Four questions decide almost every snow blower purchase in Canada: how much snow, how long the driveway, what surface it is, and whether you want to keep fuel around. Start with the category that matches your winter.
Battery and cordless
No fuel, no oil, no pull cord. The default for most suburban driveways now.
Electric
Cheapest way in. Ideal for short paved drives, decks and walkways.
Gas
Still wins on long laneways, lake effect belts and back to back storms.
Two stage
Safe on gravel, powered wheels, handles the plow ridge. Most Canadian driveways.
Single stage
Light and easy to store. Paved surfaces and lighter snow only.
Parts and accessories
Shear pins, belts, scraper bars, skid shoes, covers and chains.