Shipping Containers and Sea Cans for Sale & Rent in BC
Kootenay Containers has supplied shipping containers across the Kootenays for more than 10 years. Buy or rent new and used sea cans, from 10ft to 53ft, including high cubes, insulated reefers, flat racks and custom builds. Every used container is inspected and repaired before it leaves our yard, and you can see your container in person at our yards in Castlegar, Cranbrook and Kelowna.
Need a price? Call or text for an instant quote. No waiting days for a callback.
Containers for Every Job
New and Used Containers — 20ft and 40ft standard and high cube sea cans, wind and watertight. Used units are inspected and repaired before sale.
Container Rentals — Rent by the month and we'll deliver to your home, farm or job site, or store at our secure yard. 30 and 40ft rentals available.
Insulated and Reefer Containers — Pre-insulated and lined, cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Working reefers keep produce cold. The best base for a container home.
Modified Containers — Side doors, double doors, windows, insulation and electrical, built in-house to your plan.
Site Offices and Workshops — 20ft offices with power, lighting and insulation, ready for your job site or backyard.
Flat Racks — Heavy-duty 20 and 40ft flat racks for equipment, decking, even a bridge over a creek.
Why BC Buyers Choose Kootenay Containers
• Largest Stock in the Kootenays. Walk our yards and choose the exact container you want.
• Inspected and repaired. Every used container is checked for leaks, rust and door seals, and fixed before it's sold.
• Instant quotes. Call or text and get a price fast, even after hours.
• 10+ years in business. A local company with real yards, not an online-only reseller.
• Bigger rental sizes. We rent 30 and 40ft containers, which many suppliers don't.
• Cheaper delivery when you can offload. Have an excavator, loader or bobcat on site? Your delivery costs less.
40ft high cube shipping container loaded on our truck for delivery across BC
20ft sea can delivered to a customer’s property in the Kootenays, BC
Inside a used 20ft sea can for sale, with steel walls and a wooden floor
Interior of a modified 30ft shipping container mini home with insulated walls, windows, lighting and heating
Visit a Yard Near You
Castlegar — 1875 Robson Access Rd, Castlegar, BC V1N 4N9. Open 7 days, 7am–7pm. Delivering to Trail, Nelson and Grand Forks.
Cranbrook — 604 Cobham Ave W, Cranbrook, BC V1C 6T3. Open 7 days, 7am–7pm. Delivering to Creston, Fernie and the East Kootenay.
Kelowna — 6735 Batta Forest Service Rd, Kelowna, BC V1P 1A3. Open 7 days, 7am–7pm. Delivering across the Okanagan, including Vernon, West Kelowna, Penticton.
We also deliver to Revelstoke, 100 Mile House and across BC. Ask for a delivery quote to your town.
What Our Customers Use Containers For
Home and backyard storage: furniture during a move or renovation, an estate to sort through, or a full garage.
Vehicles and equipment: cars, trucks, tools, generators and seasonal gear, locked and dry.
Construction sites: secure tool storage and 20ft site offices.
Farms and acreages: feed, equipment, kennels, horse stalls and working reefers for produce.
Homes and cabins: insulated reefer and high cube containers converted into mini homes and backyard offices.
Business and retail: pop-up shops, outdoor bars, workshops and multi-container builds.
Not sure which container you need? Tell us what you're storing or building, and we'll recommend the right size and type.
Shipping Container FAQs
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Nothing. They're different names for the same steel container. "Sea can" and "c can" are common in Canada.
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New containers are clean and watertight with no wear, which is best for homes or anything sensitive. Used containers cost less and work well for storage. Ours are inspected and repaired before sale.
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It depends on size, condition, modifications and delivery distance. Used containers typically start at $2,500. Call or text for an instant quote.
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Yes. Rent by the month, either delivered to your property or stored at our yard. We offer 20, 30 and 40ft rentals.
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Choose an insulated or reefer container for anything that can't get damp, or add vents and insulation. We'll recommend the right setup.
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A level, firm spot such as compacted gravel or timbers under the corners, and clear access for the truck. If you can offload it yourself, delivery costs less.
Get Your Instant Quote
Tell us the size, condition and where you need it, and we'll get back to you fast. Call the office at 250-365-3014, text Jason (owner) at 250-304-9030, or send the form below.
- Quotes the same day, often within the hour
- Every used container inspected and repaired
- Yards in Castlegar, Cranbrook and Kelowna