Ottawa to North Bay Movers
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Ottawa to North Bay is the Trans-Canada the whole way: Highway 17 up the Ottawa Valley, through Renfrew and Pembroke, along the river past Mattawa, and into the city on Lake Nipissing — about 360 km and four hours of honest driving. Men In Trucks Moving Inc. runs it as a one-day, one-crew move: early load in Ottawa, evening unload in North Bay, your belongings on the same truck the entire way.
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How the move works
This is a dedicated-truck route, not a freight consolidation: one crew loads your Ottawa home at first light, drives Highway 17 up the Valley, and unloads in North Bay the same day. No terminals, no transfer damage risk, no “delivery window” measured in weeks — the standard held across every corridor our Ottawa long-distance movers run. Larger homes sometimes plan the unload for the next morning; it’s still the same truck and the same crew.
Who’s making this move
- Military families — postings to and from 22 Wing/CFB North Bay are a steady part of this corridor; we work to tight reporting dates and know the paperwork rhythm of a posting season.
- Nipissing University and Canadore College — faculty and staff relocations, plus student moves at the semester turns.
- Lake-life converts — Ottawa households trading the suburbs for Trout Lake or Callander waterfront; cottage-grade access (gravel, slopes, tight tree lines) is routine work for our crews.
The North Bay end
North Bay unloads are mostly driveway jobs — detached homes, wide streets, no permits. What we plan for: winter arrivals (the Valley and the lake-effect belt mean real snow logistics from November through March), waterfront properties with long private lanes, and the handful of downtown apartment buildings that prefer booked elevators. If your closing dates don’t line up, we load in Ottawa, hold everything in our warehouse, and deliver north when you have keys.
How it’s priced
A 360-km dedicated run is quoted before moving day from home size, access at both ends, and the date — one number, no surprise charges. How long-distance pricing is built is covered in our long-distance moving cost guide. Continuing further north or west than North Bay? We run corridors all the way to Thunder Bay.
Frequently asked questions — Ottawa to North Bay moves
Is Ottawa to North Bay done in one day?
Yes for most homes: early-morning load, four hours on Highway 17, same-day unload. Very large homes may unload the next morning — same truck, same crew.
Do you handle military posting moves?
Yes — 22 Wing postings are regular work on this corridor. We plan around reporting dates and provide the documentation your move coordinator asks for.
Can you deliver to a cottage or waterfront property near North Bay?
Yes — long gravel lanes, slopes, and tight access are routine; tell us about the approach when you book and we’ll bring the right equipment.
What about winter moves up Highway 17?
We run the corridor year-round. Winter moves get earlier starts and weather-watched scheduling; your quote and date commitments account for the season.
Can you store my belongings if my North Bay home isn’t ready?
Yes — load in Ottawa, store with us, deliver when you get keys. One contract end to end.
Related pages
- Long distance movers Ottawa →
- Ottawa to Thunder Bay movers →
- Pembroke movers →
- Long-distance moving cost guide →
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