They live in a variety of habitats like wetlands, pastures, forests, grasslands, even in towns. They are not found inside dry prairies. They overwinter in Mima mounds in the north. This toad is very similar to the American toad in appearance, habitat preference, habits, and even their calls are similar. Canadian toads are much more likely to be found during the day or out and about without rainfall than the Great Plains toad.
Canadian toads breed mainly in the spring.
Their call sounds like that of the American toads' but a single call does not last as long and is slightly lower pitched. They hibernate communally in Mima mounds. They eat any small insects or earthworms and may even feed on harmful invertebrates in agricultural areas.