Pride of the Valley Flour Mill Millstones- Grand Forks, BC - Millstones on Waymarking.com

These are two of the original French Rose Quartz millstones, of the type which were used in the mill from 1915 to 1945. Originally steam powered, the mill was converted to electrical power later.

The Pride of the Valley flour mill is operated by the Grand Forks Doukhobor Milling Heritage Society. The mill was part of an industrial complex built by Doukhobor members of the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood (CCUB), which was the largest communal undertaking of its kind in North America. The complex included the flour mill, lumber mill, brick works, farms, orchards, cooperative stores, and later a jam factory.

After a hiatus of 17 years, the mill was reopened in 1962 by 176 members of a milling cooperative, a hammer mill was installed and later a steel roller mill for white flour. The steam engine was retired and the mill converted to electrical power.

Since reorganized in 1992 as the Grand Forks Doukhobor Milling Heritage Society, this mill has been providing the Kootenay-Boundary region with unbleached white flour, whole wheat flour, rye flour, triticale flour, fine flour, bran and shorts under the brand name Pride of the Valley - all without any additives.

These two millstones are on display, as is a replica outdoor bake oven and the original steam engine which powered the mill until 1945.

The mill continues to mill grain on demand, although they now purchase their grains. Also, it hosts visits to the operation on an irregular basis during the summer. Call 250 442-8252 for more information before visiting.

Type of mill: Other What did this millstone make?: Flour Status of Stone: Public Display Website containing relating information: [Web Link]

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