Mennonite Heritage Village Windmill - Steinbach MB
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PeterNoG
N 49° 33.030 W 096° 41.094
14U E 667451 N 5491230
This working windmill is part of the Mennonite Heritage Village on PTH 12 North in Steinbach MB.
Waymark Code: WM3AED
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 03/04/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member montythemule
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After the previous windmill was destroyed in a fire on Oct.22, 2000, the new windmill was completed only 329 days later. The first wheat was ground 2 days later.
More great history on this current windmill (and previous windmills) at (visit link)
It is believed that this is the only working windmill in Canada.

Also check the above link for the museum hours.
Date of Manufacture: 09/18/2001

Purpose: Milling

Open to the public: yes

Is This Windmill Functional?: Yes!

Windmill Farm: no

Cost: 8.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum on Site: yes

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