Amazon Prime in Canada costs $99 per year or $9.99 per month, plus applicable taxes. That price hasn't changed since the last increase, but what you get for it keeps shifting. This guide breaks down every Amazon Prime benefit in Canada, what's actually worth the money, and who should skip it entirely.
Here's the current Amazon Prime Canada cost breakdown:
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $9.99 | $99.00 | Annual plan saves ~$20/year vs. monthly |
| Prime Student | $4.99 | $49.00 | Includes a 6-month free trial |
All prices are in CAD and don't include provincial sales tax. New members can also start with a 30-day free trial before committing.
Amazon Prime Student Canada
If you're enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution, Amazon Prime Student Canada is half the price of the standard membership at $49/year or $4.99/month. The 6-month free trial is generous and gives you enough time to decide if the shipping speed alone justifies keeping it. You'll need a valid .edu or .ca school email to sign up.
Amazon Prime Free Trial Canada
The standard Amazon Prime free trial in Canada is 30 days. If you haven't been a member recently, Amazon occasionally offers short promotional trials ($1.99 for one week is one that's popped up in the past). The free trial includes every Prime benefit, so it's a good way to test whether you'll actually use the perks before spending $99. Just set a calendar reminder before the auto-renewal hits.
Amazon Prime Benefits Canada: What You Actually Get
Shipping: Fast in Cities, Less Reliable Elsewhere
The shipping is still the main reason most people sign up. In major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary, one-day delivery is standard on millions of items, and same-day delivery is available in select areas. If you're placing even two orders a month that would otherwise fall below the $35 free shipping threshold for non-members, the annual fee pays for itself in avoided shipping charges.
The picture changes outside of major metro areas. In rural parts of the Prairies, the Maritimes, and northern communities, "two-day shipping" regularly turns into five-to-seven-day shipping once the package hits the local courier stage. If you live in a remote area, the speed advantage of Prime largely disappears, and your membership value depends on the digital perks instead.
Amazon Prime Video Canada
Amazon Prime Video Canada is included with every membership, but it now comes with ads by default. This changed in late 2024 and is still the setup in 2026. If you want to watch without interruptions, removing ads costs an extra $2.99/month on top of your Prime membership.
The content library includes Amazon originals, licensed movies and shows, and a growing lineup of live sports. For cord-cutters, Prime Video recently added CBC News Network and ICI RDI as available add-on channel subscriptions at $4.99/month each (with a 7-day free trial). These aren't included with standard Prime, but they give Canadian viewers a way to access 24/7 live news through the Prime Video app without a cable package.
Read our complete guide to Amazon Prime Video Canada here.
Free DashPass (Worth $120/Year on Its Own)
This is the perk that changed the math for a lot of households. Amazon Prime members in Canada get a free DashPass membership from DoorDash, which normally costs $9.99/month ($120/year). With DashPass, you get $0 delivery fees on eligible DoorDash orders and reduced service fees.
If you order delivery even twice a month, the savings on delivery fees alone can cover the cost of the entire Prime membership. For families or anyone who regularly uses DoorDash, this single perk makes the $99/year easy to justify.
Amazon Photos
Prime members get unlimited full-resolution photo storage and 5 GB for video. With Google Photos and iCloud both pushing paid storage tiers, having a free backup option for high-res smartphone photos is a quiet but useful benefit, especially for families who take a lot of pictures.
Amazon Music Prime
Amazon Prime Music is included with Prime, but limited. You get access to a large music catalog, though playback is shuffle-only for most content. If you want to pick specific songs or download for offline listening, that requires upgrading to Amazon Music Unlimited at an additional cost. Think of it as a radio-style perk rather than a Spotify replacement.
Prime Gaming
If anyone in your household games, Prime includes a monthly Twitch channel subscription and a rotating selection of free PC games and in-game loot with Amazon Prime Gaming. It's a niche perk, but it adds real value for the people who use it.
Prime Reading and Other Extras
A rotating selection of eBooks and magazines is available through Prime Reading. It's not Kindle Unlimited (which is a separate paid subscription), but it gives you something to read on a Kindle or the Kindle app without spending extra. There are also exclusive Prime-member coupons and early access to certain sales events, including Prime Day (typically in July and October).
The Seasonal Subscription Strategy
A growing number of Canadian shoppers are using what's sometimes called "Prime churning": subscribing for just one or two months per year instead of paying for a full annual membership. The typical approach looks like this:
- Subscribe in July for Prime Day deals.
- Subscribe again in November to cover Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday shipping.
- Cancel and spend the remaining months building a cart until it hits the $35 free shipping threshold.
At $9.99/month, two months of Prime costs about $20 total. That's a significant saving over the $99 annual fee if you don't use the streaming, photo storage, or DashPass perks year-round. The trade-off is obvious: you lose access to DashPass and Prime Video for the 10 months you're not subscribed.
How to Cancel Amazon Prime Canada
If you decide it's not worth it, here's how to cancel Amazon Prime Canada:
- Go to amazon.ca/gp/primecentral and sign in.
- Click "Manage Membership" and then "End Membership."
- Follow the prompts. If you haven't used any Prime benefits during your current billing period, you may be eligible for a full refund.
Amazon will try to convince you to stay (expect a few "Are you sure?" screens), but the process is straightforward. You can also set it to not auto-renew if you'd rather let it expire naturally at the end of your billing cycle.
Is Amazon Prime Worth It in Canada? The Bottom Line
The Amazon Prime price Canada-wide is $99/year. Whether that's worth it depends on three things: where you live, how often you shop on Amazon, and whether you use DoorDash.
Prime makes financial sense if:
- You live in a major city where one-day and same-day shipping actually work as advertised.
- You use DoorDash regularly. The free DashPass alone is worth more than the annual membership fee.
- You're a student. At $49/year with a 6-month free trial, the math works even for light users.
- You shop on Amazon frequently enough that skipping the $35 threshold saves you real time.
Prime is harder to justify if:
- You live in a rural or remote area where "fast" shipping isn't actually fast.
- You don't use DoorDash and aren't interested in Prime Video (especially with ads now included by default).
- You only buy from Amazon a few times a year. Building your cart to $35 for free standard shipping works fine for occasional shoppers.
For most Canadian households that order from Amazon regularly and use DoorDash, Prime is a net-positive spend. For everyone else, the seasonal subscription strategy (one or two months per year for deal events) is the smarter move.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Is Amazon Prime Canada Per Month?
Amazon Prime costs $9.99 per month in Canada, plus applicable taxes. The annual option is $99/year, which works out to about $8.25/month and saves you roughly $20 compared to paying monthly.
Can I get Amazon Prime for free in Canada?
New members can start with a 30-day free trial that includes all Prime benefits. Students get an even longer 6-month free trial before the discounted $49/year rate kicks in. If you've been away from Prime for a while, Amazon sometimes offers short promotional trials at reduced rates.
Does Amazon Prime Video Canada have ads now?
Yes. As of late 2024, Amazon Prime Video in Canada includes limited ads by default. You can remove them for an extra $2.99/month. This is on top of your regular Prime membership fee.
Is the DoorDash DashPass really free with Amazon Prime?
Yes. Canadian Prime members can link their Amazon and DoorDash accounts to get a free DashPass membership (normally $9.99/month). It includes $0 delivery fees on eligible orders and reduced service fees. The perk stays active as long as your Prime membership is active.
How do I cancel Amazon Prime in Canada?
Go to amazon.ca/gp/primecentral, click "Manage Membership," then "End Membership." If you haven't used any Prime benefits during your current period, you may qualify for a refund. You can also set it to not auto-renew instead of cancelling immediately.
