Custom Buttons Ottawa — Pin-Back Buttons Made in Toronto

Why Choose Button Bros for Custom Buttons in Ottawa?

Button Bros has been manufacturing custom buttons in Canada for over 30 years. Every button is printed, pressed, and quality-checked in-house at our North York shop — no outsourcing, no middlemen. Production takes 2–7 business days after you approve your free digital proof, then 2–3 business days in transit to Ottawa. We offer nine round sizes plus square, rectangle and oval buttons, free design help, free digital proofs, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Ottawa is Canada’s capital — a city of government, politics, diplomacy, technology, and national events. Custom buttons are deeply woven into Ottawa’s culture of campaigns, conferences, and community organizing. From Parliament Hill rallies to tech conferences in Kanata, from bilingual awareness campaigns to Canada Day celebrations, custom buttons Ottawa are part of the fabric of this city. Button Bros serves Ottawa, Gatineau, and the entire National Capital Region with fast, reliable production and shipping.

What sets us apart from other button makers? Every order includes a free digital proof, free design help, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We never outsource production, and we never charge setup fees. Ottawa buttons with no minimum — order any quantity you need, from a single prototype to a bulk run of thousands. Custom buttons Ottawa Canada customers can count on fast, reliable service and exceptional print quality on every order. We handle bilingual designs (English and French) as standard — essential for federal government clients and organizations operating across the National Capital Region. Browse our full custom buttons collection.

Custom Button Sizes and Shapes Available in Ottawa

Button Bros offers nine round sizes plus square, rectangle and oval buttons. Here is a full breakdown of all available sizes with use-case recommendations for Ottawa customers:

Round Buttons (9 Sizes)

View all round button options.

• 1 inch — Lapel pins, loyalty pins, subtle branding.
• 1.25 inch — Name initials, minimal logos.
• 1.5 inch — Wedding favours, party pins, small promotional items.
• 1.75 inch — Short slogans, campaign messages.
• 2.25 inch — THE most popular size in Ottawa. Campaigns, events, merch.
• 2.5 inch — Extra design space.
• 3 inch — Detailed artwork, photo buttons.
• 3.5 inch — Trade shows, conventions.
• 4 inch — Maximum visibility, rallies.

Square Buttons

2 inch square — modern, geometric. Great for QR codes, bold logos, and contemporary branding. View square and rectangle buttons.

Rectangle Buttons

2 inch x 3 inch — the go-to for name badges and event credentials. Popular with Ottawa businesses and government agencies for conferences at the Shaw Centre, departmental events, and staff identification.

Oval Buttons

1.5 inch x 2.25 inch and 1.75 inch x 2.75 inch — vintage, elegant feel. Perfect for heritage branding and retro-themed designs. View oval buttons.

All buttons feature full-colour printing, ultra premium laminate, steel shell with pin-back clasp. Prefer a magnet back? See button magnets. View our visual button size comparison guide.

Who Orders Custom Buttons in Ottawa?

Custom buttons Ottawa are used by a wide range of organizations, businesses, and individuals across the National Capital Region. Here are the most common use cases with local references:

Government and Public Service

Ottawa is the seat of the federal government. Custom buttons are ordered for departmental events, public awareness campaigns, Government of Canada initiatives, Senate and House of Commons events, and conferences at the Shaw Centre (Ottawa Convention Centre). Public service unions including PSAC, PIPSC, and CAPE regularly order custom buttons Ottawa for campaigns, solidarity actions, and membership drives. Bilingual buttons (English and French) are standard for federal government events — Button Bros handles bilingual layouts as part of our free design service.

Political Campaigns

Ottawa is the centre of Canadian politics. Municipal elections, provincial (Ontario) campaigns, and federal campaigns all rely on custom buttons as a grassroots organizing tool. Buttons are a staple of every Canadian political campaign — from Parliament Hill rallies to neighbourhood canvassing in the Glebe, Westboro, and Orleans. Campaign buttons Ottawa are visible, wearable, and one of the most cost-effective ways to build support. Custom campaign buttons Ottawa for candidates, parties, advocacy groups, and political action committees — no minimum order and fast 2–7 day production means you can respond to fast-moving campaigns without delay.

Embassies and Diplomatic Events

Ottawa has over 130 embassies and high commissions. Custom buttons are ordered for diplomatic receptions, cultural events, embassy open houses, and international conferences. Multilingual buttons are common — Button Bros can produce buttons in any language. Custom pin buttons Ottawa diplomatic clients order include event souvenirs, conference identification, and cultural celebration pins.

Schools and Universities

Student unions and organizations at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa), Carleton University, Algonquin College, La Cité collégiale, Saint Paul University, and Dominican University College regularly order buttons for orientation weeks, club fairs, student elections, fundraisers, and awareness campaigns. Athletics programs including the uOttawa Gee-Gees and Carleton Ravens order custom buttons for fan events and spirit days. Custom pin buttons Ottawa schools order include everything from frosh week pins to charity badges.

Tech Industry

Ottawa is Canada’s Silicon Valley North. Shopify headquarters, Nokia, Ciena, BlackBerry QNX, Ross Video, Kinaxis, and hundreds of startups in Kanata and downtown Ottawa order custom buttons for hackathons, tech conferences, team swag, product launches, and company events. Custom buttons Ottawa tech companies order are a fun, affordable way to build team culture and brand awareness at industry events.

National Events and Festivals

Canada Day on Parliament Hill is the biggest Canada Day celebration in the country. Winterlude, Ottawa Bluesfest, CityFolk Festival, Ottawa Folk Festival, the Tulip Festival, Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, and Ottawa Fringe Festival all use custom buttons as event souvenirs, staff identification, and promotional giveaways. Ottawa buttons are a staple at festivals across the city — affordable, collectible, and easy to distribute to large crowds.

Military and Defence

Ottawa is home to National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ), CFB Ottawa, and the Canadian War Museum. Custom buttons are ordered for military family events, Remembrance Day commemorations, veteran organization fundraisers, and defence industry conferences. Custom buttons Ottawa military clients appreciate the quality, fast turnaround, and no minimum order policy.

Nonprofits and Community Organizations

Ottawa has a strong nonprofit sector. United Way Ottawa, Ottawa Food Bank, community health centres, cultural organizations, and Pride Ottawa order custom buttons for fundraisers, awareness campaigns, and community events. Buttons Ottawa no minimum — order exactly what you need without overspending, from a small awareness campaign to a city-wide fundraising event.

Bands and Musicians

Ottawa’s music scene thrives at venues like the Bronson Centre, the 27 Club, Ritual, the Dominion Tavern, and Overflow Brewing. CityFolk and Bluesfest bring major acts to Ottawa, and local bands sell custom button merch year-round. Buttons are affordable merch that fans actually keep and wear. Popular sizes for band merch: 1.5 inch and 2.25 inch. Order custom buttons for your band.

Sports Teams and Fans

The Ottawa Senators (NHL), Ottawa Redblacks (CFL), Atlético Ottawa (CPL), Ottawa 67’s (OHL), and youth sports organizations across the NCR order custom buttons for fan events, supporter groups, team fundraisers, and game day giveaways. Custom buttons Ottawa sports fans wear with pride at Canadian Tire Centre, TD Place Stadium, and arenas across the region.

Custom Button Pricing in Ottawa

Prices drop automatically as quantity goes up. The price box at the top of this page is pulled live from our product pages, in CAD. The popular 2.25-inch button is $0.80 each at 50, $0.75 at 100 and $0.65 at 250, and smaller sizes cost the same or less. Standard shipping is free in Canada on orders of $350 or more.

Price match guarantee: If you find a lower published Canadian price for the same button specs, Button Bros will match it.

How to Order Custom Buttons in Ottawa

Ordering custom buttons Ottawa Canada from Button Bros is simple and fast. Follow these steps:

1. Browse our custom buttons collection and choose your size and shape. View all custom buttons.
2. Upload your artwork (PNG, JPG, PDF, AI, EPS, SVG). If you do not have finished artwork, describe what you need and our design team will create it for free.
3. Receive a free digital proof via email. Review, request changes, and approve when satisfied.
4. Production begins — your buttons are printed and pressed in 2–7 business days after proof approval.
5. Shipped to your Ottawa or NCR address via Canada Post, UPS, or Purolator. Most Ottawa orders arrive within 2–3 business days after shipping.
6. Delivery: production takes 2–7 business days after you approve your free digital proof, then 2–3 business days in transit to Ottawa.

Rush production available for tight deadlines — contact us with your event date and we will prioritize your order. Bilingual designs are accepted and encouraged — English and French proofs are standard for federal government and NCR clients.

Shipping Custom Buttons to Ottawa and the National Capital Region

We ship custom buttons to all Ottawa neighbourhoods and across the entire National Capital Region. After production (2–7 business days after proof approval), orders ship via Canada Post, UPS, or Purolator. Most Ottawa addresses receive orders within 2–3 business days after shipping.

Ottawa Neighbourhoods

Centretown, the Glebe, Old Ottawa South, New Edinburgh, Westboro, Hintonburg, Little Italy, Byward Market, Sandy Hill, Alta Vista, Barrhaven, Kanata, Orleans, Nepean, Gloucester, Stittsville, Manotick, Riverside South, and Findlay Creek.

Gatineau (Quebec)

Hull, Aylmer, Gatineau (sector), Buckingham, and Masson-Angers — across the river, served by the same delivery network. Custom buttons Gatineau customers receive the same fast shipping as Ottawa addresses.

National Capital Region

Rockland, Embrun, Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Arnprior, Almonte, Carleton Place, and Perth.

Shipping Options

• Canada Post, UPS, Purolator — standard, expedited, and overnight available.
• Free shipping on orders over $350 anywhere in Canada.
• Typical delivery time: 2–3 business days after shipping to Ottawa and NCR addresses.

We also ship nationally to Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Edmonton, Halifax, Winnipeg, and everywhere in Canada. Custom buttons Ottawa customers benefit from reliable delivery across the National Capital Region. No matter where you are in Ottawa, Gatineau, or the surrounding region, Ottawa buttons from Button Bros arrive quickly and reliably.

Custom Button Packs for Ottawa Events

Button Bros offers pre-packaged custom button packs with custom backer cards — perfect for retail, merch tables, and event giveaways in Ottawa:

• 2-up pack (2 buttons on a backer card)
• 3-up pack
• 4-up pack
• 6-up pack

Available in 1 inch, 1.25 inch, 1.5 inch, 1.75 inch, and 1.5 inch square sizes. Popular for: Canada Day giveaways on Parliament Hill, Bluesfest and CityFolk merch, indie band merch at Ottawa venues, Byward Market retail displays, and government conference swag bags. Browse custom button packs.

Magnet Buttons for Ottawa Businesses

Want a button with no pin? Button magnets come in 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2.25 and 3-inch round, and square and rectangle button magnets come in 1.5 and 2-inch square and 2 x 3-inch. Popular uses for custom buttons Ottawa businesses:

• Name badges for government conferences at the Shaw Centre
• Staff identification for restaurants in the Byward Market and Elgin Street
• Fridge magnets for Ottawa real estate agents and service businesses
• Tech company team badges for Shopify and Kanata tech firms

Prices for every size and quantity are on the button magnets page.

Free Design Help for Ottawa Customers

Do not have print-ready artwork? No problem. Our design team will:

• Clean up or resize your existing logo or artwork at no extra cost
• Help you create a button design from scratch based on your concept
• Adjust colours, text, and layout for optimal printing at your chosen button size
• Provide bilingual proofs — English and French versions are standard for government and NCR clients
• Provide a free digital proof before any production begins

Just upload what you have (even a rough sketch, screenshot, or description) and leave a note at checkout. We will prepare a professional proof for your approval. Whether you are a government department designing bilingual awareness buttons or a band creating merch for Bluesfest, free design help is included with every order custom buttons Ottawa customers place. Contact our design team.

Why Ottawa Customers Trust Button Bros

We have made custom buttons in Toronto since 1990 and ship them across Canada.

Every order gets a free digital proof, and nothing is printed until you approve it. 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Browse our customer gallery to see examples of custom buttons we have produced for Ottawa organizations.

Other Custom Products Available in Ottawa

In addition to custom buttons Ottawa, Button Bros manufactures a full range of custom promotional products — all made in Canada with the same fast turnaround:

• Custom die-cut stickers — die-cut vinyl in 9 finishes from 10 pieces, plus sticker sheets and paper stickers with no minimum. Great for packaging, branding and giveaways.
• Custom Magnets — Fridge, business card, calendar and button magnets; car and cut-to-shape magnets coming soon. From $0.60/ea. Great for real estate, government offices, and service businesses.
• Custom Patches — Embroidered (from 50 pieces) and full colour printed (from 25 pieces). Ideal for hats, jackets, uniforms, and merch.
• DTF Transfers — Full-colour heat transfers for t-shirts, hoodies, bags. From $0.50/transfer. No minimum order.

All products made in Canada. All shipped to Ottawa with the same fast turnaround. Custom buttons Ottawa and all other products available for delivery across the National Capital Region. Whether you need custom buttons near me Ottawa or custom patches for your team, Button Bros has you covered. Custom pin buttons Ottawa customers also frequently order stickers and patches as part of their promotional campaigns. Read our complete custom buttons guide, browse our custom stickers guide, or compare sizes in our button size guide to plan your next project. Need buttons shipped outside Ottawa? See our Canada-wide shipping guide for nationwide pricing, shipping zones, and FAQs.

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