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flibbertygibbet Aug 11, 2007 03:07 PM

Propane tank refills in Toronto

Hi,

Does anybody know where to get bbq propane tanks refilled in the city? I'm in the annex.

Thanks!

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    brgt007 Sep 10, 2007 12:38 PM

    Does anyone know where the closest propane refill depot is since the closure of the one at Sherbourne and Richmond.

    Thanks

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      embee Sep 11, 2007 05:57 PM

      Possibly Dundas & Carlaw. You can also get an exchange tank at most Home Despots, Ronas, and Crappy Tires.

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      minto Aug 13, 2007 01:17 PM

      I get mine refilled at Costco's at Warden/Ellesmere. I think it was $12

      1. Googs Aug 13, 2007 11:59 AM

        I'm finding most places are doing tank exchanges this year, not refills. I don't mind being out of there faster.

        Hubby & I had to do this when our local stopped supplying. Good research should never go to waste...

        Station Finders (please note the handy bbq related check boxes):

        Esso - http://map.essostations.ca/locator.asp?lang=EN&c=8132007114009AM

        Petro-Canada - http://www.online.petro-canada.ca/locator/Search.aspx?lang=en

        Shell - http://www.shell.ca/home/PlainPageServlet?FC=/ca-en/html/iwgen/shell_for_motorists/site_locator/app_station_locator_shared.html

        Sunoco - http://www.sunoco.ca/default.aspx?ID=...

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          Moonsammy Aug 13, 2007 06:22 AM

          Another option is propane delivery. We also live in the Annex and do not have a car. The company Sunrise Propane will deliver a tank within 24 hours of calling. It only costs $20 for each new tank. The trick is you have to buy a tank from them. We bought two so there is always a spare. Here is the website: http://www.bbqon.com/information.php

          1. duckdown Aug 13, 2007 04:46 AM

            Any Canadian tire or local gas station should have em :)

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              embee Aug 12, 2007 08:16 PM

              As (less convenient) alternatives, there are 24/7 stations at Sherbourne/Richmond and at Dundas/Carlaw.

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              1. re: embee
                deelicious Aug 12, 2007 08:36 PM

                Sherbourne/Richmond is no longer.

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                jinxed Aug 11, 2007 03:09 PM

                Many gas stations do it for a flat rate, but not sure what is near you.
                An extra tip is to record the weights of your empty and filled tanks for future BBQs! They should have scales at the propane stations.

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                  gimel Aug 11, 2007 06:26 PM

                  The fellow at Bathurst and Dupont is open 24/7 (I assume for propane-fueled cabs) and is always cheaper than doing a tradein at the gas station - should be $16 for a regular tank. He won't fill an expired tank, however, so if you're in that situation, it might be best to try the gas station. I saw him turn down a bribe on that issue one time when I was waiting in line...

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                  tellerium Aug 11, 2007 03:09 PM

                  No problem. On the north side of dupont just west of bathurst. Should be pretty close to you.

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                    pearlD Aug 11, 2007 03:17 PM

                    the above spot is good and it is open on Sundays as well....it's right next to the Beer Store on Dupont.

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