In Canada, standard freestanding bus shelters typically run **$6,500–$14,000** for the structure plus **$2,500–$6,000** for installation, including footings and electrical. Solar-powered units add **$1,500–$3,500**, and heated shelters add **$3,000–$7,000** depending on heater wattage and bench heat. Custom architectural shelters for heritage districts or campuses can reach **$25,000–$60,000+**. Volume orders of 20+ units typically reduce per-unit pricing by 15–25%. Lifecycle cost is the better lens than first-cost: a stamped-engineered shelter with a 10-year structural warranty and a 48-hour parts SLA typically delivers a **15–18 year service life** on the structure and **5–8 years** on glazing and benches before refresh, which works out to roughly **$1,000–$1,800 per shelter per year** total cost of ownership including maintenance. Off-grid solar and heated configurations carry a higher first-cost but eliminate trenched-electrical and ongoing utility charges, which on rural sites pays back inside 6 years.