A very popular venue, the Old Mill Inn and Spa is an English-style Inn and restaurant. It was originally a saw mill built in 1793. In 1914, it was owned by R. Home Smith who opened it as "the Old Mill Tea Garden". Following that the Inn was used as a dance hall for during the Big Band era in the 20's. More recently in 1983 it was designated as a 'Heritage Property' by the City of Etobicoke (now Toronto). Currently it is owned by the Kalmar family. The Spa opened in 2001 with over 47 rooms and 13 suites. The property over looks 2.5 hecacres of parkland surrounding the Humber River making it a perfect spot for weddings, business conventions or a romantic getaway.
When you look at this gorgeous property both inside and out, its not too difficult to imagine that almost 300 years ago the area surrounding the Old Mill, was once used as a fishing and hunting area for the First Nations before the Europeans took settlement here. By about 1720, the French had made it their home calling a small piece of land the Magasin Royale, was was close to the present site of the Mill. They used this fort-like property to trade with different native bands.
50 years later, the English came and built homes, using the Mill to cut lumber. The first homes were built in York, Upper Canada which is now known as Toronto. There are so many beautiful piece of furniture inside, surrounded by lush gardens on the outside, patios, gifts shops and a chapel onsite.
see Etienne Brule Trail
see Humber River Trail
Springtime is the special time of year when everyone feels the need to clean up, clean out, re-arrange and change the present.
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| Reception Room |
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| The Old Mill Inn and Spa |
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| Open Bar |
Recently, we revisited the Old Mill Inn and Spa. This is the first place I went to in 2010 that actually started my interest in blogging. I remember I was looking out the window of the subway when I saw this beautiful park (Old Mill Park) and decided to get off at the station. I spent the afternoon taking pictures and visiting the 'Old Mill Inn and Spa'. I wasn't really dressed for the surroundings (in my jeans) but decided to go inside anyways. This experience lead me to believe that there must be so many other amazing things to see in Toronto, just steps away from each and every subway station, and that is how I ended up blogging 'the subways'. Somehow I knew this would be a special place for me someday..
We arrived at the Old Mill to view the reception facilities. What I like about this for the wedding reception is that everything you could possibly think of is all in one place. Floral arrangements, music, invitations, centerpieces, catering, bed rooms, restaurants and beauty salons (spa).
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| Washroom facilities |
A very popular venue, the Old Mill Inn and Spa is an English-style Inn and restaurant. It was originally a saw mill built in 1793. In 1914, it was owned by R. Home Smith who opened it as "the Old Mill Tea Garden". Following that the Inn was used as a dance hall for during the Big Band era in the 20's. More recently in 1983 it was designated as a 'Heritage Property' by the City of Etobicoke (now Toronto). Currently it is owned by the Kalmar family. The Spa opened in 2001 with over 47 rooms and 13 suites. The property over looks 2.5 hectacres of parkland surrounding the Humber River making it a perfect spot for weddings, business conventions or a romantic getaway.
When you look at this gorgeous property both inside and out, its not too difficult to imagine that almost 300 years ago the area surrounding the Old Mill, was once used as a fishing and hunting area for the First Nations before the Europeans took settlement here. By about 1720, the French had made it their home calling a small piece of land the Magasin Royale, was was close to the present site of the Mill. They used this fort-like property to trade with different native bands.
