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What is the difference between a standard structure and an Alpine Structure shelter?
Our Alpine Series shelters are specifically reinforced for harsh Canadian climates. Featuring closer 8-foot truss spacing (compared to the standard 10-foot) and thicker frame tubing, these shelters are built to handle heavier snow loads with added strength and reliability.
Both our standard and Alpine shelters feature a peaked roof design to help shed snow effectively—but the Alpine Series goes a step further with upgraded framing, making it the ideal choice for regions with demanding winter conditions. Whether you choose standard or Alpine, you’re getting dependable, all-season protection from a name Canadians trust.
What is a snow or wind load
Snow and wind loads are environmental forces that buildings must withstand—snow load refers to the weight of accumulated snow on a roof, while wind load is the pressure exerted by strong winds on walls and roofs—both are carefully calculated during design to ensure your structure remains safe, stable, and code-compliant in all weather conditions.
What is my wind and snow load? And what shelter do you recommend?
Canada Ground Snow Load Chart | |||
| Last Updated: | 2025 07 29 | ||
City/Town | Province | Ground Snow Load (kPa) | Recommended Shelter Style |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | 1.3 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Victoria | British Columbia | 1.3 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Kelowna | British Columbia | 1.3 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Kamloops | British Columbia | 1.5 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Prince George | British Columbia | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Nanaimo | British Columbia | 1.2 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Abbotsford | British Columbia | 1.3 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Chilliwack | British Columbia | 1.3 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Courtenay | British Columbia | 1.3 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Cranbrook | British Columbia | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Calgary | Alberta | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Edmonton | Alberta | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Red Deer | Alberta | 1.9 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Lethbridge | Alberta | 1.2 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Grande Prairie | Alberta | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Medicine Hat | Alberta | 1.2 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Airdrie | Alberta | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Spruce Grove | Alberta | 1.9 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Lloydminster | Alberta | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Fort McMurray | Alberta | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Saskatoon | Saskatchewan | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Regina | Saskatchewan | 1.6 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Prince Albert | Saskatchewan | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Moose Jaw | Saskatchewan | 1.6 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Yorkton | Saskatchewan | 1.6 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Swift Current | Saskatchewan | 1.6 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Estevan | Saskatchewan | 1.6 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Weyburn | Saskatchewan | 1.6 | Standard Dual Truss |
| North Battleford | Saskatchewan | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Lloydminster (SK) | Saskatchewan | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Winnipeg | Manitoba | 2 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Brandon | Manitoba | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Steinbach | Manitoba | 1.9 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Thompson | Manitoba | 1.9 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Portage la Prairie | Manitoba | 1.9 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Selkirk | Manitoba | 1.9 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Winkler | Manitoba | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Dauphin | Manitoba | 1.9 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Morden | Manitoba | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Flin Flon | Manitoba | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Toronto | Ontario | 1.3 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Ottawa | Ontario | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Thunder Bay | Ontario | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Barrie | Ontario | 1.5 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Sudbury | Ontario | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Hamilton | Ontario | 1.5 | Standard Dual Truss |
| London | Ontario | 1.3 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Kingston | Ontario | 1.8 | Standard Dual Truss |
| Guelph | Ontario | 1.5 | Standard Dual Truss |
| North Bay | Ontario | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Montreal | Quebec | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Quebec City | Quebec | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Sherbrooke | Quebec | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Trois-Rivières | Quebec | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Gatineau | Quebec | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Saguenay | Quebec | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Laval | Quebec | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Drummondville | Quebec | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu | Quebec | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Rimouski | Quebec | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| St. John’s | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Mount Pearl | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Corner Brook | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Gander | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Grand Falls-Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Clarenville | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Marystown | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Conception Bay South | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Carbonear | Newfoundland and Labrador | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Moncton | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Saint John | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Fredericton | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Bathurst | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Miramichi | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Dieppe | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Edmundston | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Oromocto | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Campbellton | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Sackville | New Brunswick | 2.4 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Halifax | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Sydney | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Truro | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Kentville | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| New Glasgow | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Bridgewater | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Yarmouth | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Amherst | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Antigonish | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Dartmouth | Nova Scotia | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Charlottetown | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Summerside | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Montague | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Souris | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Kensington | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Stratford | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Cornwall | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Alberton | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Georgetown | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Tignish | Prince Edward Island | 2.1 | Alpine Dual Truss |
| Yellowknife | Northwest Territories | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Hay River | Northwest Territories | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Inuvik | Northwest Territories | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Whitehorse | Yukon | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
| Iqaluit | Nunavut | 2.7 | Alpine Pro Dual Truss |
Is the Alpine Dual Truss Shelter Series the best choice for heavy snow and strong wind conditions?
Yes, the Alpine Dual Truss Shelter Series is specifically designed for tougher environments. It can withstand snow loads of up to 2.2 kPa and wind speeds up to 105 km/h, making it a stronger option compared to the standard Dual Truss Shelter Series, which handles up to 1.8 kPa of snow load and 70 km/h winds.
What are the smallest and largest shelter sizes available from Alpine Structures?
Alpine Structures offers a fully customizable range of shelter solutions, from compact tents for vehicles, boats, and RVs to massive warehouse buildings and riding arenas measuring up to 90 feet wide, 300 feet long, and over 30 feet high. Whether you need to protect a single car or enclose a full-scale commercial operation, we provide tailored structures designed to fit your exact needs—no matter the size, shape, or application.
What types of boat covers and boat storage solutions does Alpine Structures offer?
Alpine Structures offers durable, all-season boat shelters and canvas buildings designed to protect your vessel from harsh weather. Each shelter is fully customizable to suit your specific size and storage needs—providing reliable, long-lasting protection you can count on.
What is an RV shelter, and how does Alpine Structures protect RVs?
An RV shelter from Alpine Structures offers dependable, all-season protection—crafted with rugged galvanized steel frames and heavy-duty PE or PVC fabric. Designed to withstand harsh Canadian weather, including UV rays, rain, snow, and high winds, our shelters help extend the life of your RV. With fully customizable options available, you get a reliable, long-lasting structure tailored to your exact needs.
Can customers customize their RV shelter or RV storage solution with Alpine Structures?
Yes, Alpine Structures offers an AI-powered 3D Shelter Builder that lets you easily design and customize your RV storage solution to match your exact specifications—giving you a clear visual preview and accurate estimates before you order.
What is the difference between a shelter building and a shelter tent provided by Alpine Structures?
A shelter building from Alpine Structures is a permanent or semi-permanent steel-framed dual truss structure, while a shelter tent is a singe tube, arch or hoop style structure ideal for budget minded or space limited customers.
Does Alpine Structures provide solutions for industrial businesses or agriculture?
Yes, Alpine Structures offers storage buildings, dome tents, and fabric buildings, ideal for storing industrial equipment, materials, and agricultural supplies.
What are the benefits of Alpine Structures’ container shelters or container covers?
Alpine Structures’ container shelters and covers offer cost-effective protection by mounting to containers, thereby making quick installation and instant extra storage area around your shipping containers.
Are Alpine Structures’ PVC covered buildings suitable for residential use?
Yes, Alpine Structures designs garden sheds, carports, and outdoor storage units perfect for homeowners needing reliable storage solutions for tools, vehicles, or firewood etc.
What types of carports are available at Alpine Structures?
Alpine Structures offers PE & PVC dome style shelter tents over a galvanized steel frame as carport garages, providing robust protection for vehicles in all weather conditions.
Does Alpine Structures sell portable carports for temporary use?
Alpine Structures’ portable carports are easy to assemble, and excellent for temporary storage of vehicles and equipment.
What is a dome tent, and what application does Alpine Structures recommend it for?
Alpine Structures’ dome tents are versatile shelters, ideal for, livestock shelters, hay storage, vehicle protection, with excellent wind and snow resistance.
How does Alpine Structures maintain and replace canopy shelter covers?
Alpine Structures provides replacement canopy PE or PVC shelter covers to ensuring shelters remain functional and visually appealing for years.
What are the benefits of a horse shelter or livestock shelter from Alpine Structures?
Alpine Structures’ horse shelters and livestock shelters protect animals from weather extremes, ensuring their safety and comfort. They are also extremely versatile and can be erected almost anywhere quickly with very low cost per sq/ft compared to building a barn.
Does Alpine Structures provide storage solutions for businesses?
Yes, Alpine Structures offers outdoor storage buildings, small outdoor storage sheds, as well as large coverall buildings, tailored for business needs.
Are Alpine Structures’ shelters suitable for firewood storage?
Alpine Structures provides durable firewood shelters that keep firewood dry and protected from rain and snow.
What is the lifespan of Alpine Structures’ fabric buildings and shelter tents?
Alpine Structures uses high-quality materials for fabric buildings and shelter tents, ensuring long-term durability, even in harsh climates. The lifespan is dependent on the thickness of cover you purchase and ranges from 5 – 20 years
Does Alpine Structures provide shipping across Canada and the USA?
Yes, Alpine Structures ensures fast shipping for all our products, including our shelter tent buildings throughout Canada and the USA.
Engineering?
Our shelters are not engineered due to each location and Municipality needs different engineering drawing if requested. I would check and see if you need engineering for this shelter and if so, we can add engineering to a quote for you.
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