The Ball's Falls Conservation Area grist mill is a very important historical landmark as it assisted the community and was able to financially support the residents of the community by bringing in a resource and place for residents to work.

The use of the grist and flour mill had an impact on the length that the family was able to be established on this location.

Today the Grist Mill is used as a historical building and housing information about the community and how the grist mill worked.

School Programs are held on the Ball's Falls land and the students tour the Grist Mill to learn more about the use of water power. Therefore the mill is open for these tours throughout the year.

George and John first built a flour and grist mill, with George listed as the Miller on the original deed.

In 1809 the four-storey grist-mill was completed and was equipped with two run of stones.

By 1810 the three storey structure was in operation. This mill served major importance during the war of 1812 as it was able to supply the British regiments with flour therefore was placed under military guard.

In 1840 the mill was expanded and by the end of the decade was part of a complex which also included sawmill and a woolen factory.

By 1900 the industry had decline therefore the mill had to be partially dismantled, and was eventually closed in 1910.

The Mill was acquired from the Ball family in 1962 by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

This location is wheelchair / mobility scooter accessible.

"Plaque: Ball's Falls", September 22nd, 2018, Ball's Falls Conservation Centre

J. Walters-Klamer, Personal Communication, November 2nd, 2018