Snell Stone Masonry

04/19/2026

Canada representing strong at the 2026 Masonry Heater Association of North America annual meeting held at Wildacres Retreat earlier this month. A great time as always! 🇨🇦💪🔥

Great photo of the 4 Canadian masonry heater builders who made it to Wildacres this year, from left to right : Justin Beyer (Compass Brick and Stone and Heat Kit), John Gideon (John Gideon Stone Masonry and Canadian Masonry Heaters), Rob Snell (Snell Stone Masonry), and James Ryan (James Ryan Masonry). Of course there were many that didn't make it and hopefully the Great White North are stronger in numbers next time.

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

Come visit our booth this weekend from 10am - 4pm at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre !

THIS WEEKEND. Don’t miss it.

The Bushplane Home Show is back and the hangar is packed. Presented by

Vendors. Ideas. Inspiration. Everything you didn’t know you needed for your home, cottage, or next project.

Walk through under the wings, grab a coffee, talk to local experts, and actually see what’s possible.

📍 Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
🕙 10–4 | April 18 & 19
🎟️ Admission by donation

See you there.

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

🔥 Community Fire Pit at Pic River First Nation
We were honored to build this beautiful fire pit for Pic River First Nation — a five-foot-wide centerpiece designed for cooking over and community gatherings, set within a large timber-frame gazebo built by Direct Pro Contracting.

The sides are finished in cultured stone, with four hand-carved bear paw prints placed with intention around the perimeter. Natural stone caps complete the top, giving the structure a timeless, grounded feel.

It was a privilege to contribute to a space that holds deep cultural meaning and brings people together around the fire.

10/12/2025

🧱 Preserving the Past at The Old Stone House 🔥

We recently completed a firebox restoration in the summer kitchen at The Old Stone House — part of the Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Originally built with traditional sandstone, the firebox had deteriorated over time and required careful restoration. Our team rebuilt it with attention to detail, respecting the original structure and the historic character of this important site.

It’s always an honor to work on heritage projects like this — where every stone tells a story and craftsmanship truly matters.