The finest Artisan Flour!
The Historic Arva Flour Mill has been in continuous operation for 207 YEARS, making the Mill Canada’s 5th oldest continuously operating business and perhaps the oldest agri-food business in Canada. We produce a true artisan flour, using our antique Goldie & McCullough cold roller mills.
Installed in 1901, the Goldie and McCullough roller mills marked a transformative moment in Arva Flour Mills' history, replacing the traditional stone grist millstones while preserving the artisanal spirit of the mill. These century-old roller mills still operate today with precision to grind the grain at lower temperatures, a process that retains the beneficial bacteria, enzymes, and nutrients that make Arva flours so unique. Unlike modern commercial milling, Arva Flour Mills proudly adheres to natural methods—eschewing the use of preservatives, enhancers, or bleach—resulting in a truly authentic and wholesome product. These iconic machines, relics from a bygone era, embody the craftsmanship and dedication to quality that have made Arva Flour Mills a cornerstone of Canadian milling for over two centuries.
Arva’s Daisy 100% Whole Wheat Flour is milled from locally sourced hard red wheat, ensuring a high fibre and nutrient content. This flour retains the entire kernel, including the bran and germ, making it rich in calcium, iron, and dietary fibre. The hard red wheat used is nonGMO and grown locally without glyphosate treatment, preserving its natural integrity. Whole wheat has been a staple in diets for centuries, offering a robust flavour and hearty texture that is perfect for breads and rolls.
- Arva DAISY Unbleached Hard Flour ( Our All Purpose or Bread flour )
For over 150 years, the Daisy name has symbolized Arva’s all-purpose or bread flour. Daisy Unbleached Hard Flour is crafted from the endosperm of hard red wheat, with the bran and germ removed. This flour is fortified with essential nutrients like niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine, ensuring a balanced nutritional profile. Locally sourced and nonGMO, the wheat used for this flour is grown sustainably without glyphosate. Its versatility makes it ideal for a wide range of baking applications, from artisan breads to everyday recipes.
Arva’s Imperial Pastry Flour is a premium patent flour made from soft red wheat, offering a delicate texture and lower protein content. This flour is perfect for tender pastries, cakes, and cookies, delivering exceptional results in fine baking. The soft wheat is locally grown, nonGMO, and untreated with glyphosate, ensuring purity and quality. Pastry flour has a long history in European baking traditions, prized for its ability to create light and flaky textures.
4. ARVA Organic White Spelt Flour (Organic Whole Spelt also available)
Spelt, a heritage grain native to Europe, is known for its mild nuttiness and excellent baking properties. Arva’s Organic Spelt Flour is milled from nonGMO grains grown without glyphosate, ensuring a clean and sustainable product. Spelt is high in protein, fibre, and essential nutrients, making it a versatile choice for breads, muffins, and cookies. Its history spans over 2,000 years, with roots in ancient Roman and Germanic agriculture.
Spelt is also a highly nutritious and healthy flour option, packed full of fibre and is a replacement for your regular all purpose white flour. The baking result is light, easier-to-rise bread with a distinctive nutty and sweet flavour. White Spelt flour is a highly nutritious and healthy option, packed full of fibre. White Spelt is lower on the glycemic index and is also tolerated by some folks with gluten sensitivities.
5. New! Arva Red Fife Flour (White and Whole Red Fife flour are available)
Red Fife is a Canadian heritage grain that dates back to the 19th century, renowned for its nutty flavour and hearty texture. Arva’s Red Fife Flour is milled from locally grown, nonGMO wheat untreated with glyphosate. Available in whole wheat and white varieties, this flour is rich in fibre, protein, and minerals, making it ideal for artisan breads and baked goods. Red Fife’s legacy as a pioneer grain reflects its importance in Canadian agricultural history.
6. Arva Flour Mills Organic Whole Emmer Flour
Emmer, another ancient grain, is the ancestor of durum wheat and has been cultivated for over 8,000 years. Arva’s Organic Emmer Flour is sourced from organic farms and milled to preserve its nutty flavour and robust nutritional profile. Rich in protein, fibre, and minerals, emmer flour is ideal for rustic breads and pastas. The grain’s resilience and adaptability have made it a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
7. Arva Flour Mills Organic Whole Einkorn Flour
Einkorn, the oldest known cultivated wheat, is celebrated for its rich flavour and nutritional benefits. Arva’s Organic Einkorn Flour is milled from heritage grains grown organically without synthetic pesticides or glyphosate. Einkorn is naturally lower in gluten and higher in protein, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it a nutritious choice for health-conscious bakers. Its history dates back over 10,000 years, connecting modern kitchens to ancient agricultural practices
