The Priest’s Mill Arts Centre (PMAC) in Alexandria, Ontario, is housed in a heritage stone grist mill on the Garry River. Somewhat surprisingly for a stone building, the mill has been ravaged by fire multiple times since it was built in 1884, on the site of an 1819 mill made of wood.
Today, you can shop in the bright gallery for handmade items created by more than 30 local artists. You can also sign up for all sorts of art and craft classes and workshops. PMAC specializes in glass art, including stained glass, but you can buy artworks in all sorts of media and the classes are similarly varied.
On the other side of the old mill building, you’ll find the North Glengarry restaurant, which serves pub classics (burgers, pizza, pasta, salads, wraps and more) at reasonable prices. If you’re visiting in warm weather, try to snag a table on the outdoor patio, which overlooks the waterfall that once powered the mill.
If you go to the Priest’s Mill Arts Centre
The Priest’s Mill Arts Centre is at 16 Mill Square in Alexandria. It’s located 103km southeast of Parliament Hill. Gallery hours vary and the list of classes is updated regularly; check the centre’s website for the most current information.
Looking for something else to see and do near the Priest’s Mill Arts Centre? Here are a few options.
- Cooper Marsh Conservation Area, South Lancaster
- Glengarry Pioneer Museum, Dunvegan
- St. Raphael’s Ruins National Historic Site, Williamstown
You can also check the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry’s tourism website.
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