Denmark
Nova Scotia, Canada

Sutherland Steam Mill in Denmark, near Tatamagouche, was very up-to-date when it was built in the 1890s. Powered by steam, it no longer needed a river or stream as an energy source. If you love things mechanical and innovative, this is the place for you. And the kids can find out all about pulleys and how they work at a hands-on exhibit just for them.

Alexander Sutherland and his son Wilfred supplied the town with sleighs, carriages, and sleds. They also made windows and other parts for local houses and cottages and fancy gingerbread trim for porches.

Have a good look at some of the machinery. There's a band saw made from an old milk separator, a plane run by an early car engine, and in the back room there's a wonderful old copper tub where shingles were soaked--and where the staff had their baths on Saturday nights.

© Copyright Province of Nova Scotia.
For further information contact Webmaster, Nova Scotia Museum  

Privacy Policy