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A new discovery rekindles hope that large reservoirs of oil will be found beneath Alberta
Source: Provincial Archives of Alberta, A10793
The first producing oil well in Western Canada is drilled.
Source: Glenbow Archives, NA-1585-7
Built on Legacy. Driven by What's Possible.
Legacy isn’t just what you inherit. It’s what you prove, day after day, project after project.
Since 1926, Westburne has been there, starting in Turner Valley and growing alongside the industries, trades, and communities that built this country. We’ve powered oil rigs and factories, hospitals and high-rises, because when the work matters, reliability matters more.
A century later, that foundation still holds. We bring the same grit and expertise our founders did, now paired with smarter tools, deeper technical knowledge, and a network that spans coast to coast. For customers who need it done right. For partners who expect more. For employees who take pride in the work.
This is what 100 years earns you: trust that’s been tested, relationships that endure, and a name that means something when it’s on the line.
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The first producing oil well in Western Canada is drilled.
In 1902, the Rocky Mountain Development Company drills a well on Cameron Creek (in what is now Waterton Lakes National Park). It is the first producing oil well in western Canada.
Source: Glenbow Archives, NA-1585-7
A new discovery rekindles hope that large reservoirs of oil will be found beneath Alberta.
Discovered by British Petroleum in 1923, the large Wainwright oil field revives hopes for the Alberta oil industry.
Source: Provincial Archives of Alberta, A10793
Built on Legacy.
Driven by What's Possible.
From Turner Valley to today, 100 years of showing up, solving problems, and moving forward.
Legacy isn’t just what you inherit. It’s what you prove, day after day, project after project.
Since 1926, Westburne has been there, starting in Turner Valley and growing alongside the industries, trades, and communities that built this country. We’ve powered oil rigs and factories, hospitals and high-rises, because when the work matters, reliability matters more.
A century later, that foundation still holds. We bring the same grit and expertise our founders did, now paired with smarter tools, deeper technical knowledge, and a network that spans coast to coast. For customers who need it done right. For partners who expect more. For employees who take pride in the work.
This is what 100 years earns you: trust that’s been tested, relationships that endure, and a name that means something when it’s on the line.
Premio Promotion
The Journey Continues
Across the country, one branch at a time, the torch moves forward, carrying a century of legacy into the next. Follow its path as it travels coast to coast, connecting every location in a shared moment of progress and pride.
Division Leaderboard
An overview of how each division is performing based on total Premio Points earned to date.
Ontario
47 branches
Top Branches
- 1. Owen Sound 10000 pts
- 2. Hamilton 10000 pts
- 3. Guelph 10000 pts
West
24 branches
Top Branches
- 1. Fort St. John 10000 pts
- 2. Yellowknife 4500 pts
- 3. Lethbridge 4500 pts
Quebec
18 branches
Top Branches
- 1. St-Jérome 10000 pts
- 2. Laval 10000 pts
- 3. Brossard 10000 pts
Midwest
11 branches
Top Branches
- 1. Estevan 10000 pts
- 2. Thunder Bay 4500 pts
- 3. Prince Albert 4500 pts
A Century of Milestones
Scroll using the arrows to see our history.
A hundred-year story begins
The supply business begins
Electrical enters the picture
The network keeps growing
A new name. A clear identity.
Pure electrical. Fully focused
The Westburne name is born
Coast to coast in four years
Into the United States, overnight
North America’s largest
Joining a global family
100 years. Still building
100 years. Built alongside partners who showed up every step of the way. 💙
Link in bio to meet them all.
100 ans. Bâtis aux côtés de partenaires présents à chaque étape. 💙
Lien en bio pour les découvrir.
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20 branches in 1974. 100+ locations across Canada today.
Not just growth in numbers. Growth built on trust, decade after decade. 💙
20 succursales en 1974. Plus de 100 emplacements à travers le Canada aujourd`hui.
Pas seulement une croissance en chiffres. Une croissance bâtie sur la confiance, décennie après décennie. 💙
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It started with people.
A small, dedicated team in 1974 who showed up, cared deeply, and built something that would last 100 years.
That same spirit drives us today. 💙
Tout a commencé avec des personnes.
Une petite équipe dévouée en 1974, qui s`est présentée chaque jour, avec passion, et a bâti quelque chose qui durerait 100 ans.
Ce même esprit nous anime aujourd`hui. 💙
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A century of growth, made possible by our people. 💙
What began as a small team has grown into a nationwide workforce built on dedication, trust, and shared purpose. Across every branch and every role, it is our employees who bring our values to life and support one another every day. Together, we have created something lasting.
Not just a company, but a community shaped by the people who make it stronger, year after year. 💪
Un siècle de croissance, rendu possible grâce à nos gens. 💙
Ce qui a commencé avec une petite équipe est devenu une grande famille présente partout au pays, portée par l’engagement, la confiance et des valeurs communes. Dans chaque succursale et chaque rôle, ce sont nos employés qui font vivre notre culture et qui se soutiennent au quotidien. Ensemble, nous avons bâti quelque chose de durable. Bien plus qu’une entreprise.
Une communauté façonnée par les personnes qui la rendent plus forte, année après année. 💪
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🤝 The projects were yours. The commitment was always ours.
100 years of Westburne is 100 years of people who showed up. 💙
Link in bio to learn more.
🤝 Les projets étaient les vôtres. L`engagement a toujours été le nôtre.
100 ans de Westburne, c`est 100 ans de gens qui ont été présents. 💙
Lien en bio pour en savoir plus.
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Did you know?
In 1926, a small group of Calgary businessmen started something in Turner Valley, Alberta, something built not on certainty, but on belief.
There was no roadmap. No guarantees.
Just a conviction that showing up, working hard, and doing things right was worth building a future around.
A century later, that belief still stands.
100 years strong, and we’re just getting started. 🤝
Le saviez-vous?
En 1926, un petit groupe d’hommes d’affaires de Calgary a lancé quelque chose à Turner Valley, en Alberta, quelque chose bâti non pas sur la certitude, mais sur la conviction.
Il n’y avait pas de feuille de route. Aucune garantie.
Seulement la volonté de se présenter, de travailler fort et de faire les choses correctement pour bâtir un avenir durable.
Un siècle plus tard, cette conviction est toujours vivante.
100 ans de solidité, et nous ne faisons que commencer. 🤝
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#ElectricalIndustry #ConstructionCanada #IndustrialSupply #ElectricalDistribution #InfrastructureCanada #ContractorLife #BuildingCanada #CanadianBusiness #SupplyChainExcellence #Since1926
🇨🇦 A century of more than just wires.
From the very first connection, Westburne has powered dreams, lit up communities, and sparked progress across Canada. For 100 years, we`ve been proud to support the people and projects that shape this country.
Today, we celebrate a legacy of innovation, trust, and partnership. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.
Here`s to the next 100 years of possibility! 🚀
🇨🇦 Un siècle bien plus que de simples fils.
Dès la toute première connexion, Westburne a alimenté des rêves, éclairé des communautés et stimulé le progrès à travers le Canada. Depuis 100 ans, nous sommes fiers de soutenir les personnes et les projets qui façonnent ce pays.
Aujourd`hui, nous célébrons un héritage d`innovation, de confiance et de partenariat. Merci à tous ceux qui ont fait partie de cette aventure.
Rendez-vous au prochain siècle de possibilités! 🚀
Dès la toute première connexion, Westburne a alimenté des rêves, éclairé des communautés et stimulé le progrès partout au Canada. Depuis 100 ans, nous sommes fiers de soutenir les personnes et les projets qui façonnent ce pays.
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Got Questions?
We have Answers
From how we started to how you can be part of the celebration, everything you need to know about Westburne's 100th anniversary in one place.
1. What is the Baton Relay?
Think of it as a 100-branch road trip without the van. A digital baton is travelling across every single Westburne branch in Canada, from coast to coast. Each branch receives it, celebrates it, passes it on, and the whole journey is tracked live on this microsite. It is our way of saying every branch matters, every team is part of this, and 100 years is worth celebrating one stop at a time.
2. What has stayed the same at Westburne over 100 years?
The people. Always the people. Every branch is still run by someone who knows their customers by name, understands what they are building, and shows up when it matters. No algorithm, no chatbot, no automated response is going to carry a heavy order to your truck or call you back when something goes sideways on a job. That is a Westburne person. Has been for 100 years. Will be for the next 100.
3. What are the centennial division events?
Four celebrations, four divisions, one massive birthday party spread across the country. Throughout 2026, Westburne is hosting regional events in each division, BC/AB, SK/MB, ON, and QC/ATL. Branch teams, customers, and partners come together to mark the milestone with recognition, celebration, and a genuine good time. Keep an eye on this page for details on the event closest to you.
4. How can customers be part of the celebration?
So many ways. Follow the Baton Relay on this page. Visit your local branch. Come to a division event if you get the invite. And if you have a Westburne memory a project, a moment, a person who helped you out, submit it through the form on this page. Every submission enters you into a draw to win $1,000. Your story might just end up on the microsite or on stage at a division event.
5. How do I share my Westburne memory and what do I win?
6. How do I become a Westburne customer?
Visit your nearest Westburne branch, call us directly, or reach out through westburne100years.ca. Whether you are a contractor, electrician, project manager, or industrial buyer, our team will set you up with an account and make sure you have what you need to get to work. It is straightforward, it is fast, and you will have a local contact from day one.
7. I am a journalist or media contact. Who should I reach out to?
Please contact Westburne’s marketing team directly at marketing@westburne.ca. We are happy to provide background information, brand assets, and spokesperson access for relevant media coverage of the centennial.
8. What comes after 100 years?
The next 100. This centennial is not a finish line it is a checkpoint. The trades that will build tomorrow’s infrastructure, the communities that will grow and need power to do it, the team members who will carry the baton from here, that is what we are building toward. We are not done. Not even close.
9. How many kilometres of wire has Westburne sold over 100 years?
We did the math. Sort of. Our best estimate puts it somewhere in the neighbourhood of 2.4 billion metres of wire and cable moved through Westburne branches over the past century. That is roughly the distance from Earth to the Moon and back three times. Enough to wrap around Canada’s entire coastline more than 40 times. We are not saying we powered the country. But we are not not saying it either.
Disclaimer: these numbers are a fun approximation and not an official figure. Our accountants would like you to know that. Our warehouse team would like you to know they believe it anyway.
