Steel Garages & Storage Shelters

Q: Do I need a permit for a portable garage?

A portable garage that stays up year-round is usually treated as an accessory building, with a size limit and setbacks, and may need a permit — unlike a temporary winter car shelter. Check your municipal bylaw before you order.

Q: Can it stay up all winter?

Yes. The ShelterCoat, ShelterTube and Sojag Everest ranges are designed for year-round use in Canada. Clear heavy snow from the cover after big storms and keep the frame anchored and the cover tensioned.

Protect your vehicles, ATVs and equipment with a garage you put up yourself: fabric garages and storage shelters on steel frames (ShelterLogic ShelterCoat, ShelterTube, AutoShelter, Garage-in-a-Box) and bolt-together steel garages (Sojag Everest, Arrow Murryhill). They give cars, trucks, motorcycles and power equipment secure, weather-tight storage without the cost of a permanent concrete building.

Available in single and double vehicle sizes with roll-up or zip-up doors, side entry doors and vents. Fabric models have a galvanized or powder-coated steel frame under a waterproof polyethylene cover; steel models have galvanized steel panels that resist rust through Canadian winters. Many models are rated for snow loads and include anchoring hardware. The Roof Type filter shows one kind or the other.

Portable garage or car shelter?

A portable garage is the year-round option: ShelterLogic ShelterCoat and ShelterTube frames are wind-and-snow rated, take a heavier cover, and come in sizes up to 20 x 32 ft for two vehicles, a boat or a workshop. The Sojag Everest is a bolt-together steel garage with a rigid roof. If you only need to keep snow off one car from October to April, a lighter winter car shelter does the job for less; for an open-sided permanent structure, see our steel carports.

Popular sizes

12 x 20 ft — one car or SUV with shelving on one side
12 x 24 ft and 13 x 20 ft — full-size pickups
12 x 28 ft and larger — two vehicles, an RV or a boat on its trailer

Portable garage FAQ

Do I need a permit for a portable garage?

Rules differ from the temporary winter car shelter: a portable garage that stays up year-round is usually treated as an accessory building, with a size limit and setbacks, and may need a permit. Check your municipal bylaw before you order.

Can it stay up all winter?

Yes — the ShelterCoat, ShelterTube and Everest ranges are designed for year-round use in Canada. Clear heavy snow from the cover after big storms and keep the frame anchored and the cover tensioned, as the manufacturer instructions describe.

How is it delivered?

Portable garages ship flat on a pallet or in cartons by freight, with free shipping on most orders over $88*. Most carriers deliver to the curb by default and, when they offer that service, contact you to book a delivery appointment. Delivery takes about 3–15 business days from your order, depending on the distance (an estimate). Remote areas, islands and the territories can take longer. Read the ShelterLogic portable garage setup guide for the tools and time each model needs.

*Conditions apply. See our Shipping Policy for details.

Browse our steel frame outdoor structures — the most popular choice for durability and weather resistance. Steel frames support gazebos, carports, sheds and garages built to withstand Canadian winters with powder-coated or galvanized finishes.

Guides for Steel Garages & Storage Shelters

All guides

Snow Load Ratings Explained: What PSF Means for Canadian Carports & Garages

Snow load ratings are the most useful spec on a carport, portable garage or utility shelter — and the one buyers most often skim past. Here is what psf actually measures, which ratings really exist on the Canadian market, and how to match one to the winter your address gets.
9 min read
How to Set Up a ShelterLogic Portable Garage: Complete Assembly Guide

Complete step-by-step assembly guide for ShelterLogic portable garages. Covers ShelterCoat and ShelterTube models with tools needed, Canadian climate considerations, and the 7 most common mistakes to avoid.
12 min read
Winter Car Shelters in Canada: Sizing, Anchoring & Timing

The garage is full, the second vehicle sleeps outside and the forecast has started to mention flurries. Here is how to size a winter car shelter to your vehicle, read the cover specifications, anchor it on asphalt or gravel, and stay inside your municipality's seasonal window.
10 min read
How to Store Firewood for a Canadian Winter: Racks, Covers & Seasoning

Wet wood is the reason a January fire disappoints, and storage is almost always the cause. Here is how to season, stack and cover firewood in Canada — sizing a rack by the cord, using covers correctly, and choosing the right spot in the yard before the snow arrives.
11 min read
Shed Foundations in Canada: Gravel Pad, Concrete Slab or Floor Frame Kit

Most steel sheds that fail early in Canada fail from the bottom up. This guide covers sizing the pad from the real foundation footprint, the four base types that work in a Canadian backyard, and the anchoring and snow-load details that keep a shed square.
11 min read
What Size Storage Shed Do You Need? 8x6 to 12x12 in Canada

An 8x6 shed is Canada's default size, but the door opening decides what actually fits inside. This guide compares the real interior dimensions, door widths, foundation pads and prices of steel sheds from 4x3 to 12x12, with snow-load and permit advice for Canadian yards.
10 min read