• Our new normal looks different, but we’re still Grand and Gorgeous

    We couldn’t have predicted the ramifications of what COVID-19 would do to our communities, our businesses, our festivals and events – and our future – particularly in an area where tourism is vital to our local economy. But we know that the very things that make Fergus and Elora “Grand and Gorgeous” are the vibes…

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  • We Remember

    November 11th – Remembrance Day is honoured in many ways locally each year and if you find yourself in Fergus or Elora over this weekend, we invite you to take part in our many events.       Without a doubt, the most spectacular display to honour our fallen takes place on front lawn of…

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  • Downtown Fergus gets into the spirit of things

    BOO!!  Ah! Don’t be scared, the Halloween Haunt Street Walk brings the fun of Halloween out in to the daylight and invites kids of all ages to head to downtown Fergus for a frightfully fun time! There will be witches, ghosts and spooky creatures amongst us, wondering in the shops, creeping through the streets and…

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  • Thanksgiving in Sensational Elora

    The best weekend of the fall season is here and the best place to be? Also here. Right here, in Elora. Why? Because it’s sensational! This long weekend boasts many fine traditions for friends and family to gather and celebrate the harvest.  In our community’s social calendar, it brings two of our favourite fall events…

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  • The Elora Fergus Studio Tour

      The Elora Fergus Studio Tour. Inspiration behind every door.   Take the day. Take the weekend. Hey, take two!  Because exploring the Elora Fergus Studio is a true highlight to the fall season around here. It’s like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” for grown-ups!  So grab your map, mark your route and head out…

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  • The 182nd annual Fergus Fall Fair

    The 182nd annual Fergus Fall Fair is this weekend celebrating our “Country Roots.” September 14, 15 and 16. Come on and get your country on! Sure, most people come to Fergus to see the beauty of the Grand River, our beautiful historic downtown or the many events that have put our community on the map,…

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  • Halloween Haunt Street Walk

    Hey kids! Halloween Haunt starts here.     Who says the ghosts and ghouls only come out at night? Not us! Come to Downtown Fergus on Saturday, October 28 and see for yourself.   The Halloween Haunt Street Walk is a fabulous spooky tradition celebrated in the light of day, where the historic main street…

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  • Elora Monster March Parade

    Gather together and wander along … all you need is a costume and you’ll belong.   The Monster March   Get your Halloween ON! The annual Monster March Parade is a tradition of family-friendly fun that brings out the ghouls, the zombies, and yes, the princesses and Super Heroes too. You’ve never experienced a Halloween…

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  • Culture Days Centre Wellington

    Canada loves culture. Centre Wellington does too.   Culture Day festivities are a national event that encourage people from coast to coast to participate in everything culture. This is chance to take part in artist workshops, performances, agricultural events and more. When you visit Fergus and Elora you’ll soon see that Culture Days are EVERY…

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  • Elora Fergus Studio Tour

    Meet the makers.   The 2018 Elora Fergus Studio Tour is September 22-23 and September 29-30. It’s one thing to appreciate art; it’s another thing altogether to  see where the creative process begins, where the art is made and meet the artist in person. The Elora Fergus Studio Tour is two weekends of inspired discovery. A total…

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