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The best place to buy moving boxes in Winnipeg is directly from a local mover. Calculated Moving stocks every size of moving box, plus bubble wrap, packing paper, wardrobe boxes, TV boxes, and packing tape, all moving-grade and ready for your move.
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Since November 2021
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Mon to Sat 8 AM to 8 PM, Sun 9 AM to 5 PM
You can buy moving boxes in Winnipeg two ways: in person at our store at 201-1151 Pembina Highway, open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM, or by delivery for a flat $50 anywhere in Winnipeg on orders over $100. Every size is sold individually, so you buy only what you need. Not sure how many boxes to get? Call (204) 250-4075 and our crew will tell you exactly what your move needs.
Our crew moves homes for a living. Tell us what you are packing and we will help you figure out the right box sizes, the right protection, and the right quantities, so you do not over-buy, under-prepare, or realize on moving day you are missing the one thing you forgot.
We stock the same brand-name supplies the big stores carry and usually price them lower. A crew who moves homes for a living picked the inventory, so you walk out the same day with everything you need, instead of waiting on a delivery that may or may not arrive before moving day.
Calculated Moving started as a two-person operation out of St. James. Every customer who shops here keeps money in Winnipeg and supports a local crew that shows up for this city, in a January deep freeze and a July heatwave alike. We appreciate it, and we show that in how we treat you.
Have questions about sizing or quantities? Call us at (204) 250-4075.
| Category | Item & Dimensions | Price |
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Small Moving Box (16″ × 12″ × 12″) Medium Moving Box (18″ × 18″ × 16″) Large Moving Box (18″ × 18″ × 24″) Extra Large Moving Box (24″ × 18″ × 24″) |
$1.95 $2.95 $3.95 $4.95 |
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Medium TV Moving Box (Under 40″) Large TV Moving Box (32″, 70″) XL TV Moving Box (Under 86″) Wardrobe Box (24″ × 24″ × 48″) |
$29.95 $42.95 $56.95 $30.95 |
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Mattress Bag (Queen / King) Packing Paper (80 Sheets) Packing Paper (200 Sheets) Enviro-Bubble Wrap (Small / Large) Stretch Wrap (Wide / Narrow) |
$8.95 / $9.95 $14.95 $35.95 $34.95 $24.95 / $9.95 |
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Brown Tape / Clear Tape Professional Scissors / Utility Knife Permanent Markers |
$4.45 / $4.95 $2.95 / $1.95 $1.95 |
We stock the same brand-name moving boxes and supplies you will find at U-Haul and Home Depot, including their specialty TV and wardrobe boxes. The box is not the difference. The difference is that we usually price them lower, and there is someone here who can tell you how many you actually need.
At Calculated Moving, our staff moves homes every day. We know what breaks, what holds up, and how many boxes a one bedroom apartment takes versus a full house. Tell us your home size and what you are packing, and we will build the list with you, so you are not guessing in an aisle or driving back for more.
| What matters | Calculated Moving | Big store, self serve |
|---|---|---|
| Same brand-name stock | ✅ U-Haul and Home Depot lines on our shelf | ✅ Same boxes |
| Pricing | ✅ Usually lower than big store retail | ⚠️ Full retail |
| Knowing how many to buy | ✅ We size the order with you | ❌ Work it out yourself |
| Winnipeg delivery | ✅ $50 flat on orders over $100 | ⚠️ Varies or not offered |
| Locally owned | ✅ Winnipeg owned since 2018 | ❌ National chain |
| If you need more than boxes | ✅ Same crew can pack and move you | ❌ Supplies only |
Prefer to shop in person? Visit us upstairs at our Pembina Highway store to pick up your materials and get box recommendations from our Winnipeg team.
(Located upstairs)
Delivery is $50 flat anywhere in Winnipeg on orders of $100+.
Not sure your order will hit $100? Give us a call, we will help you build a
complete supply list for your move so you get everything in one delivery
and never run out mid-pack.
Here is how it works:
Minimum order value: $100
Not sure how much to buy? Here is a general guide based on home size. These are starting estimates, how you pack and what you own will affect the final count. Our team is happy to help you build a more specific list.
For a full room by room plan, see our complete packing checklist for moving, with a supplies list and a moving day checklist.
| Home Size | Recommended Mix | Protection | Tape & Tools |
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| Studio / 1 Bedroom |
10 to 20 boxes total Small (16″ × 12″ × 12″) Medium (18″ × 18″ × 16″) |
Mattress Bag (Queen / King) Packing Paper (80 Sheets) |
2 Rolls Clear Tape Utility Knife & Marker |
| 2 Bedroom |
25 to 40 boxes total Mix of S, M, Large (18″ × 18″ × 24″), and XL |
2 to 3 Wardrobe Boxes (24″ × 24″ × 48″) Enviro-Bubble Small (12″ × 150′) |
3 Rolls Clear Tape Scissors & Markers |
| 3 Bedroom |
40 to 60 boxes total Heavy on Medium, Large, and Extra Large |
4+ Wardrobe Boxes Large TV Box (32″, 70″) Enviro-Bubble Large (12″ × 100′) |
4 to 6 Rolls Tape Full Tool Kit (Knife, Scissors, Markers) |
| 4+ Bedroom |
60 to 80+ boxes total Bulk Small (for heavy items) and XL (for linens) |
Multiple Mattress Bags XL TV Box (Under 86″) Plastic Stretch Wrap (16″ × 1476′) |
8+ Rolls Tape (Bulk Pack) Multiple Utility Knives & Markers |
Not sure what you need, or want to arrange delivery? Tell us your home size and we will give you an exact list, no obligation, no sales pressure.
Call or email us directly to discuss your unique moving materials needs.
Supplies are just the start. If you need a crew to show up, load everything, and get it there safely, that is what we do. Calculated Moving handles residential, commercial, and long-distance moves across Winnipeg and beyond. Same transparent pricing, same careful hands.
If packing is not something you want to deal with, do not. Our full packing service in Winnipeg covers everything from the first box to the last piece of tape, systematic, careful, and organized so that unpacking at the other end actually makes sense.
Before you start boxing things up, it is worth going through what is actually worth moving. Old furniture, appliances, or anything you are leaving behind does not have to pile up in the corner until moving day. Calculated Moving’s junk removal services can clear it out cleanly and efficiently, so you are only packing what matters and starting fresh at your new place.
For most Winnipeg moves you will need moving boxes in a range of sizes, small for books and heavy items, medium for kitchen goods, large for light bulky items. Add packing paper or bubble wrap for fragile items, stretch wrap for furniture and drawers, packing tape, and markers for labelling. For specialty items like TVs and mattresses, we carry dedicated boxes and bags. Not sure what you need? Come in and we will help you build the list.
Individually, always. You buy exactly what you need, nothing more. No forced bundles, no minimums. It is part of how we keep things straightforward for our customers.
Small boxes (16″×12″×12″) are best for heavy dense items, books, tools, canned goods. Medium boxes (18″×18″×16″) work well for kitchen items, small appliances, and general household goods. Large boxes (18″×18″×24″) are designed for lighter bulky items like pillows, blankets, and linens. Extra-large boxes (24″×18″×24″) suit oversized lightweight items, just be careful not to overpack them.
