Nature Notes

Ferguson Gristmill: Ontario’s Old Mills

Built by Alex Ferguson in 1857 on the Rocky Saugeen River north of Durham, and operated as a gristmill.

Ferguson Gristmill: Ontario’s Old Mills

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Jackson’s Mill : Ontario’s Old Mills

Built in Kingston as a gristmill about 1850, it is currently a private residence.

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Merritton Cotton Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

The Beaver Cotton Mill was built in 1857 on this St. Catharine’s site and was destroyed by fire in 1881. The present building replaced it in 1885. It was not in use during the Great Depression and was renovated as a restaurant in 2001.

Merritton Cotton Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

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Vanstone Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

The mill was built in the present day Bowmanville in 1850 and taken over by Samuel Vanstone in about 1856 and it operated as a family business until 1975.

Vanstone Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

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Welland Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

Built in 1846 by Jacob Keefer in present day Thorold, it made use of the 2nd Welland Canal for both shipping and power to operate.

Welland Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

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Fisher Grist Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

Located on the Saugeen River in the town of Paisley.
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Neustadt Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

Built in 1857 in Neustadt and operated as a grain mill until 1990.

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Kingston Woolen Mill: Ontario’s Old Mills

Built in Kingston in 1881, it had a large additional portion added in 1889.

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