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 28 years.

Great Canadian (GCVL) 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:

  1. Our Pricing System – was developed so rates could be provided quickly, with all surcharges listed and most importantly, our prices are affordable.

  1. 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.

  1. Valuation Premium (insurance component) – 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) 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 customers with our Moving Process Guide and 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 goal is to make sure you understand all of the important steps of your relocation from start to finish.