Nothing says Good times! like chilling around a fire pit with a group of friends or family. While you can essentially make your own fire pit out of some big rocks, it’s not always the safest option. It also wouldn’t be a good idea to build your own fire pit on top of a patio. For that reason, buying an outdoor fireplace is the best (and safest) way to enjoy a fire outdoors.
Keep reading to learn the ins and outs of outdoor fireplaces and how to choose the right one for your backyard.
How to Choose The Best Fire Pit?
It can be a bit challenging to find the perfect fire pit for your backyard. There are a wide variety of styles, each with its own sets of advantages and disadvantages. While aesthetics are important, it’s also important to choose an outdoor fireplace with features that actually meet your needs in terms of safety and how you’ll be using it.
While some fire pits are designed for classic homemade wood fires, others are more “automatic” and are fueled by propane. In general, stainless steel fire pits are best if you plan on leaving your fireplace outside throughout the winter months. Stainless steel is also the best option if you plan on keeping your fireplace for multiple years.
You will also have to think about where you’ll be installing the fire pit. This might quickly increase the cost of installing it. Installing an outdoor gas fireplace without a ventilation system is usually easier and faster. Your overall product will then be cheaper.
The 5 Best Outdoor Fireplaces in Canada in 2025
Below is out selection of the top 5 best-selling outdoor fireplaces you can buy in Canada this year.
Outland Living Firebowl Propane Fire Pit
The Outland Firebowl Mega is one of the best outdoor propane gas fire pits. As a propane fire fit, you don’t have to worry about smoke production or fire bans in your area. It has a diameter of 24 inches and a height of 13 inches.
The Outland fireplace is particularly convenient since it’s smokeless and portable. Since it’s a propane fire pit, it doesn’t produce the same kind of smoke you’d get from a wood-burning fire pit. It weighs about 34 lbs and doesn’t require any installation, so you can easily move it around your yard, or even take it on a trip.
In terms of durability, the Outland Firebowl is made of high-quality steel. It comes with a fade-resistant cover to protect the fire pit when not in use.
The fire pit is powered by a 20-pound (5-gallon) propane tank, which is not included in your purchase. It comes with a 10-foot hose to connect to the tank.
In order to create the gleaming effect of a real fire, the fire pit comes filled with natural lava rocks.
PRISP Hexagonal Outdoor Fire Pit
The PRISP hexagonal outdoor fire pit offers a rustic design and comes with a sturdy steel lid. With its mesh sides, the fireplace provides excellent air circulation as well as protection against sparks. Weighing just 16 lbs, the fireplace is easy to move around your yard if needed.
With its hexagonal shape, the PRISP fireplace offers a rustic twist to the traditional round fireplace. The fireplace is easy to put together and comes with a cover to protect it from rain or snow. Its dimensions are 61 x 61 x 65 cm. Costing less than $200, it’s an excellent value for your money.
Solo Stove Yukon Portable Fire Pit
Crowdfunded on Kickstarter, the Solo Stove Yukon Portable Fire Pit offers a sophisticated look and highly functional design. It measures 27″ in diameter and 17 inches in height, making it bigger than other fireplaces on this list. It’s also the priciest, but its quality makes up for it.
The Yukon makes it easy to make and enjoy a fire. The double-walled construction blows hot air over the fire, lowering the quantity of smoke produced. Its unique construction guarantees that this outdoor fireplace burns wood so effectively that only ultra-fine ash is left behind. This will make cleaning the fireplace much easier.
This is a fireplace that has all the benefits of a wood-burning fireplace but none of the drawbacks. You won’t have that smell of smoke from a campfire stuck to your clothes and hair. This fireplace’s support provides great heat shielding. This is true regardless of the surface on which the fireplace is placed. There is no need for installation. You may use this outdoor fireplace as soon as you take it out of the box.
Pleasant Hearth Martin Extra-Deep Outdoor Fire Pit
Pleasant Hearth Martin’s Extra Deep Outdoor Fireplace is made for big and long-lasting fires. Its design is modern and its rubbed bronze finish will instantly win you over. It comes with a durable lid to help prevent sparks and braises from escaping the fireplace.
The fireplace has air vents to help maintain air circulation and steady fire. The fireplace also comes with a 24″ cooking grill. This is great since you don’t have to worry about buying one separately.
During chilly evenings, the Martin will be the ideal complement to all of your get-togethers with friends and family. It will keep you warm, and you can also use it to grill some food.
Elementi Manhattan Cast Concrete Outdoor Fire Pit
The Elementi Manhattan Outdoor Fireplace is a natural gas-based outdoor fireplace that is luxurious, powerful, and safe. Made from fiberglass-reinforced concrete, this fireplace will undoubtedly enrich your patio, yard, or garden.
You may enjoy a clean, smoke-free flame with this powerful 45,000 BTUs outdoor fireplace. It will also create less environmental damage than competing items. This fireplace is especially simple to set up. The latter has been designed in such a way that it can be easily moved.
This company’s fireplaces are famous for being both elegant and modern. The Manhattan model is no different. Relax and enjoy the great outdoors knowing that this product is also covered by a one-year warranty. Also, please keep in mind that their skilled after-sales service staff is there to provide you with technical assistance and support if you encounter any issues.
The Different Types of Outdoor Fire Pits
There are two main types of outdoor fireplaces: outdoor wood fireplaces and outdoor fuel-based fireplaces.
Wood Burning Fire Pits
Wood fireplaces are the most popular type of outdoor fireplace. They are often made from stainless steel and come with a lid for safety measures. These fireplaces are typically easy to install and move around your backyard. Depending on quality, they can cost anywhere from $100 to $2000.
Some outdoor wood fireplaces are designed to be built-in. Built-in outdoor fireplaces are more luxurious and durable, but they can cost upwards of $3000 to buy and install
Propane/Gas Fire Pits
One of the most significant benefits of outdoor gas fireplaces is that they can be used without a chimney. The base of this type of fireplace is usually composed of cement stones that have been carefully designed to resist water.
Round gas fireplaces provide the appearance of a little campfire and can be fitted in compact locations. The linear gas fireplace, which comes with a stainless steel cover, can also be perfect for a small patio. Ethanol fireplaces are particularly popular since they emit small amounts of CO2.
The ethanol fireplace, which is very trendy, consumes bio and rejects nothing except a small quantity of CO2. Many people are changing their old fireplaces for this “greener” option. Ethanol is odorless ethyl alcohol that produces blue flames when burnt. Prices for these fireplaces typically begin around $1500.
Fire Pit FAQs
Since fireplaces are kept outdoors, they are exposed to rain and mildew, which can cause rust over time. This is especially true if you live in Canada, where summer can be quite humid.
Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prevent rust and prolong the lifespan of your outdoor fireplace.
First and foremost, make sure your outdoor fireplace is always thoroughly cleaned. Anything that could hold moisture in any way should be removed from the fireplace’s surface. Any form of humidity increases your chances of seeing rust.
Similarly, always keep your outdoor fireplace covered or protected from the weather to keep the frame from rusting. You might even want to consider storing your fireplace indoors overnight to reduce the risk of moisture.
Lastly, inspect your outdoor fireplace on a regular basis and attempt to eliminate rust as soon as you notice it. This will help you limit the damage. For slower rust formation, use heat-resistant paint and vegetable oil.
In Canada, each city, burough, and province has its own set of regulations and bylaws regarding the use of outdoor fireplaces. As a result, it’s important to be well-informed on what type of fireplace you are permitted to put in your backyard (if any). Outdoor wood-burning fireplaces, for example, are illegal in certain parts of Montreal. It’s also important to be aware of temporary fire bans enforced in your area.
