Canada
IXP Tracker
IXPs are present in 7 of the 19 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.
- Region
- Americas
- Sub-region
- Northern America
- Population
- 41,651,653
Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated August 2026.
IXP membership and capacity
One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.
Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in Canada, as shown in PeeringDB as of August 2026.
Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Canada
The proportion of 1,641 active networks in Canada that can exchange traffic through IXPs.
of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.
Region
- Americas average66%
- Northern America average67%
Locally cached content
of the 1000 most-visited websites in Canada can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.
Country profile
- Broadband coverage per 100 inhabitants
- 41.69
- Internet Resilience Score
- 73 / 100
- Market competition
- Good
- International connections
- Very Good
Internet Exchange Points in Canada
This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse August 2026.
| IXP Name | Location | Physical locations | Number of members |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP.Exchange - Toronto | Toronto | 0 | 13 |
| CANIX Montreal | Montreal | 5 | 80 |
| CANIX Ottawa | Ottawa Gatineau | 1 | 15 |
| CANIX Quebec city | Quebec City | 1 | 5 |
| CANIX Toronto IXP | Toronto | 7 | 8 |
| CloudSingularity Internet Exchange - CSIX | Vancouver | 4 | 16 |
| Equinix Internet Exchange Montreal - Equinix Montreal | Montreal | 1 | 4 |
| Equinix Internet Exchange Toronto - Equinix Toronto | Toronto | 2 | 16 |
| Halifax Internet Exchange - HFXIX | Halifax | 1 | 20 |
| Manitoba Internet Exchange - MBIX | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 4 | 32 |
| Megaport MegaIX Toronto | Toronto | 13 | 17 |
| Moncton Internet Exchange - MonctonIX | Moncton | 1 | 10 |
| Ontario Internet Exchange - ONIX | Toronto | 3 | 170 |
| Saskatoon Internet Exchange Inc - YXEIX | Saskatoon | 1 | 25 |
| Toronto Internet Exchange Community - TorIX | Toronto | 9 | 230 |
| UNMETERED.Exchange - UNM-Exch Canada-West | Vancouver | 2 | 62 |
| VANIX | Vancouver | 11 | 78 |
| YEGIX Edmonton Internet Exchange | Edmonton | 1 | 9 |
| YYCIX Calgary Internet Exchange | Calgary | 9 | 91 |