The
Grist Mill - BC Heritage Photo |
Barrington Price,
pioneer rancher and trader, built the water powered Grist Mill in
1877. The mill, which operated until the 1890s, has been declared
an historic site and is the last pioneer mill in the province that
has its operating machinery and building more or less intact.
Careful restoration has included the reconstruction of an operating
water wheel and flume. Explore the process of milling through hands-on
exhibits in the Interpretation Centre. Staff have planted wheat behind
the mill, and maintained a garden in accordance with a diary written
in 1894-95 by a visitor to the mill.
The Mill's own flour is available in the Mill Store and you can enjoy
freshly baked goodies, made from the the mill's flour, in the Tea
Room. Costumed interpreters will demonstrate how the gardening, milling
and other tasks of the packhorse and goldmine era were done at Grist
Mill.
There are 11 creekside campsites with water and electrical hookups.
A number of events are hosted throughout the year, and on Sundays
there is a farmer's market from 9:00am to 1:00 pm, as well as a brunch
from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The Grist Mill and Gardens are located beside Keremeos Creek, on Upper
Bench Road, just one kilometre east off Highway 3A, on the north side
of Keremeos. This is about a 40-minute drive south of the city of
Penticton, or 35 minutes
west of Osoyoos.
The
Grist Mill - BC Heritage Photo |
This historic
site is open daily all year round. Summer hours are 9:00 am to 5:00
pm.
Contact details:
The Grist Mill and Gardens
2691 Upper Bench Road,
RR#1 S-89
C-10
Keremeos,
BC V0X 1N0
Telephone: (250) 499-2888
Fax: (250) 499-2434
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