Don't throw it out yet

Canvas Repair in North Bay

Lavigne's Canvas Co. repairs canvas in its shop at 102 Booth Rd in North Bay, Ontario. Bring in a boat top, bimini, cover, enclosure, awning or tarp and the shop can replace broken zippers and pulled snaps, put new clear vinyl in cloudy or cracked windows, patch tears and worn spots, and re-stitch seams where the thread has given out in the sun. Colours are matched to your existing canvas where possible. If the fabric itself is worn out, you'll be told straight before you spend money on a repair that won't last.

  • 4.7 116 Google reviews
  • Colour matched repairs
  • Since 1995 on Booth Road
  • Straight answers on repair vs replace
Black canvas boat top with clear vinyl windows and snap fasteners on a fishing boat
Canvas, windows and snaps: the parts that wear out first
Bring it in

Canvas We Repair

If it's made of marine canvas, vinyl or clear vinyl and it lives outside, the shop can usually fix it.

Black canvas bimini top on its frame

Bimini & boat tops

Split seams, torn corners, worn spots where the top rubs the frame, and straps or boots that have given out.

Black canvas enclosure with clear vinyl windows on a Carver cruiser

Enclosures & clear windows

Cloudy, yellow or cracked windows replaced with new clear vinyl, and stuck or split zippers swapped out.

Grey custom boat cover with snaps around the hull

Boat covers

Snow-load tears, pulled snaps, broken straps and worn spots on mooring, travel and winter covers.

Black rear curtain with zippered clear windows on a boat

Curtains, zippers & snaps

New zippers, snaps, twist locks and shock cord on curtains, doors and panels, set where your boat needs them.

Brown retractable awning over a deck

Awnings

Torn or faded awning fabric, split seams and worn valances, or a new cover sewn for the frame you have.

Grey bimini top on a Legend pontoon boat

Pontoon tops & enclosures

Pontoon tops, side curtains and enclosures with worn seams, broken zippers or tired windows.

Save money where you can

Repair, Re-window or Replace?

Most canvas fails in one spot long before the rest of it is done. A good repair costs a fraction of a new cover, top or enclosure.

Option 1

Repair

Fix what failed and keep the rest

  • Broken zipper, pulled snaps or torn seam
  • Small tear or worn spot
  • Fabric is still strong

Best forCovers, tops and enclosures with life left in them

Option 2

Re-window

New clear vinyl in old canvas

  • Cloudy, yellow or cracked windows
  • Canvas still in good shape
  • Costs far less than a new top

Best forBoat and UTV enclosures

Option 3

Replace

A new piece made to fit

  • Fabric leaks, chalks or tears to the touch
  • Mildew has set in
  • It never fit right to begin with

Best forWorn-out canvas that keeps failing

If the canvas is past saving, the shop makes new boat covers, bimini tops and enclosures and awning covers in the same building, so you're not starting over with someone new. For cabs, tarps and one-off pieces, see industrial and custom sewing.

Close-up of a stitched seam on green marine canvas
Thread usually gives out before good fabric does
What gets fixed

Common Canvas Repairs

Thread breaks down in the sun years before good fabric does, so a re-stitch often brings a tired top back to life.

  • Zippers

    Split, stuck or missing teeth? The whole zipper is replaced, not patched, so it runs smooth again.

  • Snaps & fasteners

    Pulled or corroded snaps, twist locks and grommets replaced, with the fabric reinforced where it tore.

  • Clear windows

    Cloudy or cracked clear vinyl cut out and replaced while the canvas around it stays in place.

  • Seams & thread

    Sun-rotted thread re-stitched with UV-resistant thread before the seams open up.

  • Tears & worn spots

    Patches and reinforcing on snow-load tears and spots where the canvas rubs a frame or windshield.

  • Straps, boots & hardware

    New straps, buckles, shock cord and storage boots for tops and covers.

Simple and straight

How a Repair Works

Five steps, done in the North Bay shop.

  1. 01

    Bring it in or send photos

    Drop the cover, top or panel off at 102 Booth Rd, or send photos first for a rough idea of cost.

  2. 02

    A straight answer

    The shop looks it over and tells you whether a repair will last or whether it's time for a new piece.

  3. 03

    Quote and colour match

    You get a quote before work starts, with fabric and thread matched to your existing canvas where possible.

  4. 04

    Repaired in the shop

    Repairs are done on industrial machines in North Bay, never sent out.

  5. 05

    Pick it up

    Most repairs are quick. Busy times of year are spring launch and fall haul-out, so bring repairs in early.

What customers say

Lavigne's Canvas Reviews, in Their Words.

4.7
★★★★★
116 reviews on Google
Beat the spring rush

Bring Repairs In at Haul-Out

Spring is the busiest time of year. Drop your top, cover or enclosure off when the boat comes out in the fall, and it'll be fixed and ready long before launch.

Where our customers come from

Canvas Repair for North Bay and Beyond

Most repairs come to the shop as loose pieces, so customers bring work in from across Northern Ontario.

  • North BayDrop repairs off at 102 Booth Rd
  • Callander & PowassanSouth of the city
  • West NipissingSturgeon Falls and area
  • TemagamiCamps, cottages and marinas
  • Sudbury & beyondCustomers drive in for the work
Repair questions

Canvas Repair FAQ

Something else? Call the shop at 705-410-6872.

How much does canvas repair cost in North Bay?

Small repairs like a zipper, a few snaps or a patch are usually quick and affordable. Re-windowing an enclosure or rebuilding a panel costs more. Lavigne's Canvas Co. looks at the piece and quotes before any work starts. Call 705-410-6872 or send photos for a ballpark.

Can you match the colour of my existing canvas?

Usually. The shop carries a range of marine canvas and vinyl colours and will match as closely as possible. On older, sun-faded canvas, a new patch may look brighter at first because the original has faded.

Can you replace the windows in my enclosure without a new top?

Yes. If the canvas is still strong, cloudy or cracked clear vinyl can be cut out and replaced, and worn zippers swapped at the same time. It's often far cheaper than a new enclosure.

Is it worth repairing an old boat cover?

If the fabric is still strong and the problem is a zipper, snaps, a torn seam or a worn spot, usually yes. If the fabric tears when you pull on it, leaks or is full of mildew, a repair won't last, and you'll be told that before you spend money on it.

When is the best time to bring in a repair?

Right after the boat comes out of the water in the fall, or over the winter. Spring is the busiest time of year, so getting repairs done in the off-season means your canvas is ready for launch.

Get a repair quote

Tell Us What Needs Fixing

Send the basics and you'll hear back with next steps and a ballpark, usually the same business day. Photos of the damage help most: email them to info@lavignescanvas.ca.

Shop
705-410-6872
Visit
102 Booth Rd
North Bay, ON P1B 8Z4
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Email
info@lavignescanvas.ca
What needs fixing?
Call the shopGet a quote