This magnificently restored stone building, winner of the Heritage Canada Foundation's national achievement award, features some 20 working artists in their studios, artisanal shops, art galleries, a heritage exhibit, outdoor sculpture garden, event spaces and café.  The melding of thick stone walls and timber structure with modern architectural elements make the Alton Mill the perfect venue for art lovers from every walk of life.  Discover painters, potters & printmakers, photographers, jewellery & textile artists, hand crafted gifts and galleries exhibiting contemporary Canadian and international art. Take a class, catch a performance or host an event. All in an idyllic waterside setting less than an hour northwest of downtown Toronto.