When Frank George Salmon arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia after his long voyage from Hampton, England, no one looking at him would have suspected that this young man would end up having such a profound impact on the fledgling city that was Vancouver.
Working his way across Canada, milking cows and doing odd jobs, Frank Salmon settled in Vancouver, worked hard and in 1913, with the purchase of his first team of horses and a flat deck wagon, Salmon's Transfer was born -(no small feat for a 21 year old, newcomer).With the demands of a rapidly growing Vancouver, came the need to transfer goods with which to build the city and its infrastructure.
Working his way across Canada, milking cows and doing odd jobs, Frank Salmon settled in Vancouver, worked hard and in 1913, with the purchase of his first team of horses and a flat deck wagon, Salmon's Transfer was born -(no small feat for a 21 year old, newcomer).With the demands of a rapidly growing Vancouver, came the need to transfer goods with which to build the city and its infrastructure.
Services
Our Certified Lower Mainland Moving Consultants will be happy to provide you with an estimate for the cost of packing and unpacking if required. With more than 100 years of existence, Salmon's Transfer Ltd has evolved into a highly specialized moving company. With over 30,000 square feet of heated, secure warehouse space, Salmon's Transfer provides both short-term and long-term storage.
Salmon's Transfer, an employee owned and operated company, has been a prominent Vancouver Household Moving Company for over 100 years. Our aim is to provide high quality, experienced packers and movers who are dedicated to making your local move smooth and efficient. A successful local move starts with an online estimate with our quote calculator.
Salmon's "Special and New Products" division grew from the combined skills of our Piano movers and the Local movers. Our Special Commercial moving Crews started as Piano movers and became skilled at moving "high value and hard to handle" items. Salmon's takes pride in moving your "Special" items with care and quality.
Salmon's is a National Quality Award-winning agent of Atlas Van Lines. A successful, stress-free long-distance move begins with a Free, in-home, no-obligation, the estimate by one of our Certified moving consultants. Use our Moving Quote Form, for an accurate estimate of costs.
Our consultant will also discuss with you optional additional services such as Packing and Unpacking, Storage, Container Service and third party services such as vehicle moving, appliance servicing, crating, etc.As an agent of Atlas Van Lines, we are part of a network of agents across Canada, the US and Overseas which ensures your move is monitored and seamless from start to finish.
Our consultant will also discuss with you optional additional services such as Packing and Unpacking, Storage, Container Service and third party services such as vehicle moving, appliance servicing, crating, etc.As an agent of Atlas Van Lines, we are part of a network of agents across Canada, the US and Overseas which ensures your move is monitored and seamless from start to finish.
Whether within the Vancouver area or across Canada and the United States, Salmon's has been moving pianos for over 4 generations. Mr. Leo Steeves began the "Commercial Moving Division" of Salmon's Transfer in the 1970's and is considered an expert piano mover. Leo has personally trained many members of the Salmon's crew in the proper handling of pianos.
Reviews (10)
Steven Joe
Dec 25, 2021
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Brian Li
May 14, 2021
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Parked in front of our driveway. We called the number on the truck and were told they would move it "in 5 minutes." When they eventually moved it 45 minutes later, causing us to miss our appointment, they were pushing blame onto different members of their team rather than apologizing. I hope you choose a company that is professional, reliable, and sticks to their word instead of Salmon. Pictures available upon request.
Steve T.
Mar 15, 2021
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WOW!!!!!
Just finished move with salmons transfer.
Let me start at the beginning, dealt with Mark
Who then ha d Lynne call me, came to look at things
Gave me a great quote
The guys came, Russell, Rick and Fabio
This was the greatest team, the move went flawless
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
It was a pleasure to watch you work lol
Just finished move with salmons transfer.
Let me start at the beginning, dealt with Mark
Who then ha d Lynne call me, came to look at things
Gave me a great quote
The guys came, Russell, Rick and Fabio
This was the greatest team, the move went flawless
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
It was a pleasure to watch you work lol
Shannon Beebe
Jun 06, 2020
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We used Salmon's Transfer to have a piano picked up from Coquitlam and delivered to our home in west Vancouver. Kirk is in charge of piano transfers and was super responsive, by phone and email. He also offered the best quote of a few local delivery places - at around $400, we paid over $200 less than some of the other quotes. The delivery guys were fast, efficient and polite. They didn't come in the window we were given, but they did call sometime afterward to confirm a later window. Since it was a Saturday, the timing didn't matter too much. The piano arrived in good condition. Thanks Kirk &
Gregg Smillie
Aug 14, 2019
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The team from Salmon's was so good that our building manager at our old apartment said they were the best he's seen, and he's stood at the door for every move-in/out for over 10years!
Punctual, friendly, professional, helpful, cost-effective. From coming to our place to quote us, to making two pickups on moving day, our stuff was handled with care and the truck was full-- They are true Moving Tetris masters. I even let them take my surfboards because they were doing such a great job!
After our last DIY moving experience a few years ago, we were committed to getting movers this time and we are
Punctual, friendly, professional, helpful, cost-effective. From coming to our place to quote us, to making two pickups on moving day, our stuff was handled with care and the truck was full-- They are true Moving Tetris masters. I even let them take my surfboards because they were doing such a great job!
After our last DIY moving experience a few years ago, we were committed to getting movers this time and we are
Jess Jung
Aug 08, 2017
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Highly recommend this company. We used them for both our moves within lower mainland. They are very professional on the phone as well as the mover. They laid down red carpet when they come in and able to wrap all furniture, tv and glass without any damage.
Also, if your time finished below their quote, they would reduce the amount charged as well.
Very great company!
Also, if your time finished below their quote, they would reduce the amount charged as well.
Very great company!
Margot M.
Jul 06, 2016
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I would strongly recommend against using this company!! They charged me $1000 more than their estimate. The overall cost of the move (a few thousand dollars) was on par with a move between provinces, not one 1/2 hour down the road. It is very difficult to understand how the final cost of the move could be so much more than the quote! The job performed by the movers was not so outstanding as to warrant such a huge cost. Some furniture was scuffed in the move. One would expect white glove treatment for such a high cost company, but the work was on par with low cost movers, so why spend so much
Jen M.
Oct 19, 2015
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I moved in May. I previously used Go Truck Go when I moved from Downtown Vancouver to Steveston. I paid $400 more with Salmons because the men took longer than originally quoted. I had the same furniture and moved 2 blocks away in Steveston this time...so much less travel time.
The men were super nice guys. One of them, the heavy lifter of the two, was deathly ill. I felt bad that he was so sick but because of this, he moved so slow and took several breaks to catch his breath. His sweat was everywhere when he left...I get it, people get sweaty, but it was all over my mattress and floors
The men were super nice guys. One of them, the heavy lifter of the two, was deathly ill. I felt bad that he was so sick but because of this, he moved so slow and took several breaks to catch his breath. His sweat was everywhere when he left...I get it, people get sweaty, but it was all over my mattress and floors
Heather F.
Jan 31, 2014
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Salmon's did a local move for us at the end of January. They were awesome from start to finish: Kathy who came to give us an estimate was pleasant, professional and thorough. The movers, under the direction of Rene, were machines who didn't once utter a complaint or even stop for many breaks (except when we insisted they drink a coffee or have a snack). Nothing was broken, nothing was damaged, and the whole process was easy and actually kind of fun, as moves go. This was our second move in 2 years, so we feel like experts now!
The only reason they don't get 5 stars is that the initial
The only reason they don't get 5 stars is that the initial
Papaya F.
Jul 04, 2010
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I've used Salmon's for many years for moving, and I move a lot. They used to be like rock stars from the sales/consultants who visit you at home down to the movers. But I think something happened between my last move 2.5 years ago and this one in May.
I wouldn't say that it was a disastrous move but for the premium price they charge, it was definitely below expectations. Details that they used to be great at taking care of were neglected. For example, the mover didn't lay the carpet they brought for walking around the house with shoes on and the crib was put back together
I wouldn't say that it was a disastrous move but for the premium price they charge, it was definitely below expectations. Details that they used to be great at taking care of were neglected. For example, the mover didn't lay the carpet they brought for walking around the house with shoes on and the crib was put back together
