Alton Mill Arts Centre in Alton, Ontario, Canada

Alton Mill Arts Centre

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.

Millcroft Inn & Spa

Located in a historic limestone building, our conference centre is surrounded by 100 acres of natural beauty that inspires your team to greatness. Constructed over a century ago as a knitting mill, this unique heritage site offers several options for your conference, meeting or corporate retreat and is less than 60 minutes from Toronto. Hosting a large gathering or conference? Let our rooms, with their charmingly historic character, enhance your special event. Our comfortable meeting room is the ideal setting to showcase ideas, collaborate and set ambitious goals. While you take care of business, let us handle breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. A three-course dinner (with the menu set at the time of booking) is included with our corporate packages. Groups may choose from informal barbecues served on our outdoor terrace, hot and cold buffets or table service that can be enjoyed in our restaurant or lounge.