Generators

Generators: prices in Canada and how to order one

Updated 4 November 2026

In Canada a portable generator costs roughly CA$180 to CA$1,450 for 1,000 to 2,500 W, and a 4,000 to 7,000 W model about CA$700 to CA$1,300. One whole-house standby unit was listed at CA$6,279. For current prices and offers, describe what you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Canadian warranty and safety rules to check

Warranty terms depend on the brand. Some portable warranties start on delivery and require the unit to be registered, with proof of purchase kept, so save the invoice. In Quebec, the Consumer Protection Act gives buyers a warranty on goods they purchase, so check the rules where you live. The Canadian standard for generators and portable powered equipment covers design, installation, operation, maintenance and testing of fuel-fired engines, so ask which standard a unit meets. Emergency generators in Ontario condominiums must be installed, tested and maintained under the Ontario Building Code and CSA C282. Many models also list a carbon monoxide alert, which is worth asking about.

Season: buy before winter

Winter in Canada runs from December to February, and that is when storms and outages hit hardest, so a generator bought in November is ready in time. Summer, from June to August, brings a second peak for camping and worksites. Ask the seller which temperatures the unit is rated for before you buy for either season.

How generators are bought here

Power is quoted in watts, and listings show both running and starting watts, for example 3,450 running and 4,300 starting for one dual-fuel model. Noise is given in decibels, from about 70 to 77 dB on the listed portable units. Fuel is gasoline, propane or dual fuel. Ask each seller whether delivery to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa is included in the price.

What to write in your request

Give the power you need in watts, including the starting watts of a fridge or pump, and say whether you need 120 V or 120/240 V outlets. Add your preferred fuel type, whether new or used is fine, the maximum noise you accept, whether you want electric start, your city and your budget in CA$. A photo of the appliance label helps the seller check the load.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the generator in your own words in a chat, and add a photo if you like. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. Before you decide, you can also compare portable power stations and backup power batteries.