Over a century of heritage driving us forward
Who We Are
Canada Malting Co. (CMC) is Canada’s largest malting business. We’re privileged to work with farming communities across the Canadian prairies–and, whether it’s critical infrastructure, local jobs or market access, we work hard to support them. We currently operate three malthouses (Calgary, Thunder Bay, Montreal) and nine Country Elevators. We are part of a global network of malt houses and distribution centers that combined are the 4th top global malt producers.
Our History
THE BEGINNING
Morton’s Brewing & Malting in Kingston, Ontario opens. 1844, Morton’s is the largest brewery in North America.
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CANADA MALTING CO. LIMITED
Clarke and Matthews consolidate their operations and incorporate under the name Canada Malting Co. Limited.
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MONTRÉAL MALT HOUSE
Construction begins on the Lachine Canal. Upon completion in 1906, it’s the largest, modern malt house in North America.
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WINNIPEG MALT HOUSE
To keep pace with Western Canada’s economic boom, construction begins on the Winnipeg malt house. The malt house is decommissioned in 1984.
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CALGARY MALT HOUSE
Commissioned during an agricultural boom, the Calgary malt house becomes one of the city’s first employers.
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TORONTO MALT HOUSE
With the Montréal malt house at capacity and demand for Canadian malt increasing, a new malt house is built on the shore of Lake Ontario.
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THUNDER BAY MALT HOUSE
Malt demand soars after US tariffs on Canadian imports are lifted and Prohibition ends. In 1957, two malt houses are added to the 1947 facility.
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MONTRÉAL MALT HOUSE
With the completion of a new malt house in the Old Port of Montréal, Canada Malting becomes the largest global malt producer.
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CALGARY EXPANSION
Calgary builds “E-House,” a vertical tower maltings, in response to heavy demand for Canadian Pils malt by Japanese brewers.
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PURCHASE OF BARLEY ELEVATORS
The 9 Country Elevators ensure access to the best Canadian malting barley by handling only malting quality grain and giving farmers better access to the market.
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A BRAND FOR THE NEXT CENTURY
To answer decades of Craft Brewery & Distillery growth, a new bagging line is built in Calgary, and our reinvigorated brand shares our remarkable story worldwide.
