Canada Trend Homes

In the early 1950’s, three organizations–The British Columbia Lumber Manufacturer’s Association, the Plywood Manufacturers’ Association of British Columbia, and the Consolidated Red Cedar Shingle Association of British Columbia created a new coalition called Western Woods to highlight their products. In order to increase market share, Western Woods began the Trend House program which would showcase their wood products in modern and affordable homes from coast to coast in major Canadian cities. The first Trend House was built in Etobicoke, Ontario in 1952 and was so popular that they enlisted local, regional architects to design 10 more homes. Many of the 11 houses still exist although a few have had expected alterations. Etobicoke=Demolished Edmonton=Demolished Montreal=Demolished