Welcome to Ontario Dairies - Bienvenue aux laiteries de l'Ontario


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About

Since 2007 Ontario Dairies has been showcasing your images and has grown to now include a substantial history of the provinces dairy industry. With the continued assistance of dairy collectors and contributors from across the country and beyond, Ontario Dairies is moving closer to the original goal of one image for every dairy that operated in Ontario. I am looking for any dairy related images including; bottles, caps, advertising, go-withs, people, dairy operations etc. If you are interested in contributing your images please contact me through the link at the top of the page.


Contributing Your Images

I am looking for good quality photographs / scans. Please make sure that the photographs / scans are yours that your have taken yourself. If you have saved Ebay images, copies of copyrighted material or any web images from other sites, please do not submit them. The larger the image or file, the better and easier it is to work with. Please photograph or scan items individually as this also saves me time (group photos of bottles and other items is not recommended) and allows for a better end result. It is best to send me a couple of samples to confirm quality and size prior to sending multiple images or a whole collection. All images you contribute remain your property and will not be used for any other purpose without your prior consent. Any request for image use will be forwarded to the contributor for permission. One last thing, please be patient. Once you have sent me your images I will usually post some right away. The rest I will post over a period of time that depending on how many photos you have sent. At any time I have many contributors and try my best to evenly distribute the posting of everyone's images. If you have sent a substantial amount of images, don't worry I will eventually get to posting all your images. Lastly, thanks for your contributions to Ontario Dairies.

I will credit all images used on the site unless you specify that you wish to remain anonymous.

NOTE: please use the email link at the top of the page for contributing images as I change the email annually. If you have submitted images before and use the same email, I may not recieve your email. Just click on "SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES". Thanks


Thanks to all the Contributors

Cliff Stunden - Paul Huntley - Laurence Graff - Tim Maitland - Jim Maitland - Cliff MacMinn - John Knight - David Moncrief - Steve Lussier - Darryl Rice - John Calder - Jack McCallum - Carol Murphy - Arthur McDermott - Murray Sweetman - John Knight Sr. - Victor Sharman - Rick Boerner - Pat Louch - Jacques Fauvelle - David Menard - Steve Soltys - Maureen McKillican - Robert Klages - George Miller - Art Toy - Andrew Garland - Russell Hunsperger - Jim Winton - Steve Peters - Jamie McDougall - Richard Avery - Tammy Frakking, Maurice Corfield Collection - Doug Bayliss - Mike Tazzeo - Maurice Kenny - Richard M. - Ace - Danny Currie - Jim Butler - Ron & Enola Kelly - Vay Jonynas - Kert Wrigley - Terry Ellsworth - Steve Moreland - Steve Forten - Sean Murphy - Alice Bennett - Somerville Family - Doug Ford - Barb Tatler - Lynn Weller - Jim Janssen - Joy Lynch - Doug Imrie - Dennis Bender - Kirk Ralph - Ed Jarvis - Brad Schneller - Ron & Marie Hoogkamp - Bill Clifford - Stephen Oatway, https://britannianumismatics.com/ - Carl Waun - Royden Richardson - Robert Benoit - P. Silver - Matthew Gill - Mike Koeniger - Alison Mitchell-Reid - Jamie Pole - Patrick Morrison - Richard Dobing - Ian Kinzie - Rejean and Brenda Benoit - Bert Vanderdonk - Scott Oliver - Adin Wesley Daigle - Stephen Wuerch - Josh Currie - Dan Stone - Ann McClure - Jack Slater - Zac Miller - Tom Hollands - Bill Kilpatrick - Adam Jarzabek - David Krohnert - Mike Johnston - Tim Medeiros - Jefferey St. Thomas - David Bell - Robert Cook - Glen Woodcock - James Overstreet - Jan Devereux - Robert Ashton - David Bell - Phil Coleman (Vintage Barrie Ontario Photographs, Moments & Memories) - Murray Jinks - Ralph Vleestra - Tyler Kolmel & everyone who wished to remain anonymous.


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I started collecting in the early 1990's finding 1930's-60's sodas and milks. I have always had a preference for embossed milk bottles probably because I could dig them quite easily. The early days of dump digging rewarded me with many local dairy bottles plus a selection from all parts of the province and beyond. I know there are many collectors who prefer the pyro (ACL, silk-screened) bottles and I can see the reasons why; the great graphics, war slogans, various colours make them wonderful to collect especially when you have a whole wall of them displayed. Then you have all the milk caps, calendars, and other go-withs which just add so much more to a collection. It is a great learning experience for me to showcase your images and I will continue to do my best in presenting dairy related items from collections across the country.






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All photographs and other material found on this website are Copyright © Early Canadian Bottle Works - Ontario Dairies unless stated otherwise. Photographs and other material found on the website may be used for personal reference only. All photographs submitted to the site remain the property of the contributor and require permission from the original copyright owner.Any use of photographs and other material found on this website in part or in whole on any other website or in any publication is strictly prohibited without prior permission from the author.To request permission to use any photographs and other material found on the Early Canadian Bottle Works - Ontario Dairies website please contact Darren Spindler, submityourimages@ecbw.ca. Thanks.
Maple Crest Dairy, Owen Sound
Maple Crest Dairy, Owen Sound Posted on Monday, January 01, 2024
NEW ADDITION
Half Pint added by Tyler Kolmel
Scenic City Dairy, Owen Sound
Scenic City Dairy, Owen Sound Posted on Monday, January 01, 2024
NEW ADDITIONS
1 Pint and 1 Half Pint Added by Tyler Kolmel
P.D. Spencer's Dairy, Owen Sound
P.D. Spencer's Dairy, Owen Sound Posted on Monday, January 01, 2024
NEW DAIRY
Pint added by Tyler Kolmel
Chatham Dairy Co. Ltd., Chatham
Chatham Dairy Co. Ltd., Chatham Posted on Monday, January 01, 2024
NEW DAIRY
2 Quarts, 4 Pints, 2 Half Pints and 2 Quarter Pints added by Murray Jinks
Korman's Dairy, Timmins
Korman's Dairy, Timmins Posted on Monday, January 01, 2024
NEW ADDITION
Quart added by David Menard
J.T. Frith, Ottawa
J.T. Frith, Ottawa Posted on Monday, January 01, 2024
NEW DAIRY
3 Tokens added by Stephen Oatway (www.britannianumismatics.com)
Lichtenberger's Dairy, Fort Erie
Lichtenberger's Dairy, Fort Erie Posted on Monday, January 01, 2024
NEW ADDITIONS
5 Milk Caps added by Robert Benoit
Lambton-Kent Creameries
Lambton-Kent Creameries Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITIONS
2 Quarts, 5 Pints, 4 Half Pints added by Murray Jinks
Arthur Bedford, Chatham
Arthur Bedford, Chatham Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW DAIRY
1 Quart, 1 Pint added by Murray Jinks
McGregor's Dairy, Wallaceburg
McGregor's Dairy, Wallaceburg Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITIONS
2 Quarts, 3 Pints, 1 Milk Cap added by Murray Jinks
Sunshine Dairy, Wallaceburg
Sunshine Dairy, Wallaceburg Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW DAIRY
2 Quarts, 1 Pint, 1 Half Pint and 1 Chocolate Milk added by Murray Jinks
Wheatley Dairy, Wheatley
Wheatley Dairy, Wheatley Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITIONS
1 Pint, 1 Half Pint, 3 Milk Caps, 2 Tokens added by Murray Jinks
Kent Dairy Ltd., Chatham
Kent Dairy Ltd., Chatham Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITIONS
3 Quarts, 1 Pint and 1 Half Pint added by Murray Jinks
Cloverdale Farms Dairy, Acton
Cloverdale Farms Dairy, Acton Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITION
Quart added by Ralph Vleestra
Acton Jersey Dairy, Acton
Acton Jersey Dairy, Acton Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITION
Pint added by Raplh Vleestra
Laing's Dairy, Acton
Laing's Dairy, Acton Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITION
1 Quart and 1 Pint added by Raplh Vleestra
Charlton's Dairy, Acton
Charlton's Dairy, Acton Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITION
Milk Can added by Ralph Vleestra
Ellison's Dairy, Thamesville
Ellison's Dairy, Thamesville Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITION
Quart added by Murray Jinks
Market Dairy, Larder Lake
Market Dairy, Larder Lake Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
NEW ADDITION
Pint added by David Menard
  Recent Updates
Jetons de lait ONTARIO Dairy Tokens
Jetons de lait ONTARIO Dairy Tokens Posted on
by Robert Benoit
2024

AVAILABLE IN 2024
Bouchons de lait ONTARIO Dairy Milk Cap
Bouchons de lait ONTARIO Dairy Milk Cap Posted on
by Robert Benoit
2023
534 pages
ISBN 978-2-9801429-5-6

COPIES AVAILABLE - email: dairymuseum@hotmail.com
The Cornwall Milk Bottle Book - A Collector's Guide to Dairies of Cornwall & Surrounding Area
The Cornwall Milk Bottle Book - A Collector's Guide to Dairies of Cornwall & Surrounding Area Posted on
by Gary Sauve
2019
166 pages
ISBN 978-0-9813376-2-3
Oakville & Bronte Dairies and Milk Bottles
Oakville & Bronte Dairies and Milk Bottles Posted on
by David S. Hawkins
2019
182 pages
ISBN 978-1-77136-731-8
The Dairy That Satisfies
The Dairy That Satisfies Posted on
By Dallas C. Hart
2013
44 pages
Milk Bottles & Dairies of Thunder Bay & Area 1906-2003
Milk Bottles & Dairies of Thunder Bay & Area 1906-2003 Posted on
by Dave Maclean & Wayne Pettit
The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society Inc.
2003
62 pages
ISBN 0-920119-46-8
Guelph Milk Bottles Dairies and Dairymen 1900-1999
Guelph Milk Bottles Dairies and Dairymen 1900-1999 Posted on
by Joyce Blyth
1999
36 pages
History of Dairies in Goderich
History of Dairies in Goderich Posted on
by Bill Clifford
1999
Milk Bottles from the Dairies of Peterborough, Ontario A Collector's Guide
Milk Bottles from the Dairies of Peterborough, Ontario A Collector's Guide Posted on
by Dr. Terry C. Hawkins
in Collaboration with Carl L. Doughty
2004
66 pages
ISBN 0-9734723-0-8
Orillia and area Dairies, A Brief History
Orillia and area Dairies, A Brief History Posted on
by Marcel Rousseau
2016
22 pages
De Laval - Sharples & Others Cream Separator Memorabilia
De Laval - Sharples & Others Cream Separator Memorabilia Posted on
by Sam Stephens, Mike Fournier, Robert Benoit
Publication Benoit Enr.
2000
234 pages
ISBN 2-9801429-3-X softbound
ISBN 2-9801429-4-8 hardbound

contact
Jetons de lait du Québec Dairy Tokens
Jetons de lait du Québec Dairy Tokens Posted on
by Robert Benoit, Pierre Brouilette, Yvon Marquis
3rd Edition 2017
482 pages in full color

COPIES AVAILABLE - email: dairymuseum@hotmail.com
Bouchons de lait du Quebec / Quebec Dairy Milk Caps
Bouchons de lait du Quebec / Quebec Dairy Milk Caps Posted on
by Robert Benoit

350 Pages full colors, with over 2500 caps illustraded,lots of histories and photos.

COPIES AVAILABLE - email: dairymuseum@hotmail.com
City Dairy Toronto, A Yellow Wagon on Every Street
City Dairy Toronto, A Yellow Wagon on Every Street Posted on
by Paul Huntley
Printed by Heidy Lawrance Associates
2011
98 pages
ISBN 978-0-9878465-0-1

http://www.citydairytoronto.com/
Make Mine Dairy, The Days of Home Dairy Delivery
Make Mine Dairy, The Days of Home Dairy Delivery Posted on
by Paul Huntley
2014
346 pages
ISBN 978-0-9878465-1-8

http://www.citydairytoronto.com/
A History of Toronto Dairies, When Milk Came in Bottles
A History of Toronto Dairies, When Milk Came in Bottles Posted on
by Dave Thomas & Bob Marchant
Cowtown Publications
1997
254 pages
ISBN 0-9698998-2-3
The Ontario Dairy & Creamery List (1900-1950)
The Ontario Dairy & Creamery List (1900-1950) Posted on
by Glen C. Phillips
Iron Gate Publishing Co.
1989
229 pages
ISBN 0-921818-01-7
The Ontario Dairy & Creamery List - Volume 2 (1950-1965)
The Ontario Dairy & Creamery List - Volume 2 (1950-1965) Posted on
by Glen C. Phillips
Iron Gate Publishing Co.
1994
109 pages
ISBN 0-921818-08-5
The Ontario Milk Bottle Book, Rarity and Price Guide
The Ontario Milk Bottle Book, Rarity and Price Guide Posted on
by Glen & Connie Woodcock
Cowtown Publications
1994
105 pages
ISBN 0-9698998-0-7
The Ontario Milk Bottle Book, Rarity and Price Guide 2nd Edition
The Ontario Milk Bottle Book, Rarity and Price Guide 2nd Edition Posted on
by Glen & Connie Woodcock
Cowtown Publications
1996
109 pages
ISBN 0-9698998-1-5
William Neilson Ltd. The First 100 Years 1893-1993
William Neilson Ltd. The First 100 Years 1893-1993 Posted on
Printed By Neilson's for employees in 1993
   Shows & Events
Toronto Bottle & Antique Show & Sale
Toronto Bottle & Antique Show & Sale Posted on Friday, December 01, 2023
28th Toronto Bottle and Antique Show and Sale
Sunday April 14, 2024
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreational Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
10:00am to 2:30pm
Admission still $5.00
info: Georger Miller 905-767-7297
email: Jorgalicious.55@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/groups/fourseasonsbottleclub/

Website Statistics Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023
Ontario Dairies now includes 870 listings, covering 319 cities and towns, with 2243 images and counting.

531    Quarts
337    Pints
217    Half Pints
45    Quarter Pints
18    Chocolate
15    Other Sizes

1163   Total Bottles

616    Milk Caps / Covers
188    Tokens / Tickets
54    Photographs
42    Calendars
38    Advertisements
142    Other Items

1080 Total Items
  Dairy Related Publications