What is the cost of car insurance in Canada?

It's not that simple. All depends on car, you and your license. An option for one person will not be same to the other. If you are new driver with fresh license and old car - by default you will face high premiums. The most average and approximate sum on 2010 I can name you - is $1500/year.

To find a good offer, you have to put a nice effort.

First of all, you need to understand, that there are many different factors and options that customizes you final insurance price. You and only you can manage them correctly and according to your own needs.