These are our permanent picks for the best salt spreaders and de-icing spreaders you can buy in Canada — from tailgate-mounted salters to push spreaders — chosen for the best combination of price and owner reviews, not for a limited-time sale. Prices and ratings checked October 23, 2026.
Meyer Base Line 400-lb Tailgate Mount Salt Spreader

$2,199.99
★ 5.0 — 1 review at Canadian Tire
The only 5-star salter on this list: a 400-lb tailgate-mounted spreader built for serious winter work. Its perfect rating makes it our top pick for truck owners.
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Brinly 50-lb Push Spreader for Seed, Fertilizer and More

$585
★ 4.1 — 56 reviews at RONA
The most-reviewed spreader here, with 56 owner ratings. Its heavy-duty poly hopper handles up to 50 lb of ice melt or salt, and the enclosed gearbox stands up to corrosive de-icers.
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Agri-Fab 130 lb Push Spreader

$424
★ 4.1 — 15 reviews at RONA
A big 130-lb hopper that covers up to 25,000 sq. ft. per fill — great for long driveways. Rated for salt and ice melt, with pneumatic tires for easy pushing.
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Snowbear by Marlon 4.4 cu.-ft. Salt Spreader

$1,299
★ 3.8 — 6 reviews at RONA
A hitch-mounted spreader with a 4.4 cu. ft. HDPE hopper (about five 50-lb bags), a 12V direct-drive motor, and a remote key fob that spreads up to 25 ft. A strong mid-range option between push spreaders and tailgate salters.
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Chapin Residential Ice Melt Broadcaster & Salt Spreader, 80-lb

$299.99
★ 3.1 — 10 reviews at Canadian Tire
The budget pick: an 80-lb push broadcaster built specifically for ice melt and salt. An affordable way to keep walkways and driveways clear all winter.
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Prices checked: October 23, 2026 — prices can change; the retailer’s page shows the live price.