About Valley Ridge Furniture | Family-Run Since 1981

The film

Eric and Scott Hicks on 45 years of Valley Ridge

Eric and Kathy Hicks opened Valley Ridge in 1981, and their son Scott runs it today. In this short film, father and son talk about how it started and the values that still guide the store.

Eric Hicks and his son Scott Hicks seated at a kitchen table

How we got here

1981. Eric and Kathy Hicks both left secure jobs to open Valley Ridge in Fredericton. They chose early on not to compete with the big chains. They would sell higher-quality furniture instead, the kind people still love after ten years of use, and twenty.

The second generation. Scott grew up in the business, working around the property, in the warehouse and on the delivery truck through high school. Today he runs Valley Ridge, and you can still find him on the showroom floor or out in the warehouse.

Coast to coast. Valley Ridge is no longer only a local store. We ship across Canada every week from a warehouse three times the size of our old one, and our online orders have reached all ten provinces.

What you can count on

Built to last

We choose makers and materials for how they hold up years from now. Clients still tell us they can't wear out pieces they bought from us decades ago.
Advice without pressure

Our team is trained for service, not commission. Ask for as much or as little help as you like.
Free design help

Your first design consultation is free, in the showroom or by video call. We'll narrow thousands of fabrics and finishes to the few that suit your room.
One place to call

If anything is ever not right, next week or years from now, call us and we'll make it right.

The Valley Ridge Furniture showroom floor, with sofas, lamps and tall palms under track lighting

Visit us

28,000 square feet, just outside Fredericton

Sit in it, recline in it, try the mattress. Our showroom on Route 102 in Island View has room settings from dozens of makers and a wall of fabric samples to work through with our designers. We're open Monday to Saturday. Hours and directions

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Made in Canada

Canadian workshops build much of what's on our floor, including Canadel, Durham, West Bros and Cardinal Woodcraft, along with our own Valley Ridge sofas made in Ontario.

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And from around the world

Alongside them you'll find Stressless from Norway and furniture, lighting and rugs from makers across Europe and the United States.

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I purchased a Stressless chair from Valley Ridge and received excellent customer service from assisting me with chair selection to delivering it across country in less than a week. Thank you Leah and team!

Steve T.

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Ordered from Valley Ridge Furniture online all the way from Edmonton, Alberta. Robbie also shared great insight on Stressless Recliners and shipping across the country occurred without a hitch!

A. K.

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Buying art online for the first time made me a bit nervous, but Courtney made everything easy. She was incredibly proactive and helpful when my first choice was unavailable, suggesting alternatives that I ended up loving even more.

Flora L.

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Scott Hicks
Owner

Scott Hicks
Owner
Scott grew up in the business: summers on the delivery truck, time in the warehouse, and learning the sales floor from staff who had been here for twenty years and more. He now owns and runs the store his parents, Eric and Kathy, opened in 1981, and you can still find him on the showroom floor or out in the warehouse.
Courtney Blackmore
Operations & Customer Experience Manager

Courtney Blackmore
Operations & Customer Experience Manager
Courtney has been part of the Valley Ridge Furniture team for 10 years, bringing a genuine passion for design and helping clients create spaces they truly love. With degrees in both Business and Interior Decorating, she blends creativity with a thoughtful, practical approach to everything she does.
Over the years, Courtney's role has grown to include overseeing furniture ordering, website merchandising, marketing, and customer service, helping ensure a seamless experience both in-store and online. While she now spends less time on the sales floor, she continues to support clients with her design expertise and is especially passionate about creating spaces that feel warm, inviting, and uniquely tailored to each home and the people who live in it.
Elizabeth MacFarlane
Sales

Elizabeth MacFarlane
Sales
A valued member of the Valley Ridge Furniture team for 20 years. With a strong background in furniture and design, Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge and confidence to every project she takes on. She has a true passion for large-scale projects and excels at guiding customers through custom selections, helping them bring their vision to life with thoughtful detail and expert advice. Known for her experience, patience, and dedication, Elizabeth takes pride in creating spaces that feel both functional and beautifully finished.

Elizabeth lives in New Maryland with her husband, Larry, and continues to be a trusted resource for customers looking for personalized service and exceptional results.
Leah Levesque
Sales

Leah Levesque
Sales
Leah’s love of home and design led her into the furniture industry. A Fredericton local, Leah has spent her entire working life in the service industry, building the thoughtful, client-focused approach she now brings to every home she helps furnish.
She enjoys collaborating with clients to create spaces that feel layered, inviting, and deeply personal. With an eye for mixing colour, pattern, and texture, Leah believes beautiful spaces come from thoughtful details and meaningful pieces. She takes the time to understand each client’s unique style, sourcing furnishings that reflect who they are and how they live.
She believes furnishing a home should feel exciting, not overwhelming, and works to make the process simple, seamless, and stress-free while bringing each client’s vision to life in a space that is both beautiful and functional.
Robbie Clark
Sales

Robbie Clark
Sales
Great design & fine furniture should be both stylish and comfortable. With a warm, no-pressure approach, he enjoys getting to know each client’s taste and guiding them towards furniture that will truly feel like home. Through knowledgeable, personalized assistance, Robbie provides honest advice, reliable service and helps to create beautiful spaces while building long lasting customer relationships.