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On WeddingWire since 2015

Last update: May 2025

Ancaster Mill, an authentic stone mill tucked beside a mesmerizing waterfall, is a restaurant venue located in Ancaster, Ontario. This serene and secluded venue offers a perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Exposed beams, stone fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows adorn the charming venue and infuse every room with warmth. Celebrate your wedding day at this unique and unforgettable venue. It is located 45 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport. It is also close to Hamilton and 20 minutes from Burlington.

Facilities and Capacity

Excellent indoor and outdoor wedding locations are offered by the venue for celebrations. A fully equipped bridal suite is also provided for use on your special day. The Falls Room features floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight stunning views in this room that can seat up to 200 guests. From the stone fireplace to the waterfall-adjacent outdoor patio, authentic charm radiates from every corner of this event space. Alternately, the Governor's Room is classically decorated and can seat up to 130 guests. It features casement windows, high ceilings, a stone fireplace, and exposed beams. The room has been lovingly renovated to serve all of your event needs while maintaining the original architecture. For an authentic and intimate experience, you can host your reception in the 1812 Room. This room is found in the original grist mill and features artifacts from 1792. Accented with subtle lighting and the serene sounds of a nearby stream, this room can accommodate up to 70 guests. The dazzling Millview Room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, two large fireplaces, and an elegant chandelier. With room for 100 guests, the Millview Room embraces the beauty of the picturesque landscape surrounding the venue.

Services Offered

The experienced wedding consultants at Ancaster Mill will strive to ensure that all your wedding desires are catered to. They will be there to assist you every step along the way, from choosing a reception room to planning the menu and décor, to overseeing day-of logistics. Grounded by an earth-to-table culinary philosophy, this phenomenal caterer chooses only the freshest ingredients for their dishes and will create a menu that is sure to be remembered by you and your guests.

History

Located in one of the oldest communities in Ontario, Ancaster Mill has stood at the centre of local history for more than 200 years. The mill is a formidable stone structure with four-foot-thick walls, built with limestone blocks sourced from the property. The Ciancone family purchased the mill in 1972 and began transforming the historical landmark into a charmingly elegant restaurant and special events venue. Today, this venue is esteemed for its sensational food and phenomenal hospitality.

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

Garden
Rustic

What kind of settings are available?

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
Catering / bar
Event planning
Outside vendors

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Dance floor
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
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?

$2,000

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

Yes

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?

$3,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Bridal suite

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

$160

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

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

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

Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Bartenders
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Reviews for Ancaster Mill

Bethany
Bethany Sent on 14/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Not enough words go say thank you

The team at Ancaster Mill was phenomenal. Everyone was so kind and very professional. From the moment we arrived to when the last guest left everything we needed was taken care of. A huge thank you to Megan and Emily for making our special day perfect! I would recommend Ancaster Mill to anyone!
Whitney
Whitney Sent on 05/08/2024
4 out of 5 rating

Booked for our Wedding

My fiancé and I recently booked Ancaster Mill for our wedding and we could not be more excited! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the team is super friendly, helpful, and pleasant to be around! They were semi flexible for cultural differences when it comes to the reception but not flexible enough for us to be able to serve our guests different options during the reception time (they did try their best to help with this). Overall, Ancaster Mill is quite pricey during the peak months but we know we will have such a beautiful wedding, we cannot wait!! Incredible venue
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Alexandria Sent on 01/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review!

We had our wedding at the Ancaster Mill on October 25, 2024 and we cannot say enough positive things about this place. From the moment we first made contact with the Mill we were supported in every way imaginable. Everything ran so smoothly on the day off and they will provide you with a maître de and a concierge that will literally be with you ALL day long. Anything that needs to be dealt with they are on it. We cannot say enough positive things about our maître de, Lily and our events consultant, Katelynn and everyone else in between that made the day memorable. They even provided us with a gift which was so kind of them. All of our guests cannot stop raving about the food and the beauty of this venue. If we were to get married again it wouldn’t even be a question about where we would pick, we would pick this venue over and over again. Thank you to everyone who made our wedding day so special!
Katrina
Katrina Sent on 22/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue!

Have your wedding/event at Ancaster Mill if you love the rustic feel and beautiful waterfalls. We are so happy to have had our wedding at Ancaster Mill. All the staff were helpful from the beginning of our venue search, to our wedding day, from Nycole, Emily, to our maitre D and concierge, as well officiant Tammy. They really took care of us, and made our wedding day go as smoothly as possible. The food was amazing, and all our guests were still raving about the food, long after our wedding day finished. Thank you again to everyone who made our wedding day special and memorable!
Claire
Claire Sent on 13/01/2025
4.4 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with seasoned professionals

Our wedding went so smoothly with the Ancaster Mill. The venue was stunning and our day-of team handled the event seamlessly. Shelby was wonderful to work with as our day-of handler. One of the biggest perks of working with a Pearle wedding venue is that they handle so many weddings that they know exactly how to run a wedding flawlessly. They also handle so many ceremony and dinner details, which helped lighten the planning load.
Flexibility was good in some areas (worked with our cheese cake (actual rounds of cheese)) and less in others (only one date offered for menu tasting even though we live far away) and response times were slow 6-8 months before the event (when we were trying to book other vendors and needed to provide venue info). However by the last two months of planning, the details and planning went well and the team was very knowledgeable and responsive.
The venue is expensive but The Ancaster Mill offers wonderful service and I believe it was money well spent to help this stressed out bride have confidence that many aspects of the wedding would be handled perfectly. When we had a few last minute guest drops that brought us under our guest minimum they offered some perks to compensate for the gap, which we really appreciated.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 25/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

"Magical Wedding Experience - Beyond Our Expectations!"

"We couldn’t be more thrilled with our wedding experience at Ancaster. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Our coordinator, Emily, was a dream to work with and ensured that every detail of our day was perfectly executed. The day-of team, including Emma, Sash, and Nicole, worked tirelessly to make sure everything ran smoothly, and the bar staff kept the drinks flowing all night. Our officiant Brad was incredible, adding a personal and heartfelt touch to the ceremony. The food was absolutely delicious – our guests are still raving about it! And of course, the venue’s stunning backdrop created the most magical atmosphere for our special day. We are so grateful for everyone who made our wedding unforgettable."
Hilory
Hilory Sent on 25/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

My husband and I recently had our wedding at Ancaster Mill in August 2024. From the moment we stepped into Ancaster Mill we knew we found our venue, the beautiful gardens, the waterfall and the overall ambiance were breathtaking. Initially we wanted an outdoor ceremony but the moment we stepped into the Millers chapel we fell in love with how gorgeous the space was. Our reception room was a dream, from the 360 view to the beautiful chandeliers, this venue captured the exact vibe we wanted for our wedding. Emily was our special events consultant she was amazing to work with. She was friendly, warm and very knowledgeable. Emily guided us so well with the small details, not to mention prompt in responding to my emails, she helped us bring everything together. The day of Concierge Alayna was there to help us from the second we pulled up to the venue she had the excitement and positive energy I so needed (because I was a ball of nerves). Her bubbly personality made everyone felt comfortable. I appreciated her attention to the small details, she had me feeling like a princess. She made it a point to see that I was hydrated and fed!! She even bustled my gown like a pro. Alayna was a Rock Star!! I am grateful I had her cheering us on, on our special day. It’s clear she loves what she does. The entire Day Of team was absolutely amazing!! The food from the kitchen was amazing, we had guest praising how delicious everything was. Thank you to the Ancaster Team for helping us have the wedding of our dreams.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Perfect Day at the Perfect Venue

We recently got married at Ancaster Mill and had the most magical experience. The venue itself is stunning with lots of natural elements like a waterfall, forest, gazebo and flowers, but it also has a very picturesque indoor space. During the planning process, we had a dedicated Special Consultant who helped us think through all the details. On the day of, the Concierge was super thoughtful and made sure everything went smoothly - this allowed us to be completely present.

The food was incredible (we got so many compliments on the prime rib) and everything went off without a hitch. We couldn't be happier that we chose Ancaster Mill for our special day!
J
Jess Sent on 14/08/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Chapel and Amazing Consultants

When my then-fiance and I visited Ancaster Mill in July 2023, we fell in love with the beautiful chapel and landscape scenery of the mill. We knew we wanted to get married there. Amazingly, Ancaster Mill allows for ceremony-only events on Friday and Saturday mornings, with an hour of photography on their grounds after the ceremony (their reception menus/rooms weren't quite what my husband and I were looking for, unfortunately). We jumped at the chance and it was an amazing decision.
We remotely worked with Nycole and subsequently Emily as our coordinators leading up to our big day in July 2024. Communication was decent - emails were sometimes a bit sparse, but calling in-person helped a lot. You might end up speaking to a different consultant, but they all had access to your wedding file, which organized things for the most part. They were very accommodating in allowing us to increase our ceremony time, and they were always cordial and professional in their communication with us.
The rehearsal and day-of was an absolute DREAM. We had Kiana as our day-of consultant and guide, and she was amazing at guiding us through the rehearsal as well as setting up the flow and timeline for our big day. My nerves finally settled after meeting and talking to Kiana on rehearsal day. She was our point of contact for the day-of, as well as our guide on the grounds for our photography session after our ceremony. She was an absolute dream to work with and made the day flow so incredibly smoothly! Thank you Kiana!!
Just for some context, I am a huge planner who needs to know the schedule and order of things, my wedding especially. I think my only “complaint” is that in terms of prep materials, not much was given aside from our wedding contract (which only outlined general timelines and notes). I had prepared a ceremony schedule and timeline for myself to organize the flow, and we didn’t confirm a lot of the details with Ancaster Mill until the day of the rehearsal. I think it may have benefitted us a lot if Ancaster Mill provided planning forms for us to fill out ahead of time, however (as I mentioned above), Kiana was the absolute MVP and took care of everything on the day of the rehearsal.
Overall, an amazing experience. It was a beautiful and unforgettable day for my husband and I, and we have no regrets in choosing Ancaster Mill for our ceremony venue.
David
Erika Sent on 21/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream

The entire experience was so magical. The way all staff went above and beyond on every turn made it a surprisingly relaxed event. Every step of the way we had extraordinary support from an assortment of staff. Nycole was always extremely quick to respond to emails and had much expert advice and helped us tremendously throughout the entire process. Alayna was our concierge and was absolutely fantastic to deal with, her bubbly personality was such a pleasure to have on our special day. Her communication behind-the-scenes with the rest of the staff meant we had not a single thing to worry about the entire day, she took care of us like we were royalty. The food from the kitchen was absolutely delicious, getting praise from multiple guests even weeks after the wedding for how they have never had such amazing food done for so many people at once. We would recommend Ancaster Mill & all Pearle Wedding venues to anyone who asks in a heartbeat.
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Meet the team

Nycole Stevenson
Nycole Stevenson
Special Events Consultant

I have been planning & hosting events for over two decades now. I love connecting with clients and building relationships that often extend well after the event. My goal is to exceed your expectations and ensure your wedding day is even better than you dreamed. I can’t wait to hear from you!

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548 Old Dundas Road L9G 3J4 Ancaster (Ontario)
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