Langevin & Forest was founded in 1917. Its success is largely due to the public recognition of the nobility of wood. Until the end of the 1980s, it was a local building supply store. In 1988, a new owner – Henri Turcot – came along with progressive ideas. The new business moved away from the building supply market, focusing instead on its core market: woodworking. In 1992, more than 35 hardware stores in the area closed due to the arrival of the big box stores. Rather than competing against these giants, Langevin & Forest targets the niche market for exotic woods and specialized tools.

In April 2002, Langevin & Forest opened a new 8,000 sq. ft. store, quadrupling their size. The layout of the new store showcases various stages of artistic woodworking: carving, turning, millwork, cabinetry, arts and crafts, exotic woods, wickerwork, and hobbies.

Langevin & Forest has the largest selection of woodworking books in North America , with more than 2000 titles. In addition, we carry a large selection of furniture drawings, specialized tools, and the widest selection of exotic imported woods from around the world.