Salvaging Wood at the PNE - A Tale of Renewal
In the summer of 2022, amidst the bustling crowds and vibrant energy of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, our team embarked on a unique mission - salvaging wood from the old wooden roller coaster on the fairgrounds.
As the sun beat down on the faded wooden planks and weathered beams, the team saw not dilapidation but potential. With precision and care, they salvaged every piece of usable wood left over from annual repairs.
Each plank told a story - of laughter and excitement from long-ago visitors, of the passage of time etched into its grain. We saw beyond the worn exterior to the beauty and history hidden within.
Back at the Salvage Vancouver workshop, the real magic began. Skilled hands transformed the reclaimed wood into stunning pieces of furniture and decor. Old planks became elegant dining tables, weathered beams turned into rustic shelves, and forgotten boards were reborn as intricate wall art.
The pieces created from the salvaged wood from the PNE carried with them a piece of Vancouver's history. Each item was not just furniture but a reminder of the importance of renewal and sustainability.
Come by the Salvage Vancouver showroom and check out the craftsmanship and the stories behind each creation. The salvaged wood from the PNE had been given a new life, a new purpose - a testament to the power of seeing beauty where others saw only decay.
And as the sun set on another day at the PNE, the legacy of the salvaged wood lived on, a reminder that from the old and discarded, something new and beautiful can always emerge.
