Digging in Canada

Before You Dig

In Canada, 811 is not the national call-before-you-dig number. Specific information for each one call center is included below. In addition, you can visit the Canadian site clickbeforeyoudig.com for additional information and direct links.

Alberta

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Alberta One Call Corporation

M – F 0600-2000 Emergency 24 / 7

4242 – 7 St SE Suite 104
Calgary AB T2G 2Y8

Advanced Notice:

3 full working days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid:

30 days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

British Columbia

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BC One Call

M – F 0700 – 1700

#222, 4259 Canada Way
Burnaby BC V5G 1H1

Advanced Notice:

3 working days excluding Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Manitoba

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New Brunswick

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Info Excavation

24 / 7

1600 Herni-Bourassa W. Suite 340
Montreal QC H3M 3E2

Advanced Notice:

72 hours (3 working days)
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid

30 calendar days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Newfoundland

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Info Excavation 

24 / 7

1600 Herni-Bourassa W. Suite 340
Montreal QC H3M 3E2

Advanced Notice:

72 hours (3 working days)
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid:

30 calendar days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Nova Scotia

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Info Excavation 

24 / 7

1600 Herni-Bourassa W. Suite 340
Montreal QC H3M 3E2

Advanced Notice:

72 hours (3 working days)
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid:

30 calendar days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Ontario

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Ontario One Call

24 / 7

104 Cooper Dr. Unit 1
Guelph ON N1C 0A4

Prince Edward Island

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Info Excavation 

24 / 7

1600 Herni-Bourassa W. Suite 340
Montreal QC H3M 3E2

Advanced Notice:

72 hours (3 working days)
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid:

30 calendar days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Quebec

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Info Excavation 

24 / 7

1600 Herni-Bourassa W. Suite 340
Montreal QC H3M 3E2

Advanced Notice:

72 hours (3 working days)
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid:

30 calendar days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Saskatchewan

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Sask 1st Call

M – F 0800 – 1630
Emergency requests are available 24/7 by calling 1-866-828-4888.

PO Box 33075 Cathedral PO
Regina, SK S4T7X2

Advanced Notice:

72 hours (3 working days)
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid:

30 calendar days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.