What is a package-forwarding service and how does it work?

A package-forwarding service (like Stackry, MyUS, or Snowbird) gives you a US shipping address. US retailers that don't ship to Canada send your order there, and the service forwards it to your Canad…

Forwarding services are the standard workaround for US-only brands like McGee & Co. or Lulu & Georgia. You sign up, get a US address, ship your order there, and the service repackages and forwards it north. Many let you consolidate several orders into one box to save on shipping. The catch is cost: you pay the forwarding fee plus Canadian taxes and duties on import, so it works best for smaller, higher-value decor. For large furniture, always weigh the all-in cost against simply buying a similar Canadian piece.