We Sell Quality Firewood

Updated Sep 17 2021

We cut, split, sort and stack the firewood into predetermined sized pallet crates to ensure accurate cubic cord measuring. The crates of firewood are then set aside to dry. The drying process causes wood to shrink slightly. We also offer firewood that is kiln dried. Prices are listed further down the page.

Contact

Contact us for more information. Email or call 902-783-2144 with your name, address, phone number along with type of firewood, including quantity and length of stick.

Certifications

We are certified by Measurements Canada.

A stacked cubic cord of firewood is defined as a pile of wood that measures 48 inches high x 48 inches deep x 96 inches long (128 cu ft).

A tossed (loose) cubic cord of firewood is generally defined as a pile of wood that measures 48 inches high x 48 inches deep x 135 inches long (200 cu ft) for 16 inch long split wood. 14 inch long pieces take up less space, generally about 160 cu ft.

A stacked cubic cord of firewood is equal to a tossed cubic cord of firewood.

Hardwood Firewood, splits and rounds

We split, stack, measure and set out in the field to air dry on crated pallets that we build. For the 2020/2021 season our hardwood firewood will be mostly maple with a mix of some birch, ash and beech. Wood that is smaller that 4 inches across are usually left round (not split).

Contact us for your specific sizing requirements.

Check the chart at the bottom of the page that shows BTU ratings for many of the wood species available in Nova Scotia.

We deliver firewood loose in the truck, not in crates as shown. The crates we use to facilitate air drying the wood. Crates can be purchased.

Drive thru firewood

Stop in and we can load up firewood stacked on pallets or you can take the wood loose in your vehicle or trailer.

Pallet crates are $20.00 each and a refund of $15 per pallet crate is provided upon return of the pallet so long as its in its original condition. A 6-1/2 ft truck bed will fit two pallets. If your truck has one of those aluminum tool boxes, you will only be able to fit 32 cu ft (one pallet). A short bed will not stack in a 1/2 cord unless you have side boards installed to raise the height of the truck bed.

Some folks like this method of yard pick up because they don’t have the storage space to obtain a full winter’s wood. And if you are on a budget, buying your wood as you need is helpful.

For campground and seasonal cottages, we can deliver to your location whatever amount you require.

Kiln dried firewood (now accepting bookings for November 2021 and into 2022)

We have the capability to kiln dry firewood and kindling.

Contact us for a booking date and quote on kiln dried firewood. hardwood or softwood that is split and stacked, then dried down to 20-25% moisture content as seen in the video above.

Did you know that 1 full cord of air dried firewood is equivalent to 3/4 cord of kiln dried firewood when considering the amount of BTU’s (heat) given off from the wood? Yes, kiln dried firewood seems more expensive, but when you crunch the numbers you are essentially spending the same amount of money to burn the same amount of BTU’s. Kiln dried firewood gives off much better heat so you don’t have to use as much.

Hand sorted air dried seasoned firewood – (booked for 2021, now accepting reservations for 2022)

Firewood that is split, stacked and been drying at least 6 months. Customers can purchase this wood by booking it in advance. If you want guaranteed dry firewood, booking is your best chance.

Campfire firewood (limited available)

Hardwood for your cottage, camp or outdoor fire pit. We select each piece of firewood for quality. In the videos you will see we toss to one side the pieces we find that are lesser grade. That wood is set aside to dry. We label it as ‘campfire wood’ and is useable for campfires, workshop wood stoves, or even for getting your home fire going with a few pieces of kindling.

Firewood hardwood ends (available)

Ideal for backyard fire pits. Or even use in your home or cottage. Load from the crate or we can load the crate and its contents for a small fee. Crate deposit fee $30 is refundable upon return. Well seasoned so it burns good.

Softwood firewood (limited available)

Softwood firewood is a great way to get your fire started. If you are looking for that snap, crackle and popping sound for your campfire, this is the wood you want to burn.

Slab wood 8ft long (<>15 pickup truck loads available)

Softwood and hardwood slabs, sawmill cut offs and misc pieces in varying rates of dryness.

Kindling – softwood and hardwood

Air dried 1 cubic foot bag of softwood or hardwood kindling.

Miscellaneous

Storage crates available. We can custom build to your needs.

HST

Harmonized Sales Tax is included in the pricing shown on this web site and the provincial tax rebate is applied.

Delivery

Contact us for a quote.

Payments

• Cash on delivery prior to unloading.
• Etransfer to our email jim.barry@woodchuckcanuck.com, payment prior to delivery.
• Credit card Visa or Mastercard payments are subject to a 3% convenience fee, payment prior to delivery.
• PayPal payments are subject to a 3% convenience fee, payment prior to delivery.

Prices

Videos

See more of our videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/woodchuckcanuck/videos

If you have any questions about measuring firewood or ensuring you got what you paid for, please consult the following resources:

A Guide to Buying and Measuring Stacked Firewood
Buying Firewood? Don’t get burned.

Firewood Weights, Energy and Drying Times

Listing native trees found in Nova Scotia. Weight refer to average weight per 128 cu ft (one stacked cord). mBTU refers to ‘thousand British Thermal Units’, a scale of energy given off by burning one cord of wood. Months to dry is the average drying time, site conditions will vary.

Common name	Specie	Weight	mBTU	dry time (months)
Alder, Speckled	Alnus incana	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ash, Black	Fraxinus nigra	Protected specie in Nova Scotia
Ash, White	Fraxinus americana	3,400	21.1	12
Aspen, Largetooth	See Poplar
Aspen, Trembling	Populus tremuloides	2,210	13.7	12
Basswood (Linden)	Tilia americana	2,210	13.7	12
Beech, American	Fagus grandifolia	3,655	22.7	12
Birch, Gray	Betula populifolia	3,145	19.5	12
Birch, White	Betula papyrifera	3,230	20	24
Birch, Yellow	Betula alleghaniensis	3,570	22.1	24
Butternut (White Walnut)	Juglans cinerea	2,125	13.2	12
Cedar, Eastern (Red cedar)	Juniperus virginiana	1,955	12.1	6
Cedar, White (Northern White cedar)	Thuja occidentalis	1,870	11.6	6
Cherry, Black	Prunus serotina	3,145	19.5	12
Cherry, Pin	Prunus pensylvanica	n/a	n/a	n/a
Chokecherry	Prunus virginiana	n/a	n/a	n/a
Elm, White	Ulmus americana	2,975	18.4	18
Fir, Balsam	Abies balsamea	2,125	13.2	6
Hackamatack	(see Poplar, Balsam)
Hemlock, Eastern	Tsuga canadensis	n/a	n/a	n/a
Ironwood (Hop Hornbeam)	Ostrya virginiana	4,250	26.4	24
Juniper	(see tamarack)
Larch	(see tamarack)
Locust, Black	n/a	n/a	28.1	24
Maple, Red	Acer rubrum	3,230	20	12
Maple, Silver	Acer saccharinum	2,805	17.4	12
Maple, Striped	Acer pensylvancium	n/a	n/a	n/a
Maple, Sugar	Acer saccharum	3,740	23.2	18
Oak, Bur (Mossycup)	Quercus macrocarpa	3,655	22.7	36
Oak, Red	Quercus rubra	3,570	22.1	36
Pine, Jack (Princess pine, Scrub pine, Grey pine)	Pinus banksiana	2,380	14.8	6
Pine, Red (Norway pine, Bull pine)	Pinus resinosa	2,890	17.8	6
Pine, White	Pinus strobus	2,125	13.2	6
Poplar (American Aspen)	Populus tremuloides	2,210	13.7	12
Poplar (Cottonwood)	Populus trichocarpa	2,040	12.6	12
Poplar, Balsam	Populus balsamifera	n/a	n/a	n/a
Serviceberry	Amelanchier canadensis	n/a	n/a	n/a
Spruce, Black	Picea mariana	2,465	15.3	12
Spruce, Red	Picea rubens	n/a	n/a	n/a
Spruce, White	Picea glauca	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sumac	Rhus hirta	n/a	n/a	n/a
Tamarack	Larix laricina	3,145	19.5	12
Willow	Salix nigra	2,295	14.2	36

(Updated Sep 16, 2020 11:00 AM)