Booth Board Mill

INFORMATION

These ruins belong to the Booth Board Mill, built in 1912 and enlarged in 1918 and 1928. Closed and inaccessible to all but a few since 1980. This large mill played a large role in paper manufacturing in the early 1900's. Today the mill's lifeless shell is on its last legs. Crumbling concrete and foundation are falling into the Ottawa river due to the retaining walls collapsing.

This location has many holes, ruins, and collapsing infrastructure. Due to its state of decay the mill has been locked down and the inside of the mill is no longer accessible. This location has been purchased by ZIBI a condo development company. Therefore the mill will not be standing for much longer. Future plans of this location are found below under "Future Plans". Sadly another piece of Canada's industrial history is lost by time.

POTENTIAL RISKS:
Restrictions Are Imposed
Warnings Signs On Building
No Tresspassing
Barbwire Fence Restricts Access From Road
Building Will Be Demolished For Condos
Land Owned And Purshased By ZIBI

TERRAIN DIFFICULTY:

FAMILY FRIENDLY:
No

EQUIPMENT:
Flashlight
Mask

TOURS:
N/A

Map Diagrams:

Future Plans:

Historical Photographs

How To Get There:

Parking is available across from the vertical reality gym. Access from street is blocked by a barbwire fence. The Mill is only accessible by boat. Note: The mill has been sealed off therefore access inside the mill is not possible. Also security of the building has been increased.

Coordinates: 45.420535, -75.717080

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Estimated Travel Time: 5:00 from downtown Ottawa.