How Much Firewood Do You Need for an Ottawa Valley Winter?

How Much Firewood Do You Need for an Ottawa Valley Winter?

If you heat with wood in the Ottawa Valley, you already know one thing — winter is not mild.

Between November and March, temperatures regularly drop well below freezing. So how much firewood do you actually need?

At Alice Forestry Co., we help customers across Alice, Round Lake, Rankin, Eganville, Pembroke, Petawawa, Cobden, Beachburg, Westmeath, Micksburg, Killaloe, and Osceola plan properly for winter.

Average Firewood Usage in Ontario

The amount you need depends on:

• Size of your home
• Insulation quality
• Stove efficiency
• Whether wood is primary or supplemental heat

General guideline:

• Supplemental heating: 2–3 bush cords

• Primary heat source: 4–7 bush cords

Homes in more rural areas like Killaloe, Round Lake, and Osceola often use more due to exposure and older construction.

Why Running Out Is a Problem

Waiting until January to reorder firewood can mean:

• Limited availability
• Higher seasonal pricing
• Less seasoned inventory
• Delivery delays during storms

Ordering early in fall — or even summer — ensures dry wood availability.

Plan Ahead, Save Money

Customers who order in spring or summer often:

• Secure better pricing
• Allow additional drying time
• Avoid emergency deliveries

We recommend calculating usage in advance and building a buffer.

Firewood Delivery Areas

Alice Forestry Co. delivers to:

Alice, Round Lake, Rankin, Eganville, Pembroke, Petawawa, Cobden, Beachburg, Westmeath, Micksburg, Killaloe, and Osceola.