For Christmas, see our 3D printed Christmas decorations: a selection of the season’s designs, printed to order in Laval, Quebec. Order by Tuesday, December 8 for delivery in Canada before Christmas — made to order in 2–5 business days, then 3–7 business days in transit.
The Christmas order-by date for Canada is not a guess: it is two windows added together and counted back from December 24. Every piece is printed to order at our Laval, Quebec facility in two to five business days, and standard delivery to most Canadian destinations then usually takes three to seven business days after dispatch. Our Christmas collection page does that count for the current year and shows the order-by date for delivery in Canada while it is still ahead.
Here is everything you need to know to get your gifts ordered, produced, and delivered before Christmas morning.
How the Cutoff Is Calculated
Standard domestic shipping within Canada from our Quebec facility follows a consistent timeline. Orders enter our production queue as soon as they are placed. Every piece is made to order: printed, inspected, and packaged in two to five business days. The shipment then enters the carrier network, where standard delivery within Canada usually takes three to seven business days, for a total of five to twelve business days from order to door.
Working backward from December 24 with the slow end of each window gives a safe order-by date, and our Christmas collection page shows it for the current year while it is still ahead. Orders placed later may still arrive in time, but carrier delays during the holiday peak season can add a day or two, so we cannot promise it.
For recipients in major urban centers — Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton — transit tends to fall on the shorter end of the range. Rural and remote destinations typically require the full seven days and sometimes longer, so order early for those addresses.
Shipping Options at Checkout
We do not currently offer an expedited or express shipping service. Checkout shows the shipping methods and rates available for your address before you pay, and standard delivery with tracking is the option to plan around.
Shipping rates depend on the destination and the weight of the order. Our shipping page lists the current rates and delivery windows for Canada, the United States and international addresses.
What to Order Before the Cutoff
Our full catalog is printed to order on the same timeline, so the same order-by date applies to every design. A few places to start:
Ducks, gnomes and figurines: browse our duck designs, gnome figurines, and figurines for gifts that suit a desk or a shelf.
Christmas designs — Christmas gnomes, reindeer, Santas, nutcrackers and gingerbread figures — are gathered on our Christmas collection page, printed to order like everything else.
Every product page states the current production and transit windows, so you can check before you pay.
The Gift Card Alternative
If you are past all shipping deadlines or shopping for someone whose preferences you are unsure about, a 3DCentral digital gift card is delivered by email within minutes of purchase. No shipping required, no deadline pressure, and the recipient gets to choose exactly what they want from our catalog of thousands of designs.
Gift cards work well as a stocking stuffer paired with a card explaining what 3DCentral is and what the recipient can find in our shop. It solves the “what do I get the person who loves collecting?” problem elegantly.
How Orders Are Processed
Every order enters our production queue when it is placed and is printed, inspected, and packaged in two to five business days. The holiday season is our busiest production period, which is why the order-by date on our Christmas collection page is counted from the slow end of that window.
Our quality standards do not change during peak periods. Every piece is individually inspected before packaging, regardless of volume. Rushed production is not an excuse for quality shortcuts, and we would rather communicate a realistic delivery estimate than ship a substandard product.
Tracking Your Order
Once your order ships, you receive a tracking number via email with a direct link to the carrier’s tracking page. Monitor the tracking for delivery estimates and real-time status updates as your package moves through the carrier network.
If tracking shows any delivery issue — a delay, a missed scan, an unexpected hold — contact our support team. We maintain direct relationships with our shipping partners and can intervene to resolve issues faster than a standard customer service inquiry through the carrier.
After the Deadline: Managing Expectations
If you are reading this after the deadline has passed and standard shipping will not arrive in time, consider framing the gift as an experience rather than a surprise. A printed note or card explaining that a special 3D printed collectible is on its way builds anticipation. Many gift recipients enjoy tracking a package and knowing something exciting is coming. The delay becomes part of the experience rather than a disappointment.
Browse the full collection at our shop and remember that every piece is Made in Canada, printed at our Laval facility with the quality and craftsmanship that makes a 3DCentral collectible worth waiting for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last day to order for Christmas delivery in Canada? A: Our Christmas collection page shows this year’s order-by date for delivery in Canada while it is still ahead. It counts back from December 24 using two to five business days of production plus the carrier’s transit time. After that date, a digital gift card is the safe choice: it has no shipping deadline and is delivered by email within minutes of purchase.
Q: Does 3DCentral offer gift wrapping for holiday orders? A: All 3DCentral orders are carefully packaged to protect the product during shipping. While we do not currently offer dedicated gift wrapping, our packaging is clean and presentable. For gift giving, many customers remove the item from the shipping package and present it directly, as the figurines and collectibles themselves make a strong visual impression.
Q: What happens if my order does not arrive by Christmas? A: If a shipping delay prevents on-time delivery despite ordering within the recommended window, contact our support team immediately. We work directly with carriers to expedite resolution. If the delay is on our end (production or fulfillment), we will prioritize your order.
