Empowering Artistic Excellence with Professional-Quality Canvas Stretchers

Good art deserves good bones!

Craftsmanship, precision, and innovation in stretcher frames for art destined for galleries, exhibitions, and collections.

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Why Upper Canada Stretchers?

23+ years in business and over 7,000+ customers served

Our mission is to provide premium-quality, customizable art supports that maintain structural integrity and durability over time. We ensure that every product enhances the value and presentation of the art it supports.

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Our Products

Canvas Stretcher Bars

Canvas Stretcher Bars

Discover our range of precision-crafted stretcher bars and frames, available in both stock and custom sizes, designed to meet the highest standards of durability and support.

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Large Wood & Aluminum Canvas Stretchers

Large Wood & Aluminum Canvas Stretchers

Stretcher bars longer than 6 feet need extra support to keep them straight and true. Our Heavy-Duty and Aluminum options give an excellent selection to accommodate frames as large as 50+ feet!

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Shaped Canvas Frames & Panels

Shaped Canvas Frames & Panels

Find unique shaped panels and strainers, including round and oval options, expertly crafted to add a distinctive touch to your artwork.

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Art Panels

Art Panels

Explore our premium art panels, offering a solid and reliable surface for your artwork, available in various sizes and shapes for all your creative needs.

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Floater Frames for Canvases

Enhance your artwork with our elegant floater frames, designed to give the illusion that your canvas is floating within the frame.

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Oval Framed Canvases & Stretchers

Impress Round/Oval Framed Canvases & Stretchers

Finally, an affordable, fast, and easy option for framed round and oval canvases! Choose ready-to-paint canvases or stretchers for existing paintings or prints on canvas.

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Custom Canvas Frames & Panels

Custom-Shaped Canvas Frames & Panels

Order panels, stretchers and strainer frames in custom shapes, crafted with precision to fit your unique artistic vision and requirements.

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Cotton & Linen Canvas

Cotton & Linen Canvas

Quality 100% cotton and Belgian linen canvas, available in various weights and widths, both primed and unprimed.

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Canvas Stretching Tools & Gesso

Canvas Stretching Tools & Gesso

Complete your setup with our range of essential accessories, including gesso, PVA sizing and stretching tools, to ensure your artwork is perfectly prepared.

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Universal Braces

Universal Braces

Keyable braces designed to work with any existing wooden frame, providing additional support for stretched canvases without having to restretch. Also available with our stock-sized bars and bundles.

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On Sale

Take advantage of our special offers and discounts on select art supports and accessories. Quantities are limited.

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Customized Stretcher Designs

Customized Stretcher Designs

From minor modifications to our existing stretcher profiles to something completely custom, we will work with you to ensure the result meets your needs.

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Our Services

Local Delivery, Art Pickup & Drop-off Service

Local Delivery, Art Pickup & Drop-off Service

We do a monthly delivery to Greater Toronto and the surrounding area, during which we can provide secure transport of artwork, such as from your studio to a gallery.

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Canvas Stretching for Locals

Canvas Stretching for Locals

Through pickups or our local delivery service, we can provide stretched canvases and art panels too large for courier services.

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Custom Stretched Canvases

Custom Stretched Canvases

Whether it’s balloons, blimps or boxing bags, we can create custom stretched canvases tailored to meet your exact specifications.

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Custom Design & Fabrication

Custom Design & Fabrication

Bring your most ambitious ideas to life. Innovative and customized solutions for your intricate and multi-dimensional art pieces.

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Custom Canvas Keys

Custom Canvas Keys

Missing keys for an existing stretcher frame? We can craft replacement keys in hardwood or plywood to your exact requirements, so you can maintain the tension and integrity of your stretched canvases.

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Custom Signage, Architectural Elements & Component Production

Custom Signage, Architectural Elements & Component Production

Our advanced CNC machining services ensure your designs are produced with flawless precision and repeatability.

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On-site Consulting Services

On-site Consulting Services: Assembly, Stretching & Installation

For large projects, we can provide staff to assist with frame assembly, stretching, and installation at your location.

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Testimonials

With over 7000 satisfied clients, including some of the most well-known artists and prestigious institutions in North America, Upper Canada Stretchers is a trusted partner in the creative process. Here's what some of them have to say: