Canvet

A publisher dedicated to Canada's story

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Our Publications

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We are a Canadian publisher and
brand builder.

In fact, we specialize in creative services.

Much more than an award-winning national publication house, Canvet delivers creative content through clever design for integrated print, digital media, advertising and marketing.

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Our Difference

In 45 years of publishing, Canvet has grown and expanded, reinvented and repositioned itself to succeed in Canada’s competitive publishing marketplace. Over this time, the importance of brand identity, packaging, production and storytelling has remained paramount. From the cover to the back page, we strive to treat readers with respect and loyalty, and provide them with powerful publications. This approach applies to all facets of what we do.

It’s really as simple as that.
Now, we want to tell your story.

37
national and international awards and counting

Our Awards

The Canvet team works hard to produce custom and creative design solutions, and we’ve picked up a few honours along the way. Look below to view some of our latest accolades received.

Ross Munro Award Copa Gold Award Copa Silver Award Copa Gold Award Copa Silver Award Copa Silver Award National Magazine Awards Canadian Online Publishing Awards Copa Gold Award Communications Award Copa Gold Award Copa Gold Award Copa Gold Award Copa Silver Award National Magazine Awards National Magazine Awards National Magazine Awards Canadian Cover Awards National Magazine Awards Canadian Cover Awards CMC Awards Gutenberg Award National Magazine Awards National Magazine Awards National Magazine Awards Governor General's History Award Communication Arts Awards Communication Arts Awards Canadian Cover Awards Governor General's History Award Canadian Cover Awards Ross Munro Awards Canadian Cover Awards National Magazine Awards

2022
Ross Munro Award

2022 Ross Munro Award Laureate Sharon Adams

Writer, Legion Magazine

2022
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Gold Winner) Best Investigative Article

A Way Forward

2021
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Silver Winner) Best Service Article

Kyle Scott: The medals man

2020
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Gold Winner) Best Interactive Story

Canada and the liberation of the Netherlands

2020
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Silver Winner) Best Interactive Story

The October Crisis

2019
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Silver Winner) Best Video Content

Battle of the Atlantic

2019
National Magazine Awards

(Silver Winner) Photojournalism and Photo Essay

Citizens of War

2018
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Finalist) Best Video Content

The Somme

2018
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Gold Winner) Best Interactive Story

Prisoners of War

2017
Communication Arts

Award of Excellence

Illustration by Robert Carter

2017
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

2017 Independent Publisher of the Year

Canvet Publications Ltd.

2017
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Gold Winner) Best Interactive Story

Cold Comfort

2017
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Gold Winner) Best Canada 150 Feature

Our Journey to 150

2016
Canadian Online Publishing Awards

(Silver Winner) Best Interactive Story

Blood In The Mud

2016
National Magazine Awards

(Finalist) Best Single Issue in Canada

The Fight For Italy

2016
National Magazine Awards

(Finalist) Service Journalism

Veterans Benefits Guide 2015

2016
National Magazine Awards

(Finalist) Best Single Issue

Cracks In The System

2015
Canadian Cover Awards

(Gold Winner) SIPs & New Magazines

Canada And The Great War: The Battles

2015
National Magazine Awards

(Honourable Mention) Best Single Issue

Canada And The Great War: The Battles

2014
Canadian Cover Awards

(Gold Winner) General Interest, Arts, Lifestyle and Regional

The Victoria Cross

2014
CMC Audience Development Award

(Silver Winner) Special Interest Publication

The Victoria Cross

2014
Gutenberg Technical Challenge – Magazines

(First Place) Outstanding printing and design

The Victoria Cross

2014
National Magazine Awards

(Gold Winner) Investigative Reporting

Jan/Feb 2013

2014
National Magazine Awards

(Gold Winner) Service: Health & Family

Mar/Apr 2013

2014
National Magazine Awards

(Honourable Mention) Service: Health & Family

July/Aug 2013

2013
Governor General’s History Award
for Excellence in Popular Media

(Finalist) The Pierre Berton Award

2013
Communication Arts
Award of Excellence

Editorial illustration

2013
Communication Arts
Award of Excellence

Editorial Feature

2012
Canadian Cover Awards

(Finalist) Special Interest Publication

WWII: The War That Had To Be Won

2012
Governor General’s History Award
for Excellence in Popular Media

(Finalist) The Pierre Berton Award

2012
Canadian Cover Awards

(Gold Winner) General Interest, Arts, Lifestyle and Regional

Jan/Feb 2012

2012
Ross Munro Media Award

Awarded to military affairs writer Adam Day
for his coverage of the war in Afghanistan.

2011
Canadian Cover Awards

(Bronze Winner) Special Interest Publication

WWI: The War That Shaped A Nation

2010
National Magazine Awards

(Honourable Mention) Best Single Issue

WWI: The War That Shaped A Nation

What We Do

Design Services
With a focus on print and digital publications, we specialize in the creation and consistent delivery of a brand’s visual vocabulary through all aspects of marketing and communications. That’s our thing. It’s a publishing dream team.

Mission
To produce the highest quality work for every client, on every project.

Good design leaves a lasting impression.

Let us help you stand out from the rest.

Canvet delivers custom and creative design expertise. Think of us as an extension of your marketing team.

Creative digital content gets noticed and inspires results.

Your online success is our priority.

Canvet delivers engaging video promos, clever e-mail marketing campaigns and interactive web features.

No matter what your business is, direct marketing is vital.

Often overlooked, an effective direct mail campaign gets results.

Canvet can help turn a one-time customer into a repeat customer. Canvet delivers direct mail campaigns and renewal programs to promote sales and build circulation.

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Let's Talk

Stop by and see us.

Canvet Publications Ltd.
86 Aird Place
Kanata, ON K2L 0A1
Canada

Call us.

613-591-0116
Toll-free: 1-844-602-5737

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