Near Ingleside in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Holstein Friesian Cattle in Ontario

Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

1. Holstein Friesian Cattle in Ontario Marker

(English text on left, French text on right)

Inscription.
In 1881 Michael Cook, who operated a prosperous 200-acre farm here, imported the first Holstein Friesian cattle into Ontario. This was part of a movement among progressive farmers to find a breed of cattle that would produce enough milk for Ontario's growing dairy industry, especially cheese production. Initially Cook imported two bulls and ten cows. He continued to import Holstein cattle from the United States and The Netherlands, and distribute them throughout the province. The Holstein quickly established its reputation with Ontario farmers and, in 1886, the Dairymen's Association of Eastern Ontario recognized the Holstein as the leading milk-producing breed.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 44° 57.919′ N, 75° 2.022′ W. Marker is near Ingleside, Ontario, in Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. It is on Morrison's Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located 1 mile south of Ontario Route 2 via Aultsville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ingleside ON K0C 1M0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Aultsville (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Broom-maker's House / La Maison du fabricant de balais (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Bellamy's Grist Mill / Minoterie à vapeur Bellamy (approx. 3.4 kilometers away); Canada's National Horse (approx. 3.5 kilometers away); Loyalist American Regiments / Loyalists of the Indian Nations / Sir John Johnson (approx. 3.6 kilometers away); George H. Challies (approx. 3.8 kilometers away); Battle of Crysler’s Farm 1813 (approx. 3.8 kilometers away); Battlefield of Crysler’s Farm (approx. 3.9 kilometers away).

Wideview of Holstein Friesian Cattle in Ontario Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

2. Wideview of Holstein Friesian Cattle in Ontario Marker

Holstein Centennial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

3. Holstein Centennial Marker

1881-1981
Commemorating 100 years of Holstein breeding in Canada.
Michael P. Cook was the first importer of Holstein-Friesian cattle into Ontario in 1881.
First importation 2 bulls 10 cows to Aultsville, Ontario, Stormont county.
Cattle from this shipment founded the base of the Holstein breed today.
Holsteins the most popular dairy breed.
Michael P. Cook was the first President elected by the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada.
Canadian membership 14,000 in 1981, 125,000 registrations in 1980.

Presented by
Ontario Branch of the Holstein-Friesian Association of
Canada and Stormont County Holstein Club

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.