Sidewalk Signs That
Stop Foot Traffic.
Custom A-frames and sandwich boards for Ottawa storefronts, cafes, salons, and pop-ups — folded flat at close, out on the sidewalk at open. Printed both sides so walkers catch your message coming and going.
Built to live on the sidewalk.
Daily specials, brunch hours, and patio-open boards that pull people off the sidewalk. Pair a printed panel with a chalk or dry-erase insert you can rewrite every morning.
Put your name, hours, and offer at eye level right where people walk past. Ideal for shops set back from the street or tucked into a plaza.
Both panels print full-colour, so your sign reads from either direction of pedestrian traffic. Run the same artwork twice or a different message per side.
Outdoor-rated print on rigid substrate that handles Ottawa rain, road grit, and freeze-thaw. Wipe it down and it keeps working through the season.
Choose a frame that takes replaceable panels so you can update a promo without buying a new sign. Handy for menus, seasonal offers, and rotating events.
Portable boards for markets, festivals, open houses, and trade shows. They fold flat into a trunk and set up in seconds with no tools.
Customize your board.
- ✓Double-sided or single-sided print
- ✓Full-colour artwork, edge to edge
- ✓Replaceable slide-in panels
- ✓Chalkboard or dry-erase insert
- ✓Plastic, metal, or wooden frames
- ✓Water-fillable base for wind
- ✓Matte or gloss outdoor laminate
- ✓Multiple panel sets for one frame
Who puts one out front.
- Cafes & coffee shops
- Restaurants & patios
- Salons & barbers
- Retail storefronts
- Farmers markets
- Open houses
- Festivals & pop-ups
- Gyms & studios
From sidewalk idea to open sign.
- 1Send your artwork
Share your logo, hours, and the offer you want on the board. A rough sketch or a photo of your current sign is enough to start.
- 2Approve a free mockup
We lay out both panels at true sign scale so you can check readability from across the sidewalk, then send it with an exact quote before anything prints.
- 3We print and assemble
Panels are printed on outdoor-rated stock in our Ottawa shop and fitted to the frame you picked, so the board arrives ready to open.
- 4Pickup or delivery
Collect it from the shop or we deliver across Ottawa and the National Capital Region. Tell us your deadline up front and we will let you know what is possible.
Send whatever you have — we'll get it print-ready.
A vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) or a high-resolution PNG works best, but a rough logo is fine to start — we'll tell you exactly what we need. Not sure if your file will print sharp? Read PNG vs vector for printing and how to prepare your logo files, or let our logo vectorization service redraw it for you.
What it costs
Your price depends on quantity, product, colours, and how many print or stitch locations you need — bigger runs cost less per piece.
Get exact pricingHow fast
Most orders move as soon as you approve the mockup. Got a hard deadline? Tell us up front and we'll tell you honestly what's possible — rush options are often available.
Ask about your deadlineSee it before you pay — free mockup.
Send your logo and quantity and we'll send back a digital mockup and an exact price. No deposit to see it.
A-Frame Signs across Ottawa & the National Capital Region
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an A-frame and a sandwich board?
They are two names for the same thing — a hinged, two-panel sign that stands on its own in an A shape. Some people say sandwich board when the panels are chalk or dry-erase and A-frame when the panels are printed. We build either, and you can mix a printed panel on one side with a writable one on the other.
Will it blow over on a windy Ottawa street?
That depends on the frame. Frames with a water-fillable or sand-fillable base stay put far better than a bare plastic frame, and a heavier metal frame helps too. Tell us where the sign will sit — an exposed corner near Bank or Wellington needs more ballast than a sheltered doorway.
Can I change the message without buying a new sign?
Yes. Insert-style frames let you slide printed panels in and out, so you can keep one frame and order new panels whenever a promo changes. A chalk or dry-erase panel is the simplest option if the message changes daily.
How much text should go on the sign?
Less than you think. People read a sidewalk sign in a couple of seconds while walking, so aim for a bold headline, one supporting line, and your name or logo. We will flag anything in your mockup that is too small to read from the sidewalk.
Do I need a permit to put a sign on the sidewalk in Ottawa?
Placement on public sidewalks is governed by the City of Ottawa, and the rules differ depending on the street and whether the sign sits on private property or the right of way. Check with the City or your BIA before you set it out. We print the sign — we cannot approve where it goes.
How much does an A-frame sign cost?
It depends on the frame type, the panel material, and whether you want one side or both printed. Extra panel sets and laminate change the number too. Send your quantity and what you have in mind and we will come back with an exact quote alongside your free mockup.
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