Great Canadian Van Lines
Great Canadian Van Lines was conceived in the late 1980’s and commenced operations in Calgary, Alberta in 1990. The company relocated to the greater Vancouver area in 1992 and has operated from this area for the over 20 years.
Great Canadian is one of the six major van lines operating in Canada and was established because one of the original start-up partners (Mark Valliant) determined there was an opportunity in the long distance moving market within Canada. The existing van line business...
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Our main line of service in Canada is long distance moves between Vancouver and Toronto. We do however also service just about every city within Canada with weekly departures.
Reviews for Great Canadian Van Lines
Long Distance Move
- Approximate cost of services:
- $9,000.00
Long Distance Move
- Approximate cost of services:
- $8,000.00
Move from Toronto to Vancouver
- Approximate cost of services:
- $7,000.00
Mohammed from Calgary Nov 16, 2012
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Long Distance Move
- Approximate cost of services:
- $1,300.00
Long Distance Move from Vancouver, BC to Winnipeg, MB
- Approximate cost of services:
- $6,500.00
- Company Response:
- Kevin, Once again thank you for taking the time to write this great letter. I have passed it along to all of the crews involved. Amar is in Vancouver this week and I made sure he got a copy of your letter as well. All the best to you and your family in Winnipeg. Mark
Moving from White Rock to South Surrey
- Approximate cost of services:
- $1,500.00
- Company Response:
- Chris, Thanks for moving with us a second time. I know your wife hates moving but we look forward to serving you again regardless. I hope you are enjoying the Rosemary Heights area, as it is more "kid friendly" neighborhood than your last location. Best Regards, Mark
Move from Surrey to Courtice
- Approximate cost of services:
- $3,696.00
- Company Response:
- Kelly, I hope you are enjoyin Courtice, we've had a few customers move there this year. I am glad to hear that we got your goods to Courtice quickly and that you were pleased with our service. PLease give us a call at 1800 665 0055 when you are ready to move back. Best Rgards, Mark
Move Toronto - Vancouver plus storage
- Approximate cost of services:
- $6,000.00
- Company Response:
- This is a difficult messaage to respond to as I am not quite sure who to respond to. Some of the comments you have made do not sound like they apply to any of our crews or agents. However if you are a legitimate customer our Customer Service Department we be pleased to hear from you and resolve any outstanding issues you may have. Please call us at 1800 665 0055 or email at info@greatcanadianvanlines.com Thank you Mark
Moving across Province
- Approximate cost of services:
- $6,000.00
- Company Response:
- Thank you ...I am glad your move went great!
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Company Profile
Great Canadian Van Lines was conceived in the late 1980’s and commenced operations in Calgary, Alberta in 1990. The company relocated to the greater Vancouver area in 1992 and has operated from this area for the over 20 years.
Great Canadian is one of the six major van lines operating in Canada and was established because one of the original start-up partners (Mark Valliant) determined there was an opportunity in the long distance moving market within Canada. The existing van line business within Canada had complicated pricing systems, long delivery spreads, and an insurance system that benefited long distance moving companies but not the end customer. So Mark and his team built GCVL on three principles:
Our Pricing System - was developed so rates could be provided quickly, were self explanatory, and most importantly – affordable.
Faster Delivery Times – We determined that delivery spreads (the number of days it took your goods to be delivered) were too long in the industry. So we created more direct routing and scheduling. This allows us to deliver goods faster than most carriers in Canada.
Valuation Premium (insurance) – To better protect your goods and to ensure their safe arrival, we developed a unique program with our agent / drivers. They are paid the majority of the valuation premium (insurance component of your moving charges with us) as an incentive to protect your goods. If your goods arrive safely they retain these funds and are thus paid a bonus for taking greater care. This results in happy customers and the lowest claim ratio in Canada.
We provide all of our customer with a 14 Step Moving Process and a Customer Responsibility Form. These documents were designed with you in mind, and to help to guide you through each step of the moving process. Our job is to make sure you understand all of the important steps of your relocation from start to finish.
Products & Services
- Products
- Packing Materials, Cartons
- Services
- Local moving, Long distance moving Canada – U.S. Moving Overseas Moving Packing Service Storage
- Brands
- Canada’ s Moving Company – our Primary market is serving all of Canada
Credentials & Financial Information
- YEAR ESTABLISHED
- 21
- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
- 15
- PAYMENT METHOD
- Visa Card, Master Card, Cash, Money Order, Bank Draft, Pre Approved Billings
- LICENSES
- Business License Delta, B.C.
- MEMBERSHIPS
- CAM, BBB, Vancouver Board of Trade, New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, AMSA
- LIABILITY INSURANCE
- Yes
- DIPLOMAS
- Canadian Association of Movers
- WORKERS COMPENSATION
- Yes
- BONDED
- No
- WRITTEN CONTRACT PROVIDED
- Yes
- WARRANTY TERMS
- Warranty ;Terms and Conditions on Contracts

