Best Places to Buy Drip Irrigation Supplies in Canada
Welcome to Sprinkler Canada's, guide to buying all things Drip Irrigation! Gardening enthusiasts around the world are increasingly drawn to the benefits of Drip Irrigation for their home landscapes and vegetable gardens. The popularity of gardening, coupled with efficient drip irrigation systems, allows consumers and growers to nurture vibrant and flourishing gardens with greater ease.
As avid gardeners we realized the first step to installing a great drip irrigation system is to find the right supplier! Our goal is to provide you with the tools you need to set you on your way to installing your drip irrigation system, and provide you with a complete list of suppliers in Canada with Pros and Cons of each one. The criteria we used to be on our list are as follows;
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Suppliers must have an online presence with the ability for consumers to purchase products.
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Suppliers must offer a wide enough product selection for complete drip system installations.
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Suppliers must have a physical presence in Canada.
After combing through each supplier's website information and making purchases from several locations we have established a list of the best places to purchase Drip Irrigation in Canada.
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Here are our top picks!
#1: Irrigation Direct Canada
Overview
Ranked first overall in our top suppliers of irrigation supplies in Canada, Irrigation Direct Canada truly shines in the Drip Irrigation category. IDC offers Drip Irrigation Supplies for all drip and micro watering techniques for row crops, raised bed gardens, container gardening and greenhouse irrigation. In addition to their product offering IDC also provides users with an outstanding Tutorial and DIY information resource which includes both "how to" information and sample drip irrigation plans and pricing.
Pros
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Competitive pricing and massive selection
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All major drip irrigation suppliers supported
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Extensive Tutorial and DIY information
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Dozens of DIY Drip Irrigation Kits
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Well organized and easy to navigate Website
Cons
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Limited Bilingual ability
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Limited Curbside Pickup hours
Price Rating: $
#2: Orbit
One of the better known retail brands in the Drip Irrigation industry, Orbit offers a complete selection of Sprinkler supplies for both Drip Irrigation through their online store. In addition to traditional Drip Irrigation supplies, Orbit presents a well organized web store which also offers a vast array of hose end gardening tools. We liked the low threshold for free shipping, but the retail pricing is very high compared to other suppliers.
Pros
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Low threshold for free shipping
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Wide selection of both Irrigation and lawn accessories
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Drip Irrigation Kits for DIY consumers
Cons
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Pricing for consumers is very high $$$
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No supplies for row crops (Drip Tape)
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Prices converted from U.S. dollars
Overview
Price Rating: $$$
#3: Site One
As the clear choice for Irrigation contractors for Sprinkler Irrigation, Site One also offers a decent selection of Drip Irrigation supplies with the primary on Rainbird Drip Irrigation products. With several locations across Canada offering in-store purchasing, Site One is also a clear choice for those wanting an in-person experience; although it may not be the most welcome to residential consumers.
Pros
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Competitive pricing for contractors $
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Multiple locations across Canada
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Professional and knowledgeable staff
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Limited selection of Drip Irrigation suppliers
Cons
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No online store in Canada
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Pricing for consumers is very high $$$
Overview
Price Rating: $$
#4: Dubois Agrinovation
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Cons
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Large product assortment
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Great for big agriculture
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Competitive Pricing
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Full Bilingual Service Available
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Website is hard to navigate at times
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Limited Tutorial and DIY information
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Limited lawn irrigation supplies
Overview
Quebec based Dubois Agrinovation specializes in providing innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture. The company offers a wide range of Drip Irrigation supplies and services to help growers improve their agricultural practices, enhance crop production, and optimize resource efficiency. In addition to Drip Irrigation, Dubois also offers a wide range of agricultural accessories primarily geared towards field irrigation.
Pros
Price Rating: $
#5: Irrigation Depot
Quebec based Irrigation Depot offers Drip Irrigation solutions for most applications. Irrigation Depot offers a Drip Irrigation assortment second only to Irrigation Direct Canada with competitive pricing, however there is no product offering for large agriculture or row crops. Our main point of concern for Irrigation Depot is their lack of any pick up option and there is no physical address posted on their site. Answering service only in French.
Pros
Cons
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Large Selection of Drip Irrigation products
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Major brands sold and large product offering
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Some Drip Irrigation Kits for DIY consumers
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No pick up option for online store
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No Drip Tape for Row Crops
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No shipping to PO boxes
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'Contact Us' information is very vague
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Customer service mainly French dominated
Overview
Price Rating: $
#6: Canada Outdoor Supply
Cons
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Limited Drip Irrigation Assortment
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Competitive Pricing
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Low Free Shipping Threshold
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Extremely high tubing prices
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Website is hard to navigate at times
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No tutorials and DIY information
Overview
Canada Outdoor Supply is a supplier of Irrigation, Landscape Lighting, and Pond supplies. They offer competitive pricing and a low free shipping threshold, however tubing prices are much higher than some other online retailers. Although they offer a wide range of products overall, their drip irrigation supply section is limited.
Pros
Price Rating: $$
#7: Lee Valley
Pros
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High quality products
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Locations throughout Canada
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Wide range of products offered
Cons
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Not specialized in Irrigation
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High prices on most items
Overview
Lee Valley Tools is a Canadian company that specializes in providing high-quality woodworking tools, gardening tools, hardware, and other unique products for both hobbyists and professionals. Lee Valley carries a limited supply of Drip Irrigation products for basic installations.
Price Rating: $$$$
#8: Wes-Tech Irrigation
Pros
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Decent selection Drip Irrigation Supplies
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Most major brands offered
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Design services available at a cost
Cons
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High product pricing for consumers
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Free shipping is not offered
Overview
Victoria based Wes-Tech Irrigation offers Irrigation solutions for Drip Irrigation as well as a wide selection of Pond and Lighting supplies. Wes-Tech also offers design services but does charge an hourly rate of $75 which will be a deterrent for many homeowners. Product pricing on the Wes-Tech site is much higher than other online competitors but this is likely due to their remote location. Free shipping is not available to consumers.
Price Rating: $$$
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