Belmont cigarettes are made in Canada by Rothmans, Benson & Hedges (RBH), which is wholly owned by Philip Morris International. White Birch Post carries Belmont in its brand-name range; the brand was introduced in the early 1960s by Benson & Hedges (Canada) and has stayed with that company line ever since.
Who owns Belmont today?
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges makes Belmont, and Philip Morris International owns RBH. RBH is one of the three big Canadian cigarette makers. The other two are Imperial Tobacco Canada (part of British American Tobacco) and JTI-Macdonald (part of Japan Tobacco International).
RBH's Canadian brands include:
Our Canadian cigarette manufacturer guide maps every major brand to its maker.
When did Belmont start?
Belmont was introduced in the early 1960s by Benson & Hedges (Canada) Ltd. From the beginning, it was known for its charcoal filter tip, which set it apart on Canadian shelves at the time. Belmont has always been a Canadian brand made for the Canadian market.
How did Benson & Hedges become Rothmans, Benson & Hedges?
Through a 1986 merger and a 2008 buyout. The corporate history is a little tangled:
- Benson & Hedges (Canada) introduced Belmont and sold it for more than two decades.
- 1986: Benson & Hedges (Canada) merged with Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada to form Rothmans, Benson & Hedges. Rothmans held the majority stake and Philip Morris held the rest.
- 1999: British American Tobacco bought Rothmans International, and the Canadian majority stake in RBH was spun off as a separate public company, Rothmans Inc.
- 2008: Philip Morris International acquired Rothmans Inc., taking full ownership of RBH.
So today's Belmont is a Philip Morris International product, made in Canada by RBH.
Is the Belmont in your Native section the same thing?
No — treat them as separate products. Alongside the RBH brand-name Belmont, we also list a product called Belmont in our native cigarettes section. Native cigarettes are made by First Nations manufacturers, not by RBH, so check which product page you're on before you order. Our guide to native vs brand-name cigarettes explains how the two groups differ.
How does Belmont compare with Canadian Classics?
Same maker, different brands. Both Belmont and Canadian Classics are made by RBH. Belmont dates to the early 1960s; Canadian Classics was introduced in the mid-1990s and is sold today as a value brand. Read who makes Canadian Classics for that brand's background.
And for the rest of RBH's lineup:
- Who makes Rothmans cigarettes
- Who makes Next cigarettes
What formats is Belmont sold in?
Belmont comes in the standard Canadian formats:
- Regular and king size. Regular cigarettes are roughly 70 to 73 mm long; king size roughly 83 to 85 mm. Details are in king size vs regular cigarettes.
- Packs of 20 and 25. Canada sets a minimum of 20 cigarettes per pack.
- Cartons of 200. Ten packs of 20, or eight packs of 25.
The current lineup is listed on the product page.
Why does a Belmont pack look like a du Maurier pack?
Because every Canadian cigarette pack is plain. Since 2019, all brands have used the same drab brown slide-and-shell pack, with the brand name in a standard font and large graphic health warnings. Brand logos and colours are banned. Since 2023, warnings have also been printed on individual cigarettes. See Canada's cigarette packaging rules for what's required.
Can I order Belmont online in Canada?
Yes, if you're 19 or older. White Birch Post offers same-day delivery in Greater Sudbury on orders placed before the daily cut-off, with photo ID checked at the door. Orders elsewhere in Canada, except Nunavut, ship by tracked Canada Post. See buying cigarettes online in Canada for the details.
The bottom line
Belmont was launched by Benson & Hedges (Canada) in the early 1960s and is now made by Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, which Philip Morris International has fully owned since 2008. It's a Canadian brand sold in regular and king size, packs and cartons. Find it with the rest of the RBH lineup in our brand-name cigarettes section.
White Birch Post sells to adults 19 and over only. Smoking is harmful to your health. If you're thinking about cutting back or quitting, our responsible use page lists free Canadian support services.