Let the next 150 years begin
Announcing the beginning of the Port Perry Grain Elevator Restoration
Our Mission is to restore and renew the oldest Grain Elevator in Canada so that it continues to serve the community it was so influential in establishing."
Contributions are welcome
Volunteers
Be part of our volunteer team supporting tours, events, fundraising, and sharing the story of Canada’s oldest grain elevator.
DONATE
Your donation helps fund restoration, ongoing expenses, and preservation of the grain elevator, with tax receipts provided.
Artists and Heritage Artisans
We welcome artists and heritage artisans to create, demonstrate, and contribute skilled work celebrating the elevator’s history.
Restoration Timeline
The Port Perry Grain Elevator Restoration and Revitalization project has gone through a thorough planning and review process to make sure everything is in place before any restoration begins—meeting heritage conservation standards, complying with environmental regulations, and ensuring transparency and accountability to the public.
The story: George Currie's Grain Elevator
George Currie was born August 21st 1821, the six child of John and Hannah (Lockley) Currie, of Scotland . In 1844 as a young man of 23 years old, he moved to Prince Albert from Oshawa to open a grain buying business.
At the same time, he and his brother Mark opened a general merchandising business…
