To use Vanguard ETFs you need to open self-directed investment accounts with a brokerage. This can be TFSA, RRSP, or taxable (cash) investment accounts.
Some of the best options in Canada are:
- Questrade, especially if you are investing small amounts regularly (under say $2,000), are purchasing ETFs, don't require much in the way of trading support (you shouldn't if you are investing in ETFs as it is really quite simple)
- RBC Direct, if you are investing larger lump-sum amounts ($2,000+), you are purchasing just one position at a time, you are interesting in US dollar RRSP accounts at some point down the road, you are starting with a larger account balance (over $15,000)
- CIBC Investors Edge, if you are investing larger lump-sum amounts ($2,000+), you are purchasing just one position at a time, you are interesting investing in US listed securities but want to keep your accounts in CAD, you are starting with a larger account balance (over $25,000)