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Canadian Vehicle Assembly Plants

A plain-language guide to major Canadian light-vehicle assembly plants and the vehicle families associated with them in 2026.

By Daniel R. NorthcottReviewed August 4, 2026General information

Canada’s major light-vehicle assembly footprint is concentrated in Ontario. Plant assignments change, so this page describes the current operating picture and directs readers to dated manufacturer sources.

Assembly, supply, testing and quality activities
Final assembly sits within a wider automotive manufacturing system.

Major assembly locations in 2026

LocationManufacturerVehicle focusStatus note
AllistonHondaCR-V and Civic operationsCR-V is the core SUV relevant to this site.
CambridgeToyota / LexusRAV4, Lexus NX, Lexus RX familiesMultiple lines and powertrains.
WoodstockToyotaRAV4 familySixth-generation RAV4 production began in 2026.
OshawaGeneral MotorsChevrolet Silverado pickupsLight- and heavy-duty production at review.
WindsorStellantisMinivans including Chrysler PacificaRefreshed 2027 Pacifica production launched in 2026.
OakvilleFordSuper Duty pickupsPlant ramping toward 2027 Super Duty production.

Plant location does not answer every buyer question

The plant tells you where final assembly occurred. It does not guarantee identical equipment, parts content, quality, resale value, or reliability across every model. Those questions require model-specific and vehicle-specific evidence.

Why assignments change

Automakers retool plants, add or remove shifts, split production across countries, and change powertrains as demand, trade rules, supply constraints, and product cycles change. A responsible page therefore uses a review date and encourages VIN verification.