The story of Robert Reford age 14 arriving from Ireland, by sailing ship docking at Quebec City in the 1840’s, is far from unique, but what is unusual is that the company he founded in Montreal in 1866 continues today, 150 years and five generations of the Reford family later.

This book is a collection of snapshots from a century and a half, tidbit views into the past, a collection you can pick up for a few minutes or an hour.

Together with my cousin Alexander Reford, who has a deep love and respect for history, we tried to convey the Robert Reford Story through the centuries. We hope you enjoy reading through these pages… as much as we did!

– Nikola Reford