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Celebrating over
60 years
as Acoustical Engineering
Consultants
Sound Solutions 
to Acoustical Challenges

Welcome to Valcoustics Canada Ltd. Our firm has been providing sound solutions to acoustical challenges for more than half a century. We provide professional engineering services in acoustics to architects, engineers, planners, developers, builders, industry, the legal profession and all levels of government.

As a leader in the acoustics field, Valcoustics promotes the importance of acoustic design for a diversity of land use planning and architectural applications. Our areas of specialization include: Architectural acoustics; Environment Impact Assessment and Mitigation; Noise & Vibration Measurements and Control; Legislation, Guidelines, Policies and Standards; and Expert Witness Testimony for Courts and various tribunals.

Recent Projects

Wind Turbine

MOECC Offshore Windfarm Study
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) of Ontario has awarded Valcoustics Canada Ltd. a contract to conduct a technical evaluation of sound propagation modelling methodologies to predict offshore wind farm noise impacts. The purpose of the study is to identify, describe and assess suitable methodologies for sound propagation modelling specific to offshore wind farm projects.
Metrolinx

Georgetown South Expansion (Airport Rail Link)
We are currently providing noise and vibration monitoring services for the Georgetown South Expansion and Air Rail Link. The project spans 5 years and currently includes over 30 sound/vibration monitoring locations along the length of the rail corridor between Union Station and Pearson Airport.
Oakville Hospital

New Oakville Hospital
We currently are providing a full complement of acoustical consulting engineering services for the new Halton Region Hospital project under construction at Dundas Street West and Third Line in Oakville, through the direction of the Ellis Don Carillion Halton Joint Venture. The project involves 1.6 million sq. feet including patient care services, diagnostic imaging, cancer treatment and providing 467 beds. Scheduled completion is December 2015.



What's New

  • VCL celebrates its 60th year! VCL has been in business since 1954.  We look forward to the next 60!
    Posted Feb 4, 2015, 6:49 PM by Ian Matthew
  • NPC-300 Seminar for Municipal Planners Feedback on the seminar was positive. We are working to develop similar seminars for the legal industry and planners.
    Posted Feb 4, 2015, 6:49 PM by Ian Matthew
  • Ontario Planning Journal Al Lightstone was invited to submit an article for publication in the Jan/Feb OPPI.  The article is entitled "MOE Issues News Noise Guideline – Consolidation Resolves Longstanding Issues” .
    Posted Feb 4, 2015, 6:46 PM by Ian Matthew
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