Tow bars

Tow bars: what they cost in Canada and how to choose

Updated 4 November 2026

A tow bar in Canada costs from about CA$50 for an adjustable universal kit to about CA$2,000 for an RV or flat-towing model. For prices that fit your car, send a request on BlaBlaPrice: the AI checks sellers' websites and price lists and shows what it finds.

Local rules, classes and warranties

Canadian listings give towing capacity in pounds, such as 5,000 lb or 5,500 lb, and label bars by class, such as Class III or Class IV; French listings use catégorie III or IV. Check the class and the load of your trailer against your vehicle's towing rating before you buy, because a bar rated for less will not do the job. Warranties in these listings run for three years, and some tow bars carry a limited lifetime warranty, so ask which one applies to the model you choose. One snippet on fitting says a tow bar does not automatically void the car's manufacturer warranty when the bar meets a recognised standard such as EC 94-20 or an equivalent, so check with the dealer before fitting.

Season and timing

Winter runs from December to February, and salt, snow and cold make outdoor fitting slower in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. A bar bought in November can be fitted in a garage before the snow and be ready for the June to August season, when trailer and RV trips are common. Order early in the cold months, so there is time to check the bolts before the first trip.

How tow bars are bought and fitted here

Universal bars fit many cars, while model-specific bars must match the car's make, model and year, so the request needs those details first. Some kits include wiring and safety chains and others do not, so check the listing before you compare prices. Prices are in Canadian dollars. Ask whether the price includes delivery to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, and whether the seller or your own installer fits the bar. Fitting is a separate job, so get an installer's quote too.

What to write in your request

Give your car model and year, the tow bar type you need, whether you want wiring, who should fit it, the load of your trailer and any preferred manufacturer. Add your city and budget. The AI asks for anything you leave out, so a complete request lets sellers quote the right bar.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of the hitch area or the car. The AI reads the request, looks through Canadian sellers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own price, terms and fitting, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Start from the request form or browse car accessories to compare.