What a lovely and romantic place. The falls are small, and the area is so peaceful, with few visitors.

The waterfall is named after the four mills once located at this site. The first three mills were destroyed by fire, and the present stone flour mill was built in 1863. The building was constructed with limestone blocks taken from the actual site. Its walls are four feet thick at the base. The flour mill is one of the most substantial stone structures in the province.

Ancaster was established in 1792, but the area now referred to as Ancaster Village had been referred to informally by local villagers by the more colourful name of Wilson’s Mills.

Mill Falls is located on private property, but as the land is the site of the Old Mill restaurant, people are welcome to view the waterfall. Viewing this waterfall is best done from the lower parking lot just below the large stone mill building.

Photos: Google Maps, Leah Jones, Tony Jeung, Keandell Clyde Arcenal Pineda