The Napoleon Prestige 500 (ASIN: B0076VWZXG) is a premium Canadian-engineered 4-burner propane gas grill available on Amazon.ca for $1,299 CAD. Featuring WAVE cooking grates, a 18,000 BTU infrared rear rotisserie burner, and a lifetime warranty on burners and grates, it's built for buyers who want the best gas grill Canada has to offer.
| Burners | 4 stainless steel Wave burners + infrared rear rotisserie burner |
| BTU | 66,000 BTU main + 10,000 BTU side + 18,000 BTU infrared rear |
| Cooking Area | 500 sq in primary + 280 sq in warming rack |
| Grates | Porcelain-coated cast iron WAVE grates |
| Ignition | JETFIRE ignition — individual burner lighting |
| Made | Designed and engineered in Barrie, Ontario |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty on burners and cooking grates |
"The rotisserie chicken I made on my first cook was the best chicken of my life. The rear infrared burner crisps the skin perfectly while the meat stays incredibly juicy. I use the rotisserie every weekend now."
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"Built like an absolute tank. Every surface and fitting feels premium. This is clearly a cut above the big box store grills in terms of materials and construction."
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"Napoleon being Canadian is actually meaningful. When I had a question about the burner warranty, I got a Canadian rep on the phone immediately and the replacement part arrived in three days."
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"The WAVE grates give the best grill marks I've ever gotten on a gas grill. Steaks come off looking like they're from a steakhouse."
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Rotisserie kit sold separately
The infrared rear burner — one of the flagship features — is only useful with a rotisserie kit that is not included with the grill. Buyers who purchase specifically for rotisserie capability are surprised by this and the additional cost.
Source: Amazon reviewerSide shelf feels less premium than the rest
Several reviewers note that the side shelves feel lighter and less solid than the rest of the build. It's a cosmetic and practical inconsistency on an otherwise premium-feeling grill.
Source: Amazon reviewerAssembly takes 2–3 hours for one person
Like most premium grills, assembly is complex and easier with two people. Some buyers report unclear instructions for the side burner and warming rack assembly steps specifically.
Source: RedditHigh price versus Weber for comparable cooking area
At $1,299 CAD, some buyers feel Napoleon's premium pricing is harder to justify when Weber offers comparable cooking area and solid warranty at a similar or lower price. The Napoleon wins on the infrared rear burner and Canadian manufacturing — if those don't matter to you, the value equation shifts.
Source: Amazon reviewerThe Napoleon Prestige 500 is the best gas grill for Canadian buyers who want premium construction, an infrared rear burner for serious rotisserie capability, and the peace of mind of lifetime warranty support from a Canadian company. It's priced at the high end of the mid-range segment and earns that price with the Wave grates, JETFIRE ignition, and exceptional cold-weather performance. If rotisserie cooking and Canadian-engineered quality matter to you, this is the grill. If you primarily grill burgers and steaks and want the most surface area for the money, look at the Weber Genesis E-325s first.