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Leave the city behind.
You don’t have to travel hours north for spectacular autumn views. We have them too! Visit Elora and Fergus. Autumn leaves. Elora Gorge. Grand River. Belwood Lake. Elora Cataract Trail. Shops. Great restaurants and pubs. Scenic views. Maybe you’ve seen it all before, but have you seen it in October? It’s awesome. The…
Top 10 Things to Do in Fergus-Elora
Everyone says they’re unique, but Fergus and Elora aren’t your average tourist destinations. We can prove it. Here’s the Grand and Gorgeous ‘TOP 10 Things to Do in Fergus-Elora’, the kinds of things you can’t do anywhere else – because there is no place like this: 1. Gorge Cinema Elora Take in a…
Bridges in Elora & Fergus
Sir Isaac Newton is quoted as saying, “We build too many walls and not enough bridges.” Well, we assure you, Mr. Newton would love Fergus and Elora because we love our bridges. They aren’t just a means to cross over the beautiful Grand River and Irvine River, they are meeting places, special places –…
Grand Experiences
Kitras Art Glass
Canada’s Largest Hot Glass Studio Like blown glass? This will blow your mind! When they told us we were going to have the opportunity to make a piece of art using hot glass infused with natural elements from the earth’s floor, we’re not going to lie – we were part excited and…
Grand River Raceway
Expect an experience at Grand River Raceway Looking for a way to add some excitement to your week nights? Bet we can help. Trot off to the horse races and get in on the action. Win, place or show – there’s no better place to go than Elora’s Grand River Raceway on a summer…
Elora Horse & Hound
The Annual Elora Horse and Hound Parade returns Sunday, October 6th, 2019 @ 1pm! Downtown Abbey comes to Downtown Elora: Ontario’s Most Beautiful Village will host the pomp and circumstance of the Eglinton & Caledon Horse and Hound parade, benefiting Groves Memorial Hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society. At about 1:30pm, set against the spectacular autumn…
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Things to do in Winter in Elora and Fergus
We embrace winter full-on here, because whether you love the fresh air of the great outdoors or the warmth and comfort of the great indoors, we live in the ultimate winter wonderland. It’s simply the most beautiful place to be when the snow falls and the ice forms and everywhere you look it is picture-perfect.…
First Night Celebrations in Elora
Got plans this New Year’s Eve? Change them. Elora is the place to be. As the party winds down for Canada’s 150th, we’re going to make sure it goes out with a bang! And what better place to do it up right than the beautiful village of Elora. When this community comes…
Late Night Shopping (2017)
Downtown Fergus is a festive place to be for the whole family during the annual Late Night Shopping event on December 1, 2017! Gather around for the traditional tree lighting ceremony along the Riverwalk. Enjoy music, merriment and more. Our festive shops are open late and ready to welcome you in from the cold with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Riverfest Elora 2017
Riverfest Elora 2017 Sure, you’ve been to lots of music festivals, but you’ve not had an experience until you’ve been to Riverfest Elora. That’s cool. There’s room. But hurry, ‘cause it’s about to get real. Welcome to one of the best music festivals in Ontario – small enough to keep it real – big enough…
72nd Annual Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Scottish or nae … you don’t want to miss this. Tartan up and head to Fergus this weekend for the 72nd annual Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games, August 11 to 13 in a town where our Scottish roots run deep. Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games (2017) The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland…
3 things to do in Elora-Fergus this August long weekend
It’s a long weekend, but that doesn’t have to mean a long drive to get away. Skip the traffic heading to cottage country. Take a short drive to Elora and Fergus, because whatever the weather, there is fun to be had here. 3 things to do in Fergus and Elora on this August long weekend:…
