OUR STORY
Greg Smith, proprietor of a tire legacy rooted in the family's history, developed his expertise at Smith's Service Centre in Port Sydney during the '60s and '70s. Following his education at York University, Greg, alongside his father Gord, contributed to the success of their automotive business, focusing significantly on tires. In 1990, the family, along with friend Jamie Vanderveer, founded The Rocky Island Tire Co Inc. in Bracebridge, Ontario, pioneering state-of-the-art tire service and mechanical repair. Their expansion included Whitewall and Vintage tire sales from 2012 and the acquisition of Classic Tire Mart in 2015. After 33 years, in February 2023, Rocky Island Tire was acquired by Kal Tire of Vernon B.C., prompting Greg to embark on a retirement project and legacy venture - Canada Whitewall and Vintage. Kal Tire's disinterest in Whitewall and Vintage tires drove Greg to sustain his industry expertise and create a legacy business for himself and his son Gavin.