Imagination Corporation

Imagination Corporation www.imaginationcorporation.com "Ordinary" simply doesn't count for much with us. Our specialty is the design, fabrication and installation of themed elements.
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Sawatzky's Imagination Corporation is a unique family company that specializes in the design and construction of one of a kind signs and themed environments. We merge state of the art tools with old world craftsmanship and a healthy dose of imagination to create absolute magic on every project we tackle. We enjoy working with our client's teams to ensure the quality of the project exceeds all expe

ctations. Whether you are looking for a unique sign, an eye catching storefront, or an entire theme park, we have the expertise and passion needed to put your venture over the top.

With the summer holidays coming, the kids will be on the property more, and they are taking a keener interest in the goi...
06/09/2026

With the summer holidays coming, the kids will be on the property more, and they are taking a keener interest in the goings on of the shop. Juniper was eager to help out today and applied the second coat of paint to the bridges that will be installed on the pirate mini golf at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch in Nebraska. As expected, Juniper did an awesome job!

Henry and I had a great time yesterday as we rolled down the main drag of Yarrow with our custom-built parade float, but...
06/08/2026

Henry and I had a great time yesterday as we rolled down the main drag of Yarrow with our custom-built parade float, but that achievement is now in our rear-view mirror, and it is time to look forward once again. Henry and I did some research and sketching yesterday, and after pondering a variety of fun ideas, he’s settled on something truly original for next year’s entry. Henry really has his heart set on a self-driving unit rather than a trailer. Rather than build something from scratch, we decided to recycle a golf cart chassis we had converted to an award-winning 1940’s car/dinosaur parade float a few years ago. I hauled it from the boneyard and, in a little over an hour, had cut up and removed the body. With the chassis now fully exposed, we can get to designing a new custom structure. There’s a little more cutting required, and then the fabricating and welding can begin in earnest. I also visited Princess Auto today to peruse the wide variety of hydraulic equipment and parts they offer. The first few critical pieces are now in hand. Next year’s entry is going to be EPIC! Stay tuned…

It has been a whole year of planning and building this year’s entry for the Yarrow Days parade. This morning, Henry was ...
06/07/2026

It has been a whole year of planning and building this year’s entry for the Yarrow Days parade. This morning, Henry was super excited to get the show on the road at long last. We arrived plenty early, and Henry eagerly watched for the judges. He was rewarded with a first-place medallion in the commercial division. At 10:00 sharp, we heard the fire station’s siren, and Henry climbed into the cockpit, and I fired up the smoke system and set our entry in motion. We were situated in the center of the parade. The road was lined with thousands of spectators, as everyone, locals and people from many communities around us, had turned out to watch the small-town parade. We were cheered on as we ambled down the parade route on Yarrow Central Road. Lots of people shouted encouragement to Henry, proudly sitting in the little jet. They could see us coming from blocks away as the smoke was substantial- as we had planned. Things went perfectly, and we had a great time. True to form, it wasn’t long after we got home that Henry was eager to begin planning next year’s entry. The design is now in the bag. You can count on it being much bigger, much more complex and definitely more exciting than ever. There are only twelve months until next year’s entry needs to be ready, and Henry is already anxious to get building. Stay tuned…

Some of our crew have been a little distracted as we do the final tasks for the Hazelnut Inn open house and the Yarrow D...
06/06/2026

Some of our crew have been a little distracted as we do the final tasks for the Hazelnut Inn open house and the Yarrow Days parade, which happens tomorrow, but some work continued in the shop. Today, the crew managed to paint some previously sculpted features and also sculpted the bulk of the Tater Twisters sign. Overall, it was a very productive week.

The crew sculpted the first wooden beams for the water tower. As always, we began at the top, and we’ll work our way dow...
06/05/2026

The crew sculpted the first wooden beams for the water tower. As always, we began at the top, and we’ll work our way down. This is going to be a fun piece when we are done! Stay tuned…

The magic of Yarrow Days is just around the corner, and here at the Hazelnut Inn, we are getting ready to throw open our...
06/03/2026

The magic of Yarrow Days is just around the corner, and here at the Hazelnut Inn, we are getting ready to throw open our gates as part of the celebration! This will be the one and only chance to get a peek inside the Castle gate and tour the royal suite.

This Saturday, June 6th, after you’ve enjoyed the Yarrow Days’ parade, we invite you to wander down the road and step into a different world entirely. We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting an exclusive open house for our brand new Copper Crown Suite. Join us for a tour immediately following the parade (approx. 11:15 AM) until 3:00 PM.

Whether you’ve lived in Yarrow for years or you’re visiting for the day, this is your chance to peek into our magical little castle.

Celebrate Yarrow Together

Yarrow Days is all about community, and we are so proud to be a part of this village. After you’ve toured the suite, be sure to head over to Pioneer Park for the rest of the festivities.

See you on Saturday!

Today, Jay began the third coat of paint on the shipwreck golf hole. To achieve this blended coat, Jay paints with five ...
06/03/2026

Today, Jay began the third coat of paint on the shipwreck golf hole. To achieve this blended coat, Jay paints with five different colours of paint at once. He’ll work over the entire ship and then tie it all together with the glazes. This is going to be an amazing feature when it is done! Stay tuned…

Each year, we reserve the week before Yarrow Days to give Hazelnut Inn's exterior a thorough refresh. We do pressure was...
06/02/2026

Each year, we reserve the week before Yarrow Days to give Hazelnut Inn's exterior a thorough refresh. We do pressure washing, paint touch-up, planting, and various other tasks to make everything like brand new. To get to the higher points of the Inn, we rent a manlift. Juniper, our bravest grandchild, of course, wanted to go to the top. She donned the required safety harness and went up with her dad to paint the ship's roof. She stayed in the basket while her dad did the work.

The kind folks at Downey’s Farm hired a professional photographer (Stephanie Lee Photography) to shoot a wide variety of...
06/01/2026

The kind folks at Downey’s Farm hired a professional photographer (Stephanie Lee Photography) to shoot a wide variety of wonderful photos of the signs we did in this year’s installation. We will enter the shots in this year’s national and international sign competitions and use them in our portfolio. The owners report the letters are super popular with their guests - just as we predicted.

Keeping a small acreage looking good is challenging. To make mowing the lawn a little easier, I like to cut circles arou...
05/31/2026

Keeping a small acreage looking good is challenging. To make mowing the lawn a little easier, I like to cut circles around the trees and fill them with bark mulch. Mowing around the circles keeps me from being swept off the mower by low branches. With 22 trees on the property, it is a good-sized project each spring to recut the circles and freshen up the mulch. Today’s task was the 9 fruit trees at the back of the property.

Address

42392 Yarrow Central Road
Chilliwack, BC
V2R5E2

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+16048232216

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