10 Best Trail Cameras in Canada in 2024 — Reviews & Top Picks

Last Updated on Jan 03 2024

Trail cameras, also known as game or wildlife cameras, come in handy for hunters or people who enjoy watching and keeping track of wildlife on their property. The kind of camera that you should invest in will depend on what you want to use it for. But there are several cameras to choose from with many different features, so how do you pick the right one?

We looked through the trail cameras available to Canadians and created reviews so you can become more familiar with this kind of technology. The buyer’s guide also has a few pointers for finding the right trail camera for your needs.

A Quick Glance at Our Favourites in 2024

The 10 Best Trail Cameras in Canada

1. GardePro A3 Trail Camera — Best Overall

The best overall trail camera in Canada is the GardePro A3 Trail Camera. It’s reasonably priced and works quite well in low-light conditions, particularly for night vision. It has a large aperture lens for crisp images. It uses no-glow technology, which will also give you clear pictures at night but without any kind of flash that will spook the animals. The night vision has a 100-foot range, records with sound (not always a standard feature for these kinds of cameras), and has clear playback. The video features high-resolution 1080p, and the camera has a compact file size that uses as much as 80% less storage than other comparable cameras. It also features a fast trigger speed of 0.1 seconds, a 0.5-second recovery time, and an 82-foot detection distance.

The issues with this camera are that it doesn’t have wireless, so you’ll need an SD card to watch the footage. Also, the batteries tend to drain quickly.

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2. Vanbar Trail Camera — Best Value

The best trail camera in Canada for the money is the Vanbar Trail Camera. Not only is it affordable, but it also has a 0.2-second trigger when it detects motion, even at night. It uses low-glow infrared, which gives you clear night vision. It uses 120-degree wide-detection angles and is high resolution at 1080p. It’s waterproof, so the lens shouldn’t have any moisture issues. The company also provides a 30-day refund policy.

The problems here are that it isn’t always reliable — sometimes it takes video and sometimes only photos. Additionally, it requires a micro-SD card, which means you’ll also need a card reader.

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3.  Tactacam Reveal X Cellular Trail Camera — Premium Choice

The Tactacam Reveal X Cellular Trail Camera is our premium choice pick. It has a fast trigger of .5 seconds and uses low-glow infrared for taking clear pictures without frightening the animals with a flash. Other than taking high-quality photos, one of the best features of this trail camera is that it uses cellular service, which means you can connect to the camera wirelessly. You can use the app for setup and live viewing on your phone, and it also shows the battery levels and signal strength.

The cons are that it is expensive, and if there’s an issue with the camera, customer service isn’t always reliable.

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4. Zopu Trail Camera

The Zopu Trail Camera is quite affordable and has high-resolution 1296p video and 24mp for clear pictures. The video also records sound and uses no-glow infrared for great photos, even in total darkness. The flash reaches up to 75 feet. It is designed to withstand most weather extremes and is waterproof, dustproof, and drop proof. It boasts a long battery life when in standby mode.

However, it can be inconsistent with detecting movement, and the battery life isn’t always as good as stated.

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5. Bushnell Trophy Trail Camera

Bushnell’s Trophy Trail Camera has features that can come in handy while tracking wildlife. It has date, time, and temperature stamps for accurate information. You can also program the trigger interval in addition to the video resolution and length and whether you want multi-image mode. Bushnell also provides you with the option to select the quality of the images, which can be set to 3, 8, or 20mp, so they can be as crisp as you want. The camera is quite hardy and can withstand all kinds of weather conditions.

The flaws, however, are that the field of vision is fairly narrow because it doesn’t offer widescreen options, and the night-vision photos aren’t always clear.

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6. WingHome Trail Camera

WingHome’s Trail Camera has photo quality options for 12, 16, or 22mp, as well as 1080p video for up to 1 minute in length. It has no-glow LED night vision and a 100-degree viewing angle, so you don’t need to worry about your images having a fish-eye distortion. It has a super-fast trigger speed of 0.3 seconds and a 65-foot detection range, and it records with sound. It is sturdy, easy to open, and compatible with power adapters and solar panels.

The problems with this camera are that the photos aren’t always as clear as they should be, particularly at night, and some of these cameras don’t last longer than a year.

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7. Stealth Cam Trail Camera

Stealth Cam’s Trail Camera captures high-quality 24mp photos and HD video in either 480p or 720p. For night photos, it uses infrared that is activated at 100 feet and records the date, temperature, and moon phase. It comes with a 32-GB SD memory card and a USB 2.0 card reader. The field of view can reach 16:9 wide and captures one to nine exposures when triggered. It uses GPS for tagging.

The problems with this camera are that it doesn’t always take clear pictures when the animal is at a distance, and the video only records approximately 10 seconds of footage.

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8. Cuddeback H-1435 Trail Camera

The Cuddeback H-1435 Trail Camera has 20mp for screen captures and a ¼ trigger speed. It only requires about 1 second of recovery before taking the next shot. It uses infrared for night pictures, which just shows a slight red glow and can detect movement at around 100 feet. The sensor uses a wide angle to capture motion, and the settings are quite easy and intuitive to follow.

However, the trigger can be unreliable in some cameras, so it doesn’t always capture movement. Also, the quality of the photos, particularly at night, is sometimes not great.

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9. Meidase Trail Camera

The Meidase Trail Camera has high-quality HD video at 1296p and includes a sensitive microphone for sound. It has a 0.2-second trigger speed for movement within a 120-degree wide angle at 82 feet. It is waterproof and has a long battery life of 8 months when in standby mode. The night vision is enhanced with no-glow infrared technology.

The flaws here are that it’s not always reliable — some cameras might take pictures of nothing, while others don’t take photos at all. Plus, some of the cameras tend to use up batteries quickly.

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10. BlazeVideo Wifi Trail Camera

The BlazeVideo Wifi Trail Camera has a high-quality resolution for photos (24mp) and video (1296p). It has a 110-degree view angle to capture movement and the added advantage of wireless capability. Once the app is downloaded to your phone, you can set up the camera and have footage sent straight to the app. It also has no-glow night vision for up to 75 feet.

The cons with this camera start with the fact that it doesn’t have sound, and if you live in a particularly rainy part of the world, water might leak in. Additionally, the instructions aren’t that clear.

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Buyer’s Guide

To help in your camera decision, this buyer’s guide goes over a few points for you to consider before making your final choice.

The Kind of Camera

If you’re interested in high-quality video and pictures, you’ll want a camera with the highest resolution, such as 1080p. If you just want to keep an eye on your property, you won’t necessarily need all the bells and whistles, as these will significantly increase the price. Always read the reviews — the good and the bad — because they can give you extra information from buyers.

The Necessities

Keep in mind that most trail cameras require batteries and memory cards, which are not always included with the camera. Always read the fine print, and ensure that you have any additional items that the camera needs, like the right kind of batteries and memory cards. Lithium batteries are recommended. If you’re looking for a trail camera that includes sound or has wireless capabilities, be sure to read the description carefully and read the reviews. Sometimes the descriptions are inaccurate, and you can learn more from actual customer reviews.

Technical Specs

If you’re not familiar with the technical descriptions of cameras and what it all means, here are a few terms to help you have a better understanding of the jargon:

Conclusion

Our favorite trail camera overall is the GardePro A3 Trail Camera, which has one of the fastest trigger responses at 0.1 seconds. The Vanbar Trail Camera is affordable and has a 120-degree-wide detection angle and 1080p resolution. Finally, the Tactacam Reveal X Cellular Trail Camera is our premium choice pick for its use of Wi-Fi and app for easy setup and live viewing on your phone.

We hope that these reviews have helped you pinpoint the perfect trail camera for your needs. Watching wildlife and the goings-on in your backyard can be fascinating!

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