Groundmill Pulp Mill

INFORMATION

NOTE: This Location Is Currently Being Re-Purposed as of 2019

These Ruins are part of the Groundmill Pulp Mill which were demolished in 2012. The Groundmill Pulp Mill was one of many mills located on Chaudière Island.

The stone arches lead to a large tunnel filled with water which has multiple hydro tunnels located inside. These hydro tunnels were used to power the mill.

The stone arches are part of an old raised log flume canal. The raised arches lead to a dam which was used to distribute water among the different channels. The dam is no longer used today due to its crumbling infrastructure. The water that used to flow through these ruins is now diverted to a raised canal. The raised canal is in use today by Ottawa Hydro Electricity.

The future of this site might be affected by the condo plans being developed on this stretch of the island. Sadly another piece of Canada's industrial history is disappearing.

POTENTIAL RISKS:
Restrictions Unknown
No Warnings
Crumbling Concrete
Deep Water
Giant Holes Everywhere
Hazards Everywhere

TERRAIN DIFFICULTY:

FAMILY FRIENDLY:
No

EQUIPMENT:
Water Proof Boots
Rope
Flashlight
Boat

TOURS:
N/A

MAP DIAGRAMS:

Historical Photographs

How To Get There:

Parking is available across from the vertical reality gym. This location cannot be accessed on foot due to a barbwire fence surrounding the site. The only way to access this location on foot is to climb down a steep wall located beside the vertical reality gym. For easier access take a boat to the site via the Ottawa river. Note: If you decide to take a boat to this site there is a power plant nearby that gives off a dangerous water current.

Coordinates: 45.419936, -75.716592

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Estimated Travel Time: 5:00 from downtown Ottawa.