The Best Snow Blowers in Canada

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Toro 12-inch 60V Battery Cordless Electric Snow Shovel (Bare-Tool)

If you have limited or tight space to snow blow, something like the Toro 39909T cordless electric snow shovel will work for you. Featuring a smaller, handheld design with a smaller shovel, this tool can move snow off decks, front steps, and smaller driveways.

With it’s 12-inch (30cm) wide shovel that can clear snow as low as deep as 6-inches (15cm), this snow shovel can clear snow out of tight spaces. This power shovel has two speeds, controls right at your fingertips as you plow, breaking up and snow and ice and moving it far out of your way. The Power Curve technology allows this handy tool to throw snow up to 25 feet (7.62m) away, allowing for easy removal of driveways and backyards without lugging around any heavy machinery.

The Toro 39909T is powered by a FlexForce 60-volt battery which provides 45 minutes of run time on an hour full charge. Toro’s Flex Force products feature an interchangeable rechargeable battery. Push-button start improves functionality well below zero. Perhaps best of all, this Toro snow shovel is very low maintenance due to its electric design. Just charge the battery!

Users found this electric snow shovel is easy to use in terms of mobility and performance, despite its smaller size and somewhat unbalanced feel. Users found this snow blower was able to clear a surprising amount of snow for a unit so small. While it might not have the same use as a typical snowblower, you should consider if this smaller style of blower will suit your needs just as well.

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Snow Joe SJ615E

The Snow Joe SJ615E is a cheap and effective means of snow removal. This corded electric unit is strong choice for smaller driveways, backyards, and anywhere that is not too far out of range of the electric plug.

The Snow Joe SJ615E features an auger constructed from a plastic that resists abrasion and cold damage, that measures 15-inches (38 cm) wide. This auger allows the SJ615E to blow away snow up to 8 inches deep. With a 11-amp motor, under ideal conditions, this machine is powerful. The snow chute features an adjustable direction and can throw snow up to 20 ft (6m) away.

Since this is an electric machine, maintenance of this unit is very simple. An instant-start button makes using this unit effortless. While requiring a cord might make this a less than ideal in certain situations, if you do not think a cord will impede snow removal, this inexpensive unit might be a good choice for you.

Users find this machine works optimally after fresh snowfall, but you might struggle pushing this unit with wet snow. Users of this machine enjoy how lightweight this machine is otherwise, as well as how small its footprint compared to other types of snowblowers.

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Snow Joe SJ623E 15 amp 18-inch Single-Stage Electric Snowblower

Corded snow blowers might be one of the simplest forms of snow blowers, however with one central flaw: the cord itself limiting the distance and area that the snow blower can work. With that being said, the Snow Joe SJ623E is still a great choice for an electric snow blower, due to the power that it provides, clearing driveways and backyards effortlessly.

With an impressive 18-inch (45cm) auger constructed from heavy grade steel, this snow blower can tackle snow up to 10-inches (25cm) deep with the greatest of ease. Powering the unit is a 15 Amp motor that just blows snow away. This is unit and can clear even larger driveways, granted your extension cord is long enough. With a 180-degree rotational discharge chute lets you direct snow where it needs to go.

For movement, the Snow Joe SJ623E has easy-gliding wheels that allow for sharp turns and manoeuvres, with scrap blades cleaning your driveway or sidewalk down to the cement. This combo makes the snow removal jobs this snow blower accomplishes very thorough. However, thicker snow might cause struggles for users. One cool feature is a halogen light for when the sun starts setting during the early evening. One other we appreciate is a safety switch to prevent the unit from starting accidentally.

However, one thing to note is that an extension cord is not included, which is a little annoying if you do not own an all-weather extension cord.

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Toro 60V Max 21-inch Power Clear e21 Electric Cordless Snow Blower

While corded snow blowers can be an effective snow blower solution, they can be a poor choice if you will need to snow blow away from your house and its energy plugs. The Toro 39901 60V Power Clear e21 Snow Blower is a strong choice in part to its powerful electric motor and rechargeable battery.

With a wide 21-inch (53cm) auger, this Toro snow blower can clear large amounts of snow, with a diameter of only 7-inches (approximately 18cm). The 3-phase motor with Toro’s RunSmart® onboard optimizations, improves the efficiency by approximately 33, with Eco-mode to extend the usage of this machine. The 60-volt L405 battery comes with a charger.

This Toro snow blower is perfect for hard surfaces like concrete and asphalt, easily able to clear an entire 12-parked-car driveway on a full charge. A headlight improves visibility for clearing snow when the days get shorter. You can control the chute angle and project snow up to 40 ft (12 meters) away.

Users overall find this a strong snow blower for city use. The rechargeable battery provides flexibility so you can clear snow immediately after any snowfall. Users seem to be impressed with the performance of this snow blower, especially against harder to remove snow like heavy, wet snow. Some users did complain about the quality control of these models, which does make us question this unit slightly, but with overall high reviews, this unit does seem to be a strong choice.

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Snow Joe 40-Volt 18-in Single-Stage Cordless Electric Snow Blower

For a powerful, cordless electronic snow blower, the Snow Joe ION18SB-PRO is a top contender. This strong yet lightweight snow blower is a great option for driveways, sidewalks, and decks.

The Snow Joe ION18SB-PRO features an 18” wide auger that works up to 8” deep. With its heavy-duty rubber blades, this auger clears snow in a snap. On the bottom of the scraper bar at the base of the unit cleans the snow off your deck, or sidewalk without damaging it.

The 500-watt brushless motor powered by a rechargeable 40V iONMAX 5.0 Lithium-ion delivers up to 65 minutes straight of runtime of strong snow clearing performance. In ideal conditions, this snow blower can clear a lot of snow very quickly. The ION Pro features a 180-degree auto-rotating directional chute, that shoots snow up to 20 ft.

Some users find using this unit easy, for its lightweight construction without the hassle of gas, oil, tune-ups, frustrating pull-cords or tangled extension cords. However, some users noted that this unit struggles with wet snow. There are a few tricks that can improve this snow blower’s performance in suboptimal conditions, but if you regularly expect to clear deep snow, this unit might not be the machine for you.

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Toro SnowMaster 724 ZXR Snowblower

For tough snow removal jobs, gas is a stronger option than electric. For a strong yet lighter and more maneuverable gas snowblower, the Toro SnowMaster 724 ZXR Snowblower is a good choice.
The Personal Pace System aids this snow-blower’s movement, matching your speed and aiding traction. With automatic steering to improve tight turns, this is an easy-to-use snow blower even in harder to clear areas. With metal enforced poly skid shoes underneath, clearing all snow on your driveway or backyard – no scuffs or skids after!  With such strong performance, this unit can clear an extensive amount of snow between 6-inch and 10-inch (15cm-25cm) deep.

Even as a single-stage snow blower, the SnowMaster 724 ZXR can throw snow up to 40 feet (12 m) away. This is due to the strong Toro Premium 212cc OHV 4-cycle engine, with recoil start, and excellent performance. You can also adjust the angle and distance that the chute projects snow, with the quick-turn chute lever.

Users find this an easy-to-use snow blower, in part thanks to the Personal Pace System, making this a great snow blower for anyone, including elderly people. One thing a few users had issues with is the snow blower’s auger, which sometimes breaks. Although it was not clear what conditions prompted these user’s auger to break, it is worthwhile considering things like the warranty before purchasing this snowblower.

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Toro Power Clear 721 QZE 21-inch Single-Stage Snowblower

The Toro Power Clear 721 QZE is a strong, single-stage snow blower that can handle a lot of snow. We like this snowblower as an easy to use and maintain gas model you can rely on throughout the winter.

Featuring a 212cc 4-cycle OHV engine for powering the entire unit, this unit crushes snow up to 9” deep easily and throws the snow up to 35 feet (approx. 10m). This Toro snow blower can handle driveways big and small, up to 9-10 cars in size. Featuring Toro’s Power Propel system, which aids movement. The auger features an impressive design, which keeps the paddles in constant contact with the ground, while pushing itself forward.

With its multidirectional chute, you can control where the snow lands – just squeeze the quick-shoot trigger and slide the grip. No matter the weather, the Toro Power Clear starts easily with electric start, which adds a lot of use in cold weather in conjunction with the gas engine.

Overall, this snowblower is a reliable unit that users seem to really like online. This unit is easy to use, with strong performance even when the snow gets deep, however it is less than ideal for clearing wet snow. One thing a user expressed their displeasure was that this model left scuffs on their coated driveway. When we see a one-off criticism of this nature which could negatively impact your overall feeling of a product this severely, we feel as if it’s worthwhile to warn against the possibility, but for most people, you will not likely see this happen.

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PowerSmart 24-inch 212 cc Two-Stage Electric Start Gas Snow Blower

This PowerSmart Gas Snow Blower is also our choice for the best snow blower for large driveway

Two-stage gas snow blowers have some of the strongest performances among all different types of snow blowers. The PowerSmart 24-inch gas snow blower is a surprisingly affordable yet powerful snow blower, great for longer driveways and uneven surfaces.

The PowerSmart snow blower features a 24-inch (60cm) wide serrated auger made from entirely steel, breaking through snow and ice in any types of conditions. This blade configuration effectively clears snow up to 12-inches (30 cm) deep. 212cc engine produces a lot of momentum for breaking up snow and ice. The powerful, 2-stage configuration breaks up an incredible amount of snow and propels it up to 40 ft out of your way.

With variable speed drive system, you have 6-forward and 2-backward speed configurations, so you can go at your pace when clearing snow. With a push button electric start system, getting this unit going is incredibly easy, in any condition. Some users find this machine ices up significantly after heavy use, so this unit is best stored inside. When not in use, the handles fold-inwards ergonomically for improved storage.

Users find this is a powerhouse at clearing snow without taking up too much space. For many homeowners, this combination makes this exactly the type of snow blower they are looking for. Overall, this two-stage gas snow blower is a great choice for many, especially at a price that makes it cheaper than some single-stage blowers.

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Troy-Bilt 26-in. 243cc 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower with Electric Start

This Troy-Bilt snow blower is also our choice for the best snow blower for uneven surfaces.

For a big, powerful snow blower for those massive snowfalls, the Troy-Bilt 31AM6CP3563 is a monster two-stage snow blower for any condition.

This Troy-Bilt snow blower can tackle snow and ice anywhere, in thanks to it’s heavy-duty, 26-inch (66cm) wide augers, constructed from serrated steel. This makes this unit to eat snow as deep as 1 foot with this unit. The 243cc OHV engine delivers in both power and reliability, easily starting and operated in the coldest conditions. Push-button electric start stops the trickiness of starting a pull-start in the winter.

When the going gets tough, this snow blower assists movement with it’s self-propelled drive, with 8 different pre-set speeds, 2 of which are reverse speeds. The bulky tires improve steering and mobility, even if you up to your shin in snow. This powerful snow blower also features a 200-degree snow chute allows you to throw excess snow up to 30 ft in a range of directions.

Users have found this Troy-bilt snow blower a high-quality, powerful snow blower. Users have stated that there are some assembly required. Other than a price tag that considerably exceeds $1,000.