ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
The British Columbia Wholesale Lumber Association (BCWLA) represents wholesalers, suppliers, and partners from across BC’s lumber industry. Our mission is to strengthen and unify the sector by fostering the relationships that keep BC’s lumber industry moving forward.
OUR MEMBERS
OUR HISTORY
Since 1946, BCWLA has brought people together from across the lumber industry to connect, share knowledge, and support each other. What began as a group of local wholesalers looking for a space to learn, network, and build community, has grown into a province-wide association representing a broad range of companies across BC’s forestry supply chain.
At the time, the industry was busy and diverse, with many independently owned sawmills and wholesale companies shaping the landscape. While the business was active and dynamic, there wasn’t always a clear space for the industry peers - whether friends, competitors, or both - to come together and collaborate. BCWLA created that space.
Over the decades as the industry has changed, consolidating in some areas and expanding in others, so has BCWLA. The industry has matured and diversified, with wholesalers shifting their focus to value-added areas like distribution and remanufacturing. To reflect the shifting landscape, in 2023 we updated our bylaws to include sawmills as full members.
Through all the changes in the industry’s history, BCWLA has remained a constant; a place to connect, collaborate and support the people who make BC’s lumber industry strong.
THE INDUSTRY'S MOST TRUSTED ROOMS
Bringing people together has always been at the core of what we do.
In the early years, it was “The Smoker” alongside our AGM. Next came “The Roast”, a spirited tradition that honoured industry leadership with equal parts humour and heart. Over time it evolved into today’s Lumber Leaders Gala where we honour and celebrate a number of industry and association contributors from a variety of departments.
From golf courses to baseball games and pub nights, these gatherings create space for colleagues to connect, share a laugh, and strengthen the ties that keep this industry moving forward.
JOIN THE PEOPLE
WHO KEEP THE INDUSTRY MOVING
BCWLA membership means showing up — not just online, but in person, where it counts.
From sawmills and wholesalers to finance, logistics, and service providers, our events bring the full supply chain face to face.
Because nothing beats the connections made in real time.