Votatec stocks LED canopy lights built for Canadian commercial and industrial sites. The catalogue covers gas station fuel canopies, parking garage soffits, building entrances, car wash bays, and warehouse loading docks. You'll find both surface mount and recessed canopy lighting, with wattages from 40W to 200W and voltages up to 480V.
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Gas Station & Fuel Canopies
High-output canopy fixtures rated for fuel-dispensing canopies, mounted 12 to 18 feet above the forecourt. IP65 sealed against weather and washdown.
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Parking Garage & Multi-Level Structures
Surface mount and recessed canopy lighting for parking soffits. DLC Premium for utility rebate eligibility, with 0-10V dimming for occupancy controls.
Parking lot and garage fixtures
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Building Entrance & Walkway Canopies
Lower-wattage canopy light fixtures for retail entrances, condo lobbies, hospital drop-offs, and school covered walkways. Sleek profile, low glare.
Entrance wall packs and canopies
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Industrial & Warehouse Loading Bays
Heavy-duty outdoor canopy light fixtures for shipping bays, loading docks, and equipment yards. Built for 24/7 operation with cold-weather drivers for Canadian winters.
High bay and industrial fixtures
Types of Canopy Light Fixtures We Carry
1. Gas Station Canopy Light Fixture Systems
Designed for the high-output, wide-angle distribution that fuel forecourts demand. Typical specs run 100W to 200W LED, replacing 250W to 400W metal halide. Recessed versions sit flush in the canopy ceiling for a clean appearance. Surface mount versions bolt to the underside of the canopy beam with a knuckle or hook mount. Most carry IP65 or IP66 ratings and qualify for Save on Energy and BC Hydro Power Smart rebates.
2. LED Parking Garage Lights for Multi-Level Structures
Garage canopy lighting differs from gas station fixtures in mounting height, distribution, and code requirements. Parking garage canopy fixtures usually mount at 8 to 12 feet, push light wider than they push it down, and meet IES RP-20 lighting levels for parking structures. We stock both flush-mounted recessed canopy lighting for finished soffits and surface mount canopy fixtures for exposed concrete decks.
3. Commercial Canopy Light Fixtures & Outdoor Canopy Light Fixtures
The bulk of the catalogue. This covers retail entrances, restaurant drive-thrus, hospital ambulance bays, school pickup zones, condo entry porte-cochères, and outdoor canopy light fixtures for any covered exterior space. Wattages run 40W to 100W, with 4000K or 5000K colour temperature options. Most accept 120V to 277V, with some carrying 347V or 480V drivers for Canadian commercial circuits.
4. Industrial LED Canopy Light Fixtures
Built for harsher environments. Heavier housings, sealed gaskets, and impact-resistant lenses for warehouse loading docks, equipment yards, mining shelter canopies, and food processing wash-down areas. Many models are NSF rated for food contact zones. Most include 0-10V dimming and surge protection up to 20kV.
5. Car Wash & Drive-Thru Canopy Fixtures
Specifically rated for wash-down environments. IP66 or IP67 sealing, corrosion-resistant housings, and lenses designed to resist chemical fogging from soaps and waxes. Car wash bay canopy lighting needs higher CRI (80+) so vehicle colour shows true under the fixture.
Surface Mount vs Recessed Canopy Lighting: Which One Fits Your Project?
The choice between surface mount and recessed canopy depends on three things: ceiling type, fixture access for service, and the look the architect wants. Both are valid for commercial canopy light fixture installations, but they install and maintain differently.
| Factor | Surface Mount Canopy | Recessed Canopy |
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| Ceiling type | Exposed structural ceilings, concrete soffits, steel decks | Finished suspended ceilings, gypsum soffits, metal pan ceilings |
| Install time | 30 to 45 minutes per fixture | 60 to 90 minutes per fixture (needs ceiling cut-out) |
| Driver access | External, easy to service | Above ceiling, may need plenum access panel |
| Best for | Gas stations, parking decks, industrial canopies, retrofit projects | Retail entrances, hospital canopies, hotel porte-cochères, new builds |
| Typical wattage range | 60W to 200W | 40W to 100W |
Why Switch from Metal Halide to LED Canopy Lights?
Three reasons hit the bottom line. Energy cost, maintenance cost, and rebate eligibility. A 400W metal halide canopy fixture draws 460W at the meter when ballast losses are included. The 150W LED equivalent puts out the same lumen package for one-third the power. Across a 4,000-hour annual burn on a gas station forecourt, that's roughly 1,240 kWh saved per fixture per year. At Ontario commercial rates of $0.16/kWh, that's about $200 per fixture per year in raw energy savings, before rebate.
| Metric | 400W Metal Halide | 150W LED Canopy |
| System wattage (with ballast) | 460W | 155W |
| Lumens delivered | ~20,000 (new), ~12,000 (3 years in) | ~21,000 stable |
| Rated life | 15,000 to 20,000 hours | 50,000 to 100,000 hours |
| Warm-up to full output | 5 to 15 minutes | Instant |
| Dimmable | No | Yes, 0-10V or DALI |
| Rebate eligible (Canada) | No | Yes, if DLC listed |
Canopy Light Specifications That Matter for Commercial Sites
When a contractor or specifier asks for canopy lighting, these are the specs that drive the buying decision.
- DLC Premium listing. Required for almost every provincial utility rebate program in Canada.
- IP65 or IP66 rating. IP65 handles rain and dust. IP66 handles powerful water jets, which matters for car wash bays.
- Wattage selectable. Many Votatec canopy fixtures let you toggle 80W, 100W, 120W, or 150W on the driver, so one SKU covers multiple project specs.
- Colour temperature. 5000K reads as bright daylight white, preferred for security and visibility. 4000K reads warmer, preferred for hospitality canopies.
- 0-10V dimming. Required if the site uses occupancy sensors or photocell-based dimming. Standard on most Votatec commercial canopy light fixture models.
- Voltage range. 120-277V is the universal commercial input. 347-480V is needed for many Canadian three-phase commercial and industrial circuits.
- Surge protection. Look for 10kV or 20kV SPD. Gas station and outdoor canopy locations are highly exposed to lightning-induced surges.
Where Do You Use a Canopy Light Fixture?
Anywhere there's a roof or overhang that needs to light the area below it. The most common Canadian use cases are gas station fuel canopies, parking garage decks, building entrances and porte-cochères, drive-thrus, car wash bays, loading docks, and outdoor walkways at schools, hospitals, condo complexes, and transit hubs. Outdoor canopy light fixtures also show up in covered storage yards, equipment shelters, and bus shelters.
Does Better Canopy Lighting Actually Increase Business?
Industry studies on gas station forecourt lighting upgrades have shown 10-20% sales lifts after switching to LED canopy lights, attributed to better night-time curb appeal and perceived safety. The effect is harder to isolate for parking garages and building entrances, but property managers consistently report fewer complaints, fewer slip-and-fall incidents, and better tenant retention after a canopy lighting upgrade.
Start Your Canopy Lighting Project with Votatec
Send us the site plan, the canopy dimensions, and the mounting type (surface mount or recessed). We'll spec the right canopy light fixture, confirm DLC and rebate eligibility, and quote bulk pricing within 24 business hours.