Shipping to Dominican Republic

Researching how to ship our belongings from Canada to the Dominican Republic was a project in itself. We were fortunate to find a company that specializes exclusively in this route - Ship to DR - and we highly recommend them. Their door-to-door service from Oakville (with pick-up available) made the process seamless shiptodr.com.

In Canada, we went from a 3,600 sq ft home on 18 acres to a 3‑bedroom townhouse (no basement or garage). Over three months, we sold off furniture, cars, landscaping tools, and more - condensing our entire life into 31 bins, mostly packed with restaurant and catering gear.

📅 Important Dates & Timeline

• Dec 5: We loaded all 31 bins into our trailer and drove to Toronto.

• Dec 6: The cargo container was shipped out by boat.

• Meanwhile, our Dominican home underwent renovations—the final touch-ups were slightly delayed due to “island time.”

• Dec 26 (20 days after departure): Our shipment arrived—31 bins now lining our kitchen floor.

Tomorrow, the real work begins: unpacking, organizing, and making this space our own.