Gas ranges were indeed uncommon in most areas up here in 'Canadia'.... Though in the larger cities (Montreal and Toronto, for example), gas ranges were almost the norm especially in the older apartment buildings. Rural regions were generally well-served in terms of electrical supply, so it was no surprise electric ranges were more popular. In the really rural areas (like where I am down in Ogden) they even had combination wood and electric ranges to keep you from starving if the power went out... LOL