Dobbie's Florist

About Who We Are " Dobbie's Florist Limited "

Winner of a 2021 Readers' Choice award!

Dobbie's Florist is Canada's Oldest Original Family Owned Florist established in 1888 by John Dobbie. We are in our Fourth Generation of the same family ownership, Celebrating our 132nd Year serving Niagara. Bruce is the Great Grandson of founder John Dobbie, he and his wife Brenda are currently running the flower shop. We are located at 5144 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON, across the street from our original location, which included a Flower Shop, Greenhouses and Stables.

We stay current with our designs, trends, and technology. Bruce has been a featured designer in several floral design shows. We have a team of talented, friendly, and experienced staff. Call us when you need special attention to send your personal message and let us create a gift for that occasion sympathy, birthday, get well, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's day, Father's Day, Thank you, Just Because, or to brighten up someone's day. 1-800-510-2024 or 905-356-7478

Our store services most of the Niagara Region, delivering to Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, St. David's, Queenston and Thorold. We also serve Virgil, Fonthill, Chippawa, Stevensville, Ridgeway, Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, and Port Robinson.

We offer delivery to Hetherington and Deans Funeral Home next door to Dobbie's on Victoria Ave. We also service and deliver to Morse and Sons, Pattersons, Dartes, Hulse and English, Butler, Bocchinfusco, and Williams funeral homes. Call us to have a customized Tribute or Casket Spray to reflect a special interest of the loved ones passing example: Team Hat, knitting needles, fishing rods, etc. all expressing your sympathies and heartfelt expressions.

Our supply of fresh seasonal flowers and plant products are abundant as the Niagara Peninsula is a hub, with many local greenhouses, and importers coming right to our doors. We also offer fruit and gourmet baskets, a wide variety of gift ware, stuffed animals, and chocolates.

Dobbie's takes great pride in all of our services, from sympathy tributes to that special wedding, and events. We listen to your ideas, and we will create your heartfelt tribute or the wonderful bridal bouquet of your dreams. We give attention to detail, ensuring customer trust and confidence for four generations.

Special Events, Trade Shows, Conventions, Parties, and Celebrations we can provide decor, staging, themed arrangements more we'll work with you.

Bruce and Brenda have a strong sense of pride in Niagara and are committed to Niagara's community. Volunteering on several boards and services such as Rotary International, School Breakfast Programs and Literacy Link Niagara. We are humbled by our long-time presence in the Niagara Falls community. We are pleased to serve you and we appreciate your continued patronage and local shopping support.

The pictures below are the current store updated in 2018 when we celebrated our 130th anniversary in business. The building circa 1983 to 2018 and the original store located across from where we stand today. Other pictures are the hitching post from the original store now in front of the current store building, and the four generations of family.

John Dobbie our founder, his daughter Eva Dobbie Vandersluys, her son John Vandersluys and his son and current owner Bruce Vandersluys.

Dobbie's is a multiple Readers Choice award winner, as Best Florist, Best Weddings, Gift Shop, and Best Customer Service.