How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Canada?
In September 2026, a mid-range renovation of a standard 5 x 8 ft full bathroom in Canada, keeping the layout, costs $15,225 to $25,375 before tax. A powder room runs about 40 percent of that, a primary ensuite 1.5 to 2 times more, and a tub-to-shower conversion on its own $7,105 to $11,165. Moving plumbing adds roughly $3,000 to $7,000. Labour is usually 45 to 55 percent of the total.
Updated 2026-09-02 · Reference ranges, before tax · 13 cited sources
Bathroom cost by scope
| Scope | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder room, mid-range | $6,225 | $8,300 | $10,375 |
| Full bath, budget finish | $8,475 | $11,300 | $14,125 |
| Full bath, mid-range finish | $15,225 | $20,300 | $25,375 |
| Full bath, mid-range, plumbing relocated | $18,975 | $25,300 | $31,625 |
| Full bath, high-end finish | $27,225 | $36,300 | $45,375 |
| Primary ensuite, mid-range | $26,475 | $35,300 | $44,125 |
| Primary ensuite, high-end, layout change | $51,225 | $68,300 | $85,375 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion, tiled | $6,600 | $8,800 | $11,000 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion, acrylic system | $6,975 | $9,300 | $11,625 |
Bathroom cost by city
Full bath, 5 x 8 ft, mid-range finish, same layout. City ranges combine Job Bank median trade wages for the region with published local price premiums. Click a city for its page.
| Scope | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, BC | $17,690 | $23,587 | $29,484 |
| Toronto, ON | $16,938 | $22,584 | $28,230 |
| Mississauga, ON | $16,638 | $22,184 | $27,730 |
| Victoria, BC | $15,885 | $21,180 | $26,475 |
| Calgary, AB | $15,884 | $21,179 | $26,474 |
| Edmonton, AB | $15,585 | $20,780 | $25,975 |
| Hamilton, ON | $15,480 | $20,640 | $25,800 |
| Ottawa, ON | $15,480 | $20,640 | $25,800 |
| Kelowna, BC | $15,405 | $20,540 | $25,675 |
| Montréal, QC | $15,389 | $20,519 | $25,649 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo, ON | $15,285 | $20,380 | $25,475 |
| Québec City, QC | $15,180 | $20,240 | $25,300 |
| London, ON | $14,805 | $19,740 | $24,675 |
| Saskatoon, SK | $14,400 | $19,200 | $24,000 |
| Regina, SK | $14,400 | $19,200 | $24,000 |
| Halifax, NS | $14,295 | $19,060 | $23,825 |
| Winnipeg, MB | $13,845 | $18,460 | $23,075 |
| St. John's, NL | $13,245 | $17,660 | $22,075 |
| Moncton, NB | $12,720 | $16,960 | $21,200 |
What drives the price
- Finish level. Budget fixtures and ceramic versus quartz, porcelain and frameless glass can double the price.
- Whether plumbing moves. Keeping the layout avoids $3,000 to $7,000 of rough-in work.
- Size: powder room, standard full bath, or ensuite.
- Tile area and complexity. Installed tile runs $12 to $25 per square foot.
- Who supplies fixtures. Owner-supplied vanity, toilet and shower can shift $2,000 to $8,000.
- Local labour: plumbers earn $26 an hour in New Brunswick to $40 in Québec, and Vancouver labour runs 20 to 30 percent above the national average.
What a bathroom quote should include
- Demolition and disposal
- Plumbing rough-in and finish, with fixtures named and who supplies them
- Electrical: GFCI outlets, exhaust fan, lighting
- Waterproofing behind tile, named by product
- Tile, grout and flooring with square footage
- Shower base or tub, glass, vanity, toilet, faucets, mirror, accessories
- Drywall, paint and trim
- Permit and inspections
- A contingency or allowance stated as a number
Questions to ask the contractor
- Are the fixtures in this price, and which models?
- What waterproofing system goes behind the tile?
- Is the permit included and who pulls it?
- What is the change-order process and rate if you find rot or mould?
- How many days will the bathroom be out of service?
Frequently asked questions
- What does a small bathroom renovation cost in Canada?
- A powder room or cosmetic refresh in Canada runs $7,105 to $12,180. A full 5 x 8 bath with new tile, shower, vanity and toilet in the same layout is $15,225 to $25,375.
- How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost?
- $7,105 to $11,165 in Canada for a tiled walk-in shower or an acrylic system. Tub cut-outs alone are $800 to $1,600.
- Do I need a permit for a bathroom renovation?
- Yes if plumbing or electrical changes. Toronto charges a $214.79 minimum plus $23.20 per fixture; Vancouver about $500 to $900 with plumbing; Calgary $205.92 plus trade permits; Montréal $9.80 per $1,000 of work.
- Why do bathroom quotes vary so much?
- Finish level, whether fixtures are included, and hidden conditions. Two quotes can differ by 50 percent and both be honest. Normalize them to the same fixtures and scope before comparing.
Sources
- AJob Bank wages: plumbers (NOC 72300), Government of Canada, 2025-11-19.
- AJob Bank wages: electricians (NOC 72200), Government of Canada, 2025-11-19.
- BBathroom renovation costs 2026, RenoAssistance (Desjardins), 2026-02-02.
- CBathroom renovation costs (Canada, Toronto, Vancouver), HomeStars, 2026-06-30.
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- CBathroom renovation cost guide, RenoCalc, 2026-02-08.
- CCost of bathroom renovation in Canada, WealthNorth, 2026-06.
- CCost reports across Canada 2026, Canada Construction Network, 2026-02-19.
- BBathroom fixture list prices, Home Depot Canada, 2026-09-02.
- ABuilding permit fees, effective January 1, 2026, City of Toronto, 2026-01-01.
- ADevelopment and building permit fees 2026, City of Vancouver, 2026-01-01.
- ABuilding and trade permit fee schedule R2026-02, City of Calgary, 2026.
- ACombien coûte un permis de rénovation, Ville de Montréal, 2026-04-10.
Grades: A government, B retailer or contractor-network data, C cost guide. Ranges are reference estimates for typical scope, not bids, and have not yet been calibrated against observed quotes. Methodology.