You can buy bird baths and water fountains for wild birds at specialty wild bird stores, which stock still baths, solar fountains, heated baths and de-icers in one place. In Ontario, Urban Nature Store sells all of these at ten local stores and online, with more than 140 products in its bird baths collection and delivery anywhere in Canada.
What Kinds of Bird Baths and Fountains Can You Buy?
Bird baths and fountains for wild birds fall into three groups:
- Still bird baths, including pedestal, hanging, deck-mounted and ground-level dishes
- Moving-water add-ons, such as solar bubblers, solar fountain kits and battery-powered water agitators that ripple the surface
- Winter water, meaning heated bird baths and de-icers that keep water from freezing
The full range is in Urban Nature Store's bird baths collection. For help choosing between pedestal, hanging, deck-mounted and ground styles, see the guide to the best type of bird bath for a backyard.
How Do Solar Fountains and Water Wigglers Compare?
Solar fountains and water wigglers both add movement to a bird bath, which helps birds notice the water, but they run on different power and suit different seasons. A water wiggler is a small battery-powered agitator that sits in the bath and keeps the surface rippling.
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Product |
Power |
What it does |
Works in a heated bath in winter |
Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Built-in solar panel |
Bubbles or sprays through four interchangeable nozzles |
Not listed |
$42.95 |
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Solar panel |
Adds a 360-degree spray and a bubbler to an existing bath; needs at least 1.5 inches of water |
Not listed |
$67.95 |
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Two D-cell batteries, up to two months |
Creates continuous ripples, 24 hours a day |
Yes |
$69.95 |
Specs and prices from Urban Nature Store's product pages, November 2026.
Solar fountains suit spring to fall, when there is enough sunlight to run the pump. The guide to choosing a heated or solar bird bath explains why a solar pump can't keep water open once it freezes.
How Do You Keep a Bird Bath Open Year-Round in Canada?
Keeping water available all year in Canada takes two setups: a still or solar bath from spring to fall, and a heated bath or de-icer once temperatures drop below freezing. A de-icer is a separate heater placed in an existing bath, so a favourite stone or ceramic basin can stay in use through winter.
The Allied Precision 20-Inch Heated Bird Bath ($239.95) is one all-in-one option: a 150-watt thermostat keeps its 20 inch, 4.25 inch deep basin between 5°C and 10°C, and it comes with a 29 inch metal stand or mounts to a wood deck railing. The Farm Innovators Heated Rock De-Icer ($96.95) is the add-on route for a bath you already own. The guide to how heated bird baths work compares wattages, mounts and de-icers in more detail.
Should You Buy a Bird Bath in Store or Online?
Buying in store makes sense for heated baths and other large pieces, because stock of those items varies between the warehouse and each store. In late October 2026, for example, the Allied Precision 20-Inch Heated Bird Bath was out of stock for home delivery but still on the shelf at several stores, including Kingston, North York, Pickering, St. Catharines and Ancaster/Hamilton.
Each product page lists stock for every store, and a store showing zero can still take a pickup order once the warehouse restocks it. Smaller items such as solar bubblers ship anywhere in Canada, orders over $125 ship free, and Urban Nature Store accepts returns within 45 days in original condition and packaging. Store addresses are on the store locations page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Water Wiggler keep mosquitoes out of a bird bath?
It helps. The Allied Precision Water Wiggler's product page says its constant ripples help discourage mosquitoes from laying eggs in bird bath water, since mosquitoes favour still, stagnant water. It reduces the problem rather than guaranteeing a mosquito-free bath, so regular water changes still matter.
Can a solar bubbler run without water in the bath?
No. The Backyard Essentials Solar Birdbath Bubbler needs water present at all times to avoid damaging the pump, and its intake screen needs regular cleaning to keep the motor running well.
Will a heated bird bath crack in a Canadian winter?
Not if it's built for it. The Allied Precision 20-Inch Heated Bird Bath is tested in sub-zero conditions and, according to its product page, will not crack in winter cold. It carries a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.
