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!

Upcoming Events

Win 2 tickets to the BC Home + Garden Show!

Posted on February 14th, 2013

Enter to win 2 tickets to the BC Home + Garden Show!

Who wants to watch the show that features the most reliable and complete resource for every home improvement needs? Who wants to see HGTV stars like Bryan Baeumler of Leave it to Bryan, Paul Lafrance of Decked Out and Philip DuMoulin and Sarah Daniels of Urban Suburban, 425 exhibitors and retailers, and other features, all under one roof?

Lucky for you, you can win a pair of tickets to the BC Home + Garden Show (valued at $15 each) through Klondike Contracting. All you have to do is like us on Facebook and follow the instructions on the page for the rules to enter the contest. It’s that simple!

Seven pairs of tickets are up for grabs. One pair of ticket will be given away each draw date. Draw dates are as follows: February 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22.

What are you waiting for? Join now and we hope to see you on BC Home + Garden Show 2013.

Click here to enter!

Klondike Contracting nominated for Best Residentia...

Posted on January 25th, 2013

We are trading in our steel-toes for high heels and our tool belts for bow ties… at least for one evening! We are getting ready for the 21st Annual Georgie Awards Gala on Saturday February 23, 2013 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Georgies are hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) and celebrate excellence in Canadian home building.

Even nomination is considered recognition of quality within the industry and this year, entries were at a record high. We are very proud to have been nominated this year for our project “Munchkins & Martinis” in the Best Residential Renovation $100,000 – $299,999 category!

The evening will consist of cocktails, a delicious gourmet dinner, live entertainment, special guests and, best of all, amazing construction projects from throughout BC. We look forward to an evening in our spiffiest outfits and to checking out the stiff competition.

If you are interested in attending the gala, you can purchase tickets here.

To view all of the finalists, follow this link!

Announcing Our 2nd Annual Renovation Retreat Runne...

Posted on October 3rd, 2012

Announcing Klondike Contracting’s 2nd Annual
Renovation Retreat Runner-up Prizes!

Have you entered to win 2 days of R&R through our 2nd Annual Renovation Retreat Contest? Along with our grand prize of a 2 night stay at Fairmont Pacific Rim, dinner for 2 at Oru, complimentary car service and a spa package at Willow Stream Spa, we are offering some amazing runner up prizes. We have been working with some fabulous local businesses to bring you excellent prizes. Below is a list of the runner up prizes being offered this year:

Prize Draw #1 – Chocolate Arts:

Chocolate Arts, an amazing local chocolate shop, is providing a Large Celebration Box and a $75 Gift Voucher for the first runner up. The Large Celebration Box consists of 110 pieces of their finest chocolates and truffles, hand crafted by Master Chocolatier, Greg Hook. The retail value of the Large Celebration Box is $125. The total prize is valued at $200.

Klondike just recently completed the renovations the Chocolate Arts facilities, where we doubled the size of their manufacturing area and created a cozy café for you to enjoy your chocolate and coffee! To learn more about this renovation, click here. Be sure to check out the work (and, better yet, the chocolate) for yourself at 1620 W 3 Ave – they are open Monday through Saturday 8am to 6pm and on Sundays & holidays 10am to 5pm.

Prize Draw #2 – Re-Up BBQ

Klondike started working with Re-Up when they were looking to open their own first non-mobile site in New Westminster. It was an amazing experience to watch such an awesome local business take a big step towards growth. Now, Re-Up is giving you the chance to win the Ultimate BBQ Freezer Party Pack! This package is worth $250 and includes: A whole beef brisket, 3 kg of pulled pork, 3 kg of BBQ chicken and let’s not forget 3 kg of smoked bacon!

To see what else you can fill your freezer with or just to go enjoy a delicious sandwich at the New West Quay, visit Re-Up’s newest location at 810 Quayside Drive in New Westminster. To learn more about what Re-Ups first full service restaurant looks like, click here.

Prize Draw #3 – Zientte Interiors Canada

Zientte Interiors is an international, Miami based, furniture retailer – and we are lucky enough to have a beautiful location in the heart of Gastown for our convenience. We started working with the amazing Ali and Andres at the end of 2010 in order to help them create their stunning space. Now, they have donated a $300 Gift Certificate for you to spend on any of their fabulous products. If you want to go see what you can spend that $300 on, visit them at 18 Water St in Vancouver. To read more about Klondike’s work on this project, click here.

Prize Draw #4 – Secret Sapphire

Secret Sapphire is a high-end jewellery boutique which opened its doors to the Vancouver public in December of last year. Klondike’s design-build team helped create the space in which the talented Monica Tsao and Philip Morrison have chosen to display their stunning products. They have chosen to kindly provide a beautiful Red Garnet Necklace, designed by Margo Morrison for this contest. This necklace retails at $359 before taxes. If you are interested in checking out any of Monica’s designs or other Secret Sapphire Jewellery, visit them at 493 Davie St in Vancouver. To read more about the Secret Sapphire Project, click here.

Prize Draw #5 – The Grand Prize!

A fabulous two-night stay in a luxurious Signature Harbour Mountain View Room at Fairmont Pacific Rim, dinner for 2 at ORU with culinary delights of the Pacific Northwest and a relaxing couples massage at the tranquil Willow Stream. (Valued at over $2,000) Click here for more details.

Click here for a chance to win these great prizes!

2nd Annual Renovation Retreat – The Ultimate...

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 The Vancouver Home + Design Show (October 11 – 14, 2012) at BC Place Stadium, we want to offer you a much deserved escape from the daily hustle & bustle! Whether you are thinking about a renovation or have already gone through one – KC wants to help you de-stress by putting both your mind & body in a state of complete relaxation! We will be giving away a Renovation Retreat that will include: a two-night stay in a luxurious Signature Harbour Mountain View Room at Fairmont Pacific Rim, arguably Vancouver’s most luxurious hotel, dinner for 2 at ORU with culinary delights of the Pacific Northwest and flavours of Pacific Rim and a couples massage experience at the tranquil Willow Stream Spa set amidst the most spectacular harbour & mountain views (Valued at over $2,000 plus HST).

Winners to be announced soon!

  1. A two-night stay in a luxurious Signature Harbour Mountain View Room at Fairmont Pacific Rim, arguably Vancouver’s most luxurious hotel More info
  2. An intimate culinary journey for 2 at ORU More info
  3. A rejuvenating massage experience at the tranquil Willow Stream Spa set amidst the most spectacular harbour & mountain views More info
  4. 2 free tickets to the Vancouver Home + Design Show More info
  5. … and more! We’ll be announcing more runner-up prizes soon!

Please click here for the Renovation Retreat promotion rules.

Be sure to join us @ the Vancouver Home + Design Show!

It is also our pleasure to personally invite you, your family and friends to visit us at this year’s Home + Design Show (October 11th – 14th) at BC Place (Booth #1143). We will be showcasing our Award-Winning Design Build projects and giving away delectable treats. Additionally, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be there to answer all of your design and renovation questions.

Klondike Contracting at the Vancouver Home+Design ...

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 be showcasing our Award-Winning Design Build projects and giving away delectable treats! Additionally, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be there to answer all of your design and renovation questions.

Also, watch for our blogs and follow us on Twitter for more information on the show and to learn about our 2012 promotion. Check out last year’s contest winners here.

 

Klondike Contracting Nominated for 5 GVHBA Ovation...

Posted on March 30th, 2012

Klondike Contracting is thrilled to be nominated for 5 GVHBA Ovation Awards this year! Our Design Build team has done an amazing job bringing our client’s dreams to reality. We could not be prouder of our team collective creativity, hard work & exceptional transformations!

Nominations include:

  • Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation
  • Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000
  • Best Condominium Renovation
  • Best Renovation: $100,000 – $299,999
  • BC Housing Award for Excellence in Creating Affordable Housing

 

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Ovation Awards exemplify it’s contractors for their commitment to design and construction excellence. The Awards Gala will take place on Saturday, April 28th at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, located at 1128 West Hastings Street in Vancouver. Tickets are available at a special rate if purchased before April 1st, 2012, so don’t delay in reserving your tickets and tables! Purchase your tickets by calling GVHBA at 778-565-4288 or buy them online at www.gvhba.org/ovationawards.

We look forward to celebrating everyone’s success at this year’s Awards Gala!