This post was updated on April 4, 2025
Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking coatings. My Best Deck Stain Canada reviews and help tips are based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me.
The Best Deck Stain for Canada in 2026
DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to resource for wood deck restoration-related. Since this article was first released, Restore-A-Deck Wood Stains was introduced. It is a high-quality, durable, semi-transparent stain ideal for Canadian climates. Our go-to stains for Canada’s climate are:
My Top-Rated Deck Stains Canada
- Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain
- TWP Semi-Solid LOW-VOC Stains
- TWP 200 Series
- Armstrong Clark Stains
- Defy Extreme Stain
Feel free to leave me a comment below with questions you may have.
What is the Best Deck Stain for Canada’s harsh climate?
These days, choosing a deck stain considers more factors, such as the environment. Many deck stain companies are forced to comply with these tighter regulations or leave business. Areas like Canada have stricter guidelines for shipping deck stains than other areas.
Canada also has harsh weather that can wreak havoc on a deck stain. Long, hard winters and large amounts of snowfall can deteriorate an unprotected deck quickly. So, finding a VOC-compliant deck stain that will hold up to Canadian winters can be tricky. To answer the common question, “What is the best deck stain for Canada?” we will look at several brands.
Canada Requires 250 VOC Deck Stains
Canada restricts decking stains and coatings and changed its limits back in 2012. The lower VOC changes mainly affect oil-based coatings. By lowering the amount of “solvents” that can evaporate into the ozone, you need to increase the amount of “solids.” This can cause issues with oil-based stains, which may have drying and curing problems. A few good oil-based stains are still allowed but are not as readily available at your local stores. You may need to go online to find them and have them shipped. Examples would be the TWP 200 Series and Armstrong Clark Wood Stains. If you choose water-based for Canada, ensure they are a true semi-transparent stain and fully penetrating. Many companies like Behr and Valspar will lie about the opacity of their semi-transparent stains, resulting in their coatings looking opaque.
Avoid Deck Stains in Canada at Big Box Stores
Avoid deck stain brands like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar, which can be readily available at your local Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards. These brands are not high quality, film on top of the wood instead of penetrating, and are prone to peeling in Canada’s harsh climate.
Olympic and Behr Deck Stain Failures
My Top Picks for Canada Deck Stain
1. Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain can be applied to dry or damp wood. Applying to damp wood allows you to prep and stain on the same day, saving you a tremendous amount of time. In 2018, our first full year of using the Restore-A-Deck stain, we had zero issues with performance and saved a tremendous amount of time with the ability to prep and stain on the same day. The Restore-A-Deck stain comes in both Semi-Transparent and Solid Colors.
2. TWP Semi-Solid Low-VOC Stain
Available in 30 Custom Colors, the TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series Low-VOC will keep your wood beautiful, fresh, and looking new longer! The ease of application and maintenance will allow you to enjoy your investment for years.
TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series provides a broad spectrum of weather protection, is water repellent, and aids in color retention. TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series resists water absorption that causes warping, cracking, and splitting and prevents freeze damage in colder climates. Use TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series to Restore and Protect YOUR GREAT OUTDOORS!
3. Armstrong Clark Wood Stain
Another great choice for the best deck stain in Canada is Armstrong Clark Deck Stains. If you prefer an oil-based formula rather than a water-based one, this stain is ideal. Its low-odor oil formula is compliant with all environmental standards in Canada.
This unique formula revitalizes the wood by replacing its missing natural oils. The non-drying oils condition the wood, while the drying oils form a protective barrier on the surface. It will withstand harsh winters and ensure maximum protection in a low VOC formula perfect for Canada.
4. TWP 200 Series Stain
Another semi-transparent oil-based option for Canada is the TWP 200 Series. Containing paraffin oil, the TWP 200 series penetrates wood extremely well. Paraffin oil is a “non-drying” oil that enhances the wood cell’s structural stability, greatly improving the wood’s life and appearance.
5. Defy Extreme Wood Stain
Defy Extreme is a water-based VOC-compliant formula that is still durable enough for Canadian weather. Defy Extreme will outperform all other water-based stains on the market. This unique deck stain combines Nanoparticles and synthetic resins to produce a one-of-a-kind formula that provides optimal UV protection like no other tinted transparent wood stain.
Defy is a penetrating stain that dives deep into the wood pores so moisture cannot get in. This is an excellent choice compared to film-forming stains that stay on the surface and would not hold up well to harsh weather conditions. Defy’s high-performing, low-VOC formula makes it a good candidate for the best deck stain for Canada.
Need Help Choosing A Canadian Deck Stain? Ask Below!
Are defy stains available in Canada?
No they are not sold in stores there, but many buy online and have them shipped to Canada.
What are the top deck stains for Ottawa, Canada?
Armstrong Clark or Defy Extreme stain
Sealer Store ships Armstrong Clark to Canada. Has anyone done this and how was your experience? They said it complies and is of the same strength as the US version. I absolutely dont want to any products available here if at all possible. Thanks.
I have twice used Thompson's semi transparent stain for my deck and in the spring it has peeled yet again. All recommended instructions were followed in both applications – stripping, cleaning, (some sanding), dried and checked with so called water test etc. But the water based stain just does not sink into the wood. Please don't waste my time with further instruction I have followed every instruction given (Thompson and other so called experts) to no avail. My deck is now stripped, some sanding , cleaned and finally dried and absorbs water when tested. What "oil-based" stain would you recommend ??? Note: I am in Atlantic Canada.
Thanks, Jon
Armstrong Clark
If the wood is too wet to start with as the water inside evaporates the stain or sealant will peel off. No amount of prep will help this . It needs to further dry before applying. Keep testing until your wood soaks it up like a sponge
I'm in Calgary. I am refinishing our cedar deck after 6 years and wanted to know if anyone can comment on tinted C2 Guard? I plan to leave the deck surface natural and sanding and staining the vertical parts and railings.
The deck is 10 years old and has been finished with Timberlox originally and then twice with Flood. Both these products require 2 year refinishing.
Thanks
Mike I’m in Lethbridge and the store that we bought our cedar is now pushing us to use c2 Guard. Did you end up using the Guard? How was it if you did? We have 17 year old cedar deck and have used 2 different Penofin products and we’re not happy.
Thanks Colleen
I live in Vancouver (think Seattle – rain and more rain). My cedar deck was replaced two years ago and I had hoped maintenance would ease – nope! I am about to give it a good cleaning again (black staining) and again refinish it. For our weather, what clear, oil-based stain rates best for a cedar deck.
The other factor is that although the deck gets full sun there are numerous cedar trees on our property so it does get shade.
Thank you!
i think Canada's stricter guidelines are ridiculous. I now have to paint my deck once every year instead of once every five years. I sometimes wonder if the government is doing it for the enviroment or for them to be able to collect taxes 5 times more for having to do the job and the companies aren't against the idea because they are making more money. SAVE OUR PLANET ? Or plenish their pockets with MONEY.
Lower VOC restrictions creates stains that typically do not last as long. The point of lowering VOCs is to help with environmental pollution. It cancels out the though as you typically do it more often. Defeats the purpose.
Just built a 22×16 MicroPro Sienna pressure treated deck in Ontario Canada. When can I treat it with stain and because its new would Defy Extreme be the best way to go?
Thanks
See here about new wood:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck/
The Defy extreme would work, but you will need to wait a few months as they suggest. Prep first before staining.
where in canada can you buy these stains?
Contact manufactures of the stains for help locating.
I live in Ottawa, Ontario. I had the deck built a few years ago with pt pine then a yaer later followed the instructions of the salesperson at the retail store and used Beyr. The following spring the paint lifted and I was very upset. Today I went to another popular DIY retailer and they were trying to sell me Australian Timber Oil. They said that I should NOT use a pressure washer, that this would pulverize the wood and damage it. Instead, they recommended that I use products to remove the Behr product. Kindly advise me on all of the steps I should follow to refinish my deck and what products to use. If I did nothing would the wood deteriorate faster? What do I need to do to preserve the wood? Thanks
You have to remove the Behr and this is not easy. Using a stain stripper while pressure washing is one option. Other option is to sand it off. Pressure washing when done correctly will not damage your wood. Incorrectly and it can. Might want to have a professional look at the deck.
Thank you for our response.
When you say to pressure wash correctly, do you mean that we should use a pressure washer with a lower psi, say 1500 psi?
No. Pressure wash with correct technique. You can use a pressure washer that is rated at 3500 psi but you will have to wash from 10-12\” away so it is half the pressure.
How about if I chose to apply a water sealer such as "Thompson's Clear Multi Surface Water Proofer", instead of applying a stain. Would the water sealer help to preserve the wood so that the deck lasts longer?
No. Thompson\’s water sealer is basically useless. Repels water for a few months but does nothing for UV protection, etc.
I live in Ottawa with a south facing back yard. We have a very large cedar deck around our saltwater pool. I'm looking for something to stand up to these ridiculously difficult conditions. We have used Behr Premium semi transparent with dismal results. Peeled off like a skin after the first winter. Any suggestions? Would any US products work better? Lowes in Ogdensburg NY is a short drive away. I'm desperate! thanks!
Sarah, make sure that you remove all the Behr first. This has to be done so the new stain will soak in better. Try the Armstrong Clark in a semi-solid color since it is in full sun. It is a penetrating stain so not prone to peeling.
I used Behr too and it was dreadful.
HI.. Have you ever tested a Sansin stain? I herd their DEC is a wonderful product for decks.. What's your thoughts?
Sorry but have not used it.
We are contractors and use Sansin DEC on a lot of projects. It is a very high quality stain and easy to use.
I live in Prince George, BC, Canada and we are just finishing putting on a new cedar deck that's been an ongoing summer project (so some of deck has had a couple of months weathering…). We plan to use Armstrong Clark stain. We are fast approaching winter and are getting closer to freezing temperatures. My question is – should we just go ahead and get it stained in possible cooler temps being that some of it is un-weathered or let the go through a potentially harsh Canadian winter unstained and use the restore kit before staining in the spring? Thank you for your time!
Do it in the Spring. See this about new wood: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck/
I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I am planning to paint my PT lubmer deck. I called the store RONA and they suggested me C2 Guard? Can you discuss this a little bit.
Sorry but never heard or used that product.
I'm in Kingston Ontario. Our deck is a year old, pressure treated spruce, and gets a full dose of sun. I haven't put anything on it for protecting it yet.
Should I clean the deck first? Most of the green coloring of the PT is gone, there is some slight greying, but no serious cracks or checks have appears yet.
Thanks!
Yes you have to prep by cleaning and brightening. Try Armstrong Clark in a semi-solid color.
Do you know where I can buy this stain, Armstrong Clark, in Kingston Ontario. I would rather purchase in a store and not online. Thank you
As far as we know, there are not any dealers in Canada.
I really do enjoy your site and find it very informative. Thank you.
What do you think of Sikkens Cetol SRD or any other Sikkens products. Our cottage is btwn Sudbury and North Bay, Ontario and some areas of the cottage has full afternoon sun. Our temperatures here rage from 30 to -40 and lots of snow.
Sikkens makes a decent stain. Not huge fans of it but better then most. We do have reviews for the Sikkens SRD on our site:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/sikkens-srd-wood-sta…
Is Armstrong Clark available to buy in Canada, or does it have to be shipped in?
I would contact the manufacturer for help.
Where can you purchase the stain in Alberta Don't want to buy from USA
Sorry but no idea as we do not live in Canada.
do any of the canadian approved oil based deck stains have a mildew / mold inhibitor in their formulas and which stain is best for touch up and recoating down the road
Try Armstrong Clark Stain. It does have a mildewcide in it.
so now can anyone tell where Armstrong Clark stains are sold to purchase in Calgary Alberta or surrounding cities ( Red Deer, Airdre,??). I cant use it if i dont have an outlet to purchase it from, and seeing as the headline above is promoting the product for use here in Canada can the Mystery of where to purchase it be told!!????
Contact manufacturer for some help.
Check with Google and have it shipped.
Harsh Canadian Winters? I'd hazard a guess that winters in Minnesota or North Dakota and such are far harsher on average.
Armstrong Clark wood and deck stains.
-38 to -42 … 6 to 8 feet of snow..?!? :o
Minnesota and North Dakota Winters are far harsher than Canadian winters????? Baaaahahahahahaha!!! xDxDxD
We constructed our deck out of cedar, the first season we cleaned it and stained it with Cabot stain. After one winter it all peeled off! We stripped off what little remained and finished it with Thompsons. It is peeling off this spring after one winter. We live in Alberta extremely dry and severe fluctuation in weather! Please suggest what you feel we should use.
Thanks for any help you can give we have invested a lot of time and money and we're very frustrated
Strip it off again. Use a penetrating oil based stain so it does not peel. Armstrong Clark stains.
Very helpful information on your website!
I am in Brampton, Ontario, and wish to walk into a store and purchase a reliable product to stain/seal my P/T deck. Recommendations please.
Sorry but no idea as to what stains are sold in Brampton Ontario.
I have a question about the length of time the various
stains last in Canada:
transparent?
semi-solid?
solid?
Thank you.
This varies on the stain brands but will give best case scenarios and for horizontals only. Verticals will last longer:
transparent? 1-2 years
semi-solid? 2 to years
solid? 2 to 3 years
What is the time for semi-solid? 2 to ? Years?
2-3 years most likely.
what do you think about sansin deck stains for ontario canada?
Alex, sorry but we personally have never used the Sansin brand.
We have been using for couple of years..
Would recommend
Not cheep but has done good in Ontario weather
We use Sansin deck stain
Our deck was old when we bought house
The last coat we did and it poured rain..didnt bother it one bit
We are just about to buy another gallon to do the fence connected to deck
We would recommend it….lasts for couple of years before touchup
I live in Halton hills Georgetown Ontario i used peneofin oil which sucks on my new cedar deck all boards were sanded and stained before building the deck and its gone all gray after the first 8 mths. I contacted the manufacture and guess what they tell me its my problem well at $70 a can they can piss off .I have now used a deck cleaned power washed everything and re sanded everything with 100 and 120 grit i want a semi trans stain in oil that i can use what would you recommend. Cabot Flood Behr Aurbourcoat are all avaiable in my area.
None of those are oil based. Maybe the Flood is but I would check.
I know the flood is oil it's a 3 yr deck 5 yr siding guarantee
It will not last 3 years but it is still most likely the best option of what you can find locally.
Don't use acrylic stains on your deck. It's peeling after one winter on our deck and have read that some people are considering class action suits against Arbor Coat and Behrs. Go to the States and buy oil-based stain.
We have just sanded our entire deck to remove a Behr product. Now that we are down to the bare wood, what would be the best product to apply? We live in southern Ontario and have a low deck with snow sitting on it most of the winter. What is the best way to maintain over the years? Our deck is about ten years old and this is the second time we have sanded it down.
Armstrong Clark stain.
We have an 8 year old pool deck of pressure treated wood that has never been stained with anything. Not able to find Armstrong Clark or Defy Extreme Stain in the Kingston, Ontario area. Any option on Olympic Maximum Semi-Transparent Stain and Sealant? We were looking at Behr Deckover, however, reviews and literature scared us away.
Any other options that you can find locally?
Dont touch Deckover with a barge polr!
Hello, I live in Calgary Alberta (very dry climate) and I just replaced all my siding with new rough face cedar. I am looking to do a solid or semi solid stain and want to make sure I use something that can stand up to our extreme tempuature swings (30 degrees C in 24hrs) and UV rays, but also not be a huge job when it comes time to restain… Any suggestions?
Armstrong Clark in a semi-solid would be your best option.
Have a look at sansin products, I love the results on my siding
Hi, I have new (built last year) pressure treated deck at my summer place in Nova Scotia. I need to stain this year. Where can I buy a good stain in Canada? Looks like the ones you recommend are not sold in there. Can anyone help me? I'm looking for a solid color premium stain.
Sorry but we are in the USA and do not know what is sold in your area. If you send us a list of products you can find locally, we can help narrow down which ones would work the best for you.
I am getting a new pressure-treated deck built in Nova Scotia……south-facing, lots of snow , lots of rain, and lots of sun this year……..I am getting that I should use either Armstrong Clark or Defy Extreme, but have no idea where to purchase either in Canada……also, should I wait for a year before staining? either way, do I just scuff it up with sand paper and thoroughly clean off dust and then stain? Do I need to sand first? or can I just apply to the new wood?
Please read article here on new wood: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck/
Old multi-layered
Hi, Have an 8 year old pressure treated spuce or pine deck on cottage we just bought in Ontario, Canada. It was covered in weathered and peeling paint on one end and greyed on exposed areas with a section that was also redone in tinted Thompsons after the other end had been 'stripped' with a power washer. Mess for sure!
So I sanded it all down as best we can so most of it looks like new wood. But there is still some grey and stain and paint remnants in various lower bits of the grain here and there. I am assuming i need to strip and brighten to get rid of paint/stain/grey as best I can before staining.
I want to use a semi-transparent or something I can just clean and 'maintainance' stain over in future years.
Should I let it then weather a few months or should I stain right away?
I have easy border access to Michigan so I will import the best product myself from a US drop. So I want the best product for my application plain and simple, regardless of jurisdictional issues because I will bring it in myself. Please tell me which product is the best quality. Legally, if you have to pretend that my deck is in northern Michigan or some other state with similar weather that has no product restrictions then please do so and recommend what would use in that state. thank you.
Strip and brighten for the prep. TWP 100 Series for Michigan delivery. You should be able to stain after the prep without waiting.
I have to say that I'm ready to turn my deck into firewood after reading that there is essentially no good product available in Canada to stain a deck. Either firewood or I'll move to the US! Anyway – thanks for this comprehensive site. Nice job. Wish we Canadians could take advantage of the help a bit more… Our laws seem strange – it seems as though we have to re-stain every year vs. getting a slightly harsher product but only do it every 3 or 4 years… That doesn't seem more environmentally friendly.
I probably should have read a bunch of these other reviews first (I submitted two other questions under Defy Extreme). I am shipping to Washington state and picking up (vacation in British Columbia) and looking at the colour of the Armstrong Clark Cedar – is that an orange hue, or is more of a brown? It looks a lot less orange than then Defy Extreme 'cedar tone'? Would that also be your opinion?
All cedar colors are somewhat orange. The Defy is more orange then the Armstrong though.
Excellent, thanks for the information, I'll go with the Armstrong Clarke in the semi-trans cedar. I'll try to post a before and after picture. HOWEVER, based on the posts on the Benjamin Moore stuff, you know what the first picture will look like (bad) and the second picture (will look great). Your website is awesome, appreciate the assistance.
What about this product? Seal Once? I have heard good things as a sealer!
Gimmick. Does nothing for UV protection.
Is there any Canadian stain that is good? I am thinking I will let me new cedar deck go grey and refresh it with RAD every year? Is there anything wrong with that approach?
You can do that but a clear sealer will help with water damage.
Please tell me the best clear sealer I can get in Canada? Or at least a few brands I should consider. Do I have to sand prior to putting on the sealer? Should I apply this at the end of the summer, now or wait until next spring? My deck was installed in May. There are a few grease (food stains) and other marks. Should I RAD this and then apply the sealer and when? THANK YOU!!!!
Also If I am sealing, should I not just consider a stain or does that just open a new can of worms? Everyone has told me not to stain the deck b/c maintaining it is a hassle in Canada. Since there doesn't seem to be a great product/brand in Canada to choose from. This makes me less inclined to stain. I know I can get products shipped from the states. However, I don't want to have to rely on those channels every few years. Thanks for your advice.
Sorry but I have no idea what clear sealer brands are available in Canada.
I recommend shipping a proper stain from the US (TWP 1500) to maybe a PO box or other US address and then import across the border.
Here in Vancouver, BC there are no deck stains even worth considering at big box or paint stores. If you want to waste money on low VOC latex garbage, go ahead. It will be a flaky mess within 6 months, trust me.
Unfortunately our regs are only to please environmentalists and make no sense. Never understood how applying chemicals every 6 months instead of 3 years is better for anyone. Your only option is to import it yourself.
In ontario what would a good brand be to use on an oldster pressure treated deck. It doesn't look like the previous homeowners maintained it too regularly…so I am thinking of a solid stain. We've been advised by the home inspector when purchasing our house to stay away from pressure washing to clean it. Just picked up arbor oat remove by Benjamin Moore to remove old stain. It reading this site interested in learning other recommendations. For both remover and staining. thank you!!!
Use the Armstrong Clark in a semi-solid color after you remove the old stain. Try the Restore A deck stain Stripper for removal. Need to use a brightener after the stripping.
I follower the directions I got from the lumber supplier and waited a full year before using Thompson's water repellant on my PT deck. I live on Prince Edward Island, have a western exposure and I'm shaded by "my neighbours" massive maple trees". I had lots of algae the following spring and removed it all with great difficulty and the help of some "not so special "special algae cleanser"" and a few hours with a pressure washer. Following the directions on the label I tested the water repellant capability of the deck surface and even though it looked bad it still repelled water. So I waited to till the following spring before applying more water repellent after repeating the previous years cleaning process. Fast forward….. Spring #5; which has been a repeat of the last three, each year cleansing and pressure washing and subsequent applications of Thompson's water repellant as required. I now have a worn and shitty looking deck. Is there anything I can use over that surface, that will actually adhere to the repeated applications of water repellant? Frankly I don't care about the time, money or hard work, I just want it to look better. I am considering replacing the surface.
No you cannot apply anything on top. You will need to strip and remove all of it first.
I've just built a new P.T. deck on the north side, it doesn't get much sun and the aluminum siding keeps turning green. Would oil stain stand up better than water based?
Water based stains like the Defy will do better with mold and algae.
There is no plastic decking but wood byproducts bonded with plastic. It is even worse then wood according to reviews. Read about it first.
I also have brand new ceadar deck and looking for good stain
I just sanded my entire deck to remove years of old stain. How long should I wait before applying a new stain or do I need to wait at all since the wood is many years old. Thanks
Wait a month or so and prep with a deck cleaner and pressure washing before applying the stain. One coat of stain now and another in a year or so.
i used ready seal the first year and it failed..looks good all summer, winter comes and after snow melts in spring it failed like crazy, tried TWP last year and this spring same happened…so Im stumped..this is on a cedar deck..ill never build with wood again..plastic next time
I am currently refinishing a >10yr old pressure treated deck in mid-western ontario, canada, and am looking to use Defy Extreme. The previous owners used an opaque Behr stain that failed terribly. I have sanded it off, although I am having trouble getting it out of the knots in the wood. My question is, will the old stain that is in the knots affect the performance of the new stain (ie: peeling) or will it just be cosmetic? I am OK with cosmetic, but after having put a lot of work into sanding, I don't want early failure of the stain. Thanks
It will be mostly be cosmetic.
The Armstrong Clark is oil based? whereas the Defy is water based? Is there a preference? Are they both fairly easy to reapply when time comes in a couple of years? Also why would you not flip the boards?
Yes AC is oil and Defy is water based. AC would be a little easier to reapply in the future. When you flip boards you will most likely get water stain marks on the areas where the boards touched the joists.
I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Have a 2 year old cedar deck that I 'stained' with some linseed oil and mineral spirits. it has turned black. I am looking at stripping, brightening and staining. Was wondering what stain is preferred, Armstrong, TWP or Defy? Also have a cedar fence that needs some TLC, do I use similar products on the fence?
Also it says square foot per gallon is about 100 to 200, is this accurate?
Also I was wondering if I flipped the deck boards over(they are still fairly nice on the bottom, will that give me nicer to look at wood and easier to restain.
Thanks!
You can use the same on the fence. TWP is no allowed in Canada. Look at the Armstrong Clark. I would not flip boards.
I used biowash deck stain last year it worked good except in very high traffic area.
Deck is south facing hot in the summer lots of snow in the winter.
I was going to add a couple coats and especialy in high traffic area.
Can not get the product any more. looking for something like it.
Nothing like it anymore. Sorry.
Stain availability in Canada the biggest part of the puzzle. I searched and couldn't find dealers in Canada for Armstrong Clark, TWP, or Defy. There are places in the US that will ship to Canada, but the shipping cost and brokerage fee adds up to more than the product itself !!
One line of products that IS available in Canada is the Sikkens Cetol line. I've used the Cetol DEK finish and was only reasonably happy with it. It is incredibly expensive, difficult to apply, and usually needs a recoat within 18 months.
Also tried Cetol 1 prior to that. Its just a messy, smelly oil based stain that is impossible to remove if you get a drop somewhere that it shouldn't be.
So anyone with experience with not only what's good, but what's available in Canada, please chime in :-)
I live in Delta, British Columbia. It rains alot here. The deck faces east. I used Behr deck stain and it did not last 6 months. I am going to strip it and restain my deck. I heard that Defy Extreme or TWP 100 or 1500 is a good stain. What would you suggest I use?
Look at the Armstrong Clark for Canada.