Things to Do in Elora Ontario on a Day Trip, Elora, Ontario

One of the many small villages in rural Ontario is Elora, located along the gorgeous Grand River in Southern Ontario. It’s a charming destination for a day trip from Toronto. There are so many things to do in Elora Ontario, for every type of traveller. One of the famous Group of Seven painters, A.J. Casson, called Elora “Ontario’s Most Beautiful Village.” I have to agree, and at some point, I was even beginning to feel like I was in a small town in Italy. 

If you love the outdoors, there are parks, extreme activities like river tubing and zip-lining, and hiking. For the shopaholic, you’ll love the authentic, original Mom & Pop shops in the Elora downtown area – trust me, these days, it’s all about supporting local businesses. For my foodie friends, there are numerous places to eat, from fine dining to cute cafes. Lastly, if you love art, you can visit one of the several galleries or make your own art at one of the many art classes. 

- The first visitors were Roman Catholic missionaries who arrived in the 1600s. They attempted to turn the Indigenous People into Christians. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).