Best Treadmills in Canada for 2026
Updated October 2026. Prices in Canadian dollars.
We sell treadmills from NordicTrack, Life Fitness, TRUE, Aviron, REP, Technogym and more, so we see which ones Canadians actually buy. These are our picks for 2026, sorted by what you'll use your treadmill for. Every pick is available to order today. A few ship on backorder, so check the product page or call us for timing.
Our picks at a glance
| Best for | Treadmill | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall | NordicTrack C 1750 | $2,499 |
| Best budget | NordicTrack C 1250 | $1,999 |
| Best for walking | Aviron Justice | from $2,749 |
| Best for running | NordicTrack C 2450 | $2,899 |
| Best for small spaces | TRUE Z500 | $3,999 |
| Best for incline training | NordicTrack X24 | $3,899 |
| Best for classes and streaming | Aviron Victory | from $3,299 |
| Best manual treadmill | REP Strive Curved | $4,944 |
| Best premium home treadmill | Life Fitness T3 | from $4,499 |
Best overall treadmill: NordicTrack C 1750
Our best-selling treadmill, and the spec sheet explains why. A 4.25 HP motor and a 22 x 60 in belt handle real running, the deck folds when you're done, and NordicTrack backs the motor for life. The 16 in touchscreen pivots, so you can follow iFIT classes on the belt or on the floor beside it.
- Speed and incline: 0 to 12 mph, -3% to 12%
- Max user weight: 400 lb
- Folds: yes
- Warranty: lifetime motor, 10 years frame, 2 years parts, 1 year labour
iFIT classes need an iFIT membership. Shop the NordicTrack C 1750
Best budget treadmill: NordicTrack C 1250
Under $2,000 with the specs of a running treadmill: a 3.6 HP motor, a 22 x 60 in belt and a 400 lb max user weight. You also get a 10 in tilting touchscreen, SpringFlex cushioning, and incline from -3% to 12%. Next to the C 1750, you give up some motor power and screen size.
- Speed: 0 to 12 mph
- Step-up height: 10 in
- Warranty: lifetime motor, 10 years frame, 2 years parts, 1 year labour
iFIT classes need an iFIT membership. Shop the NordicTrack C 1250
Best treadmill for walking: Aviron Justice
Quiet enough to walk on while you work: about 40 dB at walking speed. The CloudStride deck sits on 8 shock absorbers, and with the Aviron WalkDesk (sold separately) it becomes a walking desk. When you want more, it has a 3.5 CHP brushless motor, 15% incline and a 12.5 mph top speed. A pneumatic-assisted lift folds it with one hand.
- Running surface: 20 x 59 in
- Folded size: 53 in long
- Max user weight: 300 lb
Looking for a walking routine? Try the 12-3-30 workout. Shop the Aviron Justice
Best treadmill for running: NordicTrack C 2450
The same 4.25 HP motor and 22 x 60 in belt as the C 1750, with a faster 14 mph top speed and a bigger 24 in touchscreen. If you run intervals or tempo work, the extra speed matters.
- Speed and incline: 0 to 14 mph, -3% to 12%
- Max user weight: 400 lb
- Folds: yes
- Warranty: lifetime motor, 10 years frame, 2 years parts, 1 year labour
Best treadmill for small spaces: TRUE Z500
At 27 in wide and 72 in long, it's the narrowest treadmill in this list, with a low 6 in step-up that suits rooms with lower ceilings. It doesn't fold, but it has front wheels for moving it, and TRUE backs the frame for 25 years. The 54 x 20 in running surface suits walking and jogging. If you need a treadmill that folds, look at the C 1750 or the Aviron Justice.
- Speed and incline: 0.5 to 12 mph, 0% to 15%
- Max user weight: 350 lb
- Warranty: 25 years frame, 15 years motor, 5 years parts, 1 year labour
Best treadmill for incline training: NordicTrack X24
Climbs to a 40% incline and declines to -6%, so a walk turns into a real hike. A 4.25 HP motor, 22 x 60 in belt, 24 in pivoting touchscreen and a 400 lb max user weight. It doesn't fold, and it sits high: the step-up is about 14 in, so check your ceiling height before you buy.
- Speed and incline: 0 to 12 mph, -6% to 40%
- Weight: 445 lb
- Warranty: lifetime motor, 10 years frame, 2 years parts, 1 year labour
Best treadmill for classes and streaming: Aviron Victory
Over 1,000 workouts, including guided classes, games and scenic routes, with Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and YouTube built in. A 22 or 27 in HD touchscreen, a 3.5 CHP motor, incline to 12%, and a low 4 in step-up that's easy to get on and off.
- Running surface: 20.5 x 57 in
- Top speed: 12.5 mph
- Max user weight: 400 lb
- Warranty: 10 years frame, 1 year parts (20 years on the machine and parts with an Aviron subscription)
Best manual treadmill: REP Strive Curved
No motor. Your stride drives the curved slat belt, so the speed changes the moment you push harder or ease off. That makes it the treadmill for sprints, intervals and CrossFit-style workouts. The Strive also does sled pushes: switch from free run to magnetic sled resistance, and set the deck flat or at 3%.
- Max user weight: 400 lb
- Weight: 418 lb
- Heads-down display shows time, distance, deck angle and resistance while you push
Also consider the NOHRD Sprintbok (from $9,499), a curved manual treadmill with a wooden frame and 62 wooden slats. Shop the REP Strive Curved or see all manual treadmills
Best premium home treadmill: Life Fitness T3
The commercial gym name, built for home. A 3.0 HP continuous-duty motor, incline to 15%, speeds to 12 mph and Life Fitness's FlexDeck shock absorption, which Life Fitness says cuts joint stress by up to 30% compared to running outside.
- Max user weight: 350 lb
- Warranty: lifetime frame, 10 years motor, 7 years parts, 1 year labour
Also consider the TRUE Performance 1000 (from $4,999): a commercial-grade build with a lifetime frame warranty and a 25-year motor warranty. Shop the Life Fitness T3
How to choose between them
Start with four questions: will you walk or run, how much space do you have, who's using it, and do you want a motor? Our treadmill buying guide walks through each one.
Buying a treadmill from Northern Fitness
- Delivery: treadmills ship by freight within 8 to 10 business days, and the carrier calls to book a delivery window. Freight delivery is curbside.
- Installation: in the Greater Toronto Area, add delivery and installation and we'll set it up for you.
- Free pickup: in Vaughan, Mississauga/Oakville or Whitby.
- Price match: find the same treadmill for less within 30 days and we'll match it.
- Pay over time: Affirm or Shop Pay Installments, with terms up to 36 months.
Not sure which one fits? Call a treadmill specialist at 1-844-667-8449 ext 1, or shop all treadmills.
