The Grist Mill and Gardens Historic Site, located in the Similkameen River Valley near the Village of Keremeos, is a heritage site owned by the Province of British Columbia. It is located just north of the junction of the Crowsnest Highway and Highway 3A.
| Grist Mill and Gardens Historic Site | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Historic Site |
| Location | 2691 Upper Bench Rd Keremeos, British Columbia V0X1N4 |
| Coordinates | 49°12′52″N 119°48′25″W / 49.21445°N 119.80684°W |
| Area | 12 acres (4.9 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,400 feet (430 m) |
| Built | 1877 |
| Built for | Barrington Price |
| Restored | 1984 |
| Restored by | BC Heritage Trust |
| Current use | Historic Site |
| Visitors | 14,000 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Grist Mill Community Contribution Corporation |
| Owner | Government of British Columbia |
| Website | oldgristmill.ca |
The site consists of a working waterwheel-powered grist mill building constructed in 1877 with its historic milling machinery, an historic general store and residence, and an apple house/root cellar as well as several other modern or replica structures.[1][2]
History
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References
edit- ^ "Grist Mill at Keremeos". Canada's Historic Places. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Community Stories: The Grist Mill at Keremeos, British Columbia". Virtual Museum of Canada. Retrieved 29 July 2020.