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Anten Mills is centred on the intersection of Horseshoe Valley Road West ( formally County Road 22 ) and Wilson Drive ( formally the 7th Concession of Vespra ), northwest of Barrie.

The community derived its name from a well known mill operating in the area in the late 1800s.

The first syllables of this firm's name, Anderson & Tennant, after its owners Charles Anderson and a Mr. Tennant, were merged to create the word Anten.

Most of the workforce living in Anten Mills are employed in nearby Barrie.

The area surrounding Anten Mills is predominantly either farm or crown land ; however, golf courses, ski resorts and hiking trails also dot the landscape.

A further 25 km northwest of Anten Mills is Wasaga Beach, a popular summer tourist attraction.

Country music star Jason McCoy grew up in Anten Mills.