Welcome to Barnes Garage Co. Many times, people ask who is “Barnes” or how did the Barnes family get involved in the dealership business? Let us share with you our journey to where we are today. 
 
The Barnes family has been in the Western Canadian automotive business for over 40 years. In 1981, Greg Barnes purchased his first General Motors dealership in Camrose, Alberta, and, since then, he and his family have successfully owned and operated dealerships with brands including GM, Nissan, Chrysler, and Harley-Davidson. These ventures have taken the family to a number of regions, including Prince George, Victoria, Vernon, Kamloops, Edmonton, Calgary, and the Lower Mainland where they all currently reside.
 
Virtually every member of the family has been or is still involved in the business. Brian Barnes, COO of Barnes Garage Co., has held virtually every position in a dealership since he started with the family in 1999. Aaron Barnes, having spent much of his career in finance, joined as CFO in late 2020. Ashley Marks, Greg’s daughter, works in recruitment, and has worked previously for the business as a merchandise manager and business office manager. Dayna Dueck, Greg’s eldest, was office manager for the car dealership, and Ingrid Barnes, Greg’s wife, managed marketing until her retirement in 2012. Greg continues on as President and Dealer Principal of all rooftops and divisions of Barnes Garage Co.
 
These businesses are an integral part of our identity as a family, and we think this shows in the level of commitment we have to our staff and customers.

In 1988 the family moved to Prince George where a larger GM dealership became available for purchase. In 1992 the opportunity came to purchase Pacific GMC in Coquitlam, so once again the Barnes family moved, this time to the Lower Mainland, where they have remained ever since.

Since 1992, the Barnes family has expanded by purchasing the Ed Klassen Pontiac dealership in Surrey, the Don Carr Chevrolet dealership in White Rock, Barnes Nissan – Vernon (since sold), and in 2003, Southside Harley-Davidson® in Langley, which they then branded Barnes Harley-Davidson®. In 2015, the Barnes family expanded their Harley-Davidson® dealer footprint, purchasing Steve Drane Harley-Davidson® in Victoria and re-branding it Barnes Harley-Davidson® Victoria. With this purchase, Barnes Harley-Davidson® became the largest Harley-Davidson® dealer group (by sales volume) in Canada. In April of 2016, the Barnes family further expanded their Harley-Davidson® dealer network by purchasing Kamloops Harley-Davidson®. In March of 2021, the Barnes family purchased Heritage Harley-Davidson® in Edmonton, Alberta. Barnes Garage Co. expanded into powersports in March of 2022, as they purchased Action Motorcycles, now Barnes Powersports Victoria. In March of 2023, the Barnes family purchased Blackfoot Motosports in Calgary, Alberta, now Barnes Powersports Blackfoot. 

This rapid growth puts Barnes Harley-Davidson® at the top of customers' lists when they are looking for the ultimate Harley-Davidson® experience. Barnes Harley-Davidson® is now responsible for approximately 70% of all new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles sold in British Columbia on an annual basis. To facilitate a plan of rapid growth, Barnes Garage Co. was formed in 2020 to manage and control the Barnes Harley-Davidson® Langley, Barnes Harley-Davidson® Victoria, Barnes Harley-Davidson® Kamloops, Barnes Harley-Davidson® South Edmonton, Barnes Wheaton GM, Barnes Wheaton Leasing, and BrapCredit rooftops.