This dashboard tracks Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in Canada — the neutral facilities where networks interconnect to exchange traffic directly. IXP density and peering capacity are key indicators for regional connectivity, content delivery performance, and low-latency access to cloud and AI inference workloads. Whether you're evaluating Canada for data center investment, planning network expansion, or researching infrastructure to support latency-sensitive applications, this live data from PeeringDB provides the foundation.
Internet Exchanges? Unique Internet Exchanges with presence in at least one facility in Canada.
29
+1 vs last monthFacilities with an IX? Data centers or colocation facilities in Canada that host at least one Internet Exchange.
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+1 vs last monthNetworks? Unique networks with presence in at least one facility in Canada.
519
+3 vs last monthData as of March 1, 2026 via PeeringDB
Historical Growth
Canada Internet Exchanges by Province
The map below shows peering-capable data centers in Canada. Regions with dense clusters of IX-connected facilities are better positioned to attract AI infrastructure and data center investment.
IX Facilities in Canada
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Cities with Internet Exchanges in Canada
Each city page below details which networks are physically present at local facilities and which additional networks become virtually accessible through the IXs, showing the full scope of peering options available without requiring physical colocation.
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Top 25 Internet Exchange Organizations by Peers
| Rank | Organization | IXs | Peers? Total unique networks peering across all IXs operated by this organization. | Facilities | Countries | Speed? Total port capacity across all IXs operated by this organization. |
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Top 25 Internet Exchanges by Peers
| Rank | Internet Exchange | Peers? Number of unique networks (ASNs) peering at this IX. | Facilities | Countries | Speed? Total port capacity across all connected networks. |
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Top 25 Interconnection Facilities by IX Presence
| Rank | Facility | IXs | Nets (Phys)? Networks with physical equipment at this facility. | Nets (Virt)? Networks peering at IXs in this facility without physical presence. | City | Country |
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Top 25 Networks by IX Connections
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Other Countries in North America with Internet Exchanges
Explore internet exchange data for other countries in North America. Each country page details IX growth, facility counts, and network presence.
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United States Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Internet Exchange? ▾
An Internet Exchange (IX) is where multiple networks connect to exchange traffic directly, rather than routing through third parties. This reduces costs, improves performance, and lowers latency for end users.
IXs are typically housed in carrier-neutral data centers where no single network has control, creating a level playing field for all participants. Networks connect via switches and exchange traffic through peering agreements.
What is the source of this data? ▾
IX infrastructure data on this page is sourced from PeeringDB, a freely available database of networks and interconnection facilities maintained by the global network operator community. PeeringDB data is self-reported by network operators and facility owners and is updated continuously.
How many Internet Exchanges are in Canada? ▾
As of the latest data, Canada has 29 Internet Exchanges present across 61 facilities, with 519 unique networks physically connected.
These numbers are updated monthly from PeeringDB. See the chart above for historical trends.
Which provinces in Canada have Internet Exchanges? ▾
8 provinces in Canada have at least one Internet Exchange: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
Click any province in the cards above to view detailed IX data including growth trends, facility maps, and network rankings.
Why does Internet Exchange location matter for Canada? ▾
The physical location of Internet Exchanges directly impacts network performance, cost, and resilience for users and businesses in Canada:
- Latency: Local IXs keep Canada traffic local, reducing round-trip times
- Cost: Direct peering at local IXs reduces transit costs for ISPs
- Resilience: Multiple local interconnection points prevent single points of failure
- Economic development: IXs attract network investment, data centers, and digital businesses
Without sufficient local IXs, traffic may be routed through distant cities or countries, adding latency and cost.
Why are internet exchanges important for AI inference? ▾
Real-time inference and edge inference workloads require the lowest possible latency to deliver instant responses. Internet exchanges provide direct peering between networks, minimizing the number of network hops and reducing round-trip time. This is critical for real-time inference applications like conversational AI and autonomous vehicles, as well as edge inference deployments that process data closer to end users rather than in centralized cloud data centers.
Which are the largest IX organizations in Canada? ▾
The largest Internet Exchange organizations in Canada by number of IXs operated include:
- Equinix, Inc. — 45 IXs, 1,959 peers
- Megaport — 31 IXs, 544 peers
- BGP.Exchange — 52 IXs, 496 peers
- Seattle Internet Exchange — 2 IXs, 372 peers
- TorIX — 1 IX, 230 peers
See the full Top 25 rankings in the tables above.
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