Best Mattress in Canada

To evaluate a mattress’s materials closely, we cut a cross-section into the side of each bed. When I first opened the Silk and Snow Hybrid, I thought I had gotten the wrong mattress. The foam around the bed’s perimeter is so thick that I was convinced it was an all-foam mattress, and that the “hybrid” in its name was a mistake — or that I had gotten the wrong bed. However, not only is the bed constructed with both foam and coils, but due to its score of 4 or higher in materials, support, and pressure relief, it was our pick for best overall Canadian mattress.

I was particularly impressed by the pressure relief I felt on my back, and noted that I thought the Silk & Snow Hybrid offered the perfect balance of support and contouring. My fellow mattress expert, Dan Caffrey, expressed similar appreciation: “I loved how this bed fills in the gap on my lower back. Although it’s more cushioning than I would typically choose for a mattress, it won me over because it kept my mid-section elevated and my spine aligned.”

Since all good things come in threes, we invited yet another tester, our chief medical product tester and licensed physical therapist, Dr. Joe Tedesco, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS, to share his opinion on the Silk & Snow Hybrid. After spending some time with the Silk & Snow, he thinks it’s a great choice for folks who sleep on their back.

“My head is supported, my lower back is supported,” he said. “I actually don’t even feel like I need a pillow while lying on my back.”

Dr. Dasgupta reinforced Dan’s thoughts on this hybrid by stating that the blend of coils and foam layers typically does an excellent job of combating lower back pain. “Hybrid mattresses are a great choice for distributing body weight, aligning the spine, and reducing pressure points,” he said.

Despite the thick foam around the perimeter of this bed that made me think I was testing the wrong model, the Silk & Snow Hybrid lacks strong edge support. It would do better in this category if the coils were extended rather than relying on foam. I also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to stomach sleepers. Most stomach sleepers will likely find that the Silk & Snow Hybrid is too soft to elevate their hips and keep their spines in a neutral position. Too much sinkage around the hips can lead to back pain over time.

If you sleep on your stomach, have mobility issues, or gravitate toward the edge of the bed, I would avoid this bed and consider the Douglas Mattress. Read our full Silk & Snow Hybrid review for more information, or see our best mattresses page for more options.

When you switch between two or more sleeping positions at night, we call it combination sleeping. For these tossing and turning sleepers, there are two important factors to keep in mind when trying a new mattress — pressure relief and responsiveness. If you sleep in different positions, it’s crucial to find a mattress that provides adequate pressure relief and comfort regardless of how you’re oriented. Responsiveness is also something to consider, as you’ll want to easily transition from one position to the next without feeling stuck in the mattress. We chose the Polysleep Sierra as the best Canadian mattress for combination sleepers because it’s compatible with multiple sleeping positions and earned 4 stars on our responsiveness tests.

If back sleeping is one of your preferred sleeping positions, you’ll find a lot to love on the PolySleep Sierra. The mattress falls at a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, meaning it’s a medium-soft mattress that balances cushioning and sturdy support, both of which are important for back sleepers. When our expert tester Riley Otis evaluated the bed for pressure relief when back sleeping, she enjoyed subtle sinkage while still maintaining a straight, neutral spinal position. “While there was some sinkage at my hips, I still felt comfortable and didn’t experience any pressure building at my lower back,” she said. Although there wasn’t enough sinkage to misalign Riley’s spine, heavy sleepers may find themselves sinking in too far at the hips, so she rated the mattress 4 stars for back-sleeping pressure relief.

Those who spend part of the night on their side can also enjoy this Polysleep mattress. In the side-sleeping position, our average-weight tester Kenny Timper found lots of cushioning and sinkage at his hips and shoulders with some soothing pressure relief. Lightweight tester Riley Otis found less sinkage in this position due to her smaller stature, so she felt a bit of pressure building at her joints. Overall, they gave the mattress 3.5 stars for pressure relief in the side-sleeping position. While we may not recommend this bed as the best option for strict side sleepers, combination sleepers who only spend a portion of the night in this position won’t have to worry about waking up in pain.

We evaluated responsiveness for combination sleepers using a switch test. During this test, we rolled around on the bed, switching between multiple sleeping positions, and observed how easy it was to move around. When Riley performed this test, she said, “Since it’s on the softer side, my mobility was slightly inhibited by the top layer of foam. However, the firmer base layer prevented me from feeling stuck in the bed.” Since she was still able to move around on the bed with just a small amount of effort, she gave the bed 4 stars for this test. Combination sleepers should be able to transition between multiple positions without waking up from exerting effort.  

Although I recommend this bed for combination sleepers, I don’t recommend it to those who sleep with a partner due to its 3-star performance on our motion isolation test. If you’re tossing and turning throughout the night, the bed won’t absorb your motion, and your partner will be able to feel you moving around. The mattress warranty also only earned 3 stars, as it’s only viable for 5 years.

Learn more in our full Polysleep Sierra mattress review. If you’re seeking a better mattress for couples, try the Silk & Snow Hybrid.

Hugs release endorphins¹, which, in turn, help you relax. If feeling embraced while you sleep seems like a dream come true, you’ll want to check out the Endy Original — our testers’ pick for best Canadian memory foam mattress. This bed comes in at a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale, meaning it’s a little softer than medium firm. When mattress expert Logan Block tested this mattress, he said, “The Endy gave me that deep hug-like feeling that so many sleepers love about all-foam beds.” With a 4 or above in support, cooling, and motion transfer, the Endy may release endorphins for a host of sleepers. 

Logan also pointed out how he appreciated how the mattress relieved pressure around his joints by contouring around them, and his pressure maps backed this up. He used a specialized mat that captured color-coded thermal images to highlight where pressure built up when resting on the Endy. 

Logan’s pressure maps showed almost all blue when he was on his back, indicating virtually no pressure in this position. There was only a tiny speck of green mixed in with the blue when he was on his side, signaling that this mattress offered exemplary relief on his side as well. Dr. Dasgupta also expounded on the benefits of memory foam beds, saying, “Memory foam is gentle, pressure relieving, and cushiony. It works to relieve tension by contouring to the shape of your body, which is especially ideal for pressure relief.”

This budget-friendly mattress also tested well for responsiveness, an attribute not always seen in memory foam. This makes it a solid choice for combination sleepers and sexually active couples, as it will allow both groups to reposition easily. However, I think that stomach sleepers won’t receive the support they need with this softer mattress, and I recommend they check out one of our choices for best mattress for stomach sleepers.

Similarly, sleepers with bigger bodies will likely not get the support needed to keep their spines in a healthy position from the Endy Original.

People often opt for hybrid mattresses because their construction of foam and coils can provide an optimal blend of comfort and support. That was definitely the case with the Emma Hybrid Comfort, which earned solid scores across all of the performance categories while shining brightly in support (4.5/5), materials (4/5), and pressure relief (a perfect 5/5). This led our team to selecting it as the best hybrid Canadian mattress (Emma is based in Germany but offers free shipping to all Canadian provinces).

Logan Block, an expert tester, said, “The multiple foam layers add some softness and contouring, while a layer of sturdy coils provides the support that prevented me from sinking too far into the mattress’s bottom layers.” In addition to his hands-on evaluation, he also used a specialized mat that reads how much pressure his body felt when he was lying on the Emma. He felt virtually no pressure when on his back, and found the bed very comfortable for back and stomach sleeping.

When I discussed the importance of pressure relief with Dr. Dasgupta, he said, “A mattress unsuitable for your body type or preferred sleep position can make your pressure point discomfort worse. To help mitigate pressure, you’ll need a mattress with the right amount of support as this will help keep your spine properly aligned throughout the night.”

While most sleepers will enjoy this bed, it will likely be too firm for those who weigh less than 130 pounds. I also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to those who love the classic, slow-moving feel of memory foam. These sleepers won’t get that sinking sensation on this mattress because of its hybrid construction and firmer feel.

Check out the Logan & Cove Frontier if you fall into either of these categories. You can also read our full Emma Hybrid Comfort review and look at more top picks on our best hybrid mattresses page. 

Back sleepers typically benefit from a medium-firm mattress that provides proper spinal alignment and support. When Logan Block, a Sleepopolis mattress expert, tested the Octave Vista, he initially thought it might be too firm for back sleepers. However, after spending some time on it, he realized it had had a more medium-firm feel and excellent contouring. He said, “In other words, it was soft without being too soft and kept my spine neutrally aligned.” In addition to Logan’s positive assessment, this mattress received 4.5 out of 5 scores in motion isolation and support and a 4 in pressure relief, buoying the Vista into our top pick for Canadian back sleepers.

Logan noted that the high-density support foams at the foundation of this bed contributed to its impressive support score. He loved that his body was sufficiently elevated. This top-notch support kept him from sinking too far down in the mattress, which can cause awkward spinal alignment. 

Although the pressure map — color-coded thermal images that indicate areas of pressure buildup — showed a touch of pressure around his hips and shoulders, there was close to zero pressure when Logan was on his back. This aligns with what Dr. Dasgupta said about back sleepers: “If you sleep on your back, you’ll want to make sure that you have the right firmness, proper support, and straight spinal alignment, as these factors can help alleviate back and shoulder pain.

Just note that the slow-moving nature of this bed doesn’t make it a winning choice for combination sleepers. If you like to move around on your mattress, the Silk & Snow Hybrid will likely be a better choice. You can also check out our best mattress for combination sleepers for more choices. 

We also wouldn’t recommend the Octave Vista to most stomach sleepers. These sleepers will likely find that the Vista is too soft to keep their hips propped up to maintain spinal alignment.

The Douglas Original Mattress is proudly made in Canada using Canadian-sourced materials that won’t bust your budget. I’m always telling anyone who will listen (and, often, those who won’t) that when it comes to mattresses, inexpensive doesn’t necessarily mean cheaply made. Beds like the Douglas, our pick for the best affordable Canadian mattress, prove my point. 

Unlike other mattress brands, Douglas’s manufacturer, GoodMorning.com, cuts costs by working with trusted Canadian suppliers and manufacturers to build and ship mattresses directly to consumers, eliminating middlemen, commissions, and inflated markups. The result is a budget-friendly bed, with a queen size coming in at C$799, and one that is also incredibly well-rounded. This is shown by the mattress receiving a 4 or above in every category we score, including a 4.5 in motion isolation, cooling, pressure relief, and edge support.

Some manufacturers may cut corners regarding cooling and edge support to keep prices down, but not the Douglas. This mattress is constructed with cooling gel foam and uses its proprietary CoolSense cover that draws moisture away, keeping you dry and providing excellent temperature regulation. Also, if you like to sleep close to the edge of the bed or sit on it to get dressed, you’ll find that the Douglas provides a sturdy perimeter. Tester Logan Block said of the mattress, “I felt comfortable back sleeping and side sleeping, getting the right blend of comfort and support and my shoulders, hips, and lower back.” 

As versatile as this mattress is, we don’t recommend it for sleepers with bigger bodies. Those who weigh more than 230 pounds probably won’t receive the kind of support they need, leading to increased pressure relief and awkward spinal alignment.

Similarly, we wouldn’t recommend the Douglas to stomach sleepers over 130 pounds. The Douglas is too soft to provide these sleepers with the support they need around their hips to keep their spine and back aligned.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Douglas mattress before you buy, head over to our full Douglas mattress review for more information. If you need something more supportive, check out our best mattress for heavy people for better options.

If you’re like me and have difficulty drifting to sleep if you’re not on your side, you’ll want to check out the Casper Atlas Hybrid Mattress, our pick for the best Canadian mattress for side sleepers. Side sleepers will benefit from the bed’s deep sinkage. The slow-moving foam found in the upper comfort layers provides a more “in” the bed feeling than “on” the bed, giving side sleepers’ joints plenty of contouring and cushioning. The medium-firm Atlas received a 4 in support, responsiveness, and edge support, and a 4.5 in pressure relief.

Kenny Timper, staff writer and mattress reviewer, tested the pressure relief of the Atlas with a specialized mat that he spread over one side of the bed and then lay on top of it. The mat creates pressure maps that use color-coded thermal images to indicate where pressure is building in Kenny’s body. Kenny’s side pressure map was blue with some green mixed in, highlighting that this mattress is a solid choice for side sleepers. He said, “The pressure relief around my hips was fantastic. Further, I think most back and side sleepers will enjoy it.” One of the reasons this is a good fit for these folks is because Casper’s top layer of signature memory foam and base of flex coil support provide responsiveness and support.

However, Kenny doesn’t recommend this bed in a box for sleepers with bigger bodies, saying, “While this is one of the best memory foam mattresses for many side sleepers, the Casper Atlas Hybrid’s springs are too short to support sleepers over 230 pounds properly, and they will likely sink through the memory foam and feel their coils along their hips, ribs, and shoulders.”

We also wouldn’t recommend this mattress to couples who prefer to use the entire surface area of the mattress. These sleepers will have a hard time getting comfortable on the Casper Atlas Hybrid mattress due to its less-than-stellar edge support.

Want to learn more about the Atlas before you buy? Read our full Casper Atlas Hybrid mattress review to see how it performed on all our tests. If you’re looking for a taller mattress with stronger edge support, check out the Polysleep Origin mattress instead. We also have a best mattresses for side sleepers page with more options.

Falling into a soft, cloud-like luxury mattress like the Logan & Cove Frontier can be the perfect end to a long day. As soon as former mattress tester Amelia Jerden stretched out on this bed, she said, “The Euro pillow top is so comfortable. It felt like it was giving me a little hug.” However, plushness is not all this bed has to offer. It scored a 4 or higher in all performance categories and grabbed a 4.5 in support and cooling and a flawless 5 in pressure relief.

When our tester evaluated her pressure maps, color-coded thermal images of pressure buildup, she noticed that her back-sleeping image was all blue with a small amount of green, which indicates little to no pressure. These findings tracked with how Ameila felt when she was on the bed. When she switched to her side, her pressure map showed some yellow and even light red spots around her hips and shoulders. Typically, we would deduct at least half a point from this score because of this. However, Amelia said she felt comfortable in this position and still awarded it 5 out 5. She did put a caveat on that score that stated that side sleepers with joint pain may need a softer or more cushioning mattress.

Although this is an incredibly versatile mattress, we have not yet tested a mattress that is a perfect fit for everyone, and the Frontier is no exception. Sleepers who love a mattress that wraps them in a deep embrace will likely not get the sinkage they desire with the Logan & Cove Frontier. The frontier offers a more “on” rather than an “in” bed one. We also wouldn’t recommend the Frontier to side sleepers for the same reason. Side sleepers with joint pain may find the microcoil layer puts unnecessary pressure on their shoulder and hip.

Interested in learning more about the Frontier before you buy? Check out our full Logan & Cove Frontier mattress review to see how it performed on all our tests. For more contouring and better pressure relief, check out the Casper Atlas Hybrid, or our page of the best pillow-top mattresses.