West Kelowna · Industry & Heritage
Gorman Bros.
Mill
One of BC's most significant independently-owned sawmills — a major employer and pillar of the West Kelowna economy for decades.
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Gorman Bros. by the Numbers
History
Gorman Bros. Lumber has operated in the Okanagan for over 80 years, processing Interior BC timber at its West Kelowna facility.
Employment
A major local employer with hundreds of direct jobs — one of the largest private employers in the Westside community.
Operations
A fully integrated sawmill processing lodgepole pine and other Interior species into dimensional lumber and specialty wood products.
Community
The company has a long history of community investment in West Kelowna — supporting local organizations and civic initiatives.
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West Kelowna's Economic Foundation
Gorman Bros. Mill is part of the economic foundation of West Kelowna — a reminder that the community's identity includes a productive primary industry alongside the wine and tourism sectors. The independently-owned sawmill has operated in the region for more than eight decades, outlasting dozens of larger corporate operations that came and went.
The facility is one of the largest employers on the Westside, providing stable, well-paying jobs that anchor the local economy. For buyers considering West Kelowna as a long-term investment, understanding the economic base matters: the community benefits from a diversified economy that includes primary industry, tourism, agriculture, and real estate.
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West Kelowna is home to world-class wineries, stunning parks, and one of the most sought-after communities in the Okanagan. If you’re thinking about buying or selling here, I’d love to help.
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