Arva FAQ

Our Daisy Hard Unbleached Flour is our most popular flour for sourdough and general baking. Its high protein content supports strong gluten development and delivers a beautiful, open crumb — perfect for rustic country loaves and everyday bakes.

For Italian-style artisan loaves, we recommend our Arva Unbleached Bread Flour. Its higher protein content delivers the gluten development, structure, and classic chewy interior you need for a great artisan loaf.

Yes. We mill natural heritage flour from non-GMO wheat sourced from small, nearby family-owned and operated farms — the same farms that have supplied us for generations. Farming to your table since 1819, long before it was a trend.

Yes — just follow the instructions on the label. Our mixes are designed to be simple and convenient. We hope you enjoy them!

Customer favourites include:

• Cornbread Mix — golden and tender, great with soups and chili
• Red Fife Pancake Mix — fluffy stacks with a rich, nutty flavour
• Beer Bread Mix — hearty and easy, no yeast required
• Red Fife Scone Mix — light, buttery scones ready for jam or tea

No changes have been made. There are only four ingredients in the Original Red River cereal, and strict production protocols are followed with every batch. If you've noticed something different, please contact us with your lot number and best-before date and we'll look into it right away.

Yes — Red River Cereal is currently the only product we ship to the US. Most other products (flours, baking mixes) are available for delivery within Canada only. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We use a variety of couriers depending on your location. Our default carrier in Ontario is Courier Plus. Canada Post is also available — see below for how to request a specific carrier.

Absolutely. When placing your order, scroll to the bottom of your shopping cart and click "Add note to Arva Admin" to specify your preferred carrier. We'll do our best to accommodate you.

At this time, only our Red River Cereal ships to the US. All other products — flours, baking mixes, and specialty items — are available within Canada only. We hope to expand our US shipping options in the future.

Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM

📍 2042 Elgin Street, Arva, Ontario N0M 1C0
Just minutes north of London, ON, on the banks of Medway Creek.

Yes! Select in-store pick-up when placing your order online. When you arrive during store hours, it only takes a minute for our staff to gather your items. We look forward to seeing you!

Yes, wholesale pricing is available on a select range of products. Please email us at admin@arvaflourmills.com to receive our wholesale information form.

At this time, only the products listed on our wholesale form are available for wholesale purchase. If you have a special request or are a high-volume buyer, feel free to reach out and we'll see what we can do.

Arva Flour Mills was established in 1819 on the banks of Medway Creek in Arva, Ontario — just north of London. The mill has been in continuous operation for over 207 years, making it Canada's oldest commercial flour mill, Canada's 5th oldest continuously operating business, and perhaps the oldest food-producing company in the country. Unlike most heritage mills, we have never ceased operations.

We produce a truly artisan flour using our antique Goldie & McCullough cold roller mills — built in 1901, replacing the original stone ground grist mills, and still running today. These mills may be the last of their vintage found anywhere in North America. The result is a flour that simply can't be replicated by modern mills.

Yes — significantly. We mill from wheat sourced from the same small nearby farms that have supplied us for two centuries. When you order Arva flour, you're receiving flour that has not been sitting on a shelf or in a warehouse for weeks or months. We mill the way of bygone years: slow, careful, and fresh.

Yes! The mill welcomes individuals, school groups, and organizations for tours. Many visitors are surprised to find it's a fully operating production facility — not a museum! Contact us at admin@arvaflourmills.com to arrange a visit.