Fireplaces & Stoves in Broadwater County, Montana

Reliable Heat for Townsend and Canyon Ferry

Broadwater County is a small, tight-knit community centered on Townsend — the county seat and the only incorporated town in the county. It sits about 35 miles southeast of our Helena office on US-287, right in the Missouri River valley between the Big Belt Mountains and the Elkhorn range. With a population under 2,000, Townsend is the kind of place where everyone knows their neighbors — and where a local, family-owned business like Perry's fits right in.

Canyon Ferry Reservoir is the defining feature of Broadwater County's landscape. The lake stretches about 25 miles long and draws boaters, anglers, and ice fishermen throughout the year. Along its shores, you'll find a mix of year-round residences, seasonal cabins, and newer homes built by folks who want lake access without Helena prices. A lot of those lakeside properties — especially the older cabins on the east shore — were built without central heating or with minimal electric baseboard systems. A freestanding wood stove or a direct-vent gas fireplace can transform those spaces, giving you real, dependable warmth when the temperature drops and the wind rips across the reservoir.

Seasonal homeowners along Canyon Ferry often ask us about units that can handle intermittent use — something you can fire up on a Friday evening after the cabin's been sitting empty all week. We'll walk you through the right options for that scenario, whether it's a direct-vent gas fireplace with electronic ignition or a pellet stove with a programmable thermostat. For year-round Townsend residents, we also do chimney inspections, cleanings, and cap installations — especially important in an area where creosote buildup is a real concern during long heating seasons.

The Butte showroom at 712 S. Arizona Avenue has over 35 burning displays, and it's about 95 miles from Townsend — an easy day trip if you want to see everything in person. Or start with our online estimator and get a ballpark before you commit to the drive. Free in-home consultations are available for all Broadwater County installations.