The BOLT: Custom LED Channel Letters on Pembina Highway

October 28, 2026

A blue lightning bolt and bright white lettering make a memorable combination, especially after dark.

At The BOLT Apartments, located at 2735 Pembina Highway in Winnipeg, the building's illuminated signage gives its name a clear identity against the dark brick exterior. Electra Sign Ltd. fabricated and installed the custom LED-lit channel letters, bringing the property's branding to life at the entrance.

A Sign That Fits the Building

The BOLT offers 181 contemporary rental units in a convenient south Winnipeg location, just 3 km from the University of Manitoba. With a range of suite layouts and amenities, the building is designed for students, young professionals and families looking for a comfortable place to call home.

The signage needed to be easy to recognize while fitting naturally into the building's modern architecture. The blue lightning bolt provides a distinctive graphic element, while the white lettering keeps the name clear and legible.

Face Lighting Meets Halo Illumination

The channel letters combine two lighting effects. White acrylic faces illuminate from the front, keeping the lettering bright and readable. White LEDs behind the clear backs also cast light onto the wall, creating a halo around each letter.

Black trim and returns give the lettering a defined edge, while mounting the letters 1.5 inches off the wall allows the halo effect to develop against the brick. Together, these details give the sign depth and a strong nighttime presence without making the design unnecessarily complicated.

The result is signage that works with the building's exterior during the day and becomes a prominent visual feature after dark.

Making the Entrance Recognizable

For a residential property, signage does more than display a name. It helps residents identify their building, gives visitors a clear point of reference and contributes to the property's overall identity.

The BOLT Apartments signage brings those practical and visual considerations together in a straightforward design that suits the property and its location along Pembina Highway.

The project is another example of Electra Sign Ltd.'s work fabricating and installing custom illuminated signage for businesses and properties across Winnipeg.

Looking for signage for your next project? Visit electrasign.com to see more of our work.

Custom Storefront Channel Letters for Winnipeg’s Getaway Cafe

October 16, 2026

Crafting Curb Appeal for a Winnipeg Community Hub

Every memorable local business has a story that connects deeply with its neighborhood. For The Getaway Cafe, located at 1500 Dakota Street in St. Vital, that story began back in 2004. Starting out as "Dina’s Place" in the Waverly Auto Mall, owner Dina built a loyal following through hearty, homemade recipes like her signature Reuben sandwiches, fresh soups, and wraps.

Over the years, that passion for hospitality expanded into what is now The Getaway Cafe, a lively venue combining exceptional comfort food, Royal Pizza, and a stage for local musicians and stand-up comedians.

A few months ago, the team at Electra Sign Ltd had the opportunity to collaborate with The Getaway Cafe to update their exterior visual presentation.

Thoughtful Design and Precision Installation

When designing commercial exterior signage, taking existing building architecture into account is essential. The Getaway Cafe features warm exterior wall finishes paired with pre-installed overhead gooseneck lighting fixtures.

Rather than overloading the facade with internal illumination, we designed custom non-illuminated dimensional channel letters.

• High Contrast and Readability: Crisp black dimensional lettering provides maximum visual impact against the neutral building background during daytime hours.

• Architectural Integration: The placement was strategically calibrated to work directly under the existing overhead lights, casting subtle natural shadows during the day and gaining sharp illumination at night.

• Durable Construction: Built with high-grade materials engineered to withstand Winnipeg’s harsh seasonal weather shifts, ensuring long-term aesthetic quality.

Supporting Local Businesses Across Manitoba

A business sign is often the very first physical touchpoint a customer experiences. For a venue like The Getaway Cafe, where community gatherings and warm hospitality are central to the brand, clean and professional signage reinforces trust before a guest even walks through the door.

We are proud to have partnered with Dina and the team at The Getaway Cafe to bring their storefront vision to life. Next time you are in St. Vital enjoying a midday meal or evening performance, take a look up at the facade!

Planning a signage update for your local business? Explore our full gallery of custom channel letters, pylon signs, and commercial installations, or contact our team today to discuss your vision.

Bass Pro Shops Pylon Signage in Winnipeg

September 11, 2026

Some Winnipeg businesses are familiar because of their location long before you think about their name. The Bass Pro Shops location at 580 Sterling Lyon Parkway is one of those places.

Previously operating as Cabela’s, the location is now home to Bass Pro Shops, bringing a familiar outdoor retail destination under a new name and identity. Bass Pro Shops describes the Winnipeg store as a destination for outdoor gear and experiences, with products for fishing, hunting, camping and other outdoor activities.

As part of the change, Electra Sign Ltd. fabricated and installed the illuminated pylon signage at the property. The main display features the Bass Pro Shops Outpost branding, with illuminated tenant panels positioned below.

Pylon signage has an important job at locations like this. It needs to be visible from the roadway, establish the identity of the property and remain effective throughout the day and into the evening. The illuminated elements are particularly noticeable after dark, giving the sign a strong presence along Sterling Lyon Parkway.

For Electra, this project was also a good example of the role signage plays when an established business changes its identity. The location was already familiar to Winnipeg customers, but the updated signage helps make the Bass Pro Shops name immediately recognizable.

The Winnipeg Bass Pro Shops is located at 580 Sterling Lyon Parkway, and remains part of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s retail network in Canada.

Project: Bass Pro Shops LED Lit Pylon Signage
Location: 580 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Fabrication & Installation: Electra Sign Ltd.