Guided visits of old Pointe-Claire mill - 2010

Around 250 windmills were built in Quebec. Today, of that number only 18 remain standing, 4 of which are on the island of Montreal. With the exception of Senneville (1686), the Pointe-Claire mill is the oldest windmill on the island of Montreal. Remembering the important role of the French regime, in 1911, the city of Pointe-Claire adopted the windmill as its symbol. Amongst its heritage the windmill is in a league of its own being closely tied to the birth of Pointe-Claire and its ensuing growth.

Come learn more:
Sundays July 18, August 1-15-29, September 26, October 3-10 at 1:00 pm

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(The windmill can't be seen on this photo because it is behind the convent)
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