Outdoor dining and entertaining are a major part of every summer, so a reliable BBQ can be an asset for your family’s social life. But with as many grill options as there are flavours of BBQ sauce, it can be hard to know where to start. The answer? Start here! We’ve rounded up 10 of the best BBQs available from Walmart Canada, comparing all their bells and whistles, so you can save your energy for more important choices—like what you’re going to grill first.
Does shopping for a BBQ feel like speaking a new language? Our BBQ buying guide can answer all your questions before you “add to cart.”
Fuel type: Propane
Burger count: 18
BTUs: 30,000
Assembled weight: 46.5 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 43.23 x 23.5 x 47.2 inches
Extra features: Heat thermometer, side shelves, tool holder, warming rack, catch pan, wheels
Compact for small spaces and easy to maneuver
Gaps between grates are a bit big
Fuel type: Charcoal
Burger count: 18
BTUs: n/a
Assembled weight: 61 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 45 x 28 x 40 inches
Extra features: Adjustment crank to lower charcoal tray, steel access door, smokestack, side shelf, wheels
Well-built and easy to clean
Not great for smoking food
Fuel type: Charcoal
Burger count: 23
BTUs: n/a
Assembled weight: 20.9 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 35.8 x 26 x 35.8 inches
Extra features: Warming rack, tool holder, side shelf, wheels
Easy to clean
Less sturdy because lightweight
Fuel type: Propane
Burger count: 31
BTUs: 48,000
Assembled weight: 145.99 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 48.19 x 23.5 x 54.53 inches
Extra features: Griddle, heat thermometer, side burner, side shelf, tool holder, warming rack, wheels
Plenty of high-end features including a viewing window
Assembly takes several hours
Fuel type: Charcoal
Burger count: 7
BTUs: n/a
Assembled weight: 9 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 17 x 16.5 x 14.2 inches
Extra features: Damper, ash catcher
Heats up fast with a small amount of charcoal
Handle gets hot
Fuel type: Electricity
Burger count: 8
BTUs: 5,120
Assembled weight: 18.9 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 32.5 x 17.5 x 28 inches
Extra features: Porcelain-coated grates, removable ash catcher
Setup is super quick—just plug it in
Lower BTUs than larger grills
Fuel type: Wood pellets
Burger count: 26
BTUs: 52,000
Assembled weight: 84 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 47 x 21 x 49 inches
Extra features: Electronic ignition, heat thermometer, rotisserie, side burner, storage rack, warming rack, wheels
Has convection technology to cook food evenly
Some models have minor heat leakage
Fuel type: Natural gas
Burger count: 15
BTUs: 24,000
Assembled weight: 92 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 27 x 22 x 30 inches
Extra features: Catch pan, folding side shelves, tool holder, warming rack, wheels
Includes space-saving features like folding shelves
May be too small for large groups
Fuel type: Propane
Burger count: 60
BTUs: 20,000
Assembled weight: 74 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 50 x 31 x 20 inches
Extra features: Catch pan, smoker, sausage hooks, rib rack
Wide and spacious for big-batch smoking
Temperature gauge may be off
Fuel type: Charcoal
Burger count: 7+
BTUs: n/a
Assembled weight: 77 pounds
Dimensions (H x D x W): 27.5 x 20.25 x 20 inches
Extra features: Heat thermometer, grill gripper, ash tool, cast-iron stand
Provides excellent moisture retention and flavour
Too heavy for true portability
A natural gas grill connects to your home’s existing natural gas line. If you’re already using natural gas (if you get regular bills for it, then you are), the setup is relatively simple.
Using charcoal briquettes or lumps as fuel, charcoal grills are the most affordable style of BBQ. It can take some trial and error to learn how to use them, but enthusiasts say the smoky flavour can’t be beaten.
Electric grills are great if you live in a building or area that doesn’t allow gas or charcoal BBQs. For this option, all you need is a nearby electrical outlet.
Propane BBQs are fuelled by gas from a portable tank. Tanks usually provide around 25 hours of grilling time before needing to be replaced.
If you’re looking for rich, smoky flavour, a wood pellet option is it. They use wood pellets as fuel and allow you to experiment with different varieties of wood for unique flavours.
Fueled by charcoal, Kamado grills serve as BBQs and smokers. Their elongated bodies allow for excellent heat circulation for barbequing at high temperatures and for smoking low and slow.
Smokers cook food at a low, stable temperature and use wood chips to infuse a deep, smoky taste. They can be powered by a variety of fuels and the use of different types of wood allows for a range of flavours.
From the easy-push button start to the perfect cooking surface for two to four people, this efficient and affordable pick delivers on so many fronts. With cast-iron grates and a stainless steel temperature gauge, this BBQ will have you calling yourself a grill boss in no time.
For the charcoal grill aficionado, this compact, steel grill is best in its class. It features two porcelain-enameled steel cooking grates, a novel crank for raising and lowering the charcoal tray to adjust heat, as well as a steel access door to make reloading or stoking charcoal a breeze.
Who says you can’t get a great grill on a budget? This steel beauty cashes out at under $100 without sacrificing on quality. With two cooking surfaces totalling 600 square inches and cleverly integrated features like a folding side tray, adjustable dampers and a stability shelf for storage, it’s everything you need for cooking al fresco.
If you’re after a grill that multitasks as well as you do, look no further. This steel, propane-fuelled pick with porcelain-grated plates has all the features you could ever want, including two cooking surfaces, a cast-iron griddle, a smoking tube to add smoky flavour to your meal and a side burner for extra cooking versaility.
At less than 10 pounds, this grill’s compact, durable design is perfect for everything from camping or fishing trips to tailgating or picnicking. Looking for a smaller solution for home use? No one says this small but mighty option has to hit the road; it’s great for cooking in the backyard, too.
For BBQ lovers who aren’t allowed to have BBQs at their condo or apartment buildings, this pick is a great way to get a taste of outdoor cooking. This electric BBQ heats food evenly and reaches temps high enough to sear to perfection, plus setup, takedown and storage could not be any easier.
For those who are happiest experimenting with recipes on the grill, this stainless steel pick is the be-all and end-all for wood-smoked flavour. The seven-in-one wood pellet unit comes with porcelain-coated steel grates to barbecue, bake, roast, braise, smoke, grill, sear and char-broil (yes, seriously!). Plus, you won’t believe the extra features.
If you’re lucky enough to have natural gas plumbed out to your patio or deck, this is the grill you need. The sleek, compact design offers optimal cooking space, even heat distribution and an easy-start ignition system. It’s a fantastic pick for both barbeque pros and newbies.
If you’re someone who loves a meal on the grill in the middle of winter, this all-season, vertical, steel smoker might just be the one for you. With 1,235 square inches of cooking space on four adjustable cooking grates, plus sausage hooks and a removable rib rack, you can get a taste of summer year-round.
Kamado-style cooking is a centuries-old tradition that replicates wood-oven cooking. It allows for perfect airflow, heat distribution and an incredible infusion of flavour. This mini Kamado is a portable version of its bigger sibling with the same signature, thick-walled ceramic body. Plus, it’s cherry red and comes with its own cast-iron stand!
Simply put, we don’t recommend any products we wouldn’t buy ourselves. Our writers leverage a number of sources as a starting point, including reputable third-party reviews, Walmart.ca user reviews, and Walmart Canada’s category specialists. theHUB editorial staff has final say for all products included in this guide.
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