Maitland Mills Association acquires Logan Mill in Brussels

Logan Mill in Brussels along the Maitland River has been acquired by the Maitland Mills Association Inc. (MMA) with the goal to renovate, revitalize and turn the mill into a museum to highlight the historic work of millers across Huron County.

Maitland Mills Association Inc. (MMA) announced an exciting new project honouring agri-business and the milling history of the Maitland River watershed.

After numerous starts and stops since 2019, MMA has overcome the final barrier preventing restoration of the Logan Mill on the Maitland River in Brussels.

According to MMA, previous ownership by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) precluded outside groups from creating a self-guided mill museum in the 1915 structure, which is one of the last of its kind.

This change in ownership is a significant step forward for a chance to renovate, revitalize and create a new use of the mill.

According to the MMA the museum will serve to illuminate skills, techniques, machinery and types of mills across the entire Maitland River watershed.

The work of millers across Huron County has historically been an economic boost to residents and to support businesses yet sometimes overlooked as a focal point of tribute and enlightenment to the profession.

MMA anticipates the re-purposed mill will draw tourists to witness history brought to life.

The group is optimistic for a late 2027 opening, with active fundraising to begin early 2026 along with preparations to create grant applications and curate artifacts.

“Maitland Mills Association is elated at this acquisition and grateful to Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and the Brussels Community Development Trust for allowing us to own Logan Mill, streamlining the way forward for the building to be enjoyed as a museum of mills by many generations to come,” said Ralph Laviolette, MMA board.

The MMA group is composed of business operators Doug Sholdice, Jim Lee, Peter Jaycock and Kevin Riddell of Brussels, and Ralph Laviolette of the Huron County Historical Society and the Huron east Chamber of Commerce.

MMA acknowledges with gratitude the help of Paul Nichol of Community Futures Huron, local curator Evelyn Riddell, and research historian Rhea Hamilton Seeger.