Overview
Elora is a small town renowned for its stunning 19th-century limestone architecture built by Scottish stonemasons and the dramatic Elora Gorge with 22-metre limestone cliffs carved by the Grand River. The town attracts sightseers, campers, hikers, kayakers, and tubers seeking outdoor adventure combined with quaint village atmosphere.
Architecture · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget options from $100 at Village Inn. Premium Elora Mill from $600 offers historic luxury with gorge views.
Activities
Elora Gorge tubing popular summer activity. River tubing plus park fee costs approximately $42 per person at Elora Rapids.
Money
Prices listed in Canadian dollars. Credit cards accepted at most restaurants and accommodations. Cash useful for smaller establishments.
Transport
Park Bus from Toronto runs Saturdays only, April through October. Guelph is the nearest major transit hub with GO Transit service.
Weather
Summer best for tubing and swimming at Elora Quarry. Winter Series festival provides off-season appeal.