Elora Gorge Lookout
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My wife and I were delighted to see the enchanting tourist attraction, Elora - a community in the township of Centre Wellington, and the scenic lookout points in the Victoria Park, with one of our friends whom we visited in Waterloo. Interestingly, there is a Victoria Park in Kitchener, too! Elora is 30 kms from Waterloo which is 75 minute drive from my home in Toronto. The small community of Elora was bustling with lots of tourists on a Thursday morning of August, 2022. There is an old mill, Elora, now converted into a hotel. I parked my car on the street near the hotel, and we went to the park on foot that is about 20 minutes from the tourist information center. You may park your vehicle for three hours on the street, and that is sufficient to enjoy the picturesque gorge. The views of rugged lime cliffs, Grand river flowing through the valley, and myriads of trees were startlingly beautiful. The spectacular views from the lookout points filled us with indescribable exhilaration. The 72 foot high cliffs and the river flowing through the valley makes the gorge a small Canadian canyon that is a must visit for all the nature lovers.
Bharat ShahBharat Shah
10
Beautiful trail exploring the Elora gorge. The trail is mostly hard dirt with some rocky areas. If you take your time, it is about 20-30 min around the trail but you can definitely spend stop to enjoy the scenery or go down the steps to play in the water. For that you should allow more time so not to be rushed. The steps down to the gorge is made of stone. Some parts of the steps are a bit steep and warn down so watch your step and use the handrails to assist. Once down the steps, there’s a bit of rocky terrain to get down to the water. Supportive shoes are recommended to make it easier. From the water, there’s a good view of the Davis St. bridge, the rest of the gorge. There are and caves along the gorge but in one area there’s two caves side by side and the one on the right has a little hole that looks like a window! A nice man who grew up in this area told us to look for the two caves. There are also signs around the trail giving a bit of history of the area. The trail is shaded making it a lovely place to walk and explore.
bbt JCbbt JC
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It's a beautiful spot no doubt, but I'm not sure if the additional development at the Mill has helped out hindered Elora. It used to have a quaint small town feel and I think that's somewhat gone now as it's becoming more developed and touristy. There is still parking spots although they're getting harder to find and it is nice (for pedestrians) that the streets address blocked off, however with the current restrictions in place for the local shops there are usually lines and the crowding has moved to the sidewalks. The lookout is still lovely; but it is ashame that do much development is occurring which does impact the natural view. It's also a very short trail. Walking the steps down to under the bridge extends it, but not hugely.
Bren IrwinBren Irwin
10
Beautiful place, definitely recommend going down the stairs to the lower level. It is a bit tricky with all the rocks and uneven terrain so please be careful and go at your own risk. Its not wheelchair accessible so if you have a disability that makes it more difficult to do this activity, please don’t go. Same goes to seniors, and people bringing small children. But if you can you MUST go into the water, its an amazing experience and great photo taking opportunity for family’s and friends. Note: the rocks under the water are slippery so walk with caution. The water is also not deep enough to swim in.
SarahSarah
30
Such a beautiful site. The trail is easy to walk, though you do have to watch out for roots. The views of the gorge and the waterfall are stunning. The stairs down to the gorge are steep and should be taken only at your own risk. The park is well maintained and was free from litter. There are lots of benches/picnic tables to sit on should you wish to have lunch there or need a rest. There were also two surprising clean port-o-potties on site which had hand sanitizer. I could have easily spent an entire afternoon enjoying the scenery here.
Sarah E. WatsonSarah E. Watson
00
Just a few pics from the bridge and path from the area near the hotel. Always busy but very nice little walk in a beautiful town. There is a staircase that takes you down to the gorge itself and the river. It’s a bit steep and rickety but secure and then all rocks to walk around. There are always a lot of people so be sure to book a reservation if you want dinner or drinks (the Elora brewery is great). Definitely worth a drive in the summer or fall.
Scott JScott J
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James St, Elora, ON N0B 1S0, Canada
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attractions: Elora Gorge Hole in the Rock, Grand River Raceway, Elora Gorge Falls, Scoop Ice Cream, Elora Rapids Inc., ELORA MEWS, Sugar Skulls Ice Cream Elora, Sweet Distractions: Elora's Candy Boutique, Elora Centre For The Arts, ONE AXE Pursuits, restaurants: Elora Brewing Company, The Friendly Society, Shepherd's Pub, Handsome Devil Bistro, The Cellar Pub And Grill, Elora Mill Restaurant, Lost + Found Café, The Evelyn, Cafe Crêperie, The Wild Tart
