A Vancouver Construction, Contracting & Interior Design Blog

Welcome to the Klondike Blog. Our goal is to capture our experiences and knowledge about the current state of design and construction as it stands today. As new ideas are developed and industry standards evolve, we are seeing the introduction of new materials, products and attitudes towards how we should be design, build, renovate and decorate our spaces. We hope you enjoy our blog!

2nd Annual Renovation Retreat – The Ultimate R&R from Klondike Contracting!

Posted on September 21st, 2012

Our business is Transforming Visions into Reality! Transform your Reality into Luxury with the Ultimate R&R from Klondike Contracting! Together with Fairmont Pacific Rim, we have put together an exclusive offer to our existing valued and prospective clients. Enter now for a chance to win the 2nd Annual Renovation Retreat! As we gear up for… Read more

Klondike Contracting at the Vancouver Home+Design Show 2012!

Posted on September 5th, 2012

We are busy working on our booth for this year’s Home +Design Show! This year, the Vancouver show takes place from October 11th – 14th and is back at BC Place Stadium. We will be at booth #1143, so make sure you visit us! For a discounted rate, get your tickets online by clicking here. We will… Read more

Chocolate Arts by Klondike Contracting

Posted on September 4th, 2012

When the Chocolate Arts project came our way, we were very excited; Not only would we be around chocolate all day, but we would be helping an amazing Vancouver-based business almost triple the size of their facilities! If you have thus far denied yourself the pleasure of Chocolate Arts… GO NOW! Master Chocolatier Greg Hook… Read more

Basement expansion renovation thanks to Vancouver’s new zoning change

Posted on September 3rd, 2012

This Little Mountain area homeowner decided to take advantage of the City of Vancouver’s zoning changes to allow for an increased floor space ratio. They are now turning their crawl space/storage room into liveable space. Check out the video on this basement dig-out, for more details from James, the site’s Project Manager:

A Beautiful Bohemian-style Courtyard in Vancouver

Posted on August 25th, 2012

Starting with a defined budget and a 22’ x 33’ lot, Klondike’s Landscape Designer, Thomas Kyle, set out to develop a design solution which met the clients’ price point and lifestyle. A graduate of Landscape Architecture from UBC, Thomas has 15 years experience designing award winning gardens. He has collaborated with people from New York… Read more

Re-Up BBQ is Now Open!

Posted on May 26th, 2012

Coming from a small food cart in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery, Re-Up BBQ has now opened their first full-service restaurant. Sticking to their style of excellent food with minimal frills, Re-Up took over and converted the Crab Shop on the New Westminster Quay into their own. As a result of their new space, they… Read more