Elora and Fergus

Take a dip at the popular limestone quarry known as the ‘old swimming hole’. There’s also a wide beach area and hiking trails. 

Capture sensational views above the Grand River and Elora Gorge during a gourmet meal or from your boutique suite as spa pampering awaits. 

Guelph’s baseball team warm up its sports community when it plays its games with heart at Hastings Stadium. 

Visit the floral clock in the serene garden, model of the first home in Guelph and the kids will love the antique carousel and the mini train ride. 

Channel your favourite superhero as you climb rocks, rappel down walls, or soar over the Elora’s Grand River on a zipline. 

Audiences love the diverse musical performances at the Elora Festival and the international musicians who played the venue. 

Formerly a movie house from the 1920s, Fergus Grand Theatre has been renovated for easier accessibility and celebrates community theatre and drama. 

The restored limestone heritage building is the home for art exhibitions and art classes and occasionally a pop-up shop. 

Colour your world with unique, multi-coloured glass blown collections that you can adorn on your tree, in your garden or use to accessorize your home. 

Get introspective and connect with nature on a serene yoga and meditation retreat in a unique outdoor setting located alongside the Grand River.  

This 27-hole golf club was once two separate golf clubs. Catch a quick game with friends or practice your drills at the driving range. 

The 18-hole golf course of this beautiful property has a natural setting to make hitting the links even more enjoyable.  

Navigate your own Punt Ride along the Grand River, travel on a boat piloted by a captain or arrange to be serenaded on your trip. 

Sleep peacefully in a comfortable queen size bed beside a cozy fireplace after soaking in a Jacuzzi bathtub.  

Download the Elora Historical Bicycle Tour on your phone and take a self-guided bike tour or rent equipment for tubing the Elora Gorge. 

Witness the sweeping natural landscape of the Grand Valley from Shand Dam in an area where water activities, picnicking and hiking are very popular.

Capture great views where the Grand River and the Irvine Creek Gorge meet. Lover’s Leap is also part of the Upper Grand Gorge Trail. 

Open all year round for gaming, exciting live horse racing, and a little shopping, and the three eateries provide great dining selection. 

The heritage riverfront space with its dreamy garden and limestone structures make the perfect natural stage for summer performances. 

Rent tubing equipment and purchase the tickets online or in advance before taking the exhilarating ride down the Grand River. 

Beginner to advanced fly-fishing lessons are available or get outfitted with the essentials that meet your fly-fishing needs.  

The 47 km multi-use trail connects Elora to Forks of the Credit Provincial Park and also links the Grand River and Credit River watersheds. 

Place an order for delectable, hand-crafted Belgian chocolate or visit the store in downtown Fergus’ historic Russel Building. 

Traditionally baked breads with wholesome local ingredients are prepared in small batches. Get them while they are available. 

Pub meets farm-to-table dining is the backdrop to savour the unique quality of the craft beer that celebrates Elora’s history.  

Drink a brew at the traditional pub that’s located by the River Grand and stay overnight at its charming B&B guest room upstairs. 

Spend a Saturday morning in Bissell Park shopping for locally grown ingredients and baked goods at Elora Farmers’ Market. 

Taste seasonal cuisine featuring methods made from scratch that integrates the creativity and fresh products from artisans and farmers.  

Feel the energy and pride of Scottish heritage in Fergus during the three-day celebration that includes Highland dancing, bagpipe music and more.