Established in 1857, Briggs & Little Woolen Mills Ltd. is Canada’s oldest fully integrated woolen mill.
Briggs & Little is located in York Mills, 11 KM west of Harvey Station, York County, NB.
Briggs & Little manufactures pure wool yarns from start to finish, entirely onsite; from scouring the raw wool, carding, spinning, twisting and skeining.
We produce wool yarns in eight weights and up to sixty-five shades in each line.
Due to the seasonal nature of our business, we do not manufacture continuously.
However, our office and outlet store are open year-round Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM (except holidays).
Tour Information
Tour Days: Tours will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, providing an exclusive opportunity for a more intimate experiance.
Reservations Required: To ensure your spot, all tours must be scheduled in advance by calling the Briggs & Little office directly. Toll-Free: 1-800-561-YARN (9276) Local: 1-506-366-5438
Limited Group Size: Each tour will be capped at a maximum of 10 persons, ensuring a more personalized and engaging experience.
Tour Availability: Tours will run during the months of January to April, and the again from October to mid-December. *Note, there will be no tours offered from May through September as the mill takes a seasonal break.
Tour Duration: Guests can expect a 30+ minute tour on the product floor, where they'll get a close-up look at the fascinating process behind New Brunswick's oldest woolen mill.
Start & End Location: All tours will begin and end in the yarn shop, where visitors can browse a variety of high-quality wool products crafted right on site.
Cost: These immersive, behide-the-scenes tours are free of charge! It's a great chance to explore the craftmanship and history of this local gem in the Fredericton Capital Region.