Canada is one of the strongest markets in North America for private-business acquisitions, with a stable economy, a steady flow of retiring owners, and financing programs built specifically for buyers. Every Canadian business listed on ExitToBuy is verified — financials, ownership and financing eligibility reviewed — before buyers ever see it, with deals from $250,000 to $25 million.
Canadian buyers have strong, purpose-built financing options. The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) — a federal program delivered through chartered banks and credit unions — helps finance business assets, equipment and property. The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers acquisition and business-transfer financing tailored to buyers. On ExitToBuy, financing can be arranged inside the deal, with licensed escrow holding funds until both sides confirm.
Browse verified businesses across every province and territory: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Deal activity concentrates in Canada’s largest metros — Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax. Each keeps its own record of verified businesses for sale.
Explore Canadian opportunities across healthcare and medical practices, construction and the trades, professional and home services, restaurants and food, software and technology, hospitality and travel, and every other sector on the platform.
A listing does not go live on ExitToBuy until its core numbers are checked: reported revenue and earnings, ownership and transferability, and whether the deal is likely to qualify for acquisition financing — including the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) and BDC financing. Escrow is part of every transaction, and financing can be arranged inside the deal.
How do I buy a business in Canada?
Browse verified listings by province, city or industry, review the checked financials, get matched with CSBFP or BDC financing, and move through diligence and a licensed-escrow closing — all on ExitToBuy.
What financing is available for buying a business in Canada?
The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP), delivered through chartered banks and credit unions, and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) both finance business acquisitions. Many ExitToBuy listings are pre-screened for eligibility, with financing arranged inside the deal.
What does a business in Canada cost?
ExitToBuy focuses on the $250,000 to $25 million range. Asking prices turn on industry, earnings and location — a small owner-operated business in Halifax and a multi-location operation in Toronto sit far apart on that scale.
Do I need a broker to buy a business in Canada?
No. You can transact directly with a seller or work with a verified broker. Verification and escrow apply either way.