffic plans start at $5 and per-IP plans are billed per address.