Drilling & Blasting · Since 1977
We move
mountains.
McCaw's is a family-run drilling and blasting contractor out of Vernon, BC — trusted on pipeline, mining, quarry, and civil rock work across Western Canada for over 45 years.
- What we do
- Controlled rock drilling & blasting, anchors, piling & reinforcement
- Based in
- Vernon, BC (operations) & Calgary, AB (corporate)
- Serving
- British Columbia, Alberta & Western Canada
- Reach us
- 403.845.3101 · Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
What we do
Six ways we
break ground.
From tying in detonators on a pipeline right-of-way to anchoring a failing slope — if the job starts with rock, it's our kind of job.
Pipeline
Controlled drilling and blasting along pipeline right-of-ways, including highway and river crossings.
Learn moreMining
Production drilling and blasting delivered with responsible mining practices and a safety-first culture.
Learn moreQuarry
Bench drilling and controlled blasting for quarries and aggregate production.
Learn moreCivil Works
Rock excavation for highways, municipal developments, and heavy-civil construction.
Learn morePiling
Anchor and piling installation — from overburden anchor drilling to permafrost piling.
Learn moreReinforcement
Rock and soil anchoring, slope reinforcement, and grouting that keep ground where it belongs.
Learn moreWhy McCaw's
Precision you can
set a watch to.
Blasting rewards discipline. Every pattern we drill and every shot we tie in is planned, controlled, and executed by people who have done it for decades — on highways, river crossings, mine benches, and city-adjacent civil work.
"Safety is at the forefront of our operations. We are committed to delivering high-quality results while continually reinforcing and prioritizing a strong safety culture."
Safety first, always
A strong safety culture on every site, with equipment that meets OHS requirements — ROPS-equipped and remote-control capable.
Design-build partners
We work alongside owners, engineers, and contractors from the start — efficient, cost-effective solutions instead of change-order surprises.
Family-run since 1977
Founded by Terry McCaw and led today by president Chad McCaw. The name on the rigs is the name that answers the phone.
From the field
Where the work
gets done.
Straight answers
Common questions
What does McCaw's Drilling & Blasting do?
McCaw's provides controlled rock drilling and blasting for pipeline, mining, quarry, and civil projects, plus anchor and piling installation and rock reinforcement. Crews handle the full explosives scope: loading, tying in detonators and patterns, and safely executing blasts.
Where does McCaw's work?
Across Western Canada, primarily British Columbia and Alberta. The operations office is in Vernon, BC and the corporate office is in Calgary, AB. Past work has ranged from highway projects across Western Canada to permafrost piling in Yellowknife.
How long has McCaw's been in business?
Terry McCaw founded the company in 1977. It's still family-run today, led by president Chad McCaw — over 45 years of drilling and blasting experience.
What equipment does McCaw's run?
A fleet of 50+ drills, from small-hole pluggers to large-diameter rigs, including specialized slope-work equipment. All equipment meets OHS requirements with ROPS and remote-control operation.
How do I get a quote for drilling and blasting work?
Call the Vernon operations office at 403.845.3101 (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm) or email info@mccawsdrilling.com with the project details and location.
Got rock in the way?
Talk to the crew that's been drilling and shooting it since 1977. Call the Vernon operations office or send the project details.
