Images On Bank

Images On Bank is a custom picture framing business located at 147 Bank St in Ottawa, ON, serving the downtown core with framing, stretching, and shadowbox services. Reachable at 613-236-1690 or through its official website, the shop operates as a walk-in storefront where residents and organizations bring in artwork, photographs, and keepsakes to be prepared for display.

For anyone living or working in the Glebe, Centretown, or the broader downtown grid, a framing shop within walking distance is a practical convenience rather than a special-occasion errand — it means a print picked up on a lunch break or a diploma retrieved after a move can be dropped off the same week it is needed.

Custom framing services

What the shop actually does

The core of the business is custom picture framing: matting, glazing, and building frames sized to a specific piece rather than pulling from a limited standard-size rack. This approach suits artwork, certificates, textiles, and photography that do not fit off-the-shelf dimensions.

Stretching and shadowboxes

Beyond flat framing, canvas stretching is offered for paintings and prints that arrive unstretched, and shadowbox construction is available for three-dimensional keepsakes — medals, jerseys, memorabilia, or layered objects that need depth behind glass rather than a flat mat. This range means the shop handles projects that a standard frame shop selling only pre-cut sizes would have to turn away.

Readymade frames and lamination

For simpler needs, readymade frames are also available for customers who want an immediate, off-the-shelf option rather than a custom build. Lamination service is offered as well, useful for documents, signage, or prints that need a durable, protective finish without a full framing treatment.

Volume and organizational framing

Quantity-based arrangements are handled directly with the shop rather than through a standard retail transaction.

Planning a visit: hours, budget, and process

A framing order at Images On Bank generally starts with an in-person visit, since choices like mat colour, frame profile, and glazing are easier to decide while looking at samples next to the actual piece. The shop's posted hours run Tuesday through Saturday, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10am to 4pm, and Thursday and Friday extended to 10am to 5pm — closed Sunday and Monday. Because hours are limited to a five-day window, it's worth planning a drop-off or pickup around those days rather than assuming daily availability.

Budgeting for custom framing works differently than buying a ready-made frame off a shelf: the final cost depends on the size of the piece, the number of mats, the type of glazing, and the complexity of the frame moulding chosen, so an in-store estimate is the most reliable way to know what a specific project will cost. Shadowbox work and large-format canvas stretching typically involve more materials and construction time than a standard flat frame, which affects both price and turnaround.

A typical visit involves bringing in the item to be framed — a print, photograph, textile, or object for a shadowbox — and reviewing frame and mat options in person before an order is placed. For larger institutional or multi-piece orders, contacting the shop ahead of a visit to discuss quantity and scheduling is the more efficient route, since bulk work is arranged separately from single-item walk-in orders. Various payment methods are accepted at checkout.

A storefront on Bank Street benefits from steady foot traffic tied to these cycles, making it a familiar stop for both one-off personal projects and repeat institutional clients.

Frequently asked questions

Does Images On Bank do custom framing or only sell ready-made frames?

Both are available: custom framing is the primary service, built to the exact size and needs of a given piece, while readymade frames are also stocked for customers who want a quicker, off-the-shelf option.

Can shadowboxes and canvas stretching be done here?

Yes. Shadowbox construction for three-dimensional keepsakes and canvas stretching for unstretched paintings or prints are both part of the shop's regular services alongside standard flat framing.

What are the store hours?

The shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10am to 4pm, and Thursday and Friday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday.

Does the shop handle large orders for businesses or organizations?

Yes, volume framing contracts are arranged for government offices, businesses, and other organizations with multiple pieces to frame; contacting the shop directly is the way to discuss quantity needs and scheduling for this kind of order.