Saskatoon, Sask. based CO-OP secures the ultimate ‘throne’ with top-rated washrooms in the nation; Saint-Thomas, Que. based Harnois tops list of regional gas station washroom brands
It’s a sign of the times! A Shell gas station washroom in Lac La Biche, Alberta has been declared one of the best washrooms in the nation. As thousands of Canadians hit the road for their final summer getaways, there will now be less apprehension about where to stop for some much needed ‘relief’. GasBuddy, the smartphone app helping consumers avoid paying full price for fuel, reveals the highest rated national and regional gas station washrooms brands in Canada according to more than 3 million gas station ratings and reviews in the GasBuddy app.
For GasBuddy’s Top Gas Station Washroom Brands in Canada, gas station washroom brands were divided into two segments based on the total number of Canadian retail locations listed in the GasBuddy app. National gas station brands are defined as having more than 250 locations in multiple provinces. Regional brands are located in a couple of provinces with fewer than 250 locations listed.
TOP RATED NATIONAL GAS STATION WASHROOM BRANDS IN CANADA
- CO-OP
- Irving
- Ultramar
- Canadian Tire
- Shell
- Esso
- Petro-Canada
- Husky
Saskatoon, Sask. based CO-OP flushed the competition by claiming the top spot in the nation, followed by Saint John, N.B. based Irving, Montreal, Que. based Ultramar, Toronto, Ont. based Canadian Tire and Calgary, Alta. based Shell. The province with the highest gas station washroom ratings overall is New Brunswick.
“Award-winning washrooms are just one example of how much gas stations have evolved to being true destinations serving quality food, providing wonderful service and attracting more loyal customers,” says Frank Beard, convenience store trends analyst at GasBuddy. “I expect more gas stations to be named ‘best washrooms in Canada’ in the years to come.”
In fact, according to GasBuddy data, gas station washrooms user ratings have been trending up overall. Positive ratings have increased by 4% since 2017, with 30% of all Canadian gas station washroom reviews being positive, 9% of ratings being negative and the remainder being neutral.
TOP RATED REGIONAL GAS STATION WASHROOM BRANDS IN CANADA
- Harnois (Quebec)
- North Atlantic (Newfoundland)
- Sonic (Quebec)
- Pioneer (Ontario)
- MacEwen (Ontario)
- Petro T (Quebec)
- Chevron (British Columbia)
- Tempo (Alberta)
- Couche-Tard (Quebec)
- Fas Gas (Alberta)
Regional gas stations are also taking care of business. “Regional brands continue to outdo themselves with excellent amenities and service, a trend we’ve been seeing in the U.S. as well,” says Beard. “So whether you’re traveling to the next town over or across provinces this Labour Day weekend, there’s a gas station near you that has a clean washroom.”
GasBuddies have written millions of reviews covering more than 150,000 retail locations in North America where gasoline is sold. Consumers can review gas stations and their washrooms directly in the free GasBuddy app. 
Methodology
For GasBuddy’s Top Gas Station Washroom Brands in Canada, more than 3 million gas station ratings and reviews were compiled from the GasBuddy app to determine which brands have the top-rated washrooms. Gas station washroom brands were divided into two segments based on the total number of Canadian retail locations listed in the GasBuddy app. National gas station brands are defined as having more than 250 locations in multiple provinces. Regional brands are located in a couple of provinces with fewer than 250 locations listed.
About GasBuddy
GasBuddy's mission is to help consumers avoid paying full price for fuel. As the leading source for crowdsourced, real-time fuel prices at more than 150,000 gas station convenience stores in the U.S., Canada and Australia, millions of drivers use the GasBuddy app and website every day to find gas station convenience stores based on fuel prices, location and ratings/reviews. GasBuddy’s first-of-its-kind fuel savings program, Pay with GasBuddy, has saved Americans more than $8 million at the pumps since its launch in 2017. The company’s business solutions suite, GasBuddy Business Pages, provides Fuel Marketers and Retailers their best opportunity to maintain their station information, manage their brand, and promote to their target consumer audience. For more information, visit https://www.gasbuddy.com.