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Sleek Shelter. Solar Control. Built for Impact.

Glass canopies and sunshades offer more than architectural appeal they protect entrances, enhance energy performance, and elevate a building’s façade. At Centennial Glass, we design and install custom-engineered glass canopy and sunshade systems for commercial properties across Ottawa and the Valley. Whether you’re looking to provide shelter at your building’s entrance or reduce solar heat gain with modern shading solutions, our systems are fabricated to perform in all seasons and built to last.

Need weather protection or solar control with high-end design?

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Form Meets Function

Canopies and sunshades serve multiple purposes in commercial building design. They protect doors and entries from snow, rain, and UV exposure while adding depth, contrast, and identity to storefronts, schools, offices, and institutions.

Our systems provide:

Protection from weather and debris
Solar shading to reduce heat and glare
Safe, durable, tempered or laminated glass panels
Engineered aluminum or steel support structures
Architectural detailing that enhances curb appeal

From minimalist frameless glass canopies to multi-panel sunshade arrays, Centennial creates solutions that match your building’s style and performance goals.

Want to enhance your entrance system further?

Explore our Doors & Entrances

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Installation & Integration Services

Every canopy and sunshade we install is engineered for structural integrity, code compliance, and local climate durability. Our team handles all aspects of planning, sourcing, and installation including coordination with architects, structural engineers, and builders.

Commercial storefronts and building entries
Office towers and institutional lobbies
Schools, community centres, and transit stations
Restaurants, shopping plazas, and medical clinics
Walkways, smoking shelters, and loading areas

Have existing canopies with cracked or aging glass?

Visit our Reglazing Services page

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Sunshades for Daylight Control & Energy Savings

Sunshades (or sun control fins) reduce solar heat gain while maintaining access to daylight. We design and install horizontal and vertical sunshades using custom-fabricated metal and glass to:

Control glare in office and educational environments
Reduce HVAC load and cooling costs
Minimize solar bleaching of interior finishes
Create dynamic shadows and architectural rhythm on façades

Pair sunshades with high-efficiency glazing

Explore Tinted Units and Low-E Glass options

Material & Design Options

All of our glass canopy and sunshade systems are custom fabricated and designed for structural and aesthetic harmony.

Clear, frosted, tinted, or fritted glass panels
Laminated safety glass with UV interlayers
Stainless steel tension rods, brackets, and anchors
Aluminum outriggers and custom framing systems
Low-iron, anti-slip, or patterned finishes for overhead glazing
Bird-friendly etched or printed designs (available upon request)

We also offer custom-cut panels for integration into metal frames or hybrid canopy systems.

Need exact glass dimensions for a canopy structure?

Explore Custom Cut Glass

Why Choose Centennial Glass?

Trusted for over 55 years in commercial architectural glazing
Support from planning and engineering through to final install
Certified, insured installers trained in structural glass applications
Full lifecycle support, including reglazing, repairs, and replacement
Code-compliant safety glass and anchoring systems

Not sure how to design your entrance or canopy for Ottawa’s climate?

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Build Shelter. Create Shade. Add Signature Style.

Centennial Glass designs and installs architectural-grade glass canopies and sunshade systems that elevate commercial entrances, reduce energy loads, and create functional outdoor transitions. Let us help you make a lasting impression rain or shine.