Nelson Granite Q & A
Q: What is Nelson Granite and what do they specialize in?
A: Nelson Granite is Canada's largest producer of quarried dimensional stone and manufactured memorial products. They specialize in granite quarrying and the manufacturing of products such as columbariums, mausoleums, monuments, markers, bases, and landscaping products.
Q: How long has Nelson Granite been in business?
A: The Nelson family's tradition in granite dates back to 1909 in New Brunswick, giving the company over 100 years of experience memorializing families.
Q: Is Nelson Granite a family-owned business?
A: Yes, it is a multi-generational family business currently managed by the 4th and 5th generations — President Nevin Nelson and his sons Scott and Ryan Nelson. The lineage traces back to great-grandfather George W. Nelson, grandfather Russell Nelson, and father Carter Nelson.
Q: Where is Nelson Granite located and where do they quarry their granite?
A: Their operations are based in Northwestern Ontario, in the heart of the Canadian Shield, with their mailing address in Vermilion Bay, ON. All of their granite is quarried exclusively from this region.
Q: How old is the granite Nelson Granite quarries?
A: Their granite is dated at over 2.9 billion years old, making it some of the finest and most durable granite in the world.
Q: What signature granite colours does Nelson Granite offer?
A: Nelson Granite offers some highly sought-after colours, including their exclusive Morning Rose™ / North American Pink™ and Canadian Mahogany™.
Q: What types of memorial products does Nelson Granite produce?
A: Their memorial product range includes granite columbariums, mausoleums, monuments, bases for bronze, markers, foundations, bevels, dies, slants, boulders, and custom designs, as well as memorial gardens and parks.
Q: Does Nelson Granite offer landscaping products?
A: Yes, their landscaping product line includes benches, birdbaths, cobblestone, crosses, curbing, millstone, paving stones, picnic tables, planters, signs and corner posts, and steps.
Q: Does Nelson Granite sell to the general public?
A: No. Nelson Granite is a wholesale supplier — retail service for the general public is not available. They serve manufacturers and businesses in the industry.
Q: Where is Nelson Granite's granite used internationally?
A: Their quarried granite can be found in manufacturing plants worldwide, including in Elberton, Georgia — the hub of North American granite production.
Q: How can I contact Nelson Granite?
A: They can be reached by phone at 807-227-2650, by fax at 807-227-2722, or by mail at P.O. Box 178, Vermilion Bay, ON, Canada P0V 2V0. There is also a contact form on their website.
Q: Does Nelson Granite offer columbarium products specifically?
A: Yes, they offer a full line of granite columbariums for above-ground interment, with a product listing and gallery available on their website. They also serve various locations across Canada and beyond.
