Ottawa, Ontario
Music-reactive pixel lighting for Ottawa
Ottawa is a winter city: one of the snowiest national capitals, with a calendar built around Winterlude and outdoor skating. Main streets like Sparks Street and the ByWard Market area compete for winter visitors, and a synchronised light show helps.
Winter installation in Ottawa
Cold, snowy winters with deep cold snaps, heavy snowfall and freeze-thaw in the shoulder seasons. Snow clearing on streets and sidewalks is constant, so where cables and enclosures sit matters.
How we install for it
- Enclosures and cables kept clear of plow and snow-blower paths, above the snow line.
- Cold-flexible cable and installs completed before the deep cold.
- Freeze-thaw rated clips and sealed connections.
- Mega trees anchored for snow load and wind.
Commercial districts and BIAs in Ottawa
Ottawa's BIAs run from downtown pedestrian streets and the market district to neighbourhood main streets across the city, alongside hotels, retail centres and event venues. Sites on federal or other public land may need approvals from the agency that manages them, which we plan for in the schedule.
When to book
Book by late summer for an early-November install, before heavy snow; displays can run through to the end of Winterlude.
Travel & installation
Installing in Ottawa
Installation is available in Ottawa and in any city in Canada, with applicable travel charges. Ontario is in Zone 2 · BC & Ontario.
Rates for Ottawa
- Installation $2,600 per crew-day (two-person crew)
- Travel $2,800 per crew trip (Zone 2 · BC & Ontario)
- Accommodation $520 per crew-night on multi-day installs
CAD, plus applicable taxes. Final travel is confirmed in your quote.
Typical installed totals in Ottawa
Starting kit price plus estimated crew-days and travel for the standard package layout.
| Package | Kit | Install + travel | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Kit1 crew-days | $6,900 | $5,400 | $12,300 |
| Business Kit1.5 crew-days | $18,500 | $6,700 | $25,200 |
| Plaza / BIA Kit4.5 crew-days | $42,000 | $17,100 | $59,100 |
| Municipal Program12 crew-days | $95,000 | $45,840 | $140,840 |
Budget planner
Plan a display in Ottawa
The planner starts with travel for Ontario. Slide the budget to see the layout and an itemised estimate.
Layout for this budget
Control system only (Starter Kit)
$25,000
Adjust props
- Mega trees0
- Roofline runs0
- Wrapped trees0
- Evergreen spirals0
- Pixel arches0
Itemised estimate
Priced as the Starter Kit. Installation in Ontario: Fly-in or long-haul crews with freight.
| Starter KitPi 5 Light Show controller with USB microphone, Kulp pixel controller running FPP, power supplies, weatherproof enclosure and pre-wired pigtails, with lifetime software | $6,900 | |
| Kit subtotal | $6,900 | |
| InstallationProfessional installation by our two-person crews, commissioning and handover | $2,600 | |
| Travel · Zone 2 · BC & OntarioCrew travel to Ontario | $2,800 |
Estimated project total
$12,300
CAD, plus applicable taxes. Kit $6,900 + installation and travel $5,400.
$12,700 of your budget is unallocated (the next prop would go over). We will suggest options in your quote.
Starting prices. Every quote is confirmed after a site review: tree sizes, roofline lengths, power and access change the final figure. Lift or boom rental, permits and electrical work by others are billed at cost if needed.
FAQ
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Send a few photos and the rough size of the frontage, tree or street. We reply within 24 hours with a recommendation and an itemised quote in Canadian dollars, installation and travel included.