How to Buy a Portable Stage in Canada: Sizes, Shipping and USD Pricing

To buy a portable stage in Canada from MyStage, choose a size in whole 4 ft x 4 ft (1.22 m x 1.22 m) decks, pick a height and accessories, then send your product list and postal code for a freight quote. Orders ship from our warehouse in Ajax, Ontario, priced in US dollars, with no customs steps.

This guide covers each decision in order: size, height, accessories, total cost, currency, delivery, storage and returns. Every size is given in feet and metric, and every price comes from the MyStage Canada catalog, so you can build a budget before you contact us.

How do MyStage portable stages work?

Every MyStage stage is built from the same 4 ft x 4 ft (1.22 m x 1.22 m) aluminum deck with a black diamond-plate surface. Each deck stands on five legs, four angled legs plus a center leg that reduces bounce, and is rated to hold up to 3,400 lbs (1,542 kg). Legs are included with every deck.

A deck weighs 42 lbs (19 kg), folds in half to 2 ft x 4 ft (0.61 m x 1.22 m) and has a shoulder strap, so one person can carry it. One person sets up a deck in about a minute with no tools, and decks connect to each other with wingnuts. The same decks build a single riser, a runway or a full event stage.

Step 1: What size stage do you need?

Start with what will happen on the stage, then round up to whole 4 ft decks. These are common starting points, with the catalog price for the decks alone:

• Lectern, DJ booth or drum riser: 2 decks, 4 ft x 8 ft (1.22 m x 2.44 m), US$1,260
• Small band, choir riser or pulpit: 4 decks, 8 ft x 8 ft (2.44 m x 2.44 m), US$2,480
• Presentation or worship team stage: 6 decks, 8 ft x 12 ft (2.44 m x 3.66 m), US$3,720
• Full band or ceremony stage: 8 decks, 8 ft x 16 ft (2.44 m x 4.88 m), US$4,960
• Large event stage: 15 decks, 12 ft x 20 ft (3.66 m x 6.10 m), US$8,775
• Production stage: 20 decks, 16 ft x 20 ft (4.88 m x 6.10 m), US$11,600

If you are between sizes, the MyStage Stage Builder lets you enter the footprint you want, works out the decks and shows the price. For more on converting feet to meters for your venue plan, see portable stage sizes and metric measurements.

Step 2: How high should the stage be?

For most events, the standard legs cover it: they adjust from 4 to 28 in (10 cm to 71 cm). For a low platform such as a lectern riser or classroom stage, Shorties (US$200) give 8 in and 10 in (20 cm and 25 cm) settings. For a tall stage that needs to be seen over a standing crowd, Biggies (US$250) go up to 36 in (91 cm).

A good rule of thumb: the larger the audience and the further back the last row, the higher the stage. Check your access plan at the same time, because the MyStage stairs are made for stages up to 28 in (71 cm).

Step 3: Which accessories make the stage safe and finished?

Railings and a safe way on and off come first; skirting and transport gear come next. These are the MyStage accessories and their catalog prices:

• Railings (US$99 per section): aluminum railings cover open edges in 4 ft (1.22 m) sections. Plan a railing for any edge that is not against a wall or used for access.
• Stairs (US$299) or a step up (US$59): MyStage stairs have three steps with grip tape and a railing, for stages up to 28 in (71 cm). A single step up suits lower stages.
• Skirting (US$58): each skirt is 16 ft x 28 in (4.88 m x 71 cm), in black or white, and attaches with Velcro adhesive. It hides legs, cables and cases and gives the stage a finished look.
• Castors (US$300 for a set of 5): wheels with brakes, so crews can roll a riser into place and lock it.
• Gear bag (US$88): holds one folded deck and protects it in transport.

Packages bundle decks with accessories. For example, the 4 ft x 8 ft stage with 2 railings and 2 skirts is US$1,499, the 8 ft x 12 ft stage with 4 railings, 3 skirts and stairs is US$4,499, and the 8 ft x 16 ft stage with 6 railings, stairs and 3 skirts is US$5,999.

Step 4: What will the stage cost in total?

Your total is the products plus freight, currency conversion and any applicable taxes; there is no customs or brokerage charge to plan for. This table lists each cost component and where its number comes from.

Cost component	What it covers	Where the number comes from
Stage decks	4 ft x 4 ft decks with legs included. US$659 for one deck, US$2,480 for an 8 ft x 8 ft stage, US$4,960 for an 8 ft x 16 ft stage.	The catalog or the Stage Builder
Accessories	Railings US$99 per section, skirts US$58, stairs US$299, step up US$59, castors US$300, gear bag US$88, Shorties US$200, Biggies US$250.	The catalog or the Stage Builder
Freight	Shipping from our warehouse in Ajax, Ontario, to your postal code.	Quoted per order by MyStage. Checkout does not calculate Canadian freight.
Currency conversion	Prices are in US dollars. Your card issuer converts the charge to Canadian dollars at its own rate and may add a foreign transaction fee.	Your card issuer or finance team
Taxes	Any applicable taxes on the order.	Confirm any applicable taxes on your quote.
Customs and brokerage	None. Your order ships from inside Canada, so you are not the importer.	Nothing to arrange

Packaged stages cost less than the same number of single decks: four single decks at US$659 come to US$2,636, while the 8 ft x 8 ft stage of four decks is US$2,480. Price the full stage as a package or in the Stage Builder rather than multiplying the single-deck price.

Step 5: How does USD pricing work for Canadian buyers?

You pay the US dollar price, and your card issuer turns it into a Canadian dollar charge. The issuer uses its own exchange rate and may add a foreign transaction fee, so the amount on your statement depends on your card, not on MyStage.

If a school, church or board budgets in Canadian dollars, ask your card issuer or finance team how they convert USD charges before you approve the order. For a line-by-line final cost checklist, read what Canadian buyers should confirm before ordering an event stage.

Step 6: How does delivery work in Canada?

Canadian orders ship from our warehouse in Ajax, Ontario, to addresses across Canada except Quebec. We do not ship to Quebec. Because the stage ships from inside Canada, there are no customs or brokerage steps on your end.

Freight is quoted per order rather than calculated automatically at checkout, so the buying process runs like this:

1. Decide on your stage size and accessories, or build it in the Stage Builder.
2. Contact us with the products you want and your postal code.
3. Review the shipping estimate, and confirm any applicable taxes on your quote.
4. Place your order once you are happy with the estimate.

If your address is remote or in the North, confirm remote and northern addresses when you request your quote. Ask on the quote about timing and how the shipment will be received at your address, so you can plan staff and space for delivery day.

Step 7: Where will you store the stage?

Plan storage before you order, because a portable stage spends most of its life folded away. Folded MyStage decks stack on a 2 ft x 4 ft (0.61 m x 1.22 m) footprint, so even a large stage fits in a storage room, a closet under a gym stage or the back of a van.

Gear bags hold one folded deck each, and castors with brakes help crews move decks around a venue. Count your decks when you plan the space: a 12 ft x 20 ft stage is 15 decks.

Portable stage buying checklist

Work through this list before you request a quote, and the quote will come back complete the first time:

• Stage footprint in feet and meters, rounded to whole 4 ft x 4 ft decks
• Height setting, and whether you need Shorties or Biggies
• Number of railing sections for open edges
• Stairs for stages up to 28 in (71 cm), or a step up for lower stages
• Number of skirts, and black or white
• Castors, gear bags or both, if crews will move or transport decks
• Delivery address and postal code (outside Quebec)
• The date you need the stage in hand
• How your card issuer converts USD charges and whether it adds a foreign transaction fee
• Any applicable taxes, confirmed on your quote
• Return terms, confirmed with MyStage before you order
• Where the folded decks will be stored

What is the return policy?

Confirm return terms with MyStage before you order. Ask by email at info@mystagecorp.com or by phone at 858-229-8388, and keep the answer with your order records.

Separately, every MyStage comes with a 60-day manufacturer guarantee covering defects.

Should you rent instead of buying?

If you need a stage once, renting may suit you better; if you need one several times a year, owning usually deserves a look. Compare the two with your own rental quotes in portable stage rental vs purchase in Canada.

To compare stage types, browse portable stages for sale in Canada, event stages, church stages and graduation stages. Schools can also read about portable stages for Canadian schools and universities.

Frequently asked questions

Does MyStage ship portable stages across Canada?

Yes, everywhere except Quebec. We ship from our warehouse in Ajax, Ontario, and freight is quoted per order based on your products and postal code.

Will I pay customs or brokerage fees?

No. Canadian orders ship from inside Canada, so there are no customs or brokerage steps for you. Confirm any applicable taxes on your quote.

Can I pay in Canadian dollars?

Prices are in US dollars. Your card issuer converts the charge to Canadian dollars at its own rate and may add a foreign transaction fee.

How many decks do I need?

Divide your stage area into 4 ft x 4 ft (1.22 m x 1.22 m) squares. An 8 ft x 16 ft stage is 8 decks, and the Stage Builder does the math for any footprint.

Can one person set up a MyStage?

Yes. Each deck weighs 42 lbs (19 kg), carries on a shoulder strap and sets up in about a minute with no tools.

Ready to price your stage? Contact MyStage for a shipping estimate with your product list and postal code.