Elora Trip Overview
Come experience the sights, sounds, and history of Elora as we cycle along the Elora Gorge, Elora’s historic downtown core, and a myriad of bicycle paths along the Grand River. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, we’ll discover how the Gorge was created, it’s troubled past, and why so many wish to visit it to this day. Learn about Elora’s industrious past, from it’s toy making to its farm implements, and how they’ve transformed through the years to now accommodate the tourism industry 1000s visit throughout the summer.
You’ll need your own bicycle, smartphone and headphones for this tour. This tour can be done in a group or individually.
We acknowledge with gratitude the work of Stephen Thorning and Kenneth Hewitt, a local historian and naturalist whose passion for Elora produced most of the information we will share with you today.
Additional Info
Duration: 120 to 240 minutes
Starts: Elora, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Elora, Ontario, Canada
Come experience the sights, sounds, and history of Elora as we cycle along the Elora Gorge, Elora’s historic downtown core, and a myriad of bicycle paths along the Grand River. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, we’ll discover how the Gorge was created, it’s troubled past, and why so many wish to visit it to this day. Learn about Elora’s industrious past, from it’s toy making to its farm implements, and how they’ve transformed through the years to now accommodate the tourism industry 1000s visit throughout the summer.
You’ll need your own bicycle, smartphone and headphones for this tour. This tour can be done in a group or individually.
We acknowledge with gratitude the work of Stephen Thorning and Kenneth Hewitt, a local historian and naturalist whose passion for Elora produced most of the information we will share with you today.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Elora, Elora, Centre Wellington, Ontario
The tour takes place in Elora, Ontario
Pass By: Elora Gorge Conservation Area, 7400 Wellington Rd 21, Elora, Centre Wellington, Ontario N0B 1S0 Canada
The tour passes by the Elora Gorge
Stop At: Wellington County Museum & Archives, 536 Wellington Rd 18, Elora, Centre Wellington, Ontario N1M 2W3 Canada
You stop outside the museum and have a chance to explore the grounds.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Elora Cataract Trailway, Gerrie Road, Elora, Centre Wellington, Ontario Canada
You ride over it
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Bissell Park, Mill St E, Elora, Centre Wellington, Ontario N0B 1S0 Canada
You ride through the park
Duration: 3 minutes