Savaria home elevators and stair lifts in Canada

Our take: For a straight staircase, a Handicare straight stair lift from a Savaria dealer is the safe, sensible default. Consider a home elevator only if your parent can't safely sit, stand and transfer on a stair lift, or will need a wheelchair between floors. Always get at least two written quotes, and never sign on the first visit.

• Stair lifts (Handicare 1100, 1000, K2, Freecurve, 4000)

  A seat that travels up the staircase on a rail. Straight models install in hours; curved ones are custom-made for your stairs.

  Best for: A parent who can still sit and stand safely but finds the stairs tiring or risky.

• Through-floor lifts (Telecab, Luma)

  A small lift that travels through a cut-out in the ceiling between two floors, with no shaft to build.

  Best for: Two-storey homes where a full elevator is too much work, including some wheelchair users.

• Home elevators (Eclipse, Infinity, Zenith)

  A full elevator in a shaft built by your contractor. Eclipse is Savaria's best-seller; Infinity is hydraulic and needs a machine room.

  Best for: Homes with three or more levels, or a wheelchair user who needs every floor.

• Vuelift panoramic elevator

  A glass or acrylic elevator that stands on its own, so no shaft is built. It needs only a shallow pit of 3 to 12 inches.

  Best for: Families who want an elevator without major construction.

• Wheelchair and porch lifts (V-1504, Delta)

  A platform that lifts a wheelchair up a few steps outside, or along a staircase.

  Best for: Getting a wheelchair or scooter in and out of the house.

Ranges are what installed lifts cost in our directory and from Canadian dealers as of October 2026. Savaria publishes its own prices in US dollars only: about US$3,300 to $5,000 for a straight stair lift and from about US$30,000 for a home elevator, before the shaft. Annual maintenance is extra, and it's needed to keep the parts warranty.

• Home Accessibility Tax Credit (federal)

  Claim up to $20,000 a year of renovation costs, including lifts, for a person 65 or older or eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. A relative can claim it.

• Medical Expense Tax Credit (federal)

  A power-operated lift can count as a medical expense with a prescription; you can claim it alongside the accessibility credit where both apply.

• March of Dimes Home and Vehicle Modification Program (Ontario)

  Up to $15,000 over a lifetime for stair lifts, platform lifts and ceiling lifts, for households earning under $60,000. Home elevators and self-installed stair lifts don't qualify. Apply before you buy.

• Ontario Renovates (your city)

  Many Ontario cities offer accessibility grants or forgivable loans for lower-income homeowners. In London, the first $5,000 for accessibility work is a grant (applications close October 30, 2026).

• Other provinces

  Alberta's RAMP offers up to $7,500 a year. BC's RAHA rebate and Quebec's home adaptation program also help with lifts; check the current terms before you sign.

These local businesses name Savaria on their own website. Ask each one whether it is an authorized Savaria dealer and who handles service and warranty work.

• Stannah stair lifts: A long-established stair lift maker, a good second quote for a curved staircase.
• Bruno stair lifts: Known for sturdy straight and curved models sold through mobility stores.
• Stiltz home lifts: A compact through-floor lift that plugs into a regular outlet, a common alternative to the Telecab.
• Moving the bedroom downstairs: Often the cheapest option, if the main floor has room and a washroom.