Located in the Don River valley, this unique industrial settlement was one of the first areas to be settled in Toronto. A grist mill was constructed by Isaiah and Aaron Skinner at this location in 1796. A year later, a saw mill was constructed to ensure a steady supply of lumber for the growing Town of York. A brewery was in operation between 1821 and 1847. Today, the Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum tells the story of early industry in the City of Toronto.