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Lake of the Woods Milling Company

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Canadian milling company

The Lake of the Woods Milling Company Limited was a milling company that operated a flour mill in Keewatin, Ontario for 79 years. At the height of its production, it was possibly the largest flour mill in the British Commonwealth.2 It was founded by Canadian Pacific Railway, William Cornelius Van Horne, George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen and James Ross.1 It ceased to exist in 1967.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1887Founded1
  • IndustryManufacture of grain mill products1
  • HeadquartersMontreal1

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The Lake of the Woods Milling Company Limited was a milling company that operated a flour mill in Keewatin, Ontario for 79 years. At the height of its production, it was possibly the largest flour mill in the British Commonwealth.2

The story

Founded by Canadian Pacific Railway, George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen, James Ross and William Cornelius Van Horne in 1887.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • Five Roses Flour

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Timeline

  1. 1967Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1887Founded Founded1

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