Ritchie's - Brockville's Oldest Operating Retailer

Ritchie’s Wholesale opened its doors in 1870 as "Ritchey’s Cigar Store". Brockville's second oldest business - second only to the daily newspaper, The Recorder and Times - Ritchie's has the distinction of being Brockville's oldest operating retailer.

In it's heyday, Ritchie's was Brockville's hub of entertainment and activity. With a two-lane bowling alley on the lower floor, and a large pool hall on the ground floor, it was the place to be and the place to be seen.

In 1921, Jack Hickling started work at Ritchey's Cigar Store, and by 1955 had taken it over as the new owner from Francis Ritchie. Since then, the landmark business has remained in the family. Jack's son John took it over in 1961 and Peter, the grandson, began working at Ritchie’s full-time in 1985. John & Peter, the father and son duo, continue to operate Ritchie’s to this day.

Today, Ritchie's operates as Ritchie's Wholesale Ltd., and boasts both a retail outlet at the main entrance on King Street, as well as the wholesale operation throughout the remainder of the building.

Ritchie's Today

Ritchie's Wholesale boasts the biggest cigar and accessory selection in Brockville, as well as a full selection of magazines and newspapers. The retail store carries a wide selection of:

• Lottery tickets and products
• Specialty Tobacco products
• Pop and cold drinks
• Chewing gum and candy
• Chocolate bars and snacks
• Zippo lighters, pipes and cigar accessories
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Visit us today at the heart of Brockville’s downtown:

Ritchie’s Wholesale Ltd.
25 King St W.
Brockville, Ontario
K6V 3P7

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