The Cabin Depot: Off-Grid Living Solutions

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We're 100% Off-Grid

We power our flagship store using the very same off-grid power solutions we sell

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Our Mission

Our mission as Canada’s largest off-grid living solutions provider is to serve and support the DIY community and professional installers by offering quality products that are competitively priced via our retail franchise stores and national e-commerce website.

Our Story

As cabin owners, Gordon & Monica were renovating their remote off-grid property in rural New Brunswick. They aimed to balance the comfort and convenience of modern amenities with the peace and tranquility of the off-grid lifestyle. However, they were unable to source products designed for off-grid use locally. And when searching online, what little information they could find about potential solutions was often confusing and conflicting. It was through this experience that the idea for a one-stop-shop for all things off-grid related was born; The Cabin Depot™.

Drawing upon their business management experience, enjoyment of ‘quiet’ family time, and DIY mindset (and learning from many mistakes!), an online store was created in 2013, followed by the first retail outlet in 2016 dedicated to off-grid living solutions. The concept for the flagship store, located in Fredericton NB, was to operate entirely off-grid using the same products being offered to customers, a practice that is still in place today.

More than a decade later, The Cabin Depot has continued to service the off-grid community and experienced rapid growth with the first franchise location opening in Mt Pearl, NL in 2023 with many new stores to come…

Why choose The Cabin Depot?

We pride ourselves in authentic human interaction and support. We genuinely enjoy helping our customers. We invest in our team by providing current, hands-on product training which enables us to make recommendations specific to unique customer needs.

We are committed to delivering excellent customer service by offering the largest selection of high-quality products, while fostering strong relationships with our vendors, to provide a superior shopping experience.

We have introduced the first franchise system of its kind, with many new retail stores on the horizon that will bring the largest selection of off-grid living products to a city or town near you.

At The Cabin Depot, we are not just another retail store; we are partners in your off-grid evolution, providing off grid products for your cabins, recreational vehicles (RVs), motor homes, and remote homes. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we redefine what it means to live, explore, and enjoy the off-grid lifestyle in Canada. Together, we will embrace innovation while creating a space where we can enjoy life and nature with family & friends.

How it started...

Cabin Depot | Canada's Off-Grid Products: Power, Toilets, Appliances, Heaters for Cabins, RVs, and Remote Homes.

The Cabin

This is the cabin that started it all: Gordon and Monica's retreat in 1990 vs. today.

Humble beginnings

Our first retail storefront location, picture from 2016.

From the ground up

Located just across from the Fredericton Airport, our flagship store began as two small structures that were fully renovated into a showroom and office space.

Putting Off-Grid First

On the left, you can see two of our solar tracker arrays. From the start, the goal for our store was to run it entirely on off-grid energy and have a working model that we can demonstrate to our customers. This also allows our store to stay open during power outages and serve our customers when they need us most.

Growth & Revamp

Today, we have multiple interactive product displays, a sizable 15,000 square-foot retail store, office space and warehouse, and a growing team of 24 employees. We also proudly carry products from over 120 vendors.

First Franchisee

In 2023, we expanded our presence by opening our second retail location in Newfoundland and Labrador. This independently owned and operated location was founded in partnership with Island Propane, a well-known propane service shop in Mt. Pearl. Read all about our grand opening in Newfoundland here.

This moment marked the start of The Cabin Depot franchise locations opening up all across Canada, making off-grid living more accessible to everyone.

New Horizons

In 2024, we were excited to partner with Pro Sol Energy to open our third retail location in Sudbury, Ontario. Pro Sol Energy, a leader in renewable energy solutions, is bringing their expertise to this new independently owned and operated store. This partnership allows us to further expand The Cabin Depot™ franchise and provide northern Ontario with top-quality off-grid living products and services. Visit us in Sudbury to explore a wide range of solar, energy, and off-grid solutions for sustainable living.

This grand opening event further signals the growth of The Cabin Depot™ Franchise Network, bringing trusted off-grid solutions closer to home. Visit us in Sudbury to explore our products firsthand!

Our Brands

As part of our commitment to providing top-quality off-grid solutions, The Cabin Depot™ proudly owns and offers products from the following brands:

Kedron: Specializing in off-grid appliances and equipment designed to meet the unique needs of our customers.
HomeStead Appliances: Offering a range of appliances tailored for off-grid living, including innovative solutions like the HomeStead Appliance RV Toilet.

By developing and offering these brands, we ensure that our customers have access to reliable, efficient, and high-quality products that enhance their off-grid living experience. Our dedication to affordability ensures that these dependable solutions are accessible to a broad spectrum of customers, supporting their off-grid aspirations without compromising on quality.

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Blog posts

January 19, 2024 Quentin Palmer

5 Tips for Improving Off-Grid Solar Panel Winter Performance
The internet is full of conflicting information about solar energy. In particular, there's a lot of misunderstanding surrounding how effectively solar panels can be used to generate power in the winter.

Maybe you've had a solar salesperson come to your door and they've roped you into a 30 minute sales pitch about how solar power is going to save your life, your wallet, and your future great-grandchildren. Door-to-door solar salespeople will do everything under the sun to convince you that switching your grid-tied home to solar is the right choice. Unfortunately, a lot of the information they put out causes confusion for those of us who are looking to use solar for an off-grid cabin, cottage or camp, far from the power grid.

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November 14, 2023 Quentin Palmer

Off-Grid Rental Cabin Secrets: A Canadian Couple's Story
This fall, a couple of our customers reached out on Instagram and invited us to tour their off-grid property. Conveniently, they live on the Miramichi river, about an hour away from our flagship retail store in New Brunswick. The Birch (left)...
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September 26, 2023 Quentin Palmer

The Cabin Depot has arrived in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
The Cabin Depot Newfoundland is the embodiment of practicality and self-sufficiency, catering to both seasoned off-grid enthusiasts and those beginning to explore the world of sustainable living. Serving off-grid appliances, solar, off-grid toilets, and much more. Located at 19 Sagona Ave, Mt. Pearl, this new store is now open, ready to support you on your journey towards a more self-reliant lifestyle. Call them at 1-709-364-4818 today or visit our web store exclusive to Newfoundland customers at nl.thecabindepot.ca.
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