The Martintown Mill is the last remaining mill site on the Raisin River. Mills were built upstream of Martintown in St. Andrews West, and downstream at Williamstown, but sadly they have not survived. A small milling complex was also built nearby on the Beaudette River and became known as Munroe’s Mills, but it was largely destroyed by fire.
A wealth of historic sites in Eastern Ontario remain for you to discover. Here’s some suggestions to start:
The US-based organization for mill enthusiasts. Their website includes a wealth of information on old mills and milling.
Just a few km east of the Martintown Mill, this wonderful structure inspires all who visit.
Discover the fur trading company that helped explore much of western Canada. Its roots are in nearby Williamstown and preserved with a wealth of exhibits and information.
A fascinating collection of nineteenth century heritage log buildings and artifacts. You’ll be glad you found this one!
A celebration of the communities lost in 1958 to flooding for the St. Lawrence hydro electric project and a fascinating museum to visit.
1860’s Upper Canada is authentically captured in this treasure of Canadian history. And Bellamy’s Flour Mill is the centerpiece for anyone interested in flour milling. It will keep you coming back year after year.
A group dedicated to the preservation of local history. The Society publishes a newsletter and Glengarry Life magazine.
The resource for information on sites and activities in Cornwall and the Seaway Valley. And if you need more reasons to visit, it’s housed in the historic Cornwall jail.