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Web hosting in Quebec: what really matters.
“Web hosting Quebec”: the search is simple, the offer less so. Servers actually in Quebec or just a sales address? Stable price or a promo that triples? Here are the criteria that matter — and how we stack up, frankly.
Five questions to ask before you sign.
1. Where are the servers?
“Canadian host” can mean servers in Toronto, Vancouver… or the United States. Ask for the city. Ours are in Montreal, documented on the Infrastructure page.
2. How much at renewal?
The real price of hosting is year two. At most big names, it doubles or triples. With us it does not move: $14.99 stays $14.99.
3. Who answers support?
A call centre following a script, or someone with server access? Ask a technical question before buying and judge the answer. Our number: 1 866 625-9766.
4. Where do backups go?
Many hosts charge backups as an add-on, or stay vague about destination. Ours are daily, encrypted, stored off-site, included — and their location is documented.
5. Who owns the company?
Some “local” brands belong to foreign groups. Lys Hosting is a trade name of Alyson Labs Inc. (NEQ 1182248063), registered in Quebec.
Bonus: is it verifiable?
Written SLA, public status page, documented infrastructure. If a host shows none of that, their promises cost nothing — and are worth nothing.
Our offer, in brief.
Web hosting and managed WordPress on our own servers in Montreal, from $14.99 to $49.99/month — same price at renewal. Free migration, daily off-site backups, 99.9% SLA and human support in Quebec that looks for the cause of problems instead of sending you elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions.
Is a “Quebec” host always truly Quebec?
Not always. Some historic local brands now belong to foreign groups, and other “Quebec hosts” simply resell a third party’s infrastructure. Two questions to ask: where are the servers physically, and who owns the company? (With us: Montreal, and Alyson Labs Inc., a Quebec corporation.)
Is hosting in Quebec mandatory for Law 25?
No, but it simplifies your analysis: if data does not leave Canada, the assessment of out-of-province transfers is much shorter. What matters is knowing precisely where your data goes — including backups, often forgotten.
Why do host prices look so low?
Because they are almost always promotional rates tied to a 24- or 36-month commitment, that double or triple at renewal. Always compare year-two pricing, not the banner price.
Also read: web hosting in Montreal, WordPress hosting in Quebec and WordPress migration in Quebec.