In the 1890's and early twentieth century sandstone blocks were cut from a quarry near Descanso Bay and shipped for architectural use in public buildings in Vancouver and Victoria.
In the early to mid 1930's millstones were also cut from the sandstones. A special saw was used to cut millstones that were 3.3 feet or more in diameter. Each stone weighed several tonnes and was said to be worth $600.00 at that time. These were used in the pulp and paper industry in the mills on the West Coast.
A few of these types of cut millstones can still be seen on the island today. One section of the quarry with it's rows of circular holes is protected as a nature reserve now.
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| Sandstone Mill Stone and Blade used to cut it |
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