June is when outdoor cooking really starts to take over on Vancouver Island. Longer evenings, warmer weekends, and family gatherings make it the perfect time to upgrade your backyard cooking setup before peak summer entertaining hits.

Whether you’re cooking quick weeknight meals or planning weekend gatherings, Pioneer Fireplace offers grill options for different spaces, cooking styles, and budgets—from gas grills to pellet grills and outdoor living essentials.

1) Gas Grills: Fast, Reliable, and Easy to Control

If you want quick heat, simple temperature control, and a clean everyday cooking experience, a gas grill is still the go-to choice for many homeowners. Gas grills are ideal for burgers, steaks, vegetables, seafood, and weeknight meals when you don’t want a long setup.

Start browsing here: Grills, including options from Saber Grills.

2) Pellet Grills: Low-and-Slow Flavour for Weekend Cooking

If you like ribs, brisket, smoked chicken, or slow-cooked meals, a pellet grill gives you that wood-fired flavour with steady heat control. It’s a strong choice for people who want to spend more time experimenting with flavour and less time babysitting the fire.

Explore Green Mountain Grills for pellet grill options.

3) Built-In or Cart Style?

• Cart grills: Flexible, movable, and practical for most patios.
• Built-in grills: Best for planned outdoor kitchens and permanent cooking zones.
• Portable grills: Useful for smaller spaces, decks, and flexible setups.

4) June Buying Checklist

1. Measure your space: Leave safe room for lid clearance, side shelves, and walking space.
2. Choose your fuel: Natural gas, propane, or pellets depending on your cooking style.
3. Think about how often you cook: Daily grilling needs different features than occasional entertaining.
4. Plan your full zone: Grill placement, prep table, lighting, and seating all matter.

Ready for Summer Cooking?

Browse Grills, Green Mountain Grills, and Saber Grills. If you want help choosing the right setup, contact Pioneer Fireplace or visit one of our Vancouver Island showrooms.