About Us
Located just outside Peterborough, Ontario, Central Smith has been serving the surrounding community since 1896 when it was first founded as a farmer’s co-op producing quality cheese and butter from milk provided by the local farmers.
In 1952, Central Smith began exclusive production of premium ice cream, and in 1978 it was purchased by the Scates family, who began developing a variety of sherbets, frozen yogurts, dietetic ice cream and frozen desserts, and in 1979 they opened a small window at the factory door through which they could serve scoops to the locals.
Today, Central Smith ships coast-to-coast through their distribution network, working hard to ensure that customers always receive exceptional products and service.
Central Smith offers a complete dairy bar with dreamy treats including cones, sundaes, milkshakes, frozen yogurt and 1.89L or 4L containers of ice cream.
Contact us today to see if we can make your ice cream dreams a reality!
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Wholesale Pick Up Hours
Monday-Friday: 12pm – 4pm
Our Parlour will re-open in the spring. We look forward to seeing you for a scoop!
Our History
Central Smith Cheese and Butter Factory (1896)
Central Smith Country Charm Ice Cream (1952)
Ian Scates (President) and his daughter Jillian (1998)
The Central Smith factory today, where premium ice cream is developed, produced, packaged and shipped
A member of our Dream Team in front of the Ice Cream parlour (open in the summer only)
Contact Us!
We are located 1km West of Chemong Road
on the Lindsay Highway. Just look for the big red roof!
739 Lindsay Road, Selwyn, Ontario K9J 0C5
Telephone:705 742 5867 Fax: 705 748 6037
Toll-Free: 1 800 461 1464
General Inquiries: [email protected]
Order Inquiries:[email protected]
Office : Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Parlour : Open Every Day 11am – 8pm Until September 1st