
Ontario Road Trips: Elora is home to gorgeous gorges — and a bit of Hollywood glam
Global News
Elora, Ont., offers day trippers more than gorgeous views, historic charm and memorable dining. It also features more than a few examples of Hollywood North.
This article is the second in Global News’ Ontario road trips series, offering getaways to some fun locales across the province. Out first adventure took us to Paris, Ont.
Has it been about three years since you updated your Facebook profile pic? Or are you a big fan of Instagram?
If you answered, “yes” to either question and are looking to get outta town for a day or two. Perhaps a visit picture-perfect to Elora, Ont., is in order.
The village is best known for the Elora Gorge and the Grand River Raceway but it has plenty of other interesting spots to explore.
Elora was voted the Most Road Trippable Town in Canada in 2019 but you can make the call yourself on whether it lives up to that billing.
Quiet on the Set
The scenic town on the banks of the Grand River has also caught the eye of Hollywood. An arm’s length list of movie and TV productions have been shot in Elora over the decades.
While the Elora Gorge is a beautiful conservation area to visit, the Elora Quarry Conservation Area has seen its fair share of movie cameras.