Sector Commercial Patios
Size 900 sq ft
Location Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Duration 6 months
Fabric Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Owner Wayne Gretzky Winery
Architect/Engineer Shade Sails Canada Inc.
Wayne Gretzky Winery

Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery knows that amazing things happen when The Great One turns his attention away from the ice. Their delicious, approachable wines are created from the finest Niagara and Okanagan grapes. Whether enjoying a bottle at home or visiting their properties, Wayne Gretzky Estates offers you an opportunity to experience a whole new side of The Great One.
And what better way to enrich a space that shares its name with The Great One than a great outdoor space to present the wonderful results of their time and effort. Wayne Gretzky Estates approached Shade Sails Canada to design an innovative, unique and aesthetic Shade Sail array that reflects the commitment to greatness that the Winery and The Great One embody.
The swift and sharp curves of the Shade Sail array were first created by our design team using a 3D rendering software. The beautiful design incorporates interlinked triangle Shade Sails to cast shadows on the ground that are reminiscent of grapes on the vine! Once the design was approved, the installation of the posts and stunning Shade Sails resulted in an outdoor space that matches the spirit of Wayne Gretzky Estates and The Great One himself.
Project Highlights
Project Highlights







Free Span Fabric Structures
Free Span Fabric Structures
A Free Span Fabric Structure is a cable-reinforced, high-tension shade sail stretched between multiple anchor points. The sail can be attached to existing buildings and/or engineered posts designed to handle significant loads.
These structures are suitable for both small and large areas and are especially visually striking when the attachment heights are varied to create hyperbolic (twisted fabric) shapes. While the posts are permanent, the fabric can be removed during winter or heavy storms.
Free Span Fabric Structures are used across a wide range of applications, including restaurants, playgrounds, seating areas, public parks, storage spaces, and event venues.
Key Features:
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Certified Installation Recommended
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Large Spans
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Limited Span
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Post Position Flexibility
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Shade Design Flexibility
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ShadeArt™
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Substantial Footings
