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...
North Grenville Council Meeting in Bishop’s Mills, June 4th, 2012
The North Grenville Committee of the Whole will be meeting in the Bishop's Mills Community Hall on Monday, June 4th at 6:30 pm.
Plan to attend this important meeting with the Mayor and Councillors to learn more about municipal issues and projects and to discuss issues affecting our hamlet.
What’s Old...
Bishop’s Mills Day - Saturday, May 19, 2012
A crowd of enthusiastic visitors dropped by the Village Saturday, May 19 to check out the garage sales, United Church lunch counter and the famous Women’s Institute Made in Bishop’s Mills Bake Table.
Additional features this year included items and activities to commemorate the bi-centennial of the War of 1812! These included a history trunk, courtesy of the 1812 Bicentennial Committee - filled with period costumes, toys and artifacts for young and old to explore. Also available for the first time was an interactive photo-op display.
Photos on our ‘Photos’ page.
Past news on our ‘Present’ 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 kilometres 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.
Site designed, written and hosted by Tom Graham, tdgraham@tdgraham.com ©2012
