Melissa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
It is a beautiful hidden gem in our community. The walk can be challenging but well worth it!
27 locals recommend
Elora Gorge
It is a beautiful hidden gem in our community. The walk can be challenging but well worth it!
Has a great huge splash pad for the kids. There is an entrance fee but you can also picnic and take a great walk through the conservation area.
48 locals recommend
Elora Gorge Conservation Area
7400 Wellington County Rd 21Has a great huge splash pad for the kids. There is an entrance fee but you can also picnic and take a great walk through the conservation area.
People come from far and wide to swim in the quarry. It is a magical place to be!
37 locals recommend
Elora Quarry Conservation Area
319 Wellington Road 18People come from far and wide to swim in the quarry. It is a magical place to be!
Great place to hang out for the day. They have charcoal bbq's available for picnics. There is a hidden smimming hole that has a really great area for kids to swim and for adults. You can also rent life jackets there. It is fantastic! Certainly a favourite place to go when I was growing up! There is also access to Belwood lake for all the boaters and anglers in the house!
20 locals recommend
Belwood Lake Conservation Area
8282 Wellington County Rd 18Great place to hang out for the day. They have charcoal bbq's available for picnics. There is a hidden smimming hole that has a really great area for kids to swim and for adults. You can also rent life jackets there. It is fantastic! Certainly a favourite place to go when I was growing up! There is also access to Belwood lake for all the boaters and anglers in the house!
This may not be running in 2021 but it's a real hoot!
7 locals recommend
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
400 Tower St SThis may not be running in 2021 but it's a real hoot!
Elora tubing launch
Elora Gorge TrailIf you are looking for a little adventure!
St. Jacobs
Beautiful town
Located near the Elora mill - worth seeing from the new pedestrian bridge in downtown Elora
Tooth of Time
Located near the Elora mill - worth seeing from the new pedestrian bridge in downtown Elora
Wildwinds Golf Links
8136 Wellington 22Nice golf course
Check the times online - BIG farmers market! If its in season they have it!
168 locals recommend
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea Market
878 Weber St NCheck the times online - BIG farmers market! If its in season they have it!
Come on a Saturday morning for the farmer's market - come on the Sunday for a lovely stroll through the forest and along the river.
12 locals recommend
Bissell Park
127 E Mill StCome on a Saturday morning for the farmer's market - come on the Sunday for a lovely stroll through the forest and along the river.
Wander through the forest and enjoy being out in the middle of nowhere.
Located just through the set of lights at Hwy six on the Alma road (Hwy 17) Entrance is marked and the path goes both right and left - in the winter the snow is magical, in the summer the birds are loud and in the spring the MUD is DEEP!
Cumnock Tract Agreement Forest
Wander through the forest and enjoy being out in the middle of nowhere.
Located just through the set of lights at Hwy six on the Alma road (Hwy 17) Entrance is marked and the path goes both right and left - in the winter the snow is magical, in the summer the birds are loud and in the spring the MUD is DEEP!
Food Scene
Go to the bar downstairs (to your right) for "pub" food and cocktails. The prices for food are more reasonable but if you are looking to have an exquisite meal stay on the main floor when you walk in. They also have a great wine selection.
23 locals recommend
Elora Mill Hotel & Spa
77 Mill St WGo to the bar downstairs (to your right) for "pub" food and cocktails. The prices for food are more reasonable but if you are looking to have an exquisite meal stay on the main floor when you walk in. They also have a great wine selection.
Get a loaf of sourdough bread made with flour we mill on the farm!
7 locals recommend
Elora Bread Trading Co.
73 Metcalfe StGet a loaf of sourdough bread made with flour we mill on the farm!
The Porch Light
82 Metcalfe StGreat food and I believe they will deliver to the farm!
The Evelyn
130 Metcalfe StTheir food is never a disappointment! Sooo good. Great specials!
Great pub food and really good beer! Relaxed atmosphere too.
39 locals recommend
Elora Brewing Company
107 Geddes StGreat pub food and really good beer! Relaxed atmosphere too.
Cafe Crêperie Of Elora
40 Mill St WFun place to checkout. A little taste of Paris in Elora
Quite possibly the best sushi in Ontario. Make sure to order very early ( like the day before) they often sell out quickly! Its that good!
6 locals recommend
ikiru sushi
141 St Andrew St WQuite possibly the best sushi in Ontario. Make sure to order very early ( like the day before) they often sell out quickly! Its that good!
Their chicken roti and jerk chicken are sooooo good. They close early at 7pm Monday - Friday. Find it hidden behind the Fergus library in downtown - small hidden spot = best food.
Underground Kitchen
Their chicken roti and jerk chicken are sooooo good. They close early at 7pm Monday - Friday. Find it hidden behind the Fergus library in downtown - small hidden spot = best food.
This is the best Indian food around! People drive hours for their food. If you like Indian food you will fall in love with this!
6 locals recommend
Fergus Tandoori Grill
232 St Andrew St WThis is the best Indian food around! People drive hours for their food. If you like Indian food you will fall in love with this!
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea Market
878 Weber St NThis is a very popular place to visit!
Great pizza and sandwiches!!! Pick one up when you grab your groceries!
7 locals recommend
Fraberts Fresh Food
105 Queen St WGreat pizza and sandwiches!!! Pick one up when you grab your groceries!
The Elora Café
175 Geddes Street They roast their own beans! They also sell soft serve ice cream!
The Vault Coffee & Espresso Bar
101 St Andrew St WGreat cappuccinos!
Shepherd's Pub
5 E Mill StGreat pub spot! Beer is cold!
The absolute BEST place for desserts! High tea is a must! They have a great kids menu!
14 locals recommend
The Wild Tart
61 Metcalfe StThe absolute BEST place for desserts! High tea is a must! They have a great kids menu!
Elora BIA
Soon to be a local favourite - they are opening summer 2021! Be the first to visit!
Great spot for your charcuterie needs! They only sell the best high quality products - great place to stop before you have a picnic by the pond!
The Elora Mercantile
58 Geddes StGreat spot for your charcuterie needs! They only sell the best high quality products - great place to stop before you have a picnic by the pond!
Handsome Devil Bistro
146 Metcalfe StRotating menu - great patio!
Around the corner there is PIE! Amazing pie and baked goods! Home cooking at its best - the best part is they do the cooking for you!
The Right Spot Restaurant Baked Goods
14 Elora Street NorthAround the corner there is PIE! Amazing pie and baked goods! Home cooking at its best - the best part is they do the cooking for you!
Rivers Edge Goat Dairy
8102 Wellington County Rd 109Want to visit some goats??? If so this is your spot! They also sell cheese!
Pick up a fresh salad bowl for lunch if you've had enough fries (that being said their fries are amazing!) Also have great family meals on Sunday's!
18 locals recommend
The Friendly Society
8 Mill St WPick up a fresh salad bowl for lunch if you've had enough fries (that being said their fries are amazing!) Also have great family meals on Sunday's!
Did someone say wood fired pizza? Great spot on the river to watch the swans go by!
11 locals recommend
La Fontana
15 E Mill StDid someone say wood fired pizza? Great spot on the river to watch the swans go by!
Great spot to wander early on a Saturday morning, meet the locals, find some local food or pick up a local beer or wine from one of the vendors. Check online for opening dates as they close and move for the winter months.
8 locals recommend
The Elora Farmers' Market
160 Albert Street WestGreat spot to wander early on a Saturday morning, meet the locals, find some local food or pick up a local beer or wine from one of the vendors. Check online for opening dates as they close and move for the winter months.
Craving fish and chips? Or anything from out East? Come here for your fix! Great food, on the water patio is a great spot to hang out for an afternoon beer!
12 locals recommend
The Goofie Newfie
105 Queen St WCraving fish and chips? Or anything from out East? Come here for your fix! Great food, on the water patio is a great spot to hang out for an afternoon beer!
Box Social
103 Geddes StDid someone say Brunch??
Pub on the water - sit inside and keep cool by the stone walls, or sit outside and feel the river breeze on your face... wings are great as well!!!
11 locals recommend
The Brew House on the Grand
170 St David St SPub on the water - sit inside and keep cool by the stone walls, or sit outside and feel the river breeze on your face... wings are great as well!!!
The Breadalbane Inn
487 St Andrew St WWing night anyone?
Gus Social
120 Saint Andrew Street WestMexican and Indian food all under one roof!
The Cellar Pub And Grilled
13 Mill Street EastGood food, great specials
Gente Urban Italian Eatery
180 St Andrew St EHand rolled pasta - fresh pizza - great wine! Patio on the water!
Gorge Country Kitchen
82 Wellington Rd 7Brunch spot, or lunch spot - you choose!
Want to bring some Chinese food back to your temporary home? This is the spot in Elora for you!
New Happy Garden Restaurant
Want to bring some Chinese food back to your temporary home? This is the spot in Elora for you!
Old spot for your Chinese food fix in downtown Fergus. The old booths has many stories to share!
Black & White Restaurant & Soda Bar
252 Saint Andrew Street WestOld spot for your Chinese food fix in downtown Fergus. The old booths has many stories to share!
China 8 Fergus
816 Tower Street SouthNew spot in town for your Chinese food fix!
Lucky Lotus 97
600 Scotland StreetThai food in Fergus! Do we need to say more?
Belwood Country Market
6 GeorgeButter tarts - all the butter tarts!
Fish and chips - take out only - go across the street to sit in Bissell Park and enjoy the water flowing by
Somthin' Fishee
16 E Mill StFish and chips - take out only - go across the street to sit in Bissell Park and enjoy the water flowing by
Groceries
Closest spot for your emergency needs. Has everything you might need in a handy location - small selection of groceries - as well as ICE CREAM and LCBO outlet - if you forgot it at home, they likely have it here!
Alma Town Convenience (LCBO outlet)
3 Peel St WClosest spot for your emergency needs. Has everything you might need in a handy location - small selection of groceries - as well as ICE CREAM and LCBO outlet - if you forgot it at home, they likely have it here!
Great spot for fresh produce in Elora and small products local to the town are found here
Market Pantry Elora
54 Wellington Rd 7Great spot for fresh produce in Elora and small products local to the town are found here
FreshCo
875 Side Rd 19Has everything you might need - just on the inside of Fergus.
Bigger grocery store in town - if you feel like going for a big shop on your way into town.
7 locals recommend
Zehrs
800 Tower St SBigger grocery store in town - if you feel like going for a big shop on your way into town.
Great spot for local food! They have the best steaks around! Pick up a bag of 1847 flour here as well! Also sell great snacks!
7 locals recommend
Fraberts Fresh Food
105 Queen St WGreat spot for local food! They have the best steaks around! Pick up a bag of 1847 flour here as well! Also sell great snacks!
Fountain Head Health Store
212 St Andrew St WForget your vitamins at home? Want a great meal?
Need that cut of steak you can't get elsewhere? Come here. Small spot but good products
Joe's Butcher shop and Deli
168 St Andrew St WNeed that cut of steak you can't get elsewhere? Come here. Small spot but good products
Dar's Country Market
6458 Wellington Rd 7Visit for a small town high end grocery store experience
activities
Grand River Raceway
7445 Wellington County Rd 21Want to try your luck? Here is the spot to give it a go!
Pandemic aside this is the spot to see your old or new favourite movie. During the pandemic get your popcorn to go on Friday night to enjoy back at the house!
16 locals recommend
The Gorge Cinema
43 Mill St WPandemic aside this is the spot to see your old or new favourite movie. During the pandemic get your popcorn to go on Friday night to enjoy back at the house!
Distillery
Distillery with a very "Geek" vibe! Want to explore some new flavours - this is your spot - the pineapple is perfect for your pina colada by the pool, and the buttered rum is for around the fire at night!
Silver Fox Distillery
7999 Wellington County Rd 109Distillery with a very "Geek" vibe! Want to explore some new flavours - this is your spot - the pineapple is perfect for your pina colada by the pool, and the buttered rum is for around the fire at night!
Amazing new distilling company in Elora! Get your cocktail supplies here for drinks around the pool.
10 locals recommend
Elora Distilling Company
102 Metcalfe StAmazing new distilling company in Elora! Get your cocktail supplies here for drinks around the pool.
Brewery
Original Lager still ice cold in Grand Valley.
Order online and enjoy free next day delivery anywhere in the County of Dufferin and surrounding area. Will deliver beer to your door! What more do you need to know! Easy drinking beer for around the fire pit at night
Grand Valley Brewery
173488 Dufferin County Road 25Original Lager still ice cold in Grand Valley.
Order online and enjoy free next day delivery anywhere in the County of Dufferin and surrounding area. Will deliver beer to your door! What more do you need to know! Easy drinking beer for around the fire pit at night
They sell amazing food - but also great beer! Drink some on the patio there or to take home for beside the pool!
39 locals recommend
Elora Brewing Company
107 Geddes StThey sell amazing food - but also great beer! Drink some on the patio there or to take home for beside the pool!
Rural Roots Brewing Company
21B Industrial DriveWant a great beer with friendly people? Order one for the patio!
Take a bit of a trip into the country side and experience the beer where the beer is grown
14 locals recommend
GoodLot Farm & GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co.
18825 Shaws Creek RdTake a bit of a trip into the country side and experience the beer where the beer is grown
ICE CREAM!
Looking for ICE CREAM with a bit of a road trip thrown in? Or want to visit a farm - this is the spot! Its just a short trip down the road but visit for some great ice cream and cow adventures!
Mapleton's Organic
8548 Wellington St NLooking for ICE CREAM with a bit of a road trip thrown in? Or want to visit a farm - this is the spot! Its just a short trip down the road but visit for some great ice cream and cow adventures!
Sugar Skulls Ice Cream Elora
22 Metcalfe StSoft serve with tons of toppings! Great spot to try some new flavours!
Looking for a new flavour? Hit this place up! They have great new flavours and high quality ice cream! Vegan/lactose intolerant? No problem - they often have a few vegan flavours that are amazing!
Scoop Ice Cream
58 Mill St. WestLooking for a new flavour? Hit this place up! They have great new flavours and high quality ice cream! Vegan/lactose intolerant? No problem - they often have a few vegan flavours that are amazing!
The Fry Shack - Fergus
950 Saint David Street NorthIce cream and fries - what more do you need on a vacation ???
Sweet Distractions: Elora's Candy Boutique
16 Mill St WWant to feel nostalgic? This candy shop has it for you!
I Love Chocolate!
227 St Andrew St WNeed a chocolate fix???