If you just searched for a Things Engraved store in Edmonton — West Edmonton Mall or anywhere else — we have news: it is not there anymore. None of them are. Here is what happened, and where Edmontonians actually get engraving done now.
The short answer: Things Engraved closed all 73 of its Canadian stores in January 2020; the brand now sells online only. In Edmonton today, you pick your engraver by the object: a jeweler for rings, an awards shop for trophies, a laser shop for industrial marking, and a maker like us for steel tumblers, bottles, and gifts.
By Chen Deng, founder of LAMOSE. Before Calgary, LAMOSE started as a mall kiosk in Edmonton — one laser engraver, a folding table.
Last updated: July 6, 2026
What happened to Things Engraved?
Things Engraved was the engraving counter of Canadian malls for decades: mugs, flasks, lockets, pet tags, all personalized while you shopped. In January 2020 the company closed all 73 stores across Canada, and no Edmonton location survived. Directory sites still carry listings for the closed stores, which is why the search results feel like a ghost town. The brand itself lives on as an online shop at thingsengraved.ca, but the walk-in counter is gone.
We know that counter better than most. LAMOSE started as a mall kiosk in Edmonton, engraving names into steel while people shopped. The kiosk era ended for us too — our workshop is in Calgary now — but the question "where do I get this engraved?" never went away. What replaced the mall counter is specialists, and the specialist does your specific job better than a kiosk ever did. You just need to know which door to knock on.
Where to go in Edmonton, by what you need engraved
| You need | Go to | Edmonton options |
|---|---|---|
| Rings, jewelry, watches | A jeweler with in-house engraving | Most established Edmonton jewelers; call ahead, since many outsource |
| Trophies, plaques, awards | An awards shop | Edmonton's trophy and awards shops quote per job; have your artwork ready |
| Industrial marking, parts, signage | A laser shop | Metalmark, BEAMZ |
| One-off laser work, hand engraving | A small studio | Artful Laser Co., Silver Anvil Rock & Gem; Toibox Designs for hand-engraved calligraphy |
| Bulk branded promo items | A promotional products company | Rise Promotions and similar Edmonton promo houses |
| Steel tumblers, bottles, mugs, gifts | A maker who engraves what it builds | LAMOSE — that's us, engraved in Alberta, shipped in 1–3 days |
One honest note about that last row: we only engrave what we make. If you need a ring engraved or a plaque for a retirement, the shops above are your answer, and they are good at it. If you want a name cut permanently into insulated steel, that is the lane we have spent nine years in — and it started in an Edmonton mall.
What we make (and engrave) for Edmonton
Laser engraving, not the scratch-plate kind. The laser cuts through the powder coat into bare stainless steel, so the mark cannot fade, peel, or wash off. A mall kiosk personalized what a supplier shipped in; we engrave what we build, which is why the engraving is included in the price instead of added at a counter.
- Tumblers and travel mugs — the Peyto 16 oz is $40 with engraving included
- Insulated bottles — the Robson starts at $20
- Name tags — engraved staff name tags at $12.50
- Engraved hockey pucks — real pucks, $17.99, made for Oil Country
Everything is made to order: you order online, we engrave in our Calgary workshop, and it ships in 1–3 business days. No Edmonton storefront, no counter lineup — the box shows up. For teams and companies, 25 pieces and up takes one to two weeks, each piece with a different name at no extra step. Details on the business page.
What engraving costs in Edmonton
It depends on who is holding the laser. Awards and trophy shops usually quote per job: setup plus per-piece, and the price moves with quantity and artwork, so call with your file ready. Jewelers price engraving as an add-on to the piece. Our pricing is simpler because the engraving is not a separate service: a $40 tumbler with a name on it costs $40. The only universal advice is to get the quote before you fall in love with the idea.
Same-day engraving in Edmonton?
Walk-in same-day service largely left town with the mall kiosks. Awards shops can sometimes turn a rush job; ask, and expect a rush fee. We are not same-day either, and we will not pretend otherwise: orders ship in 1–3 business days, engraved and checked. If your deadline is this afternoon, call a trophy shop; if it is this week, you have options.
Born in an Edmonton mall
A name in steel, made in Alberta
Tumblers, bottles, and mugs engraved in our workshop — engraving included, shipped in 1–3 days. The gift they keep.
Frequently asked questions
Is Things Engraved still open?
Online, yes — thingsengraved.ca still takes orders. In person, no: the company closed all 73 of its Canadian retail stores in January 2020, and no Edmonton location survived.
Where can I get something engraved in Edmonton?
Pick by object: jewelers engrave rings and watches, awards shops handle trophies and plaques, laser shops like Metalmark and BEAMZ handle industrial marking, and makers like LAMOSE engrave steel tumblers, bottles, and gifts they build in-house.
How much does custom engraving cost in Edmonton?
Trophy and awards shops quote setup plus per-piece, varying with quantity and artwork. Jewelers charge engraving as an add-on. At LAMOSE the engraving is included: an engraved tumbler runs $19.95–$45 total.
Can I get same-day engraving in Edmonton?
Sometimes, from awards shops that take rush jobs; call ahead and expect a rush fee. Made-to-order engravers, us included, typically ship within 1–3 business days instead.
Does LAMOSE have a store in Edmonton?
Not anymore — an Edmonton mall kiosk is where LAMOSE began, and the workshop is now in Calgary. Everything is ordered online, engraved to order, and ships in 1–3 business days anywhere in Canada, Edmonton very much included.
In Calgary instead? We mapped the same answer for that city: where to get things engraved in Calgary.
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