The national award-winning Alton Mill is now a vibrant arts centre featuring some 25 studio artists, galleries, a heritage museum, café and unique shops! The melding of thick stone walls and timber structure with modern architectural elements make this magnificently-restored heritage building the perfect venue for art lovers from every walk of life. Discover painters, potters, printmakers & photographers, jewellery, glass & textile artists, fair trade gifts and galleries featuring contemporary Canadian and international art in an idyllic waterside setting. Directions can be found on the website: altonmill.ca/ or by telephoning 519-941-9300 Awards include: Heritage Canada Foundation National Achievement Award for adaptive reuse; Ontario Heritage Trust Community Recognition Award for Built Heritage; Globe & Mail Business for the Arts Partnership Award for Best Entrepreneurial Partnership (with Headwaters Arts); Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Award of Merit for Adaptive Reuse; Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association Best Arts, Culture & Heritage Experience.