In the years to come, however, it may not be the mills that are remembered, it will be the blacksmith shop. At one time in Fallbrook, there was a carding mill, a shingle and saw mill, two wooden mills, and a grist mill, harnessing the energy from the rivers to produce goods.
It’s the fast, powerful force of the waters around Fallbrook, in the early part of the spring, that reminds us how this water powered the mills back in the old days. Like many communities in Lanark County, Fallbrook is situated near several rivers and streams, and in fact, is named after the Fall River, that flows right through the community.Īlthough some would argue that the autumn is the prettiest time of year in Fallbrook, I would have to say that the spring, just after the snow melts, and nearby Bolton Creek, and neighbouring rivers of the Clyde, and the Mississippi, show their true spirit. Walter was born and raised in one of the most picturesque spots in the country. For one local artist, Walter Cameron, this is not the case. Sometimes we look at a painting or sculpture, and we wonder what inspired the craftsman to create such a masterpiece. “When you are young, keep company with the old When you are old, keep company with the young In this way, you never get too far to one side.” Walter Cameron
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