Best Mattress in Canada

Mattress buying guide for Canadian shoppers

While it may seem a risky idea, buying a mattress online has a range of benefits for shoppers. These advantages include everything from price to variety and, of course, convenience. If this is your first time shopping for a mattress online, follow our simple tips for online mattress shopping in Canada to guide you as you go for increased chances of success. Here’s what to look out for.

Where is the mattress made?

The brands covered in this guide are all Canadian brands. While many well-known American brands ship to Canada (and there is certainly nothing wrong with ordering a bed from an American company), buying local has a few perks. Firstly, this normally means free delivery (with some companies imposing a delivery fee for people living in remote areas). Most American brands charge for shipping to Canada (some companies build customs fees into the price and others don’t, so this is another thing to watch out for if you are shopping with American mattress brands). Buying locally as a Canadian also has the potential to simplify things around returns.

What type of mattress do you need?

As you can see from our list of recommendations, beds of all kinds are available for purchase from online Canadian companies. Memory foam mattresses are popular for their affordability and body-conforming comfort. Hybrid mattresses combine memory foam and layers of individually-encased coils. Hybrid models tend to be a better choice for heavier people, but are also generally more durable and supportive. Natural, organic, and latex mattresses are usually top-tier beds, with natural benefits for sleepers. These come in full latex and hybrid varieties – again, with different features which will appeal to heavier sleepers or anyone who needs extra durability and support.

Sleep trial, returns, and warranties

Most mattress companies offer a sleep trial, free returns policy, and warranty with every mattress. This gives you the chance to really try out your new bed (and this involves an adjustment period whenever you change beds), removing the risk of purchase if you don’t like it or if something goes wrong with your mattress over time.

Most sleep trials are in the region of 100 nights long – and include free returns within this window. Take the time to read the company policies and note what falls outside these policies.

In the event of returns, many people prefer working with companies who arrange for responsible disposal of mattresses as part of the service. Whether your unwanted mattress is donated to charity or sent for recycling, take the time to find this out beforehand.

Sleep position

The best bed for you depends on your dominant sleep position. As a general rule, side sleepers find softer mattresses a better fit for pressure relief on shoulders and hips. Stomach and back sleepers tend to look to firmer mattresses for support – but also because they keep hips and trunks in alignment for long-term comfort.

Couples

If you are a couple with different sleep preferences and very different weight profiles, it can be quite challenging to balance the needs of both people. Sometimes, the solution is as simple as looking for a mattress of a medium firmness, which works to meet both your needs. If no compromise can be met, shop the market for split options to tailor your side of the bed to your needs.

Weight

The lighter you are, the firmer a mattress feels and the heavier you are, the softer it feels. Many mattress companies speak to average-sized people with their marketing materials – and this is something to keep in mind as you shop. Weight also has a bearing on durability – and our top recommendation for heavier people is to go for hardier hybrid mattresses in the interests of longevity.