Robin's Mill

Robin's Mill

All the pictures have been taken by Elena.

Roblin's Mill 1842. Original location: Ameliasburg, Ontario (Prince Edward County).

The original timbers, flooring and machinery were salvaged and moved to Black Creek Pioneer Village in 1964.

Roblin's Mill was built in 1842 by Owen Roblin, the grandson of a United Empire Loyalist. When purchased by the Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the mill was scheduled for demolition.

When the Mill was moved to Black Creek Pioneer Village it was established that the original 1848 wheel measuring 30 ft. in diameter was not necessary to achieve the same results. Today, Roblin's Mill is the only operating stone mill in Toronto.

Tools used to make and repair carriages, wheels and various other agriculture tools.

A log cabin in the Black Creek village, near the Robin's Mill.

From that small beginning the museum has grown to over 50,000 artifacts, acquired from thousands of donors.

Rose Blacksmith Shop c. 1855 Original Location: Nobleton, Ontario. The Blacksmith was considerd one of the most essential tradesmen in an early community.

Saddler and Harness Maker.

Named for Thomas Blackwood, a highly respected Freemason in the community at that time, the Masonic Lodge was used regularly throughout the 1870's. In 1900 the building was moved back from the street In 1983 it was dismantled and brought to BCPV for restoration.

Be a part of this unique historical village located in North Toronto.

House of Wheels,

Working shop, our pioneers used to work in this ambiance.

Tinsmith Shop and Masonic Lodge was built circa 1850. A joint project between the Freemasons of Ontario and The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the restored building was opened to the public in 1984.