The best gas fireplaces of 2026: what are chosen by more clients in Toronto

A note on how this list was made: we are a fireplace store in midtown Toronto, the list is made based on what more people have chosen in this area and what we see across hundreds of Toronto installations and service calls a year. Which units get chosen again and again, which ones cause no trouble five winters in, and which ones make people stop walking when they see them burning in the showroom. Those are the picks below. Of course everybody's needs are different, if we are talking about a bigger room or a fireplace loaded with premium features, the selection will be totally different.

Best entry level traditional: Napoleon Ascent

The Napoleon Ascent is a family of fireplaces from Ontario Based Napoleon lineup and the fireplace we quote most often when someone wants a dependable zero clearance fireplace with standard features, installation flexibility, shallow depth and reasonable price. Four sizes from 30 to 46 inches cover most room sizes, the flame picture is classic rather than showy, and parts and service knowledge for it are everywhere, which matters more in long run than any spec. This is an entry level fireplace and if you want something more loaded, we need to look at other options.

Best entry level linear: Marquis Serene

There are tons of available fireplaces from different brands and Marquis Serene is one of the popular ones with a long ribbon of fire in a clean, discreet frame, in widths from 47 to a room-dominating 72 inches and up to 50,000 BTU. It anchors contemporary renovations beautifully. The trade-off of any big linear is that the wide firebox throws serious heat in the room.

Best inserts : Marquis Capri & Regency Atmosphere

The Marquis Capri and Regency Atmosphere are the most popular gas inserts we install in Toronto, they come in different sizes and it means there is an insert available for almost any existing masonry firebox, from openings as small as 25" wide. If you are converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas, this is where we usually start the conversation; our wood-to-gas conversion guide explains the process. Napoleon's Oakville line is the one we compare it against, and all three are strong.

Best entry level stove: Napoleon Arlington

The Napoleon Arlington earns its spot for this reason : A small and beautiful cast stove which comes with reasonable price and can heat up a small to medium size room. In an ice-storm blackout, this stove keeps burning and keeps the room warm, which is a genuinely useful trait in Toronto winters. Freestanding stoves also skip the framing costs of a built-in. Browse the rest of our gas stoves if the freestanding stove concept appeals but the size is wrong.

How to actually choose

Three questions settle most decisions faster than any top-ten list. How big is the room? That sets the BTU range, oversizing is the most common mistake we avoid. Is this new construction, a renovation wall or an existing wood fireplace? That decides Zero clearance versus insert. And do you want the fireplace to heat or to decorate? Every unit heats, but the right answer changes the selection. Venting rarely constrains the choice; our venting guide explains why direct vent goes almost anywhere.

The fastest shortcut is still standing in front of the burning units. Our Toronto showroom keeps live displays running, and if you bring room dimensions, a photo of the wall plus a drawing or picture of what you want to achieve, we can usually narrow down the best units for your application. Call (416) 482-8585 or browse the full gas fireplace lineup first.

Want the full range from the brands above? Browse our Napoleon, Regency and Marquis collections, or if you are still weighing fuel types, compare gas vs electric fireplaces.