….thanks to Norm for hosting Thursday Doors
This week I celebrated another birthday. They seem to come faster every year. My husband had to make a trip to Hamilton for a quick medical procedure so I went with him. When he was done he surprised me by driving to Ancaster to treat me to a wonderful lunch at the Ancaster Mill. It was a very easy and short trip from the hospital and the scenery along the way was beautiful.
The Ancaster Mill is situated beside a creek, with a large dining room built out overlooking the falls. It is the third oldest building in Ontario and has quite the history. Check it out here. 
The mill is situated on a hill to take advantage of the waterfall so walking from the parking lot to the restaurant can be an issue for people with mobility problems. There is, however, a driveway by the doors to the main entrance where passengers can be dropped off.
Before our lunch we walked around the grounds for a few minutes before heading up the stairs past the mill.
After a very delicious lunch we continued up another set of stairs to check out the new wedding chapel and pergola that was still under construction.
I can’t recommend the mill any more highly for a special occasion or splurge. It’s well worth the drive from anywhere in the Golden Horseshoe area or GTA.
Mama Cormier 
What a wonderful mill and you had a delicious lunch to boot. Perfect!
janet
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Thanks for stopping by Janet. It really was perfect.
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Beautiful photos, such a great place.
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Thanks Jean. It truly is a great place.
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Happy Belated Birthday, Carol. That’s a lovely photo of you.
I know the Bruce Trail passes near Ancaster but I have no recollection of ever being in the town itself. It looks very pretty and deserves another look on my part!
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I think you’d love it Joanne. You need reservations on the weekend but in the middle of the week, especially at lunch it was pretty quiet.
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When Helen resurfacing from summer busy-ness at the end of September, this sounds like the perfect fall hike!
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It is beautiful around there. Hilly but beautiful.
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Lovely shots. Thanks for joining us this week 🙂
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Thanks Norm. I’d like to join more often but unless I’m travelling I don’t focus on too many doors in the neighbourhood. I’ll be back.
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