Embark on a self-guided historical cycle tour of Elora, exploring the Elora Gorge, downtown core, and scenic bike paths. Discover the town’s fascinating past and its transformation into a popular tourist destination.
- Elora - The tour takes place in Elora, Ontario
- Elora Gorge Conservation Area - The tour passes by the Elora Gorge
- Wellington County Museum & Archives - You stop outside the museum and have a chance to explore the grounds.
- Elora Cataract Trailway - You ride over it
- Bissell Park - You ride through the park
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Bicycle or bicycle rental
Join us for a tour that includes the captivating sights, sounds, and history of Elora, featuring a bike ride along the Elora Gorge, through the town’s historic center, and on numerous trails by the Grand River. With a self-guided GPS audio journey, we will uncover the formation of the Gorge, its tumultuous history, and the appeal that it continually offers. Gain insights into Elora’s productive past of creating toys and farming tools, and understand how those industries have evolved over time to cater to the thriving tourism sector that attracts thousands each summer season.
Please come prepared with your personal bicycle, mobile device and earphones for this excursion. You can engage in this tour individually or as part of a group.
We are grateful for the invaluable contributions of Stephen Thorning and Kenneth Hewitt, a dedicated historian and nature lover from the locality who has passionately compiled the majority of the information for our sharing today.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
