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Alton Mill Arts Centre

Cafe β€’ Clothing store β€’ Gift shop β€’ Jewelry designer β€’ Art gallery β€’ Heritage museum β€’ Art center β€’ Sculpture β€’ Artist β€’ Art school

πŸ‘πŸ‘ First time here, and we really enjoyed our visit. We got to walk about the mill and look at cool pieces of art and history. We spoke with some of the artists that were there and even bought a painting and a few little items to take home with us. We got to step into the blacksmith and see what was g... People often mention wedding, beautiful, venue, Alton, time, Mill, wonderful,


Address

1402 Queen St W, Alton, ON L7K 0C4, Canada

Website

altonmill.ca

Contact

+1 519-941-9300

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (143 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Saturday: 10β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Sunday: 10β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10β€―AM to 5β€―PM
  • Thursday: 10β€―AM to 5β€―PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Mike T. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 148 reviews
    First time here, and we really enjoyed our visit. We got to walk about the mill and look at cool pieces of art and history. We spoke with some of the artists that were there and even bought a painting and a few little items to take home with us. We got to step into the blacksmith and see what was going on in there. Very cool. Beautiful place to hold a wedding or event.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Roman 1 year ago on Google β€’ 387 reviews
    Beautiful place! I am so glad such historical places are given their second life. Art studios on the upper floor (if you are lucky, you can see an artist at work), an art gallery and shops and a cafe on the main floor, and a small museum on the lower floor. Centre has venues for different events and beautiful grounds. Definitely recommended to visit!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Leslie E. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 127 reviews
    I arrived an hour before closing and it was a wonderful hour of walking around in a peaceful warm environment. The artisans exhibiting throughout were fabulous and so diverse. The live music was a great surprise. I will be returning for a spectacular piece of art soon.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Darrell M. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 122 reviews
    Wow. If you are into history or art or both. This is a great place for you. A historical building that once used the power of the creek running along the side of the building to produce both linen and rubber products at different times. Now offers studio space and galleries for numerous talented artist's. Besure to check out the turbine room to see how this mill was once powered. The also have great events space if that's what you are looking for.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Curtis K. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 50 reviews
    My (now) wife and I held our ceremony and reception here. It's an absolute dream venue. Bri, Samantha, and Margi helped make the entire process thorough and seamless. Considering how absolutely stunning the day was, the pricing is completely reasonable. The florist Alton works with did a wonderful job. The venue was like industrial meets cozy. It was more magical than we even envisioned. 100% recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 once upon a d. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful venue with artist studios, lovely Noodle Gallery with art and handmade gifts, heritage museum and even a blacksmith on-site! Alton Mills holds events like art and music shows, weddings, parties and more. This is a must see if you're in the area!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Sam K. 9 months ago on Google
    Most of the artists are great- they are the one of the only reasons to visit. Go directly upstairs. As the person who supervised all of their weddings from 2019-2022 (I was also the daily caretaker) I highly recommend you find another event venue. The property manager is The Ultimate Karen and yes she will be attending your event! They seem to have realized how damaging her general spirit is (the complaints post events were a plenty!)to the place and now you can have the luxury of having a man who excelled in the restaurant industry (two years in and still no restaurant at The Mill as promised though!) give you a tour where he pretends to have any care for or access to creativity. Prepare to stroke the ego of a very insecure white man who once had the illusion of power and is now crippled without the lies of control to wrap himself in. Welcome to the corporate art world- the place is run by people with price tags for a soul. Worth visiting and seeing the actual art on the top floor or the mini museum in the basement. Do not let them rob you for a venue. Do not make the mistake of working for them. I was let to give my life and passion to a job and role that was unfairly taken from me at a time I had asked for and truly needed a bit of kindness and understanding. I am not the first one. The man before me successfully sued them- I was far too trusting and hopeful and ignorant to believe him when he warned me. For those of you still unaware- the art world is full of rich people who want a piece of the creative pie without any of the suffering that accompanies expression. Definitely lots of spirits in there though- worth checking out the Turbine Room, top of the tower (just pull the rope and stairs will come down, there is no security- exert your freewill and go wherever you can), and the Riverside Room (give the piano a hug and tell her I miss her for me). Plenty of longterm evidence to support my claims. Happy digging!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Michelle W. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 64 reviews
    My husband and I spent a luxurious amount of time experiencing the wonderful art, historical building and grounds of the arts centre. It's a sensory overload well worth taking your time. Be sure to say hello to Magnus, the Irish Wolfhound/Airedale mix gentle giant.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Brigitte L. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 54 reviews
    So pretty! The staff was so nice and I loved all the walkkng around & trails they had. Didn't have time to do a full art tour but next time. And they have EV CHARGING LEVEL 2 & DC3 love it!!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Brendan Joel P. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 18 reviews
    I have shot a couple weddings at the Alton Mill now and always recommend it to couples looking to host their wedding at a unique and absolutely beautiful venue. This place just ticks so many boxes. The history and charm of the building is amazing. Tons of different backdrops for photos both inside and outside. Can't wait to capture more ceremonies at the Mill!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Heather M. 1 year ago on Google
    We had our wedding at the Alton Mill Arts Centre and we couldn't be happier with our choice! Everyone was always very attentive to our questions and requests and they helped us put together a perfect day. We had many comments on how beautiful the venue was, the charm at the mill is unmatched! Would highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Toni C. 2 years ago on Google
    I had my wedding at the Alton Mill and they did a wonderful job! They were organized and the service was smooth! The surrounding area is absolutely stunning and the interior was equally beautiful and added to such a special occasion. Everything came together so well and it was such a beautiful day. The Alton Mill has been a big part of my life for almost 10 years now and I'm so glad that I was able to share that space with family and friends.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Diamondgirl K. 11 months ago on Google
    Fascinating historical retail location. The grounds are park-like, & the various ships offer unique art, jewelry, clothing & gifts. There's a snack bar to grab refreshments. Oh! And a wedding was taking place the day I visited. Beautiful setting for ceremony & reception.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chuck L. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great venue for live music! Saw the Trews doing a 3 peice Accoustic performance. Sound was awesome. Very civilized. I would definitely attend live performances here again. Catering was provided as well.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Akashdeep B. 1 year ago on Google
    A perfect beautiful place to get dip in everywhere in the walls you are surrounded with beautiful scenes, amazing work by the artists. Was here first time in march 2023 and visited nearly 3 to 4 times within a month or two the place carry on its own unique modern and historical vibe. :) And yes the working staff is so polite and welcoming it was just wonderful.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 paulina c. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 5 reviews
    Perfect place for a wedding! We recently had our ceremony and reception at the Alton Mill and our guest couldn't get enough. Beautiful and unique place to host your special day. Our event coordinator at the Alton Mill - Samantha Routledge - was an amazing help. She took us through all the details and made sure everything went smoothly. Couldn't have done it without her!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Michael K. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 170 reviews
    A wonderful place to buy gifts or art. So many vendors and different types of art.

  • 5/5 Andrew Z. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 129 reviews
    What an amazing spot for a wedding or event! The grounds are stunning and you get use of the entire site for your day. The parking is excellent, there are beautiful views with a perfect spot for the service, the dinner and dancing. I highly recommend it.

  • 2/5 Lois F. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 17 reviews
    Attended Hot Mic Comedy Saturday evening. Not impressed. Evening was sold out but not enough seating was provided. We had to scrounge for chairs and place them ourselves. Poorly laid out (why the few big round tables for a comedy show couldn’t be removed and give better seating arrangements). Comedians were rather lame, no consistency to their routines, sometimes lost their thought process, too much interruption with audience. It’s too bad they seem to follow a pattern, one after the other……no originality. Only the headliner was somewhat better. Won’t be attending again nor recommending.

  • 5/5 Jason D. 9 months ago on Google
    The Alton Mills Arts Centre is one of our favorite places around southern Ontario. You can find unique paintings, sketching prints, clothing, and other art treasures done bybamazing local artists. Plus it affords a great location to walk the dogs along a part of the Bruce Trail, and it provides walking access to the nearby Millcroft Inn & Spa. Truly a gem work visiting time and ti.e again.

  • 5/5 Chelsea M. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning wedding venue, affordable and has amazing options for reception/ceremony setup. Staff are so friendly and helpful and just want to help you enjoy your wedding day. We loved it here and we also frequent the grounds for hikes with our pup and a little local artisanal shopping.

  • 5/5 Paul Robert G. 1 year ago on Google
    I really like this place. Very nice arts and crafts centre in beautiful countryside. Old mill with many boutiques and makers stands on site. You can see the old mill dam and pond behind. Very scenic.


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