DirectAdmin Control Panel
Manage your websites, email, databases, DNS, and backups from a fast, intuitive interface. No bloated admin overhead.
Canadian Web Hosting — Edmonton, Alberta — Est. 2002
Web Hosting Built
Web Hosting Built
for Canadian Business
Fast NVMe hosting with daily backups, free SSL, and DirectAdmin — starting at $4.95/mo CAD. Your data stays in Canada. No surprise renewals. Same price, every renewal.
From $4.95/mo CAD · No setup fees · Free SSL · Free migration
- Canadian Hosting Since 2002
- Edmonton, Alberta Data Centre
- CAD Pricing — No Renewal Hikes
- Daily Backups Included
- Free SSL & Free Migration
Choose Your Hosting Plan
Every plan includes free SSL, daily backups, DirectAdmin control panel, and a free migration. Priced in CAD — same price at renewal.
Monthly
Annual (Save 20%)
Spark Starter
Perfect for personal sites and single-page businesses.
$3.96 /mo CAD
Billed annually — save 20%
- 1 Website
- 10 GB NVMe Storage
- ✓ No Transfer Limits
- 10 Email Accounts
- 10 Databases
- ✓ Free SSL Certificate
- ✓ 7 days Daily Backups
- ✓ DirectAdmin Control Panel
- ✓ Free Site Migration
- Malware Scanning: —
- Staging Environment: —
- SSH Access: —
- Support: Email / Ticket
Most Popular WordPress Optimized
Ember WordPress
WordPress-optimized hosting — tuned for speed, backed up daily.
$7.96 /mo CAD
Billed annually — save 20%
- 5 Websites
- 25 GB NVMe Storage
- ✓ No Transfer Limits
- 25 Email Accounts
- 25 Databases
- ✓ Free SSL Certificate
- ✓ 14 days Daily Backups
- ✓ DirectAdmin Control Panel
- ✓ Free Site Migration
- Malware Scanning: ✓
- Staging Environment: —
- SSH Access: —
- Support: Email / Ticket
Blaze Pro
For developers and power users managing multiple sites.
$15.96 /mo CAD
Billed annually — save 20%
- 20 Websites
- 50 GB NVMe Storage
- ✓ No Transfer Limits
- 50 Email Accounts
- Unlimited Databases
- ✓ Free SSL Certificate
- ✓ 30 days Daily Backups
- ✓ DirectAdmin Control Panel
- ✓ Free Site Migration
- Malware Scanning: ✓
- Staging Environment: ✓
- SSH Access: ✓
- Support: Email / Ticket / Phone
Wildfire Agency
For web agencies managing many client sites at scale.
$27.96 /mo CAD
Billed annually — save 20%
- Unlimited Websites
- 100 GB NVMe Storage
- ✓ No Transfer Limits
- 100 Email Accounts
- Unlimited Databases
- ✓ Free SSL Certificate
- ✓ 30 days Daily Backups
- ✓ DirectAdmin Control Panel
- ✓ Free Site Migration
- Malware Scanning: ✓
- Staging Environment: ✓
- SSH Access: ✓
- Support: Email / Ticket / Phone
| Feature |
Spark Starter $3.96 /mo Billed annually Perfect for personal sites and single-page businesses. |
Most Popular WordPress Optimized Ember WordPress $7.96 /mo Billed annually WordPress-optimized hosting — tuned for speed, backed up daily. |
Blaze Pro $15.96 /mo Billed annually For developers and power users managing multiple sites. |
Wildfire Agency $27.96 /mo Billed annually For web agencies managing many client sites at scale. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Websites | 1 | 5 | 20 | Unlimited |
| NVMe Storage | 10 GB | 25 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| No Transfer Limits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Accounts | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 |
| Databases | 10 | 25 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Daily Backups | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Staging | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSH Access | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Script Installer ? | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SitePad Website Builder ? | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Malware Scanning | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Migration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectAdmin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support | Email / Ticket | Email / Ticket | Email / Ticket / Phone | Email / Ticket / Phone |
| Get Started | Get Started | Get Started | Get Started |
All prices in CAD. No surprise renewals — same price guaranteed at renewal.
Not sure which plan fits? Ask us — we'll recommend the right fit for your business.
Why Canadian Hosting Matters
Hosting in Canada isn't just about geography — it affects your privacy, your billing, and who answers when something goes wrong.
Your Data Stays in Canada
Our servers are in Edmonton, Alberta. Your website data, email, and databases never leave the country — important for meeting Canadian data residency expectations and supporting your obligations under PIPEDA.
- ✓ Canadian data residency
- ✓ No cross-border transfers
- ✓ Fast load times for Canadian visitors
Daily Backups You Can Access
Every plan includes automatic daily backups — not a paid add-on. Restore files or databases any time directly through DirectAdmin, without waiting on support.
- ✓ 7–30 days of backup history
- ✓ Self-serve restore via DirectAdmin
- ✓ Files and databases backed up
Predictable CAD Billing — Always
No USD invoices. No mid-cycle exchange rate surprises. And unlike many providers, our renewal price is the same as your sign-up price — no introductory bait-and-switch.
- ✓ Invoiced in CAD, always
- ✓ Same price at every renewal
- ✓ Month-to-month available, no lock-in
Every Plan Includes
No hidden fees — these features come standard with every Webfire hosting account.
Enterprise NVMe Storage
All accounts run on enterprise-grade NVMe drives for quick page loads, snappy database queries, and fast file access.
Free SSL Certificates
Every domain gets a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, automatically provisioned and renewed — no manual steps.
Daily Backups & Restore
Files and databases are backed up automatically every day. Restore any snapshot yourself, any time, through DirectAdmin.
Free Site Migration
Moving from another host? We'll migrate your sites, databases, and email accounts for free on every plan.
Script Installer
Install WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and more in seconds — no FTP or manual setup required.
Platform Specifications
Technical details that apply across all shared hosting plans.
Web Server & PHP
- Apache web server
- PHP 8.4, 8.3, 8.2 — switchable per account
- Custom php.ini overrides
- Configurable max upload size
Database
- MariaDB 10.6
- phpMyAdmin access included
- Multiple databases per account
- IMAP, POP3 & SMTP with SSL/TLS
- Roundcube webmail (default)
- SquirrelMail (alternative)
- DKIM, SPF & DMARC support
- SpamAssassin filtering
Developer Tools
- SFTP access — all plans
- SSH access — Blaze & Wildfire
- Cron jobs
- .htaccess overrides
- Subdomain & addon domain management
Data Centre
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Enterprise-grade NVMe storage
- Daily automated backups
- 99.9% uptime commitment
How Webfire Compares
Many global hosting providers offer attractive sign-up rates — then raise them sharply at renewal. Here’s what you actually get with Webfire.
| Feature | Webfire | Many Global Hosts |
|---|---|---|
| Billing currency | CAD — always | Often USD (exchange risk) |
| Renewal price | Same as sign-up price | Often 2–3× higher |
| Server location | Edmonton, Alberta 🇨🇦 | Typically US-based |
| Daily backups | Included on every plan | Often a paid add-on |
| Free SSL | Included, auto-renewed | Included (may expire without warning) |
| Free site migration | Included on every plan | Charged separately or unavailable |
| Control panel | DirectAdmin — included | Usually cPanel (extra fee) |
| Support origin | Canadian-based team | Frequently offshore |
| Long-term contract | Not required | Often required for promo price |
Comparison reflects common practices across major global hosting providers and may not apply to every competitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Canadian small businesses choosing a hosting provider.
Can you migrate my existing website to Webfire for free?
Yes — free migrations are included on every plan. We'll transfer your files, databases, and email accounts from your current host. Contact us to get started and we'll coordinate the move with minimal downtime.
What is DirectAdmin and why does Webfire use it?
DirectAdmin is a fast, clean web hosting control panel that lets you manage your websites, email, databases, DNS records, and backups from one dashboard. We chose DirectAdmin over alternatives because it's lightweight, reliable, and has no per-seat licence fees that get passed on to you.
How does the free SSL certificate work?
Every domain on your account gets a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate automatically when you add it. The certificate renews automatically before it expires — you don't need to do anything. HTTPS is enabled out of the box.
Are backups really included, and can I restore them myself?
Yes — daily backups are a standard feature, not an add-on. Depending on your plan, you get 7, 14, or 30 days of history. You can restore files or databases yourself at any time from within DirectAdmin, without raising a support ticket.
Do you support WordPress and other CMS platforms?
Yes. Ember, Blaze, and Wildfire plans include a script installer for one-click installation of WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, PrestaShop, and more. Blaze Pro and Wildfire Agency plans also include a staging environment so you can test changes before pushing them live.
Can I start on Spark and upgrade to a higher plan later?
Yes. You can upgrade your plan at any time from your account area. Your existing data stays in place — you just gain more resources. There's no penalty or migration required when upgrading.
Will my renewal price go up after the first year?
No. Our renewal price is the same as your sign-up price. We don't offer introductory discounts that expire — you pay the same rate every billing cycle, whether you're on month-to-month or annual billing.
Where are your servers physically located?
Our shared hosting infrastructure is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Your website, email, and database data all remain within Canada — we don't use US-based servers or offshore infrastructure for hosting.
Still have questions? Send us a message — we typically respond same business day.
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Fast NVMe hosting, daily backups, free SSL, and transparent CAD pricing.
Starting at $4.95/mo CAD · No setup fees · Free migration · Same price at renewal