Furnace replacement cost in Canada after rebates (2026)
Last verified October 19, 2026 against official program pages. How we check
As of October 19, 2026, a high-efficiency furnace typically costs $3,750 to $6,030 installed in Canada (Canadian Climate Institute (Dunsky technical report)).
Almost no program still pays for a gas furnace. The money now goes to replacing it with a heat pump, shown province by province below.
Rebates depend on your province: see heat pump rebates across Canada. How programs combine is in our stacking guide.
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Ontario · Furnaces & boilers
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The heat pump route, province by province
Typical rebates from programs open today for a homeowner, air-source unless the page says otherwise. Announced programs such as the National Heat Pump Rebate are not counted.
| Province or territory | Gas furnace rebate | Typical heat pump rebates | Heat pump after rebates |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | None | $5,000 | $2,000–$11,000BC Hydro cost |
| Alberta | None | None fixed | $10,000–$19,000 |
| Saskatchewan | SaskEnergy Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate Program, HAP | None fixed | $10,000–$19,000 |
| Manitoba | EEAP | $2,000 | $8,000–$17,000 |
| Ontario | None | $1,500–$3,750 | $6,250–$17,500 |
| Québec | None | $3,600 | $6,500–$15,500 |
| New Brunswick | None | $1,500 | $8,500–$17,500 |
| Nova Scotia | None | None fixed | $10,000–$19,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | None | None fixed | $10,000–$19,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | None | Up to $9,000 | $10,000–$19,000 |
| Yukon | None | Up to $25,500 | $10,000–$19,000 |
| Northwest Territories | None | None fixed | $10,000–$19,000 |
| Nunavut | None | None fixed | $10,000–$19,000 |
Heat pump cost: RBC, published May 30, 2024, checked October 17, 2026. Typical, not a quote.
Key facts
- Typical furnace cost
- $3,750–$6,030. Source: Canadian Climate Institute (Dunsky technical report), published February 14, 2024, checked October 17, 2026. Modelled installed cost for a detached house (mid-cost case, 2024 report). Typical, not a quote.
- Announced, not open
- National Heat Pump Rebate: $2,000 more if it opens before you install. Not counted above.
- Typical rebates by province
- $1,500 (New Brunswick) to $5,000 (British Columbia) for a heat pump, from programs open today. Provinces with no fixed amount are not counted.
- Last verified
- October 19, 2026. Program administrators decide eligibility. Your installer’s quote decides the cost.
Questions people ask
Comparing options? See heat pump cost in Canada.
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