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TYPICAL RATES · CAD
BILLBOARD · TORONTO$3,150–10,0004 weeksBILLBOARD · VANCOUVER$3,000–9,6004 weeksBILLBOARD · MONTRÉAL$2,750–8,8004 weeksBILLBOARD · CALGARY$2,500–8,0004 weeksRADIO · TORONTO$200–750per spotRADIO · VANCOUVER$200–700per spotRADIO · MONTRÉAL$150–650per spotRADIO · CALGARY$150–600per spotBROADCAST TV · TORONTO$400–3,750per spotBROADCAST TV · VANCOUVER$350–3,600per spotBROADCAST TV · MONTRÉAL$350–3,300per spotBROADCAST TV · CALGARY$300–3,000per spotTRANSIT · TORONTO$650–1,500per bus, 4 weeksTRANSIT · VANCOUVER$600–1,450per bus, 4 weeksTRANSIT · MONTRÉAL$550–1,300per bus, 4 weeksTRANSIT · CALGARY$500–1,200per bus, 4 weeksNEWSPAPER & PRINT · TORONTO$3,750–18,750per insertionNEWSPAPER & PRINT · VANCOUVER$3,600–18,000per insertionNEWSPAPER & PRINT · MONTRÉAL$3,300–16,500per insertionNEWSPAPER & PRINT · CALGARY$3,000–15,000per insertionMAGAZINES · TORONTO$6,250–37,500per issueMAGAZINES · VANCOUVER$6,000–36,000per issueMAGAZINES · MONTRÉAL$5,500–33,000per issueMAGAZINES · CALGARY$5,000–30,000per issueDIGITAL PUBLISHERS · TORONTO$1,250–10,000per articleDIGITAL PUBLISHERS · VANCOUVER$1,200–9,600per articleDIGITAL PUBLISHERS · MONTRÉAL$1,100–8,800per articleDIGITAL PUBLISHERS · CALGARY$1,000–8,000per articleCINEMA · TORONTO$63–250per screen, per weekCINEMA · VANCOUVER$60–250per screen, per weekCINEMA · MONTRÉAL$55–200per screen, per weekCINEMA · CALGARY$50–200per screen, per weekSTREAMING TV · TORONTO$38–60CPMSTREAMING TV · VANCOUVER$36–58CPMSTREAMING TV · MONTRÉAL$33–53CPMSTREAMING TV · CALGARY$30–48CPMSTREAMING AUDIO & PODCASTS · TORONTO$23–44CPMSTREAMING AUDIO & PODCASTS · VANCOUVER$22–42CPMSTREAMING AUDIO & PODCASTS · MONTRÉAL$20–39CPMSTREAMING AUDIO & PODCASTS · CALGARY$18–35CPM
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Newspaper & print advertising cost in Hamilton

2026 rates · Updated October 2026 · Estimates

A full page, daily paper in Hamilton typically costs $2,700 to $13,500 (per insertion). Most first campaigns start around $1,000.

Prices by format

FormatUnitLow (est.)High (est.)
Full page, daily paperper insertion$2,700$13,500
Quarter pageper insertion$700$3,150
Community paper, full pageper insertion$350$1,350

Estimated direct-booking ranges, before agency fees, production and tax.

What changes the price

  • Circulation and section (front section, business, weekend).
  • Colour versus black and white.
  • Frequency discounts for multiple insertions.

Where to buy in Hamilton

The Hamilton Spectator
Daily newspaper & site · print display, homepage takeovers, sponsored content
From $800per insertion · est.
St. Catharines Standard
Daily newspaper & site · print display, homepage takeovers, sponsored content
From $400per insertion · est.
Niagara Falls Review
Daily newspaper & site · print display, homepage takeovers, sponsored content
From $400per insertion · est.
Welland Tribune
Daily newspaper & site · print display, homepage takeovers, sponsored content
From $400per insertion · est.
National Post
National daily & site · print display, Financial Post, digital, sponsored content
From $2,500per insertion · est.
The Globe and Mail
National daily & site · print, digital, Globe Content Studio, newsletters
From $3,000per insertion · est.

Common questions

How much does newspaper & print advertising cost in Hamilton?

Expect $2,700 to $13,500 for a full page, daily paper (per insertion). These are planning estimates; outlets quote final rates.

What is the minimum budget?

About $1,000 for a first campaign.

Do I need an agency?

No. Build a plan here and the outlets' own representatives contact you with quotes.

How far ahead should I book?

Two to four weeks is typical.

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