Nelson Granite History

The Nelson family's experience in the granite industry goes back four generations to a man named George W. Nelson. In 1909, George Nelson started out as a stone-cutter, creating fine memorials in New Brunswick. Through hard work, dedication and a commitment to quality his company flourished. This commitment to quality was carried on by his son, Russell Nelson, also a skilled stone-cutter and quarryman.

Fast forward to 1980 when Carter Nelson, George W. Nelson's grandson, arrived in a pretty little hamlet named Vermilion Bay in the heart of the Canadian Shield. Recognizing the opportunities that lay in this granite-rich area, the development of Nelson Granite Limited began. Carter and his son Nevin worked together to turn the dream into reality and in 1981 Nelson Granite opened its doors for the first time.

Today, Nelson Granite is an integrated quarrier, manufacture and wholesaler. We sell granite blocks to the international market and have regular shipments to places as far as away as Asia. These blocks generally are used for architectural purposes and end up in some of the most prestigious buildings in the world. Our granites have been used on buildings in Japan, China, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United States and Canada.

Our modern, 50,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant produces quality memorials, bases for bronze and landscape products, curbing, benches, focal pieces, cobblestones and boulders for signage. Our skilled technicians and craftsmen fabricate these products to meet the specifications of our clients and surpass their expectations.

Steadfast in our dedication to our clients, Nelson Granite looks forward to the future and will continue to utilize only the newest technologies and advanced equipment to deliver the finest granite to customers around the world.