Mill of Kintail Conservation Area

Tourism Region: Mississippi Mills

An historic grist mill renovated as a summer home, housing the R.Tait McKenzie memorial collection. Mill set in a conservation area with numerous hiking trails and picturesque pic-nic areas.

About the Collections

Originally constructed in the 1830s as a grist mill, the building was renovated as a summer home in 1930 by internationally-recognized sculptor, doctor and physical educator Robert Tait McKenzie; collection includes furnishings, memorabilia and a large collection of his sculpture

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1500

Archives

Photographs, letters, scrapbooks , newspaper clippings, drawings

Architectural Records • Prints and Drawings • Films and Videos • Photographs

Decorative Arts

1930's period furniture, textiles and a number of early 1800's furniture

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Furniture or Furnishings • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts

Plaster and bronze sculptures by artist R.Tait McKenzie, also watercolours and pencil skteches by the same artist.

Culture:
Canadian • Aboriginal or First Nations • European

Period:
Historical

Media:
Painting • Prints and Drawings • Sculpture • Sketchbooks or Albums

Human History

Pioneer tools and artifacts collected by Dr. McKenzie in the 1930's, household belongings of Dr. and Mrs. R.Tait McKenzie

Agriculture • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Medical History and Technology • Military History and Technology

Natural Sciences

A few mounted birds and fur hides

Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Zoology : Invertebrates : Spiders (Arachnida) : Insects (Insecta)

Services & Activities

Interpret the life and accomplishments of Robert Tait McKenzie; interpret a conservation ethic in our natural environment through children's and adult programs

Research Services

Small library of archival and library material related to R. Tait McKenzie, Baird's Mill and local and pioneer history, as well as conservation, water and nature resources.

Archival Records • Library • Object or Scientific specimen identification

Educational Programs

School programs related to curriculum - science, art, history
Summer Nature Camps

Classes or Workshops • Family Programs • Lectures • School Programs : Age 0-4 (Pre-School) : Age 5-11 (k-6)
Other: Astronomy Workshops
Owl Prowl Workshops

Visitor Services

Guided tours of the Museum
Interpretation and maps of nature trails

Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English • Children's Activities or Services : Playground • Meeting Room Rental • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities • Gift shop • Washrooms • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms
Other Guided Tours: Nature and conservation related programs available by request

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available

Number of Volunteers: 2

Activities: groundskeeping, education programs, special events

Member Privileges

site pass for the season, single/family rates

Food Services

Small items available in giftshop and Site vending machine (drinks only)

Snack Bar or Vending Machines • Picnic Area • Catering Services
Other: tea on the lawn (Wednesdays and Saturdays July and August)

Internet Services

General Information • Events • School Visits or Programs

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions

Other Services

Site available for Wedding Rentals
Gatehouse and site available for meetings (rental)
Friends of the Mill of Kintail Membership program

Publications and Products

Annual report; museum brochure; activities calendar

Books • Brochures • Newsletters • Postcards • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Videos

Map

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Location

Address:	2854 Concession 8 Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 See Map
Telephone:	613-256-3610
Fax:	613-259-3468
Mailing Address:	Mill of Kintail Conservation Area P.O Box 268, Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0
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