Est. 1949 · Coldstream, BC
Mill-direct lumber,
built to spec.
For over 75 years, the same Coldstream mill — proprietary products for industry, and a retail yard open to the public.
What we make
From a single board to a 60-mat Super-B load.
A working lumber mill — not just a yard. We mill proprietary products for industry and stock a retail yard for everyone else.
Industrial Wood Access Mats
Hemlock & Douglas-fir, 3-ply, finger-jointed and bolt-locked for soft-ground access.
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Industrial Steel & Wood Rig Mats
8′×20′ load-bearing mats for pipeline, drilling, and water-crossing sites.
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Shipping Pallets & Crating
Heat-treated (HT) export pallets, standard sizes, or built to your spec.
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Building Furring Strips
1×4 SPF planed S4S — a solid nailing surface, interior or exterior.
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Service Custom Millwork
Industrial planing, vertical band resawing, package-sawing, chopping & trimming.
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Walk-in Retail Lumber Yard
SPF, cedar, treated, plywood & OSB. Open to the public — no minimum orders.
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Quality · Dependability · Integrity
The same mill, the same standards, for three generations.
Coldstream Lumber has operated out of the same location in Coldstream, BC for over 75 years. What began as a sawmill and planing operation now runs as a full-service lumber mill — turning out both custom orders and proprietary products that ship far beyond the Okanagan.
Customers associate the Coldstream Lumber name with three things, and we work every shift to keep it that way: quality, dependability, and integrity.
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In-house capability
Finished to spec.
Planed, resawn, package-sawn, and trimmed — turned from rough stock into on-spec product, milled right here in Coldstream, BC.
Engineered, not just cut
Access mats spec'd to the bolt.
Our wood access mats aren't nailed together and hoped for the best — every mat is built to a repeatable spec so it loads, stacks, and performs the same every time.
Hemlock & Douglas-fir · premium-grade lumber · 3×12″ finger-jointing for end-to-end interconnect · 1,750–2,000 lbs per mat. Full access-mat specs →
Open to the public
Yes, you can just buy lumber here.
The retail yard stocks SPF & larch, cedar, treated lumber, and plywood & OSB — with real, posted pricing. No minimum orders. Cash, credit, or debit accepted.
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Good questions
Before you call.
Where is Coldstream Lumber located?
Coldstream Lumber is at 10035 Ricardo Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 3C1, in the North Okanagan. Call (250) 542-1144. The retail yard is open to the public, Monday–Friday, closing 3:30 PM — call ahead to confirm hours.
Can the public buy lumber at Coldstream Lumber?
Yes. The retail yard stocks SPF & larch, cedar, treated lumber, plywood & OSB, and furring strips. There are no minimum orders, and we accept cash, credit, or debit.
What are your wood access mats made of, and what size are they?
Our wood access mats come in species including Hemlock and Douglas-fir. They are a 3-ply configuration, 8′×14′×5¼″, finger-jointed with 177 engineered carriage bolts, weigh 1,750–2,000 lbs each, and load 56–60 mats per Super-B.
Do you make heat-treated pallets for export?
Yes. We build Heat-Treated (HT / ISPM-15) pallets for international export in standard sizes or to your exact specification, plus custom crating, using high-quality lumber and automated assembly machinery.
What custom millwork can Coldstream Lumber do?
We have many milling capabilities: industrial planing, vertical band resawing, package-sawing, chopping, and trimming. Send us your spec and we'll tell you what's possible.
Coldstream Lumber · Est. 1949
Need a quote or a custom run?
Talk to the mill directly. We'll spec it, price it, and tell you when it ships.