Historic Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Opens Interpretive Centre Strengthening Cultural Tourism to Share Saskatchewan's Agricultural Story

CANADA, October 2 - Released on October 1, 2026

Saskatchewan's oldest remaining brick flour mill is the province's newest cultural tourism destination, sharing the province's rich agricultural heritage with residents and visitors.

Supported in part through a $600,000 investment from the Government of Saskatchewan, the Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Interpretive Centre was officially opened yesterday as an educational hub, featuring artifacts, exhibits and displays that bring the region's agricultural history to life.  

"This is an exciting day for the community of Yorkton and our province's tourism industry," Parks, Culture, Sport, Minister and Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Alana Ross said. "This iconic landmark is a cherished part of Yorkton's history and Saskatchewan's agricultural heritage. It is an important part of our story that has been preserved through the extensive and ongoing efforts by the community, and our government is so pleased that we could join with them, provide support, and help the Society complete the project. The stories of early family farms will continue to be told, while supporting the local tourism sector."

The Brick Flour Mill is a designated Municipal Heritage Property in the City of Yorkton that operated as a mill for almost a century, from 1890 to 1989. Run by the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society, Saskatchewan's only remaining brick-constructed flour mill, symbolizes an important chapter in our province's history.  

It preserves the stories of early agriculture in the region and the essential role that family farms played in shaping Yorkton's agri-business sector.

"The Yorkton Flour Mill tells an important Saskatchewan story rooted in agriculture, innovation and adding value to our crops at home," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "This interpretive centre preserves that history while highlighting the continued importance of agriculture and food processing to Yorkton and our province."

Tourism Saskatchewan contributed $40,000 to the project along with federal funding of $500,000 under the Tourism Growth Program through PrairiesCan. Combined with other funding from Canadian Heritage, federal support reached nearly $1.1 million in total.  

Community fundraising efforts were led by the Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society and included contributions of $300,000 from the City of Yorkton, plus support from the Yorkton Tribal Council and many other local companies, organizations and individuals.

"Completing the Interpretive Centre at the Yorkton Flour Mill has been a wonderful journey, made possible by the generosity, hard work and belief of so many people," Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society President Larry Pearen said. "The excitement surrounding this grand opening shows what the Centre means to our community, and we look forward to welcoming tourists and local visitors alike to discover the Yorkton Brick Mill and celebrate our region's agricultural heritage."  

Learn more about the Yorkton Brick Flour Mill here.

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