CCTV cameras

CCTV cameras in Canada: prices, privacy rules and setup

Updated 4 November 2026

An indoor Wi-Fi camera in Canada costs about CA$27 to CA$60, and a four-camera wired kit with a recorder about CA$170 to CA$370. Business systems with four to eight turret cameras run about CA$900 to CA$1,150. For a price for your site, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, which is free for buyers.

Privacy and signage rules

Private businesses in Canada fall under PIPEDA, and the Privacy Act covers federal bodies. The federal privacy commissioner's guidelines for overt video surveillance say recordings should be kept only as long as needed for their purpose. Local guides also point to signage requirements and camera placement rules, so put up notices where cameras record. Ontario's privacy commissioner publishes its own guidelines for video surveillance, so check the rules for your province before you install.

How long footage is kept

Many installers quote 30 days as the usual retention for general commercial use. Storage depends on resolution and the number of cameras, so ask the seller how many days the recorder keeps at the resolution you choose. A 500 GB drive fills faster at 4K than at 1080p.

Winter light and cold

Winter runs from December to February in all five cities, and November days are already short. Night performance matters more here than in summer, so check the infrared range of a camera and, for outdoor models, a rating for cold weather and a weatherproof housing. Plan the installation before the first snow if you need cameras mounted outside.

What to put in your request

Give the site address, the number of cameras, and whether they are indoor, outdoor or both. Name the resolution you want (1080p, 2K or 4K), whether you need local storage or cloud recording, and whether you need installation. Measure cable runs in metres, since Canada uses the metric system for distances, and include your budget. Some installers give a one-year warranty on their installation work, so ask about it.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the cameras you need in your own words and can add a photo of the site. The AI asks for missing details, such as the number of cameras and the recording time, and looks through sellers' websites in Canada before it shows the prices it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and installation terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. If you also want an alarm, see burglar alarms or intercoms and video doorbells.