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Unincorporated community in Ontario, Canada
Photo: Ken Heaton, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
"Beautiful spot! A perfect oasis in the leafy desert...." Such were the first impressions of a traveller who arrived in the Glen in 1847. Glen Williams is a tiny village, a hamlet, in the Credit River valley just north of Georgetown, a 45 minute drive west of Toronto. The Glen is part of Halton Hills in the Halton Regional Municipality.
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Historic buildings house the working studios of over 35 artists. In addition to rotating shows of 2-dimensional art, by individual artists or small groups, you can see and purchase a wide selection of pottery, fibre, glass, wood, jewellery, sculpture and other media. Williams Mill regularly invites guest artists and educators to hold classes in its heritage stone Education Centre overlooking Glen Williams Park and the Credit River.
A collective studio made up of seven independent glass artists, part of The Williams Mill. Glen Williams Glass is open daily, and welcomes visitors to observe the glassblowing process and enquire about the various techniques and styles of its seven members.
The park includes baseball diamonds, park pavilion, and flower gardens. Tradition and character have been preserved in the old dug out and concession stand. Glen Williams Park is the perfect place to have a picnic, organize a friendly game of baseball or listen to the tranquil sounds of Credit River flow by.
A portion of the Bruce Trail, the hiking trail that runs along the Niagara Escarpment from Niagara to Tobermory runs just north of Glen Williams through the Scotsdale Farm, Silver Creek Conservation Area and on to the Terra Cotta Conservation Area. A side branch, the Credit Valley Footpath, extends into and through the Glen. In full, this footpath stretches from the Bruce Trail at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area southeast to the base of the 10th Line and on east just past the ruin of the Barber Dynamo to the east of Glen Williams.
A riverside parkette in the Glen at the corner of Main & Confederation Streets, named after a local volunteer and Glen Williams Citizen of the Year for 1992, Shelagh Law. A fine place to take kids to splash around in the waters of the Credit River on a hot summer afternoon.
Wooden Boats and Boards
Build your own boat, be it canoe, kayak, paddleboard. Build a skateboard even. Classes are essentially a series of one-on-one tutorials. They show you how to build one ‘corner’ of the boat. You do the second ‘corner’ under their watchful eye. Then you complete the remaining ‘corners’ on your own. You will be guided right through to the last step of building your boat including varnishing or painting.The focus is on making and repairing wood based gear for self-propelled recreation on land and water.
Canada Day the Glen Williams way: Come enjoy breakfast, baseball games, parade at noon, children's games, entertainment and duck race.
Cafe and bakery with sweet and savoury snacks, sandwiches, toasties, and quiche.
Seasonal, contemporary food, carefully selected wines and drinks in a convivial setting. Reservations recommended.
This historic landmark which served as the hamlet's General Store and Post Office for more than a century (built in 1852 by Charles Williams) is now local family owned and operated and has been renovated to bring an authentic, pub experience to the community. With daily chalkboard specials, all menu items are carefully prepared with locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. It features live music on Saturdays at 9PM-11:30PM and Sunday evenings 5PM-8PM, and has a selection of local craft beer & cider offerings on tap.
Close to art galleries, restaurants, cultural exhibits and antique shops. No smoking, Not suitable for pets, no parties or events, May not be safe or suitable for children (0-12 years), 2 nights minimum stay.
A multi-vendor antique and collectibles market housed in a turn-of-the-20th-century limestone knitting mill. 36 vendors offer a broad assortment of collectibles and antiques including a selection of antique, retro, vintage and primitive furniture, fine collectible glass including pressed glass and goblets, carnival glass, crystal, opalescent glass, depression glass, art glass and Fenton glass. Also on offer is fine china including Fuller dinner services, tea services figurines and vases. In stock are over 70 refurbished crystal chandeliers and a good assortment of vintage, industrial and Deco lighting. There is a variety of original oil and water colours as well as prints.
At the Beaumont Mill Antiques Mall
Vintage Vinyl inventory includes thousands of titles with many more arriving every week. Music memorabilia, records, vinyl, 45s, EPs, LPs, 78s, albums, books, DVDs, laserdisc (also, sports and war books & goodies).
The storefront of Laidlaw House and the Frazier Shop in which Timothy Eaton (who founded Eaton's Department Store) first worked in retail, the oldest surviving commercial building in the village, now serves an antiquarian book business. Stock includes literature, travel, history, art, and children's books. Most are first editions. Also included are fine bindings, general antiquarian books, ephemera, and a selection of small antiques.
The Hobby Horse Quilt Shoppe is filled to the brim with everything a Quilter wants! Occasional demos, check the website or Facebook for notices. No need to call in advance to sign up. Just show up about 10 minutes ahead of the scheduled time.
Georgetown Garden Centre
A huge selection of large landscape-size trees and evergreens, more than 600 varieties of nursery stock. The outdoor shopping area has the largest selection of annuals, perennials and specialty plants in the area. Direct from the farm selection and pricing. Also offers "Make It & Take It" workshops and free learning sessions with simple, step-by-step instructions and tips. Check the website for schedules.
By train
GO Transit provides rail service between Georgetown and Toronto.
By bus
GO Transit also provides bus service between Georgetown and Toronto.
Walking is convenient around the village core and parking is easily available.
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