Top Facebook Advertising Agencies in Canada
From Toronto’s bustling tech corridor to Montreal’s creative studios, Canadian marketers are renowned for pairing data-driven strategy with cultural insight. Facebook remains the country’s most-used social network, making it an essential paid channel for brands that want to scale quickly.
On Clutch, every agency profile is backed by in-depth, client-verified reviews, detailed service breakdowns, and transparent pricing data. Use the filters on this page to sort Canadian Facebook ad experts by budget, industry focus, or city—whether you need a bilingual team for Quebec or an e-commerce specialist familiar with Shopify’s Ottawa headquarters. Clutch’s rigorous vetting process helps you confidently shortlist partners that can turn your ad spend into measurable growth.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves CanadaServices provided
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See all 25 projectsSilverback Strategies is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media strategy, social media management, and digital branding. Clients praise their ability to effectively manage social media campaigns, with an 80% increase in leads reported by one client. Reviews highlight their strong project management skills, communication, and performance-driven approach. Clients appreciate their strategic expertise and adaptability, making them a reliable partner for enhancing online branding and generating leads.
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RJH Solutions is a small social media marketing agency headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Small web design company Brew Digital, is located in Norwich, England and Toronto, Canada. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Winx Designer is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2013, the firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Platina IT Canada is a small Toronto, Canada-based SEO agency and social media marketing firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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CYBER PROS CONSULTING, a small Cybersecurity and social media marketing agency, is located in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Cybersecurity and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2018, Muscled Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBrossard, Canada
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Devbob is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Brossard, Canada. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kitchener, Canada
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Launched in 2013, Threshold is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Actionsys Productions is a small Toronto, Canada-based video production company. The team specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temiskaming Shores, Canada
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Headquartered in Temiskaming Shores, Canada, B2 Marketing Solutions is a small SMS Marketing company. Their services include SMS Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Launched in 2013, Consider Marketing is a small pay per click agency located in Mississauga, Canada. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Syntax Strategic is a small branding company founded in 2010. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Brampton, Canada
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See all 2 projectsAt Skylane Solutions, we help businesses grow smarter, faster, and stronger with data-driven digital marketing strategies. From startups to established brands, we provide tailored solutions that
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kentville, Canada
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Elysian Web Design is a Kentville, Canada-based SEO agency. Founded in 2017, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orangeville, Canada
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The Ian Scott Group, an e-commerce development company, is in Orangeville, Canada. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Burden Marketing is a Nanaimo, Canada-based social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarnia, Canada
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Founded in 2012, Hi5 Design is a small social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Clickguru, a small social media marketing agency, is based in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlottetown, Canada
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Graphic Group is an Advertising company. Established in 1985, the team offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coleman, Canada
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Breakthrough Business is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2000, the agency provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Antigonish, Canada
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Founded in 2009, Simply Ducky Designs is a graphic design company. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dartmouth, Canada
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Launched in 2010, Amplify Media is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2009, Business Mantra Inc. Is a small Business Consulting company based in Toronto, Canada. Their team offers Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Print design agency Butter & Honey Graphic Design offers Print Design and Graphic Design. They are headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Nevena Digital Ltd, a social media marketing agency, is located in Ottawa, Canada. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Digital Seniority, a social media marketing firm, is located in Mississauga, Canada. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Blue Wave Digital is a social media marketing company. They are in Toronto, Canada and have small team. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHarvey, Canada
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Email Marketing company Digital Marketing NB focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Harvey, Canada.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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See all 1 projectsCODETREE is a leading software development company based in Dhaka, specializing in custom Software, Website, IOS/Android App, and Digital Marketing solutions. We bring together unique experience
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Burnaby, Canada
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Global Social Media Service is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are headquartered in London, England and Burnaby, Canada.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Website development company SPAZ MEDIA offers Web Development and Social Media Marketing. They are based in Toronto, Canada.
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Sites From The 6ix is a web design company. The Toronto, Canada-based company offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSquamish, Canada
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See all 3 projectsElena Catherine Media - Out of Business was a social media management and digital marketing company specializing in Social Media Strategy, content planning, and online branding. Reviewers consistently praised Elena's personable and accommodating approach, with a 100% positive sentiment, highlighting her ability to boost Instagram engagement and audience growth significantly. Most noted her expertise in creating customized social media strategies.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Tug Agency is a branding company. In London, England and Toronto, Canada, their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Halifax, Canada
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Pink Dog Productions Inc. Is a video production agency. Their small team is in Halifax, Canada. Their services include Video Production and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. John's, Canada
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Memorial University Of Newfoundland, an Event Marketing company, is in St. John's, Canada. They provide Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Rownmi Marketing is a small social media marketing agency founded in 2015. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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C2 Digital Marketing is a social media marketing company. They are based in Toronto, Canada and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Niagara Falls, Canada
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I5 Marketing is a Digital Strategy company established in 2012. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Ally Digital Media, a SEO agency, is in Edmonton, Canada and Mumbai, India. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Victoria, Canada
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Release Dynamics Digital Marketing is a pay per click company. Their team is located in Victoria, Canada. The firm provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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JONY STUDIOS is a branding company. The Kitchener, Canada-based agency was launched in 2015. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mermaid, Canada
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Founded in 2002, Solutions is an Advertising company. The small team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Canada
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Cape Breton Web Design is a print design agency. They focus on Print Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 1999. The firm is located in Sydney, Canada.
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Headquartered in Charlottetown, Canada, Blü Haus Studios is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2017.
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Based in Bridgewater, Canada, Digital Fusion Inc. Is a small branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Based in Toronto, Canada, Tyler Bailey SEO is a small SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Miss Web Design - Tronto is a small web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Data Roots Web Development, an e-commerce development company, was launched in 2014. They specializes in E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Flowerpot Marketing Agency is a small Mississauga, Canada-based graphic design company. The team offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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List of the Top 15 Canada Facebook Advertising Firms
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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39/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montreal, Canada
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35.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Langley, Canada
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36.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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39.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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37.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Maple Ridge, Canada
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34.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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36/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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34.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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33.4/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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37.9/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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32/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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36.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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35/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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32.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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35.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Abbotsford, Canada
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31.9/40.014/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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34.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Vaughan, Canada
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35.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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33.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Port Alberni, Canada
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32.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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36.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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33.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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34.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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35.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Social Media Marketing20% Facebook Advertising90% Other
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Canadian Facebook Advertising Agency FAQs
Canadian Facebook Ads agencies have a deep understanding of the unique consumer behavior of locals—seasonal shopping peaks like Boxing Day, bilingual nuances in Quebec, and province-specific regulations. They can also sync campaigns with national events (e.g., NHL playoffs) and leverage favorable currency exchange rates for US clients seeking cost-effective expertise. Proximity means easier collaboration across time zones from Atlantic to Pacific.
According to Clutch pricing data, most Canadian Facebook advertising agencies offer:
- Monthly retainers: CAD $2,000–$10,000 for SMB to mid-market accounts
- Percentage of ad spend: 10%–20% for budgets above CAD $30,000/month
- Project audits: one-time fees around CAD $3,000–$7,500
Rates vary by agency size, creative scope, and whether bilingual assets are required. Before signing any contract, make sure to request a detailed quote for your project to review the cost breakdown and inclusions.
Canada enjoys a diverse economy thanks to many thriving businesses and organizations in the nation. Most Facebook advertising agencies frequently work with these key sectors:
- E-commerce and DTC brands (apparel, beauty, consumer electronics)
- SaaS and fintech startups in Toronto’s “Silicon Valley North”
- Tourism and hospitality in British Columbia and Atlantic Canada
- Healthcare and wellness governed by strict ad policies
- Nonprofits and government awareness campaigns
- Define your project’s KPIs—ROAS, lead volume, or app installs.
- Review relevant case studies and client ratings on Clutch for similar budgets and verticals.
- Confirm essential platform certifications (Meta Business Partner).
- Ask about their creative testing cadence and reporting frequency.
- Check their cultural fit—do they offer bilingual support or province-specific expertise?
If you’re struggling to narrow down your choices, Clutch’s filters and resources can help you cut through the clutter and confidently find the right partner.
- Guaranteed follower counts or “viral” claims
- Lack of transparency on media spend vs. management fees
- No access to your Meta Business Manager
- One-size-fits-all creative with no localization for French-speaking audiences
- Outdated tracking methods that ignore iOS privacy changes