We specialize in the fabrication and installation of countertops and custom surfaces
Family owned and operated, Colonial Countertops has been bringing gorgeous, locally fabricated and personally installed countertops and decorative surfaces to British Columbia, Canada since 1970. Visit one of our locations in Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtney, Burnaby and Kelowna to see our extensive selection of quartz, stone and laminate surfaces for commercial or residential use. Find a Colonial loca
08/09/2026
Cozy Sunday afternoon, fire on, nobody in a rush to be anywhere.
The fireplace surround runs floor to ceiling here, which is what keeps the whole wall calm.
One material, clean joints, nothing competing with it.
The kind of detail you stop noticing after a week, in the best way.
Where does most of your Sunday happen?
08/08/2026
If you swiped this far: congratulations, you've been had.
Debbie Wattenberg does not exist and owes us nothing.
But you know what does exist?
A fabrication shop that's been cutting and installing surfaces in BC and Alberta since 1970, and does a lot more than kitchen counters.
Vanities, sills, consoles, benches, fireplace surrounds, outdoor kitchens etc.
Visit our website to explore your options.
08/07/2026
Dark marble is a commitment. It shows everything, it demands a honed finish, and it changes the whole temperature of a room the moment it goes in.
This one earned it. Wrapped from counter to backsplash so the veining reads as one continuous piece instead of stopping at the tile line.
Material: Marble
Colour: Collemandina
Finish: Honed
08/06/2026
Quartz has a lot more to offer than you think.
Somewhere along the way, quartz got labelled as the "kitchen countertop material"
And while it's exceptional in kitchens, that's only part of the story.
The same qualities that make quartz a favorite for countertops; durability, low maintenance, and timeless design, also make it an ideal choice for bathrooms, laundry rooms, home offices, bars, and other hardworking spaces throughout the home.
The best material decisions aren't just about where something can be used. They're about where it makes the most sense.
That's the conversation we love having with our clients every day.
So, if you're planning a renovation or designing your next project, here's your reminder to think beyond the kitchen.
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08/05/2026
Some surfaces blend in. Laurent by Cosentino was designed to stand out.
With its dramatic charcoal base and striking gold veining, Laurent transforms this kitchen into a space that feels bold and timeless.
It's not just than a countertop...it's the focal point of the entire home.
Beautifully fabricated and installed by our Burnaby team. š
If these walls could talk...
They'd tell you about sawdust-covered mornings, sound of saws humming before the day begins, the careful work of matching every board, lining up every glue-up, and sanding each surface until it feels just right.
They'd tell you that no two butcherblocks are ever the same...because no two pieces of wood are. Every grain, knot, and character mark is unique, and every countertop is built to celebrate it.
Most of all, they'd tell you about the pride that comes from turning raw lumber into something that's made to be lived around.
Morning coffees. Busy weeknight dinners. Holiday baking. Late-night conversations.
This is where every Colonial butcherblock begins, and every one leaves with a story that's just getting started. šŖµ
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08/03/2026
Happy BC Day
50+ years later, and we're still not over the view.
Mountains that show up out of nowhere, ocean on three sides if you drive far enough, old growth, small towns, ferry lineups, and that one stretch of highway everyone has a photo of.
BC is a place that keeps earning the long weekend named after it...so take the day off today and go marvel at something.
Home is where the island, the mountains, and the countertops are.
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Beautiful surfaces get noticed.
A smooth process gets remembered.
Yes, the materials matter, but so do the details that happen behind the scenes: clear communication, accurate measurements, expert fabrication, and installations done right.
That's what this review means to us.
Thank you for trusting Colonial Countertops.
Now donāt get us wrongā¦weāre not saying a new kitchen solves all your problems... š
But when your space finally works the way you need it to, cooking feels easier, hosting becomes more enjoyable, and spending time at home just feels better.
A beautiful kitchen doesnāt change your life overnight. It changes how you experience it every single day.
Ready for a kitchen youāll still love 20 years from now?
Visit our website to explore your options.
07/31/2026
Everyone talks about choosing the right countertop.
Hardly anyone talks about where it should stop.
A full-height backsplash changes the way a kitchen is experienced.
Instead of your eye bouncing between stone, grout lines, and paint, it follows one continuous surface.
It's a small design decision that makes the whole room feel calmer, more intentional, and effortlessly elevated.
Cambriaās Southport just happens to be one of those designs that rewards it.
Beautifully fabricated and installed by Ravjir from our Burnaby team
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| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 3pm |