Crafted from log to finish for your project.

We craft made-to-order wood work for architects, builders, and designers. We specialize in custom, install-ready products, with every step handled in-house — from raw timber to final colour.

Built on an island.
Trusted around the world.

Crafting made-to-order woodwork
in Chemainus since 1980.

See what we make. Imagine what we can do.

Your details, built with our standards.

We handle every step.

Cut, dry, shape, stain. Just one partner,
start to finish.

We make the most
of every log.

We treat wood with the respect it
deserves — and that means using all of it.

Elevated Spaces. Exceptional Experiences.

Over many years, we’ve worked with Canadian Bavarian on a wide and varied range of projects. On one project, for the renovation of our studio, we worked with a specialized team to salvage massive old-growth western red cedar from beaches in Clayoquot Sound. Canadian Bavarian arranged the cuts, then proceeded to mill and kiln-dry the pieces, which ranged in size from 1 x 4 to full 2 X 24 slabs. Some of the cedar was further milled into tongue-and-groove planks, and some was used to make modular, solid cedar cabinets. In another project for the renovation of our warehouse, Canadian Bavarian used custom-fabricated Douglas Fir plywood to build cabinets and prefabricate rooms for the interior. Canadian Bavarian has also supplied wood for our Tofino studio and has fabricated product parts for us. We’ve had a long and successful relationship together and have come to rely on Canadian Bavarian when we use wood in our work.

Todd MacAllen – Director / Lead Designer

Canadian Bavarian has consistently been our top choice for premium lumber and millwork. Their team is professional, courteous, and always delivers with reliability and efficiency. Every transaction has been smooth and hassle-free—we couldn’t ask for a better partner.

Michael Baird - Square One Developments Ltd.

We recently completed a large Project working with Canadian Bavarian as our Primary Cedar Supplier. This Project was very unique and required large, one of a kind material, which Canadian Bavarian was able to provide, exceeding our expectation in material quality. What I appreciated the most about working with Canadian Bavarian, is there transparency and integrity. If a timber did not meet their standards they would share the information with us and reselect without compromising our Project Schedule or Budget. Coming from a family owned business I appreciate working with like companies who make you feel like you can pick up the phone and have a conversation with the owner anytime you feel. Their customer service and material quality is the benchmark in the industry.

Andrew Queen - Vice President at Queen Construction

We are currently working with Canadian Bavarian on a very large high-profile project in Amherst, MA.  This project is a design assist project with multiple custom profiles,  colors, textures, and configurations that requires precision design, milling, and finishing.  To say that that the team at Canadian Bavarian has delivered is an understatement.  They have assisted with our design, built multiple mockups, made field visits, and most of all have been great communicators throughout the entire process.  I am grateful to have them as part of our team on this one of a kind project.  I am looking forward to working with them on many high profile projects in the future.

Jeremy Mclain - President of Chandler Architectural Products, Inc.

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