Millbrook Events 2010

Historic Millbrook is located 10 minutes southwest of Peterborough at the intersection of County Roads #10 and #21 and is easily accessible from Highways #7, #7A, #28, #115 and #401.  The Village, located in the valley of Baxter Creek, has “turn-of-the-century” charm combined with all of the modern amenities expected today. The architectural heritage features a variety of building styles typical of 19th century Ontario. Visitors will find a treasure trove of experiences in the unique shops of Millbrook and will see what friendly hometown service is all about.

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     The Stores, Shops and Services of Millbrook Ontario offer a tranquil break from your hectic lifestyle. Come and enjoy the serenity of the countryside, while still being able to access all of the products and services you expect. 

Millbrook, Ontario is a unique Village at the gateway to the Kawarthas. A quick trip to our historic Village will provide everything required for a fabulous weekend. Amenities in the Village include a Foodland, a Liquour Store, a Gas Station, a TD Canada Trust and Bank Machine, a Pro Hardware, an IDA Pharmacy, Restaurants, Auto Repair, Convenience Stores and even a Sears Catalogue Outlet. See our Directory for details of all of the stores and services available in Millbrook.

Shopping in Millbrook, the village in the valley, can be a relaxing, rewarding experience. The stores in Millbrook can supply the essentials like Groceries, Hardware, Wine, Spirits, Beer, Banking, Gasoline, Drugs, and take out food, or, other important things like Postal Service, Videos, Meals, Gifts, Home Decor, Fabrics and much, much more.

Millbrook, Ontario "a green and pleasant land"! Where history lives on in a turn-of-the-century charm, but life hasn't stood still in this beautiful village in the valley. You will find a treasure trove of experiences in our unique shops with friendly hometown service. 

Millbrook is home to a growing community of professional artists millbrookgallery.com and to the 4th Line Theatre, 4thlinetheatre.on.ca  one of Canada's premier outdoor theatre companies. The King Street Centre for the Performing Arts kingstreetarts.ca is located steps from the Village core. Millbrook serves as the commercial centre for the surrounding countryside and hosts one of Ontario's oldest Agricultural Fairs

Millbrook is home to a series of Events throughout the year. Maplefest in April, The Millbrook & District Agricultural Fair in June, The Fabulous ‘50's Car, Truck and Vintage Motorcycle Show in July, Ladies Night in August, Harvest Moon in September, Pumpkin Patch in November and Olde Tyme Christmas and Men's Shopping Night in December. See our Events page for details of events in and around Millbrook

Millbrook's many streams made this location an ideal mill site. In 1816, John Deyell came from Ireland to build the first mill on the same site where Needler's Mill stands today. The village prospered and quickly grew to a recorded 1700 inhabitants. In the 1880's, Millbrook's population dropped to half when the Canadian west opened to new settlement. New rail lines began bypassing the village, and then the highways: Millbrook was left behind.

Fate has preserved much of the village as it was 100 years ago. Those who cherish heritage will find in Millbrook a legacy to Ontario and small town life.

There are more than 45 designated historic buildings in Millbrook -- more per capita than any other Ontario town. Needler's Mill by the pond is the third mill to rest on this site, having been moved here in 1909 from Cedar Valley and restored by a citizens' group in 1982. On the hill above the village sits the majestic Old School, built in 1889 on what is said to have been a native campsite. The old fire hall on Hay Street was built in 1881 and has a rare Tuscan-style tower for drying hoses. It now serves as a museum housing fire fighting equipment, and is open to the public on special occasions.

 

These are just a few of the heritage buildings worthy of discovery. The entire downtown has changed very little since it was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1875. Visit The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society, located at 17 King Street East kawartha.net/~mchs/mchs.htm for historical information on Millbrook and the surrounding area.

For a cool walk in the shady woods, take the path leading from the millpond up to Medd's Mountain Conservation Area. The entire area south of the village contains passive-use park space and trout streams, all awaiting the intrepid explorer. And, only a bit further a-field, lies the Ganaraska Forest, 10,000 acres of forest interlaced with miles of hiking and biking trails, transformed into groomed cross-country and snowmobile trails in the winter with a maintained link to the village.