🌿 ​​When Nature Meets Art: A Slow Summer Escape to Elora​​ 🎨

Looking for the ​​perfect summer weekend getaway​​ from Toronto? ​​Elora is a dreamy mix of nature, art, and delicious eats​​—here’s your ultimate guide! ​​Downtown Gems​​ 🏡 🪻 ​​Terre Bleu​​ A ​​lavender lover’s paradise​​! Shop for ​​soaps, oils, and fresh bundles​​ in this charming little store. 🥖 ​​Elora Bread Trading Co.​​ The ​​must-visit bakery​​ in town! Their ​​croissants and canelés​​ (caramelized custard pastries) are ​​legendary​​—and affordable! 🍦 ​​Scoop Ice Cream​​ A ​​local favorite​​ with ​​dozens of flavors​​—perfect for a sweet treat on a hot day! 🍻 ​​Elora Brewing Company​​ Craft beer fans, rejoice! Try their ​​Lady Friend IPA​​ (hoppy & bold) or ​​Elora Borealis Pale Ale​​ (light & fruity). ​​Outdoor Adventures​​ 🌲 ​​1. Elora Gorge​​ ​​🎟️ 7.50(Adults)∣5.50 (Kids)​​ ​​📍 7400 Wellington County Rd 21​​ ​​⏰ Open May-Oct (check website!)​​ ​​Hike, tube, or swim​​ in this ​​stunning limestone canyon​​! ​​2. Elora Quarry​​ (Our Top Pick! 💎) ​​🎟️ $10/person (seasonal pricing)​​ ​​📍 319 Wellington County Rd 18​​ ​​⏰ June-Sept | 10AM-8PM (BOOK AHEAD!)​​ A ​​hidden turquoise swimming hole​​ with ​​cliff jumps & sandy beaches​​—like a ​​mini Caribbean escape​​! ​​Foodie Highlights​​ 🍽️ 🍴 ​​The Friendly Society​​ A ​​must-try Canadian bistro​​—their ​​duck burger​​ is a game-changer! 🍴 ​​The Evelyn​​ The ​​cutest café​​ for ​​brunch, coffee, and Instagrammable vibes​​. 🍴 ​​Elora Mill Restaurant​​ ​​Upscale French dining​​ (think ​​foie gras & lamb chops​​) with ​​gorgeous river views​​—perfect for ​​special occasions​​! ​​Getting There​​ 🚗 ​​From Toronto:​​ ~1.5 hours ​​From Waterloo:​​ ~30 mins 💬 ​​Let’s Chat!​​ 👇 ​​What’s your favorite Elora spot? Hiking, swimming, or eating?​​ Share below! 💙 #SummerInCanada #WeekendGetaway #ExploreElora #OntarioTravel #HiddenGems #FoodieAdventures #NatureLovers #TorontoWeekend