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On WeddingWire since 2021

Last update: May 2025

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. You can exchange vows among the serene millpond while the waterfall provides a soothing soundtrack to your special day. 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 are 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 140 attendees in the warmer months, 120 in winter.

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 three function rooms and the courtyards, ensuring you and your guests have ample space to celebrate. Their events team is happy to coordinate with artists to provide portrait demonstrations and other entertainment for your loved ones. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Historic
Museum

Describe the style of your venue:

Country
Garden
Rustic
Vintage
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bridal suite
Event rentals
Outside vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne toast
House beer
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Furniture
Chairs
Tables
Tent accessories
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,995

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,995

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Tables
Parking

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$25

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartenders
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Reviews for Alton Mill Arts Centre

Paige
Paige Sent on 29/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Alton Mill Wedding Venue

My husband and I recently got married at the Alton Mill earlier this October and we couldn't be happier with how everything went! Martin and Samantha were so helpful with the planning as well as everything else on the wedding day. This venue is such a hidden gem, we couldn't recommend it more to our family and friends looking to have their wedding or host an event. Beautiful art, scenery and history. We will definitely be back to visit! Thank you for everything.
Popeece
Sarah Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, fun, and timeless

Our wedding at Alton Mill Arts Centre was nothing short of perfect.
The space has gorgeous, diverse, picture-esque spots around every corner and our guests were very impressed. Martin and Sam were very helpful in orchestrating the day-of schedule and were quick to respond to any of our questions. Would highly reccomend for any couple looking to get married in a fun and photogenic venue.
Megan
Megan Sent on 13/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding!

We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Alton Mill and I cannot recommend this venue enough. It had a little bit of everything; gorgeous, rustic stone walls, beautiful greenery, a waterfall with a courtyard beside it, etc. I worked closely with Samantha from Alton Mill and she did a fantastic job. I had a million questions leading up to the event and she was happy to answer all of them and really helped reduce any stress for the big day. On the wedding day everything went so smoothly and the venue looked so beautiful. Thank you to Samantha and everyone at Alton Mill for making our day so special!
Laura
Laura Sent on 07/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Venue

We had a wonderful experience working with Alton Mill for our wedding. Samantha and Martin were great and very responsive, and our guests loved the venue/property.

Thank you so much again!
Carlie
Carlie Sent on 24/10/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

My Dream Venue!!

Alton Mill is the most stunning venue I have ever seen, and I am so happy that I got married here. It's rustic, elegant, and artsy. Everything from the first meeting, to discussing logistics, to the day of, everything was seamless and perfect. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Mariah
Mariah Sent on 08/08/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Dreamy & Romantic Wedding Venue

Trying to plan a wedding during COVID is tough, but the team at the Alton Mill Arts Centre was extremely helpful, professional, and kind throughout the process.

We absolutely LOVED the venue, it was romantic, historic, and overall naturally beautiful. There are so many different spaces to explore, such as the art galleries, waterfall, courtyard spaces, the pond, forest areas, and more. We got the most lovely photos from our AMAZING photographer Laura May, which we'll attach here to give you a sense of the property. It reminded a lot of our family of a Tuscan-type wedding with an artsy flare.

There are some extras to consider, such as upgrading tables & chairs (the tables & chairs they have are not the most aesthetic if that's something you care about), additional fees if you'd like to bring in non-recommended vendors (ie. catering or decor), and string lights for the waterfall courtyard.

If you're planning on partying, the Town of Alton has strict noise restrictions which also make for an interesting situation. While the dinner can be held in the beautiful Annex Tent, the dancing will most likely need to be moved into the basement of the building in a space called the Millrace Room. This space has lower ceiling heights but still provided for a great environment. The transition from dinner to dancing was a little awkward, but all in all not a big deal in the end.

Overall, so happy we were able to host our event here and look forward to visiting the centre many times in the future.
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Alton Mill Arts Centre Real Weddings

Sara & Luke
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Alex & Cameron
16 Photos · 07/Oct/2022

Meet the team

Martin  Kouprie
Martin Kouprie
General Manager

General Manager, Chef, Author, and Professor

Chef Kouprie has “only lived up here [in the country not far from Alton] for six years. I thought there would be an opportunity for me. I came up to run and chef at the Globe restaurant but I didn’t stay for long.

“I’m so thankful that I’m up here,” he went on to say. “My family and the Grants met on vacation at a resort and then we met again here and [it has worked out very well]. The Pond Gallery will host the restaurant and it will service the snack bar downstairs. This all has to happen together.”

Martin Kouprie is a chef by training, commenting, “I’ve been cooking longer than I’ve done anything else.”

His training was primarily acquired by working for the best chefs, back in the day when they had a trial system, telling us that chefs don’t do that anymore. Many times they hired an employee on merit.

Chef Kouprie went to Humber College to complete his credentials by achieving his Certificate Chef de Cuisine (CCC).

For 20 years, his Toronto restaurant Pangia was located at Bay and Bloor.

The Chef’s background is wine, “The Alton Mill is about the local experience, to experience the terroir.”

Sarah Sansom
Sarah Sansom
Special Events & Marketing Manager

Your Love Story, Our Canvas

The newest member of the team, Sarah Sansom has joined the Alton Mill team as the Special Events & Marketing Manager. As a certified wedding planner and licenced officiant with over 15 years in the industry, Sarah is know for her expertiese, passion and collaborative approach to events of all kinds.

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Map

1402 Queen Street, Alton L7K 0C3 Caledon (Ontario)
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