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Dick Fitchett and his uncle, Arthur Hill, first came to what was then Gibsons Landing in the winter of 1946. They came to fish for dogfish. Dogfish were harvested for their liver, which is high in Vitamins A and D.
At that time, all building supplies arrived on the Sunshine Coast via tug and barge. Being entrepreneurs, Dick and Arthur decided to start up a building supply business. In 1947 they built an 8' x 12' shed on a lot located on Seaview Road in Gibsons Landing and proudly hung a " Gibsons Building Supplies " sign over the door.
1952 - " Blackball Ferry " service began operating to Gibsons Landing. This brought more people and an opportunity to transport building materials by truck rather than barge.
1957 - Dick Fitchett married Ann Brown, and she soon began taking care of customers and managing the accounting for the business.
1965 - Barrie Reeves married Ann and Dick's daughter, Marion, and he began working for the company.
1971 - Barrie and Marion bought the company from Ann and Dick, and moved G.B.S. to its current location, 924 Gibsons Way, in upper Gibsons.
1984 - A second location was opened in Sechelt. Both stores continue to thrive today.
2006 - The Sunshine Coast is experiencing a building boom and Gibsons Building Supplies continues to work very hard to service all of our customers in a friendly and professional manner. We can provide a wide range of building products for projects large and small.
2007 - Gibsons Building Supplies is celebrating our 60th Anniversary with you.
Our motto continues to be " Specializing in Service Since 1947 "
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