Description
Alton Mill Arts Centre is a one-of-a-kind heritage venue located in Caledon, Ontario. Tucked away on the tranquil banks of Shaw’s Creek, it is home to an art gallery, museum, artist studios and artisanal shops, and hosts wedding and other events to help support its Arts mandate. Dating back to the 1880s, this lovingly restored stone mill offers a romantic and unique backdrop for couples tying the knot. The mill features privacy and scenic surroundings, yet is conveniently located an hour’s drive from Toronto.
Facilities and Capacity
When you book your wedding at Alton Mill Arts Centre, you can hold your ceremony and reception in the venue’s idyllic event spaces. The 19th-century industrial-chic venue boasts beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces that surround you and your guests with art and nature. The property features lush greenery or a blanket of sparkling snow depending on which season you marry in.
Our largest space is the Annex Courtyard, formed by the restored stone walls of the original wool warehouse topped with a spectacular seasonal tent roof. Inside the mill, you can utilize several function rooms and galleries for your event. The main indoor reception space is the Millrace Room and abutting Turbine Room. It also abuts the Waterfall Courtyard where your guests can step out to mingle outdoors. This venue can accommodate weddings of up to 120 attendees.
Services Offered
Alton Mill Arts Centre offers a wide array of services to ensure your special day leaves a lasting impression on all in attendance. Their standard wedding package includes the use of sevaral function rooms and courtyards, ensuring you and your guests have ample space to celebrate. You can organize catering with one of our preferred caterers for the highest quality dishes and service. Alternatively, you may work with an outside caterer of your choice for an additional fee. The property hosts an officiant, a floral designer, and a jewellery maker! In addition to weddings, this venue can accommodate photo sessions, showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners.
Inclusions & Pricing
We are pleased to be able to share our pricing and inclusions on our website for your convience. www.altonmill.ca/weddings
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Reviews (7)
- EElisabeth Braun16/08/2024Perfect Venue for Special EventsPerfect Venue for Special EventsWe had our wedding at this place was a small wedding. Definitely recommend this place for any special events. The people are super helpful. The place is beautiful.We had our wedding at this place was a small wedding. Definitely recommend this place for any special events. The people are super helpful. The place is beautiful.
- AAndrew Zimbel16/08/2024Stunning Wedding Venue with Exceptional AmenitiesStunning Wedding Venue with Exceptional AmenitiesWhat 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.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.
- DDiamondgirl Kat16/08/2024Historical Retail Wedding VenueHistorical Retail Wedding VenueFascinating 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.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.
- HHeather Maclean16/08/2024Alton Mill: Wedding Dream Come True!Alton Mill: Wedding Dream Come True!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!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!
- BBrendan Joel Photography16/08/2024Alton Mill: A Picture Perfect Wedding VenueAlton Mill: A Picture Perfect Wedding VenueI 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!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!
- ppaulina czerepak16/08/2024Alton Mill: Perfect Wedding Venue!Alton Mill: Perfect Wedding Venue!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!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!
- MMike T16/08/2024Charming Venue with History and ArtCharming Venue with History and ArtFirst 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.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.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We could never choose one "best" wedding! We are fortunate enough to be witness to so many beautiful design choices and creative personalizations that the list would be pages long! Generally, we hold a soft spot in our hearts for cocktails in the Waterfall Courtyard and subtle, intentional customizations.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Dream. Before you pick up a magazine or wade into the Pinterest waters, try to picture your wedding. What are the things that really mean something to the two of you? Identify your top five priorities as a couple, and the feeling you want your guests and yourselves to have on this day. Once you have this in mind - you will be able to minimize some of the potential overwhelm that comes with exploring all things wedding inspiration.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One of our couples, getting married in mid-November, opted to gift their guests a custom designed wooden Christmas ornament. They displayed these on a beautiful artificial tree, with soft glowing lights and it just worked so perfectly. Now every year as those guests decorate their trees they will remember the day.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic, Artful, Romantic, Authentic, Versatile
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
We have a lovely stone bench tucked behind the Waterfall Courtyard, nestled beside Shaws Creek. In this spot, couples are framed by trees with the waterfall in the back ground - which is stunning of course, but also private, making it perfect for first looks or private vows.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We're not ones to drop names - everyone is VIP here.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
A poutine bar - no question.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our preserved industrial features and the Turbine Room heritage exhibit.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our commitment to growing and evolving as a venue for weddings and home for the arts. While we are proud of all that we offer, we are always open to exploring new or different ways to serve our couples and artists alike.
