BISHOP’S MILLS, ONTARIO
Bishop’s Mills, Ontario
Welcome to Bishop’s Mills, Ontario – an historic village in the municipality of North Grenville, located just 65 km south of Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital.
The village had its origins around 1840 when two brothers, Chauncey and Ira Bishop, chose this location to build a sawmill and grist mill on the Middle Branch of the Rideau River. In the 19th century, the village boasted two general stores, post office, school, churches, blacksmiths, tinsmith and its own doctor.
Today, residents of this picturesque rural hamlet demonstrate their pride in their heritage by actively participating in the community’s two churches, community hall, Women’s Institute and Community Association.
What’s New...
Trail Strategy Draft Final Report Available
The North Grenville Trails Strategy started last winter is available on the ngtrails.ca website. One of the recommendations includes making efforts to connect rural hamlets. Residents are invited to make their comments known by September 16, 2011. See ngtrails.ca website for details.
Community Hall Roof Repairs
The Bishop’s Mills Community Association was successful in obtaining a grant towards the cost of roof repairs which will happen this summer.
Cemetery Board Receives Grant
The Bishop’s Mills Cemetery Board also received funding toward the cost of widening the door to the vault. A new sign is also attached to the wall of the vault informing visitors of how to contact the cemetery custodian. Dozens of visitors a year visit the Cemetery looking for information on family members and Bishop’s Mills early pioneers.
What’s Old...
Rain Barrel Fundraiser a Success!
100 rain barrels were ordered, paid for and picked up on June 4th, netting the Community Association almost $1,000 towards the cost of our Community Hall
Saturday, May 21, 2011: Bishop’s Mills Day!
Visitors came from far and wide to check out the garage sales, United Church lunch counter and the famous WI Made in Bishop’s Mills Bake Table. Thanks to all, and see you next year!
More info on our ‘Present’ page.
Photos on our ‘Photos’ page.
The Community Hall
This former Temperance Hall, built in 1878, still functions as one of the centres of community life in the Village. Today, the hall is used for public gatherings, music concerts, private functions and meetings.
The hall is owned by the community, and operated by the Bishop’s Mills Community Association. To rent the Hall or inquire about its use, please contact Victor Desroches at 613-258-2115.
Community Links:
Municipality of North Grenville
North Grenville Trails
Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario
St Andrew’s United Church
Pentecostal Church
History North Grenville
Bishop’s Mills Museum of Natural History
Limerick Forest
Bishop’s Mills Cemetery
Located a few kilometers north of the Village on County Road 18. Here lie the remains of some of Bishop’s earliest pioneers, including Chauncey and Ira Bishop, and dates go back as far as 1862. Inquiries, please contact Mervin Robinson, 613-258-4695.
Help Support Our Community Hall!
Copies of A Brief History Of Bishop’s Mills are available for $5 ([plus $3 s&h), which goes towards the costs of operating the Community Hall.
Contact: tdgraham@tdgraham.com or phone 613-258-3978.
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