Quick Answer: We carry 13 mattresses between $310 and $1,000 Queen that don't belong to the Sleep In, Restonic, or Restonit branded lineups. These are standalone models covering firm therapeutic support, budget essentials, gel cooling, and mid-range comfort. Best value: Borealis Gel at $645 includes sheets, protector, and pillows in the price.
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Budget Tier: $310-$435 Queen
Series 4000 ($310 Queen), Dorothy's budget pick. This is the most affordable quality mattress we carry. Innerspring construction with a basic comfort layer. If you need a functional mattress at the absolute lowest price that still offers proper support, the Series 4000 does the job. Guest rooms, starter apartments, children transitioning from a crib mattress.
Luna Premium Foam ($395 Queen), A 7-inch all-foam mattress for people who prefer the motion isolation of foam over springs. At $395, this is the most affordable foam mattress in our range that provides adult-appropriate support. Good for light sleepers who share a bed and need zero motion transfer.
Series 5000 Bamboo ($435 Queen), Dorothy's eco choice. Individually wrapped pocket coils with a bamboo fabric cover. The pocket coils provide better motion isolation than the Series 4000's Bonnell coils, and the bamboo cover adds temperature regulation. The first meaningful upgrade from the 4000.
Mid Tier: $495-$678 Queen
Series 6000 ($495 Queen), The middle of the Series lineup with more comfort layers than the 4000 and 5000, a bamboo fabric cover, and a medium-firm feel. Works across most sleep positions. Available in Twin through King.
Series 7000 ($545 Queen), Dorothy's top pick in the Series range. Premium materials, thicker comfort layers, and the best overall feel in the budget-to-mid range. If you can afford $545, this is where the Series lineup peaks in terms of value for money.
Borealis Gel ($645 Queen), A 9-inch euro top gel mattress that ships with a complete sleep bundle included at no additional cost: sheets, mattress protector, and pillows. The bundle alone would cost $100 to $150 purchased separately. Ships compressed in a box with free Canada-wide shipping. For people furnishing a bedroom from scratch, this is the most efficient single purchase in our catalog.
Sentora Ultra Firm ($678 Queen), 7-zone support system for people who need serious firmness. Dorothy's recommendation for heavier sleepers and anyone who finds medium-firm mattresses too soft. The 7-zone design varies support across the body, providing firmer support under the hips and lower back where most body weight concentrates. If you're replacing a mattress because it sagged under your weight, the Sentora is built to resist that.
Upper Mid Tier: $725-$1,000 Queen
Azra ($725 Queen), A 10 to 12 inch medium-feel mattress with 10-year warranty. Made in Canada. The Azra occupies the comfortable middle ground for sleepers who don't want to think too hard about firmness levels. Medium support that accommodates back, side, and combination sleeping without excelling at any extreme.
High Density Firm ($780 Queen), 10-inch firm mattress rated 8/10 on the firmness scale. Specifically recommended for heavier sleepers (200+ lbs) who need a mattress that won't develop body impressions within the first year. The high-density foam core maintains its shape under sustained heavy loading. Made in Canada, 10-year warranty.
Orthopedic Spine ($775 Queen), Firm support with a plush top. This combination addresses the most common mattress dilemma: wanting firm spinal support without a hard sleep surface. The plush top provides a soft initial feel while the underlying firm support system maintains proper alignment. Dorothy's recommendation for customers with chronic back pain who find fully firm mattresses uncomfortable.
Exquisite ($1,000 Queen), 10-inch Canadian-made gel memory foam mattress. Ships compressed in a box with free Canada-wide shipping. Medium-firm with multiple foam layers and removable cover. The top of our standalone value range. The gel memory foam provides pressure relief and temperature management that standard memory foam doesn't match. For people who want a serious mattress shipped to their door without visiting a showroom.
Complete Price Comparison
All Models by Price (Queen)
- $310, Series 4000: Budget innerspring. Guest rooms, starters.
- $395, Luna Foam: Budget all-foam. Zero motion transfer.
- $435, Series 5000: Pocket coils + bamboo cover. First real upgrade.
- $495, Series 6000: Mid-range, bamboo, medium-firm.
- $545, Series 7000: Best value in Series. Dorothy's top pick.
- $645, Borealis Gel: Euro top gel + free sheets/protector/pillows bundle.
- $678, Sentora Ultra Firm: 7-zone. Heavy sleepers, firm preference.
- $725, Azra: Medium, 10-12", Canadian-made. All-rounder.
- $775, Orthopedic Spine: Firm support + plush top. Back pain.
- $780, High Density Firm: 8/10 firm. Heavy sleepers, 200+ lbs.
- $1,000, Exquisite: Gel memory foam, ships in box. Premium standalone.
Try Before You Buy
Every mattress in this guide is on our Brantford showroom floor. The right mattress is the one that feels right when you lie on it in your sleep position. Numbers and descriptions help narrow the options. Your body makes the final decision. We have been helping families find the right mattress since 1997.
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Talia, Showroom Specialist: "The $310 to $1,000 range is where we see the most decision regret from customers who bought elsewhere. A $650 mattress from a chain store and a $650 mattress from us can have very different foam densities and coil specs. The only way to tell is to look at the actual construction, which is why we list the specs for every value-tier option. If a retailer won't tell you the foam PCF rating, that's a flag."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best mattress under $500 in Canada?
The Series 7000 at $545 Queen is just above $500 and the best value in our budget range. If $500 is a hard cap, the Series 6000 at $495 offers medium-firm comfort with bamboo cover and adequate comfort layers. The Series 5000 at $435 provides pocket coils and bamboo at an even lower price point. All are Canadian-made with warranties.
Which mattress is best for heavy sleepers?
The High Density Firm ($780 Queen) is specifically built for sleepers over 200 lbs. The high-density foam core resists body impressions under sustained heavy loading. The Sentora Ultra Firm ($678 Queen) is another option with 7-zone support that reinforces the heaviest load areas. Both offer 10-year warranties and are made in Canada.
What comes with the Borealis Gel mattress?
The Borealis Gel ($645 Queen) ships with a complete sleep bundle included: sheets, mattress protector, and pillows at no additional cost. The bundle value is approximately $100 to $150 if purchased separately. The mattress ships compressed in a box with free Canada-wide shipping. It is the most efficient single purchase for furnishing a bedroom from scratch.
Should I buy a bed-in-a-box or a traditional mattress?
Both formats can deliver quality sleep. The Borealis Gel ($645) and Exquisite ($1,000) ship compressed with free delivery. The Series lineup and standalone models are delivered traditionally. The mattress inside matters more than how it arrives. If you can visit our showroom, try both formats. If you're ordering remotely, the Borealis and Exquisite are proven options with warranties and free shipping.
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