How Much Does a Landscaping Cost in Canada?
Landscaping renovations in Canada range from basic lawn grading and sod installation to full hardscaping projects with interlocking stone, retaining walls, irrigation systems, and outdoor lighting.
National Average Range (2026)
$5,000 – $35,000
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Project Timeline
1–4 weeks
Typical landscaping timeline
Permit Required?
Usually Not
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Cost Breakdown
Approximate budget allocation for a typical landscaping.
| Cost Category | % of Budget |
|---|---|
| Hardscaping (Stone, Pavers) | 35% |
| Labour | 30% |
| Planting & Sod | 18% |
| Grading & Drainage | 10% |
| Irrigation & Lighting | 7% |
What Affects the Cost?
- ✓ Grading — poor drainage often discovered during landscaping, adds $2,000–$10,000
- ✓ Retaining walls — required on slopes, significant cost driver ($150–$400/linear ft)
- ✓ Interlocking stone vs. concrete patio — interlock costs 30–50% more but lasts longer
- ✓ Irrigation system — adds $3,000–$8,000 but significantly increases convenience
- ✓ Mature trees vs. young plantings — instant privacy costs 3–5× more
Landscaping Cost by Canadian City
Renovation costs vary significantly by city. Select your market for a detailed guide.
Toronto, ON
$7,000 – $46,000
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Mississauga, ON
$6,000 – $44,000
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Brampton, ON
$6,000 – $43,000
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Vaughan, ON
$6,000 – $44,000
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Markham, ON
$6,000 – $44,000
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Richmond Hill, ON
$6,000 – $43,000
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Oakville, ON
$7,000 – $46,000
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Burlington, ON
$6,000 – $41,000
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Hamilton, ON
$5,000 – $37,000
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Barrie, ON
$5,000 – $37,000
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Guelph, ON
$5,000 – $37,000
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Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
$5,000 – $35,000
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London, ON
$5,000 – $33,000
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Oshawa, ON
$5,000 – $38,000
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Whitby, ON
$6,000 – $39,000
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Ajax, ON
$5,000 – $38,000
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Peterborough, ON
$5,000 – $32,000
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Kingston, ON
$5,000 – $32,000
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Belleville, ON
$4,000 – $30,000
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Trenton, ON
$4,000 – $29,000
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Picton, ON
$4,000 – $30,000
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Brantford, ON
$4,000 – $31,000
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St. Catharines, ON
$5,000 – $32,000
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Niagara Falls, ON
$5,000 – $32,000
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Windsor, ON
$4,000 – $30,000
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Greater Sudbury, ON
$4,000 – $31,000
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Thunder Bay, ON
$4,000 – $30,000
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Cobourg, ON
$4,000 – $31,000
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Brockville, ON
$4,000 – $29,000
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Cornwall, ON
$4,000 – $28,000
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Ottawa, ON
$5,000 – $37,000
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Vancouver, BC
$7,000 – $49,000
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Burnaby, BC
$7,000 – $47,000
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Surrey, BC
$7,000 – $46,000
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Kelowna, BC
$6,000 – $42,000
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Abbotsford, BC
$6,000 – $40,000
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Victoria, BC
$7,000 – $46,000
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Calgary, AB
$6,000 – $39,000
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Edmonton, AB
$5,000 – $37,000
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Winnipeg, MB
$5,000 – $32,000
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Montréal, QC
$5,000 – $35,000
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Halifax, NS
$4,000 – $31,000
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Saskatoon, SK
$5,000 – $32,000
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Regina, SK
$5,000 – $32,000
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