by Gary McWilliams | Nov 13, 2024 | Destination News
The Early Days Had Just Begun! It was a nightmare! The construction crew and their equipment were all there, ready to tear down the historic structures. The buildings were now old and unused. No one really wanted them. Get rid of them, better to be torn down and...
by Gary McWilliams | Nov 12, 2024 | Destination News
Historic Mills in York Durham Headwater Ontario’s Historic Mills: From Industry to Art and Heritage The early industrialization of Ontario owes much to the ingenuity and functionality of its mills, which helped shape the province’s economy and landscape. These...
by Gary McWilliams | Nov 10, 2024 | Destination News
The Secret of the Alton Mill! We were standing outside, surrounded by four walls. Only the walls could be seen. The sound of an unseen wind howled above us. The world seemed to stop, only the sound of the forceful wind could be heard, but not felt. We decided to go...
by Gary McWilliams | Nov 8, 2024 | Destination News
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night in Tyrone! All the lights of the Village of Tryone were out. The storm, nearly the strength of a hurricane, had blown down trees, and had caused massive blackouts throughout the area. It would be days before the hydro workers could...
by Gary McWilliams | Nov 3, 2024 | Events and Festivals
Visit Santa Mrs. Claus Elf Donoko at Tyrone Mills Holiday 2024 Visit Santa Mrs. Claus and Elf Donoko at Tyrone Mills Holiday 2024 Saturday November 16 and Saturday December 14, 2024 Explore Ontario’s Historic Mills this Holiday Season! From unique local art and...