www.breadalbaneinn.com
www.oneaxepursuits.com
www.the3bears.com
Make Elora and Fergus your “must-do destination” this summer. www.grandandgorgeous.com
Find outdoor adventure, nature, fabulous food, heritage towns, overnight escapes, festivals and the arts—all in one place!
Enter online at www.grandandgorgeous.com Combine outdoor exhilaration, culinary delights and pure relaxation in this exclusive Elora Getaway! Prize for two includes: Six-hour Zipline Extreme and Rappel adventure with lunch, provided by One Axe Pursuits; Extraordinary dining at the Breadalbane Street Bistro; Two nights deluxe accommodation at 3 Bears Bed & Breakfast, including gourmet breakfast each morning. One hundred dollars in locally redeemable gift certificates for Elora and Fergus shops.
Fly like an Eagle.
Eat like a King.
Discover your perfect place
www.grandandgorgeous.com xtraordinary experiences don’t get much better than this. Located just an hour west of Toronto, Elora and Fergus are hidden gems waiting to be discovered and explored in 2013. These pages contain a small sample of the fabulous things there are to discover in the unique communities of Centre Wellington—from the famous Elora Gorge and Grand River to scenic historic towns. Here you can float on an inner tube, zipline, fly fish for brown trout, explore the shops and galleries, and enjoy fabulous local produce at farmers’ markets and outstanding eateries. There are Bed & Breakfasts to get away and stay, campgrounds and family cabins, animal encounters, “Rural Romps”, museums, fairs and festivals. Elora, Fergus and Wellington County really do have it all.
Sleep like a Baby.
ELORA AND FERGUS: A CLASSIC COUPLE Music—from the classics to classic rock—is prominent everywhere. You can hear international and great homegrown talents at local venues and pubs, and enjoy almost four weeks of outstanding musical programming in July, at the Elora Festival. There are Country, Celtic and straight-ahead rock performances throughout the summer as well. Both the Fergus Truck Show and the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games—the largest events of their kind in North America—feature an impressive musical component, and traditional competitions that draw entries and spectators from far and wide.
You deserve to be here.
ELORA AND FERGUS
Discover your perfect place
grand and gorgeous
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he artistic community flourishes here, and is on display year-round at the widely respected Elora Centre for the Arts. There are other creative experiences too—from the Wellington County Museum and Archives, to historic guided or self-guided walking tours, courses and events that invite visitor participation and expression. Some of the local works created here are offered for sale in our exceptional shops and boutiques. There are many one-of-a-kind items, and it’s a great opportunity to uncover the perfect gift for someone else, or yourself. Throughout it all, our Bed & Breakfast hosts and innkeepers will pamper you on your overnight stays, with quality accommodations that are as diverse and interesting as the homes and hosts themselves. From rural retreats to in-town estates, a B&B stay is a great way to relax and indulge. And because you will undoubtedly get hungry again following a great breakfast, there’s a wide variety of dining experiences that will suit every palate and taste. Some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs call Elora home, including culinary crusader Anita Stewart, Master Chef Roger Dufau and World Cookbook Award winning author, Resa Lent. HERITAGE,TOWNS AND TRAILS ur spirit of place is strong, and the telling of it can be found in the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Standing like a hilltop sentinel between Elora and Fergus, it is the jewel of our heritage crown, and a centre for year-round events and exhibitions that take us into the future, celebrating who we are and where we came from.
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See the Gorge in two downtowns—at Elora’s Victoria Park and Templin Gardens in Fergus. Our trails and natural waterways that run through both towns are valued treasures, and make possible the many creative outdoor pursuits, attractions and experiences that residents and visitors relish. There’s a cultural vibe that radiates through Elora and Fergus; a creative energy that draws artists, musicians and art lovers together to build an enclave of talent with an appreciative audience. Some of the most important artists in our nation have been inspired by our landscape, including A.J. Casson who called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.” Village Idiot Productions bring live music and outdoor art to Elora while independent theatre companies grace the stage of the refurbished Fergus Grand Theatre. Through the Elora Arts Council, artists of diverse mediums put together the Elora Fergus Studio Tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of the intimate studios of participating artists that has become a southern Ontario “mustsee” event covering two weekends in fall. HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE? hether it’s 20 minutes, two hours, two days or more, staff at our Information Centre can answer all your “how to” questions. From how best to spend four hours, to how to get to the Gorge, we can help with information, maps, brochures, directions and local advice. In the end, there may be only one thing better than visiting Elora and Fergus. And that would be calling it home. You deserve to be here, and your adventure starts just a short drive from wherever you are.
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The only thing better than visiting might be living here
thrill grill chill adventure getaway enter for a chance to win a weekend Packages and Deals www.GrandandGorgeous.com
28700 / couple
$
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arliest settlers founded Fergus and Elora more than 175 years ago, and since that time, many from outside our community have come to call it home. There’s a reason for that. Ask those who came to visit and decided to stay, and they’ll mention the sensible pace of life—energized but unhurried. Businessdriven, but creative. Cultural and scenic, yet technologically connected, close to major roads and cities, including the GTA. Friendly and accessible; an enclave of natural beauty and agricultural production, buffered from city smog alerts and stressful drives. There are business development lands and opportunities here for entrepreneurs, manufacturing and service industries alike. Ontario’s Places to Grow Act is fueling growth in population, housing and the labour market. And then, of course, there are all the fun reasons to settle down here. If you run, paddle, pipe, or love old buildings, natural rivers and landmarks; if you like to fish, zipline, tour or stroll through the past; if you relish adventure or calm, you need to make Centre Wellington your destination for a day, a week, for life. ONE-HOUR RADIUS
SKYRIDER PACKAGE
OVERNIGHT+ZIPLINE+DINNER www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
from $
Scotland without the Airfare
TICKETS+ACCOMMODATION+RIDE OVERNIGHT STAY AT DELTA GUELPH HOTEL. Includes a twonight stay, two Weekend Passes to the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games plus free shuttle between Guelph & Fergus! www.GrandandGorgeous.com
for 2 from $ 37500
BED & BREAKFAST, DINNER AND ZIPLINE ADVENTURE FOR 2! Includes Zipline All-Day Pass from One Axe Pursuits, one-night stay at deluxe B&B or Inn, plus $50 dinner voucher from participating restaurants.
Musical SleepOvers
ELORA FESTIVAL TICKET DEALS www.GrandandGorgeous.com
5000
SAVE $
Wellington County Museum: A National Historic Site
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his majestic limestone building has been home to many. Built in 1877 to house the poor, it began as a self-sufficient industrial farm, worked and tended by the very people it sheltered. For 70 years, the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge provided a home to people who had none. Today it is an impressive Museum, and features an award-winning exhibit, aptly called “If These Walls Could Speak”, which tells the stories of the people who lived, worked and died here. New permanent outdoor exhibits include the authentic 1877 barn—now open to the public for the first time (May–October), and the Poor House Cemetery, which is now an all-season interpretive site. The Wellington County Museum and Archives offers an everpopular, year-round events program too. Festivities such as Family
Day, Harvest Home and the Antique & Classic Car Show vie for attendance with Art Workshops for adults, lectures on heritage gardens or County history, musical performances and artistic exhibitions. Since 1975, the Museum has tripled its archival storage capacity. What this means, explains Museum and Archive Administrator Janice Hindley, is that “You can get into your family tree or explore the heritage of your home in a facility that has free Wi-Fi, computer workstations and complimentary access to Ancestry.ca while you’re here.” With its peaceful gardens, beautiful grounds, meeting rooms and catering kitchen, this unique hilltop site is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations and meetings. And because it’s connected by trail to both Elora and Fergus, it’s ideally located for or a picnic, scenic stroll or hike.
Find Yourself in Shallow Water
OVERNIGHT FLY FISHING PACKAGE GUIDED WALK & WADE OR FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION FOR 2! Take advantage of expert instruction and our guides’ detailed knowledge of the Grand River. $25 store credit at Wilson’s + overnight Bed & Breakfast stay.
SAVE ON ELORA FESTIVAL TICKETS OVER CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS. $50 off per couple when purchasing more than one performance combined with a two-night Bed & Breakfast stay. Based on double occupancy.
Sensational Art
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
5
FREE Tickets
TAROT PROJECT & SPIRIT WALKS
GARDEN ART SHOW + OVERNIGHT
$ 00 per person
Getting Spooky!
CHANNEL YOUR INNER SPIRIT WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AT WCM! Renowned Elora artists mount an exhibit of their Tarot Card interpretations plus Guided Spirit Walk of the grounds and graveyard. Spooky cool!
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE ADMISSION FOR 2 WHEN YOU SPEND THE NIGHT. Book a 1 or 2 night stay at a participating B&B or Inn and receive 2 free tickets to Sensational Elora’s Garden Art Show on the banks of the Grand River, July 13.
Summer Classics
LONG WEEKEND ESCAPES www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Guided Tours
Weekend Walking Tours
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
8500
SAVE up to $
CULTURE+HERITAGE+NATURE A VARIETY OF GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS let you explore the beauty and learn about the history of Elora, Fergus and area. Scheduled guided Historical Tours and self-guided nature walks are free.
BOOK 3 NIGHTS AND GET THE LAST NIGHT AT HALF-PRICE! Extended retreats all summer long. Arrive Friday, leave Monday of any long weekend in 2013 and save up 15% or more on your overnight stay.
Lure Layout FINAL2_Final 2013-04-25 2:12 PM Page 1
www.breadalbaneinn.com
www.the3bears.com
www.oneaxepursuits.com
Make Elora and Fergus your “must-do destination” this summer. www.grandandgorgeous.com
Find outdoor adventure, nature, fabulous food, heritage towns, overnight escapes, festivals and the arts—all in one place!
Enter online at www.grandandgorgeous.com Combine outdoor exhilaration, culinary delights and pure relaxation in this exclusive Elora Getaway! Prize for two includes: Six-hour Zipline Extreme and Rappel adventure with lunch, provided by One Axe Pursuits; Extraordinary dining at the Breadalbane Street Bistro; Two nights deluxe accommodation at 3 Bears Bed & Breakfast, including gourmet breakfast each morning. One hundred dollars in locally redeemable gift certificates for Elora and Fergus shops.
Fly like an Eagle.
Eat like a King.
www.grandandgorgeous.com
Discover your perfect place
xtraordinary experiences don’t get much better than this. Located just an hour west of Toronto, Elora and Fergus are hidden gems waiting to be discovered and explored in 2013. These pages contain a small sample of the fabulous things there are to discover in the unique communities of Centre Wellington—from the famous Elora Gorge and Grand River to scenic historic towns. Here you can float on an inner tube, zipline, fly fish for brown trout, explore the shops and galleries, and enjoy fabulous local produce at farmers’ markets and outstanding eateries. There are Bed & Breakfasts to get away and stay, campgrounds and family cabins, animal encounters, “Rural Romps”, museums, fairs and festivals. Elora, Fergus and Wellington County really do have it all.
Sleep like a Baby.
ELORA AND FERGUS: A CLASSIC COUPLE Music—from the classics to classic rock—is prominent everywhere. You can hear international and great homegrown talents at local venues and pubs, and enjoy almost four weeks of outstanding musical programming in July, at the Elora Festival. There are Country, Celtic and straight-ahead rock performances throughout the summer as well. Both the Fergus Truck Show and the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games—the largest events of their kind in North America—feature an impressive musical component, and traditional competitions that draw entries and spectators from far and wide.
You deserve to be here.
E grand and gorgeous ELORA AND FERGUS
Discover your perfect place
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Packages and Deals www.GrandandGorgeous.com
28700 / couple
$
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arliest settlers founded Fergus and Elora more than 175 years ago, and since that time, many from outside our community have come to call it home. There’s a reason for that. Ask those who came to visit and decided to stay, and they’ll mention the sensible pace of life—energized but unhurried. Businessdriven, but creative. Cultural and scenic, yet technologically connected, close to major roads and cities, including the GTA. Friendly and accessible; an enclave of natural beauty and agricultural production, buffered from city smog alerts and stressful drives. There are business development lands and opportunities here for entrepreneurs, manufacturing and service industries alike. Ontario’s Places to Grow Act is fueling growth in population, housing and the labour market. And then, of course, there are all the fun reasons to settle down here. If you run, paddle, pipe, or love old buildings, natural rivers and landmarks; if you like to fish, zipline, tour or stroll through the past; if you relish adventure or calm, you need to make Centre Wellington your destination for a day, a week, for life. ONE-HOUR RADIUS
SKYRIDER PACKAGE
OVERNIGHT+ZIPLINE+DINNER www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
from $
Scotland without the Airfare
TICKETS+ACCOMMODATION+RIDE OVERNIGHT STAY AT DELTA GUELPH HOTEL. Includes a twonight stay, two Weekend Passes to the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games plus free shuttle between Guelph & Fergus! www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
for 2 from $
BED & BREAKFAST, DINNER AND ZIPLINE ADVENTURE FOR 2! Includes Zipline All-Day Pass from One Axe Pursuits, one-night stay at deluxe B&B or Inn, plus $50 dinner voucher from participating restaurants.
Musical SleepOvers
ELORA FESTIVAL TICKET DEALS www.GrandandGorgeous.com
5000
SAVE $
Wellington County Museum: A National Historic Site
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his majestic limestone building has been home to many. Built in 1877 to house the poor, it began as a self-sufficient industrial farm, worked and tended by the very people it sheltered. For 70 years, the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge provided a home to people who had none. Today it is an impressive Museum, and features an award-winning exhibit, aptly called “If These Walls Could Speak”, which tells the stories of the people who lived, worked and died here. New permanent outdoor exhibits include the authentic 1877 barn—now open to the public for the first time (May–October), and the Poor House Cemetery, which is now an all-season interpretive site. The Wellington County Museum and Archives offers an everpopular, year-round events program too. Festivities such as Family
Day, Harvest Home and the Antique & Classic Car Show vie for attendance with Art Workshops for adults, lectures on heritage gardens or County history, musical performances and artistic exhibitions. Since 1975, the Museum has tripled its archival storage capacity. What this means, explains Museum and Archive Administrator Janice Hindley, is that “You can get into your family tree or explore the heritage of your home in a facility that has free Wi-Fi, computer workstations and complimentary access to Ancestry.ca while you’re here.” With its peaceful gardens, beautiful grounds, meeting rooms and catering kitchen, this unique hilltop site is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations and meetings. And because it’s connected by trail to both Elora and Fergus, it’s ideally located for or a picnic, scenic stroll or hike.
Find Yourself in Shallow Water
OVERNIGHT FLY FISHING PACKAGE GUIDED WALK & WADE OR FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION FOR 2! Take advantage of expert instruction and our guides’ detailed knowledge of the Grand River. $25 store credit at Wilson’s + overnight Bed & Breakfast stay. www.GrandandGorgeous.com
5
$ 00 per person
Getting Spooky!
TAROT PROJECT & SPIRIT WALKS CHANNEL YOUR INNER SPIRIT WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AT WCM! Renowned Elora artists mount an exhibit of their Tarot Card interpretations plus Guided Spirit Walk of the grounds and graveyard. Spooky cool!
SAVE ON ELORA FESTIVAL TICKETS OVER CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS. $50 off per couple when purchasing more than one performance combined with a two-night Bed & Breakfast stay. Based on double occupancy.
Sensational Art
GARDEN ART SHOW + OVERNIGHT
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Tickets
FREE ADMISSION FOR 2 WHEN YOU SPEND THE NIGHT. Book a 1 or 2 night stay at a participating B&B or Inn and receive 2 free tickets to Sensational Elora’s Garden Art Show on the banks of the Grand River, July 13.
Summer Classics
LONG WEEKEND ESCAPES www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Guided Tours
Weekend Walking Tours
CULTURE+HERITAGE+NATURE A VARIETY OF GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS let you explore the beauty and learn about the history of Elora, Fergus and area. Scheduled guided Historical Tours and self-guided nature walks are free.
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
8500
SAVE up to $
BOOK 3 NIGHTS AND GET THE LAST NIGHT AT HALF-PRICE! Extended retreats all summer long. Arrive Friday, leave Monday of any long weekend in 2013 and save up 15% or more on your overnight stay.
Lure Layout FINAL2_Final 2013-04-25 2:12 PM Page 1
HERITAGE,TOWNS AND TRAILS ur spirit of place is strong, and the telling of it can be found in the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Standing like a hilltop sentinel between Elora and Fergus, it is the jewel of our heritage crown, and a centre for year-round events and exhibitions that take us into the future, celebrating who we are and where we came from.
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE? hether it’s 20 minutes, two hours, two days or more, staff at our Information Centre can answer all your “how to” questions. From how best to spend four hours, to how to get to the Gorge, we can help with information, maps, brochures, directions and local advice. In the end, there may be only one thing better than visiting Elora and Fergus. And that would be calling it home. You deserve to be here, and your adventure starts just a short drive from wherever you are.
The only thing better than visiting might be living here
enter for a chance to win a weekend
T
See the Gorge in two downtowns—at Elora’s Victoria Park and Templin Gardens in Fergus. Our trails and natural waterways that run through both towns are valued treasures, and make possible the many creative outdoor pursuits, attractions and experiences that residents and visitors relish. There’s a cultural vibe that radiates through Elora and Fergus; a creative energy that draws artists, musicians and art lovers together to build an enclave of talent with an appreciative audience. Some of the most important artists in our nation have been inspired by our landscape, including A.J. Casson who called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.” Village Idiot Productions bring live music and outdoor art to Elora while independent theatre companies grace the stage of the refurbished Fergus Grand Theatre. Through the Elora Arts Council, artists of diverse mediums put together the Elora Fergus Studio Tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of the intimate studios of participating artists that has become a southern Ontario “mustsee” event covering two weekends in fall.
adventure getaway
elora and fergus TEMPLIN GARDENS, FERGUS
he artistic community flourishes here, and is on display year-round at the widely respected Elora Centre for the Arts. There are other creative experiences too—from the Wellington County Museum and Archives, to historic guided or self-guided walking tours, courses and events that invite visitor participation and expression. Some of the local works created here are offered for sale in our exceptional shops and boutiques. There are many one-of-a-kind items, and it’s a great opportunity to uncover the perfect gift for someone else, or yourself. Throughout it all, our Bed & Breakfast hosts and innkeepers will pamper you on your overnight stays, with quality accommodations that are as diverse and interesting as the homes and hosts themselves. From rural retreats to in-town estates, a B&B stay is a great way to relax and indulge. And because you will undoubtedly get hungry again following a great breakfast, there’s a wide variety of dining experiences that will suit every palate and taste. Some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs call Elora home, including culinary crusader Anita Stewart, Master Chef Roger Dufau and World Cookbook Award winning author, Resa Lent.
thrill grill chill
Your visit to Elora and Fergus is the start of something special
www.breadalbaneinn.com
www.the3bears.com
www.oneaxepursuits.com
Make Elora and Fergus your “must-do destination” this summer. www.grandandgorgeous.com
Find outdoor adventure, nature, fabulous food, heritage towns, overnight escapes, festivals and the arts—all in one place!
Enter online at www.grandandgorgeous.com Combine outdoor exhilaration, culinary delights and pure relaxation in this exclusive Elora Getaway! Prize for two includes: Six-hour Zipline Extreme and Rappel adventure with lunch, provided by One Axe Pursuits; Extraordinary dining at the Breadalbane Street Bistro; Two nights deluxe accommodation at 3 Bears Bed & Breakfast, including gourmet breakfast each morning. One hundred dollars in locally redeemable gift certificates for Elora and Fergus shops.
Fly like an Eagle.
Eat like a King.
www.grandandgorgeous.com
Discover your perfect place
xtraordinary experiences don’t get much better than this. Located just an hour west of Toronto, Elora and Fergus are hidden gems waiting to be discovered and explored in 2013. These pages contain a small sample of the fabulous things there are to discover in the unique communities of Centre Wellington—from the famous Elora Gorge and Grand River to scenic historic towns. Here you can float on an inner tube, zipline, fly fish for brown trout, explore the shops and galleries, and enjoy fabulous local produce at farmers’ markets and outstanding eateries. There are Bed & Breakfasts to get away and stay, campgrounds and family cabins, animal encounters, “Rural Romps”, museums, fairs and festivals. Elora, Fergus and Wellington County really do have it all.
Sleep like a Baby.
ELORA AND FERGUS: A CLASSIC COUPLE Music—from the classics to classic rock—is prominent everywhere. You can hear international and great homegrown talents at local venues and pubs, and enjoy almost four weeks of outstanding musical programming in July, at the Elora Festival. There are Country, Celtic and straight-ahead rock performances throughout the summer as well. Both the Fergus Truck Show and the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games—the largest events of their kind in North America—feature an impressive musical component, and traditional competitions that draw entries and spectators from far and wide.
You deserve to be here.
E grand and gorgeous ELORA AND FERGUS
Discover your perfect place
O
W
Packages and Deals www.GrandandGorgeous.com
28700 / couple
$
E
arliest settlers founded Fergus and Elora more than 175 years ago, and since that time, many from outside our community have come to call it home. There’s a reason for that. Ask those who came to visit and decided to stay, and they’ll mention the sensible pace of life—energized but unhurried. Businessdriven, but creative. Cultural and scenic, yet technologically connected, close to major roads and cities, including the GTA. Friendly and accessible; an enclave of natural beauty and agricultural production, buffered from city smog alerts and stressful drives. There are business development lands and opportunities here for entrepreneurs, manufacturing and service industries alike. Ontario’s Places to Grow Act is fueling growth in population, housing and the labour market. And then, of course, there are all the fun reasons to settle down here. If you run, paddle, pipe, or love old buildings, natural rivers and landmarks; if you like to fish, zipline, tour or stroll through the past; if you relish adventure or calm, you need to make Centre Wellington your destination for a day, a week, for life. ONE-HOUR RADIUS
SKYRIDER PACKAGE
OVERNIGHT+ZIPLINE+DINNER www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
from $
Scotland without the Airfare
TICKETS+ACCOMMODATION+RIDE OVERNIGHT STAY AT DELTA GUELPH HOTEL. Includes a twonight stay, two Weekend Passes to the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games plus free shuttle between Guelph & Fergus! www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
for 2 from $
BED & BREAKFAST, DINNER AND ZIPLINE ADVENTURE FOR 2! Includes Zipline All-Day Pass from One Axe Pursuits, one-night stay at deluxe B&B or Inn, plus $50 dinner voucher from participating restaurants.
Musical SleepOvers
ELORA FESTIVAL TICKET DEALS www.GrandandGorgeous.com
5000
SAVE $
Wellington County Museum: A National Historic Site
T
his majestic limestone building has been home to many. Built in 1877 to house the poor, it began as a self-sufficient industrial farm, worked and tended by the very people it sheltered. For 70 years, the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge provided a home to people who had none. Today it is an impressive Museum, and features an award-winning exhibit, aptly called “If These Walls Could Speak”, which tells the stories of the people who lived, worked and died here. New permanent outdoor exhibits include the authentic 1877 barn—now open to the public for the first time (May–October), and the Poor House Cemetery, which is now an all-season interpretive site. The Wellington County Museum and Archives offers an everpopular, year-round events program too. Festivities such as Family
Day, Harvest Home and the Antique & Classic Car Show vie for attendance with Art Workshops for adults, lectures on heritage gardens or County history, musical performances and artistic exhibitions. Since 1975, the Museum has tripled its archival storage capacity. What this means, explains Museum and Archive Administrator Janice Hindley, is that “You can get into your family tree or explore the heritage of your home in a facility that has free Wi-Fi, computer workstations and complimentary access to Ancestry.ca while you’re here.” With its peaceful gardens, beautiful grounds, meeting rooms and catering kitchen, this unique hilltop site is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations and meetings. And because it’s connected by trail to both Elora and Fergus, it’s ideally located for or a picnic, scenic stroll or hike.
Find Yourself in Shallow Water
OVERNIGHT FLY FISHING PACKAGE GUIDED WALK & WADE OR FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION FOR 2! Take advantage of expert instruction and our guides’ detailed knowledge of the Grand River. $25 store credit at Wilson’s + overnight Bed & Breakfast stay. www.GrandandGorgeous.com
5
$ 00 per person
Getting Spooky!
TAROT PROJECT & SPIRIT WALKS CHANNEL YOUR INNER SPIRIT WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AT WCM! Renowned Elora artists mount an exhibit of their Tarot Card interpretations plus Guided Spirit Walk of the grounds and graveyard. Spooky cool!
SAVE ON ELORA FESTIVAL TICKETS OVER CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS. $50 off per couple when purchasing more than one performance combined with a two-night Bed & Breakfast stay. Based on double occupancy.
Sensational Art
GARDEN ART SHOW + OVERNIGHT
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Tickets
FREE ADMISSION FOR 2 WHEN YOU SPEND THE NIGHT. Book a 1 or 2 night stay at a participating B&B or Inn and receive 2 free tickets to Sensational Elora’s Garden Art Show on the banks of the Grand River, July 13.
Summer Classics
LONG WEEKEND ESCAPES www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Guided Tours
Weekend Walking Tours
CULTURE+HERITAGE+NATURE A VARIETY OF GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS let you explore the beauty and learn about the history of Elora, Fergus and area. Scheduled guided Historical Tours and self-guided nature walks are free.
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
8500
SAVE up to $
BOOK 3 NIGHTS AND GET THE LAST NIGHT AT HALF-PRICE! Extended retreats all summer long. Arrive Friday, leave Monday of any long weekend in 2013 and save up 15% or more on your overnight stay.
Lure Layout FINAL2_Final 2013-04-25 2:12 PM Page 1
HERITAGE,TOWNS AND TRAILS ur spirit of place is strong, and the telling of it can be found in the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Standing like a hilltop sentinel between Elora and Fergus, it is the jewel of our heritage crown, and a centre for year-round events and exhibitions that take us into the future, celebrating who we are and where we came from.
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE? hether it’s 20 minutes, two hours, two days or more, staff at our Information Centre can answer all your “how to” questions. From how best to spend four hours, to how to get to the Gorge, we can help with information, maps, brochures, directions and local advice. In the end, there may be only one thing better than visiting Elora and Fergus. And that would be calling it home. You deserve to be here, and your adventure starts just a short drive from wherever you are.
The only thing better than visiting might be living here
enter for a chance to win a weekend
T
See the Gorge in two downtowns—at Elora’s Victoria Park and Templin Gardens in Fergus. Our trails and natural waterways that run through both towns are valued treasures, and make possible the many creative outdoor pursuits, attractions and experiences that residents and visitors relish. There’s a cultural vibe that radiates through Elora and Fergus; a creative energy that draws artists, musicians and art lovers together to build an enclave of talent with an appreciative audience. Some of the most important artists in our nation have been inspired by our landscape, including A.J. Casson who called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.” Village Idiot Productions bring live music and outdoor art to Elora while independent theatre companies grace the stage of the refurbished Fergus Grand Theatre. Through the Elora Arts Council, artists of diverse mediums put together the Elora Fergus Studio Tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of the intimate studios of participating artists that has become a southern Ontario “mustsee” event covering two weekends in fall.
adventure getaway
elora and fergus TEMPLIN GARDENS, FERGUS
he artistic community flourishes here, and is on display year-round at the widely respected Elora Centre for the Arts. There are other creative experiences too—from the Wellington County Museum and Archives, to historic guided or self-guided walking tours, courses and events that invite visitor participation and expression. Some of the local works created here are offered for sale in our exceptional shops and boutiques. There are many one-of-a-kind items, and it’s a great opportunity to uncover the perfect gift for someone else, or yourself. Throughout it all, our Bed & Breakfast hosts and innkeepers will pamper you on your overnight stays, with quality accommodations that are as diverse and interesting as the homes and hosts themselves. From rural retreats to in-town estates, a B&B stay is a great way to relax and indulge. And because you will undoubtedly get hungry again following a great breakfast, there’s a wide variety of dining experiences that will suit every palate and taste. Some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs call Elora home, including culinary crusader Anita Stewart, Master Chef Roger Dufau and World Cookbook Award winning author, Resa Lent.
thrill grill chill
Your visit to Elora and Fergus is the start of something special
www.breadalbaneinn.com
www.the3bears.com
www.oneaxepursuits.com
Make Elora and Fergus your “must-do destination” this summer. www.grandandgorgeous.com
Find outdoor adventure, nature, fabulous food, heritage towns, overnight escapes, festivals and the arts—all in one place!
Enter online at www.grandandgorgeous.com Combine outdoor exhilaration, culinary delights and pure relaxation in this exclusive Elora Getaway! Prize for two includes: Six-hour Zipline Extreme and Rappel adventure with lunch, provided by One Axe Pursuits; Extraordinary dining at the Breadalbane Street Bistro; Two nights deluxe accommodation at 3 Bears Bed & Breakfast, including gourmet breakfast each morning. One hundred dollars in locally redeemable gift certificates for Elora and Fergus shops.
Fly like an Eagle.
Eat like a King.
www.grandandgorgeous.com
Discover your perfect place
xtraordinary experiences don’t get much better than this. Located just an hour west of Toronto, Elora and Fergus are hidden gems waiting to be discovered and explored in 2013. These pages contain a small sample of the fabulous things there are to discover in the unique communities of Centre Wellington—from the famous Elora Gorge and Grand River to scenic historic towns. Here you can float on an inner tube, zipline, fly fish for brown trout, explore the shops and galleries, and enjoy fabulous local produce at farmers’ markets and outstanding eateries. There are Bed & Breakfasts to get away and stay, campgrounds and family cabins, animal encounters, “Rural Romps”, museums, fairs and festivals. Elora, Fergus and Wellington County really do have it all.
Sleep like a Baby.
ELORA AND FERGUS: A CLASSIC COUPLE Music—from the classics to classic rock—is prominent everywhere. You can hear international and great homegrown talents at local venues and pubs, and enjoy almost four weeks of outstanding musical programming in July, at the Elora Festival. There are Country, Celtic and straight-ahead rock performances throughout the summer as well. Both the Fergus Truck Show and the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games—the largest events of their kind in North America—feature an impressive musical component, and traditional competitions that draw entries and spectators from far and wide.
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arliest settlers founded Fergus and Elora more than 175 years ago, and since that time, many from outside our community have come to call it home. There’s a reason for that. Ask those who came to visit and decided to stay, and they’ll mention the sensible pace of life—energized but unhurried. Businessdriven, but creative. Cultural and scenic, yet technologically connected, close to major roads and cities, including the GTA. Friendly and accessible; an enclave of natural beauty and agricultural production, buffered from city smog alerts and stressful drives. There are business development lands and opportunities here for entrepreneurs, manufacturing and service industries alike. Ontario’s Places to Grow Act is fueling growth in population, housing and the labour market. And then, of course, there are all the fun reasons to settle down here. If you run, paddle, pipe, or love old buildings, natural rivers and landmarks; if you like to fish, zipline, tour or stroll through the past; if you relish adventure or calm, you need to make Centre Wellington your destination for a day, a week, for life. ONE-HOUR RADIUS
SKYRIDER PACKAGE
OVERNIGHT+ZIPLINE+DINNER www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
from $
Scotland without the Airfare
TICKETS+ACCOMMODATION+RIDE OVERNIGHT STAY AT DELTA GUELPH HOTEL. Includes a twonight stay, two Weekend Passes to the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games plus free shuttle between Guelph & Fergus! www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
for 2 from $
BED & BREAKFAST, DINNER AND ZIPLINE ADVENTURE FOR 2! Includes Zipline All-Day Pass from One Axe Pursuits, one-night stay at deluxe B&B or Inn, plus $50 dinner voucher from participating restaurants.
Musical SleepOvers
ELORA FESTIVAL TICKET DEALS www.GrandandGorgeous.com
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his majestic limestone building has been home to many. Built in 1877 to house the poor, it began as a self-sufficient industrial farm, worked and tended by the very people it sheltered. For 70 years, the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge provided a home to people who had none. Today it is an impressive Museum, and features an award-winning exhibit, aptly called “If These Walls Could Speak”, which tells the stories of the people who lived, worked and died here. New permanent outdoor exhibits include the authentic 1877 barn—now open to the public for the first time (May–October), and the Poor House Cemetery, which is now an all-season interpretive site. The Wellington County Museum and Archives offers an everpopular, year-round events program too. Festivities such as Family
Day, Harvest Home and the Antique & Classic Car Show vie for attendance with Art Workshops for adults, lectures on heritage gardens or County history, musical performances and artistic exhibitions. Since 1975, the Museum has tripled its archival storage capacity. What this means, explains Museum and Archive Administrator Janice Hindley, is that “You can get into your family tree or explore the heritage of your home in a facility that has free Wi-Fi, computer workstations and complimentary access to Ancestry.ca while you’re here.” With its peaceful gardens, beautiful grounds, meeting rooms and catering kitchen, this unique hilltop site is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations and meetings. And because it’s connected by trail to both Elora and Fergus, it’s ideally located for or a picnic, scenic stroll or hike.
Find Yourself in Shallow Water
OVERNIGHT FLY FISHING PACKAGE GUIDED WALK & WADE OR FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION FOR 2! Take advantage of expert instruction and our guides’ detailed knowledge of the Grand River. $25 store credit at Wilson’s + overnight Bed & Breakfast stay. www.GrandandGorgeous.com
5
$ 00 per person
Getting Spooky!
TAROT PROJECT & SPIRIT WALKS CHANNEL YOUR INNER SPIRIT WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AT WCM! Renowned Elora artists mount an exhibit of their Tarot Card interpretations plus Guided Spirit Walk of the grounds and graveyard. Spooky cool!
SAVE ON ELORA FESTIVAL TICKETS OVER CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS. $50 off per couple when purchasing more than one performance combined with a two-night Bed & Breakfast stay. Based on double occupancy.
Sensational Art
GARDEN ART SHOW + OVERNIGHT
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Tickets
FREE ADMISSION FOR 2 WHEN YOU SPEND THE NIGHT. Book a 1 or 2 night stay at a participating B&B or Inn and receive 2 free tickets to Sensational Elora’s Garden Art Show on the banks of the Grand River, July 13.
Summer Classics
LONG WEEKEND ESCAPES www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Guided Tours
Weekend Walking Tours
CULTURE+HERITAGE+NATURE A VARIETY OF GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS let you explore the beauty and learn about the history of Elora, Fergus and area. Scheduled guided Historical Tours and self-guided nature walks are free.
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
8500
SAVE up to $
BOOK 3 NIGHTS AND GET THE LAST NIGHT AT HALF-PRICE! Extended retreats all summer long. Arrive Friday, leave Monday of any long weekend in 2013 and save up 15% or more on your overnight stay.
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HERITAGE,TOWNS AND TRAILS ur spirit of place is strong, and the telling of it can be found in the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Standing like a hilltop sentinel between Elora and Fergus, it is the jewel of our heritage crown, and a centre for year-round events and exhibitions that take us into the future, celebrating who we are and where we came from.
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE? hether it’s 20 minutes, two hours, two days or more, staff at our Information Centre can answer all your “how to” questions. From how best to spend four hours, to how to get to the Gorge, we can help with information, maps, brochures, directions and local advice. In the end, there may be only one thing better than visiting Elora and Fergus. And that would be calling it home. You deserve to be here, and your adventure starts just a short drive from wherever you are.
The only thing better than visiting might be living here
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See the Gorge in two downtowns—at Elora’s Victoria Park and Templin Gardens in Fergus. Our trails and natural waterways that run through both towns are valued treasures, and make possible the many creative outdoor pursuits, attractions and experiences that residents and visitors relish. There’s a cultural vibe that radiates through Elora and Fergus; a creative energy that draws artists, musicians and art lovers together to build an enclave of talent with an appreciative audience. Some of the most important artists in our nation have been inspired by our landscape, including A.J. Casson who called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.” Village Idiot Productions bring live music and outdoor art to Elora while independent theatre companies grace the stage of the refurbished Fergus Grand Theatre. Through the Elora Arts Council, artists of diverse mediums put together the Elora Fergus Studio Tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of the intimate studios of participating artists that has become a southern Ontario “mustsee” event covering two weekends in fall.
adventure getaway
elora and fergus TEMPLIN GARDENS, FERGUS
he artistic community flourishes here, and is on display year-round at the widely respected Elora Centre for the Arts. There are other creative experiences too—from the Wellington County Museum and Archives, to historic guided or self-guided walking tours, courses and events that invite visitor participation and expression. Some of the local works created here are offered for sale in our exceptional shops and boutiques. There are many one-of-a-kind items, and it’s a great opportunity to uncover the perfect gift for someone else, or yourself. Throughout it all, our Bed & Breakfast hosts and innkeepers will pamper you on your overnight stays, with quality accommodations that are as diverse and interesting as the homes and hosts themselves. From rural retreats to in-town estates, a B&B stay is a great way to relax and indulge. And because you will undoubtedly get hungry again following a great breakfast, there’s a wide variety of dining experiences that will suit every palate and taste. Some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs call Elora home, including culinary crusader Anita Stewart, Master Chef Roger Dufau and World Cookbook Award winning author, Resa Lent.
thrill grill chill
Your visit to Elora and Fergus is the start of something special
www.breadalbaneinn.com
www.the3bears.com
www.oneaxepursuits.com
Make Elora and Fergus your “must-do destination” this summer. www.grandandgorgeous.com
Find outdoor adventure, nature, fabulous food, heritage towns, overnight escapes, festivals and the arts—all in one place!
Enter online at www.grandandgorgeous.com Combine outdoor exhilaration, culinary delights and pure relaxation in this exclusive Elora Getaway! Prize for two includes: Six-hour Zipline Extreme and Rappel adventure with lunch, provided by One Axe Pursuits; Extraordinary dining at the Breadalbane Street Bistro; Two nights deluxe accommodation at 3 Bears Bed & Breakfast, including gourmet breakfast each morning. One hundred dollars in locally redeemable gift certificates for Elora and Fergus shops.
Fly like an Eagle.
Eat like a King.
www.grandandgorgeous.com
Discover your perfect place
xtraordinary experiences don’t get much better than this. Located just an hour west of Toronto, Elora and Fergus are hidden gems waiting to be discovered and explored in 2013. These pages contain a small sample of the fabulous things there are to discover in the unique communities of Centre Wellington—from the famous Elora Gorge and Grand River to scenic historic towns. Here you can float on an inner tube, zipline, fly fish for brown trout, explore the shops and galleries, and enjoy fabulous local produce at farmers’ markets and outstanding eateries. There are Bed & Breakfasts to get away and stay, campgrounds and family cabins, animal encounters, “Rural Romps”, museums, fairs and festivals. Elora, Fergus and Wellington County really do have it all.
Sleep like a Baby.
ELORA AND FERGUS: A CLASSIC COUPLE Music—from the classics to classic rock—is prominent everywhere. You can hear international and great homegrown talents at local venues and pubs, and enjoy almost four weeks of outstanding musical programming in July, at the Elora Festival. There are Country, Celtic and straight-ahead rock performances throughout the summer as well. Both the Fergus Truck Show and the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games—the largest events of their kind in North America—feature an impressive musical component, and traditional competitions that draw entries and spectators from far and wide.
You deserve to be here.
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Discover your perfect place
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Packages and Deals www.GrandandGorgeous.com
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arliest settlers founded Fergus and Elora more than 175 years ago, and since that time, many from outside our community have come to call it home. There’s a reason for that. Ask those who came to visit and decided to stay, and they’ll mention the sensible pace of life—energized but unhurried. Businessdriven, but creative. Cultural and scenic, yet technologically connected, close to major roads and cities, including the GTA. Friendly and accessible; an enclave of natural beauty and agricultural production, buffered from city smog alerts and stressful drives. There are business development lands and opportunities here for entrepreneurs, manufacturing and service industries alike. Ontario’s Places to Grow Act is fueling growth in population, housing and the labour market. And then, of course, there are all the fun reasons to settle down here. If you run, paddle, pipe, or love old buildings, natural rivers and landmarks; if you like to fish, zipline, tour or stroll through the past; if you relish adventure or calm, you need to make Centre Wellington your destination for a day, a week, for life. ONE-HOUR RADIUS
SKYRIDER PACKAGE
OVERNIGHT+ZIPLINE+DINNER www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
from $
Scotland without the Airfare
TICKETS+ACCOMMODATION+RIDE OVERNIGHT STAY AT DELTA GUELPH HOTEL. Includes a twonight stay, two Weekend Passes to the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games plus free shuttle between Guelph & Fergus! www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
for 2 from $
BED & BREAKFAST, DINNER AND ZIPLINE ADVENTURE FOR 2! Includes Zipline All-Day Pass from One Axe Pursuits, one-night stay at deluxe B&B or Inn, plus $50 dinner voucher from participating restaurants.
Musical SleepOvers
ELORA FESTIVAL TICKET DEALS www.GrandandGorgeous.com
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SAVE $
Wellington County Museum: A National Historic Site
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his majestic limestone building has been home to many. Built in 1877 to house the poor, it began as a self-sufficient industrial farm, worked and tended by the very people it sheltered. For 70 years, the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge provided a home to people who had none. Today it is an impressive Museum, and features an award-winning exhibit, aptly called “If These Walls Could Speak”, which tells the stories of the people who lived, worked and died here. New permanent outdoor exhibits include the authentic 1877 barn—now open to the public for the first time (May–October), and the Poor House Cemetery, which is now an all-season interpretive site. The Wellington County Museum and Archives offers an everpopular, year-round events program too. Festivities such as Family
Day, Harvest Home and the Antique & Classic Car Show vie for attendance with Art Workshops for adults, lectures on heritage gardens or County history, musical performances and artistic exhibitions. Since 1975, the Museum has tripled its archival storage capacity. What this means, explains Museum and Archive Administrator Janice Hindley, is that “You can get into your family tree or explore the heritage of your home in a facility that has free Wi-Fi, computer workstations and complimentary access to Ancestry.ca while you’re here.” With its peaceful gardens, beautiful grounds, meeting rooms and catering kitchen, this unique hilltop site is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations and meetings. And because it’s connected by trail to both Elora and Fergus, it’s ideally located for or a picnic, scenic stroll or hike.
Find Yourself in Shallow Water
OVERNIGHT FLY FISHING PACKAGE GUIDED WALK & WADE OR FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION FOR 2! Take advantage of expert instruction and our guides’ detailed knowledge of the Grand River. $25 store credit at Wilson’s + overnight Bed & Breakfast stay. www.GrandandGorgeous.com
5
$ 00 per person
Getting Spooky!
TAROT PROJECT & SPIRIT WALKS CHANNEL YOUR INNER SPIRIT WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AT WCM! Renowned Elora artists mount an exhibit of their Tarot Card interpretations plus Guided Spirit Walk of the grounds and graveyard. Spooky cool!
SAVE ON ELORA FESTIVAL TICKETS OVER CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS. $50 off per couple when purchasing more than one performance combined with a two-night Bed & Breakfast stay. Based on double occupancy.
Sensational Art
GARDEN ART SHOW + OVERNIGHT
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Tickets
FREE ADMISSION FOR 2 WHEN YOU SPEND THE NIGHT. Book a 1 or 2 night stay at a participating B&B or Inn and receive 2 free tickets to Sensational Elora’s Garden Art Show on the banks of the Grand River, July 13.
Summer Classics
LONG WEEKEND ESCAPES www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Guided Tours
Weekend Walking Tours
CULTURE+HERITAGE+NATURE A VARIETY OF GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS let you explore the beauty and learn about the history of Elora, Fergus and area. Scheduled guided Historical Tours and self-guided nature walks are free.
www.GrandandGorgeous.com
8500
SAVE up to $
BOOK 3 NIGHTS AND GET THE LAST NIGHT AT HALF-PRICE! Extended retreats all summer long. Arrive Friday, leave Monday of any long weekend in 2013 and save up 15% or more on your overnight stay.
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HERITAGE,TOWNS AND TRAILS ur spirit of place is strong, and the telling of it can be found in the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Standing like a hilltop sentinel between Elora and Fergus, it is the jewel of our heritage crown, and a centre for year-round events and exhibitions that take us into the future, celebrating who we are and where we came from.
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE? hether it’s 20 minutes, two hours, two days or more, staff at our Information Centre can answer all your “how to” questions. From how best to spend four hours, to how to get to the Gorge, we can help with information, maps, brochures, directions and local advice. In the end, there may be only one thing better than visiting Elora and Fergus. And that would be calling it home. You deserve to be here, and your adventure starts just a short drive from wherever you are.
The only thing better than visiting might be living here
enter for a chance to win a weekend
T
See the Gorge in two downtowns—at Elora’s Victoria Park and Templin Gardens in Fergus. Our trails and natural waterways that run through both towns are valued treasures, and make possible the many creative outdoor pursuits, attractions and experiences that residents and visitors relish. There’s a cultural vibe that radiates through Elora and Fergus; a creative energy that draws artists, musicians and art lovers together to build an enclave of talent with an appreciative audience. Some of the most important artists in our nation have been inspired by our landscape, including A.J. Casson who called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.” Village Idiot Productions bring live music and outdoor art to Elora while independent theatre companies grace the stage of the refurbished Fergus Grand Theatre. Through the Elora Arts Council, artists of diverse mediums put together the Elora Fergus Studio Tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of the intimate studios of participating artists that has become a southern Ontario “mustsee” event covering two weekends in fall.
adventure getaway
elora and fergus TEMPLIN GARDENS, FERGUS
he artistic community flourishes here, and is on display year-round at the widely respected Elora Centre for the Arts. There are other creative experiences too—from the Wellington County Museum and Archives, to historic guided or self-guided walking tours, courses and events that invite visitor participation and expression. Some of the local works created here are offered for sale in our exceptional shops and boutiques. There are many one-of-a-kind items, and it’s a great opportunity to uncover the perfect gift for someone else, or yourself. Throughout it all, our Bed & Breakfast hosts and innkeepers will pamper you on your overnight stays, with quality accommodations that are as diverse and interesting as the homes and hosts themselves. From rural retreats to in-town estates, a B&B stay is a great way to relax and indulge. And because you will undoubtedly get hungry again following a great breakfast, there’s a wide variety of dining experiences that will suit every palate and taste. Some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs call Elora home, including culinary crusader Anita Stewart, Master Chef Roger Dufau and World Cookbook Award winning author, Resa Lent.
thrill grill chill
Your visit to Elora and Fergus is the start of something special
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The Arts GET INSPIRED!
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lora and its surrounding area has long been a magnet for creativity of all kinds, and this is especially evident when it comes to the arts. Artists in a wide variety of media have clustered here, and the creative hub may well be the Elora Centre for the Arts. This gallery and building, which began in 1856 as the Elora School, is today a vibrant home to courses and classes for all ages, indoor and
Cultural Appetites HERITAGE COMES ALIVE
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harles Landry, urban innovator and author of The Creative City, has said “Culture is like the air we breathe.” And we breathe a lot of it here in Centre Wellington. Journey through our towns and historic countrysides and you’ll see what we mean. Heritage buildings whisper tales of yester-year, the sounds of pipers echo on limestone walls, and the natural surroundings offer a beauty second to none. Centre Wellington is Culture! We’ll take your breath away!
Mark the dates
JUNE 22 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 13~15 SEPTEMBER 27~29 VARIOUS DATES
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 6~7 AUGUST 17 SEP 28/29 & OCT 5/6 NOW~NOV 9
Elora Writers’ Festival Art in the Yard Riverfest Fergus Elora Studio Tour Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre YEAR ROUND Elora Centre for the Arts, Wellington County Museum, Downtown Galleries, Fergus Grand Theatre (Live Performances)
www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
Perfect Places Rush hour on the Grand River
APRIL 27~SEPTEMBER 30 Brown Trout Fly Fishing Season MAY 25~26 Belwood Lions Pike Derby MAY 1~OCT 15 Elora Gorge (Tubing & Kayaking) Belwood Lake (Boating, Fishing, Day Camping) JUNE~LABOUR DAY Elora Quarry (Swimming & Day Camping) SEPTEMBER 28 Fly Fishing Film Tour www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
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www.grandandgorgeous.com • www.tastereal.ca
rom farm to fork, Wellington County has fabulous local food experiences ready-toserve. “taste•real” is the promise of local food at its best, bringing committed chefs and producers together under one brand. Take a trip off the beaten path, and you’ll see why our farmers have a passion for their products, while making a positive difference in the environment we share. Annual events open farm experiences to all visitors, and highlight local food at restaurants, tastings and markets. From the biannual taste•real Field Dinner, hosted last year by Chef Lynn Crawford, to Food Day Canada– founded by Elora’s Anita Stewart– food just doesn’t get any fresher.
here are plenty of options when it comes to settling down for the night. Each Bed & Breakfast and Inn has its own unique charm, and the hosts of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association take pride in setting a high standard for quality and service in their breakfasts and accommodations There are family-friendly camp, cabin and outdoor spaces too. Highland Pines has cabins, campgrounds, hookups and family amenities, and the Elora Gorge is a popular, well-known site for camping, trailers and tubing.
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Unique Downtowns
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he seasons are chock-full of memorable festivals and events you just won’t see elsewhere. From the world-class Fergus Scottish Festival–featuring Highland Dancing, competitive Heavy Events, music and more–to the annual mid-summer musical celebration that is the Elora Festival, to the Fergus Truck Show; from visits to rural farms, local foods and authentic fairs, there is something here for everyone. You’ll find renowned musicians, fabulous chefs, art, unforgetable stories, and in the end, an experience for a lifetime. Pick your favourites; then come spend the weekend.
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Culinary Classics
EVERY SATURDAY Elora Farmers’ Market Culinary Walking Tour MAY 25 Spring Rural Romp JUNE 23 Local Food Fest, St Ignatius Farm AUGUST 3 Food Day Canada AUGUST 3 & 17 Cooking Classes, Roger Dufau, Drew House SEPTEMBER 22 taste•real Field Dinner SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Rural Romp OCTOBER 14 Sensational Soup-Off! SENSATIONAL ELORA DATES COMING SOON... Movable Feast Film on a Plate
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iscover the joys of this quiet, gentle place, or the rip-roaring good times delivered by the spectacular Grand River. Renowned for its trout fishery, tubing and kayaking sections, it’s the only white water river in southwestern Ontario. The ancient limestone cliffs of the Elora Gorge Park are a natural wonder. And in spring and fall, when water levels rise, the crescendo of the river at Templin Gardens, the Tooth of Time and Shand Dam at Lake Belwood, is a reminder of nature’s unbridled power.
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Fabulous Food Experiences
FREE GUIDED ELORA LANTERN WALKS: Oct 19, 25, 30
FROM PASTORAL TO WET ‘N WILD
RELAX AND INDULGE
outdoor exhibits, occasional sales such as Art in the Yard, and fund-raising auctions that make artistic pursuits accessible to everyone. Then, for two weekends in the fall, artisans throughout Centre Wellington open their studios for the Elora Fergus Studio Tour. One of largest and the most diverse tours of its kind, this is a rare chance to get a look behind the creative scenes, meet the artists in their work environments, and possibly pick up a one-of-a-kind gem to take home and enjoy.
Doors Open Fergus and Elora Canada Day Celebrations Fergus Fall Fair Culture Days Free Guided Historical Walking Tours: May 26, June 22, July 1, Aug 9~10, September 29
The Grand River
Sleep Overs
ome breathe the dramatic colours, scents and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you have an hour, a day or more, there’s a trail or nature walk you’re sure to enjoy. A picturesque stroll along the cliffs at Victoria Park will take you from Lover’s Leap to the Tooth of Time, past a zipline adventure, and down the stone steps to the confluence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers, where you can cool off in the water, explore small caves and admire one of Ontario’s most photographed bridges. In Fergus, don’t miss the walking bridge and nightly lighting of the falls. There are culinary walking tours each Saturday, free guided and self-guided Historical Walks through our historic towns, and, of course the Elora Cataract Trailway, which runs for many kilometres—ideal for biking.
complete details at www.grandandgorgeous.com
Perfect Places
YEAR~ROUND Riverside trails in Victoria Park and Elora Gorge; Stone steps to the Irvine River & David Street Bridge; Lover’s Leap, Tooth of Time and Bissell Park, Elora; Templin Gardens, Lighting of the Falls, Fergus; Elora Cataract Trailway MAY 26 ~ Food Cycle Ride MAY~OCTOBER / DAILY JULY & AUGUST SkyRider Ziplining with One Axe Pursuits
ur historic downtowns date back more than 175 years, to the founding Scots, who constructed these heritage buildings from the surrounding natural limestone. In Fergus, many feature fascinating historic plaques, citing the year built, occupation and name of the original owner. With the majestic Grand River running through both downtowns, each presents a memorable view of life then, and today. Relax in a café or pub, stroll through the shops offering unique items from local artists and artisans. Come and see for yourself why Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.”
Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers.
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 12~AUG 4 JULY 26~28 AUGUST 9~11
Elora Writers’ Festival Elora Festival Fergus Truck Show Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games AUGUST 25 Antique and Classic Car Show SEPTEMBER 13~15 Fergus Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Home Festival OCTOBER ...is Monster Month! Year~round events at Sensational Elora, A Festival of the Senses.
Overnight Places
CAMPING Elora Gorge Conservation Area Highland Pines Campgrounds (Temporary campsites are also available during the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Fergus Truck Show)
PAMPERING The 22 member B&Bs of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association, including Guelph & Maryhill Breadalbane Inn, and the small Inns and motels of Fergus & Elora
Perfect Places
YEAR ROUND Main Bridge & reflecting pool; Boardwalk and Shops; Historic Knox Church; Fergus Weigh Scale Building; Fergus & Elora Post Offices; Milligan Foot Bridge. MAY 25 Skyburst Elora SEPTEMBER 6 Fergus BIA Classic Car Show OCTOBER 19 Monster March & Scare Fair NOVEMBER 3 Horse and Hound Parade
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lora and its surrounding area has long been a magnet for creativity of all kinds, and this is especially evident when it comes to the arts. Artists in a wide variety of media have clustered here, and the creative hub may well be the Elora Centre for the Arts. This gallery and building, which began in 1856 as the Elora School, is today a vibrant home to courses and classes for all ages, indoor and
Cultural Appetites HERITAGE COMES ALIVE
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harles Landry, urban innovator and author of The Creative City, has said “Culture is like the air we breathe.” And we breathe a lot of it here in Centre Wellington. Journey through our towns and historic countrysides and you’ll see what we mean. Heritage buildings whisper tales of yester-year, the sounds of pipers echo on limestone walls, and the natural surroundings offer a beauty second to none. Centre Wellington is Culture! We’ll take your breath away!
Mark the dates
JUNE 22 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 13~15 SEPTEMBER 27~29 VARIOUS DATES
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 6~7 AUGUST 17 SEP 28/29 & OCT 5/6 NOW~NOV 9
Elora Writers’ Festival Art in the Yard Riverfest Fergus Elora Studio Tour Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre YEAR ROUND Elora Centre for the Arts, Wellington County Museum, Downtown Galleries, Fergus Grand Theatre (Live Performances)
www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
Perfect Places Rush hour on the Grand River
APRIL 27~SEPTEMBER 30 Brown Trout Fly Fishing Season MAY 25~26 Belwood Lions Pike Derby MAY 1~OCT 15 Elora Gorge (Tubing & Kayaking) Belwood Lake (Boating, Fishing, Day Camping) JUNE~LABOUR DAY Elora Quarry (Swimming & Day Camping) SEPTEMBER 28 Fly Fishing Film Tour www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
THE REAL TASTE OF LOCAL
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www.grandandgorgeous.com • www.tastereal.ca
rom farm to fork, Wellington County has fabulous local food experiences ready-toserve. “taste•real” is the promise of local food at its best, bringing committed chefs and producers together under one brand. Take a trip off the beaten path, and you’ll see why our farmers have a passion for their products, while making a positive difference in the environment we share. Annual events open farm experiences to all visitors, and highlight local food at restaurants, tastings and markets. From the biannual taste•real Field Dinner, hosted last year by Chef Lynn Crawford, to Food Day Canada– founded by Elora’s Anita Stewart– food just doesn’t get any fresher.
here are plenty of options when it comes to settling down for the night. Each Bed & Breakfast and Inn has its own unique charm, and the hosts of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association take pride in setting a high standard for quality and service in their breakfasts and accommodations There are family-friendly camp, cabin and outdoor spaces too. Highland Pines has cabins, campgrounds, hookups and family amenities, and the Elora Gorge is a popular, well-known site for camping, trailers and tubing.
Trail Blazing
World Class Festivals
Unique Downtowns
TOURS, TALES AND
EXPERIENCES TO CELEBRATE
TIMELESS, THEN AND NOW
T
O
he seasons are chock-full of memorable festivals and events you just won’t see elsewhere. From the world-class Fergus Scottish Festival–featuring Highland Dancing, competitive Heavy Events, music and more–to the annual mid-summer musical celebration that is the Elora Festival, to the Fergus Truck Show; from visits to rural farms, local foods and authentic fairs, there is something here for everyone. You’ll find renowned musicians, fabulous chefs, art, unforgetable stories, and in the end, an experience for a lifetime. Pick your favourites; then come spend the weekend.
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D
Culinary Classics
EVERY SATURDAY Elora Farmers’ Market Culinary Walking Tour MAY 25 Spring Rural Romp JUNE 23 Local Food Fest, St Ignatius Farm AUGUST 3 Food Day Canada AUGUST 3 & 17 Cooking Classes, Roger Dufau, Drew House SEPTEMBER 22 taste•real Field Dinner SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Rural Romp OCTOBER 14 Sensational Soup-Off! SENSATIONAL ELORA DATES COMING SOON... Movable Feast Film on a Plate
TRAILS
iscover the joys of this quiet, gentle place, or the rip-roaring good times delivered by the spectacular Grand River. Renowned for its trout fishery, tubing and kayaking sections, it’s the only white water river in southwestern Ontario. The ancient limestone cliffs of the Elora Gorge Park are a natural wonder. And in spring and fall, when water levels rise, the crescendo of the river at Templin Gardens, the Tooth of Time and Shand Dam at Lake Belwood, is a reminder of nature’s unbridled power.
T
Fabulous Food Experiences
FREE GUIDED ELORA LANTERN WALKS: Oct 19, 25, 30
FROM PASTORAL TO WET ‘N WILD
RELAX AND INDULGE
outdoor exhibits, occasional sales such as Art in the Yard, and fund-raising auctions that make artistic pursuits accessible to everyone. Then, for two weekends in the fall, artisans throughout Centre Wellington open their studios for the Elora Fergus Studio Tour. One of largest and the most diverse tours of its kind, this is a rare chance to get a look behind the creative scenes, meet the artists in their work environments, and possibly pick up a one-of-a-kind gem to take home and enjoy.
Doors Open Fergus and Elora Canada Day Celebrations Fergus Fall Fair Culture Days Free Guided Historical Walking Tours: May 26, June 22, July 1, Aug 9~10, September 29
The Grand River
Sleep Overs
ome breathe the dramatic colours, scents and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you have an hour, a day or more, there’s a trail or nature walk you’re sure to enjoy. A picturesque stroll along the cliffs at Victoria Park will take you from Lover’s Leap to the Tooth of Time, past a zipline adventure, and down the stone steps to the confluence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers, where you can cool off in the water, explore small caves and admire one of Ontario’s most photographed bridges. In Fergus, don’t miss the walking bridge and nightly lighting of the falls. There are culinary walking tours each Saturday, free guided and self-guided Historical Walks through our historic towns, and, of course the Elora Cataract Trailway, which runs for many kilometres—ideal for biking.
complete details at www.grandandgorgeous.com
Perfect Places
YEAR~ROUND Riverside trails in Victoria Park and Elora Gorge; Stone steps to the Irvine River & David Street Bridge; Lover’s Leap, Tooth of Time and Bissell Park, Elora; Templin Gardens, Lighting of the Falls, Fergus; Elora Cataract Trailway MAY 26 ~ Food Cycle Ride MAY~OCTOBER / DAILY JULY & AUGUST SkyRider Ziplining with One Axe Pursuits
ur historic downtowns date back more than 175 years, to the founding Scots, who constructed these heritage buildings from the surrounding natural limestone. In Fergus, many feature fascinating historic plaques, citing the year built, occupation and name of the original owner. With the majestic Grand River running through both downtowns, each presents a memorable view of life then, and today. Relax in a café or pub, stroll through the shops offering unique items from local artists and artisans. Come and see for yourself why Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.”
Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers.
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 12~AUG 4 JULY 26~28 AUGUST 9~11
Elora Writers’ Festival Elora Festival Fergus Truck Show Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games AUGUST 25 Antique and Classic Car Show SEPTEMBER 13~15 Fergus Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Home Festival OCTOBER ...is Monster Month! Year~round events at Sensational Elora, A Festival of the Senses.
Overnight Places
CAMPING Elora Gorge Conservation Area Highland Pines Campgrounds (Temporary campsites are also available during the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Fergus Truck Show)
PAMPERING The 22 member B&Bs of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association, including Guelph & Maryhill Breadalbane Inn, and the small Inns and motels of Fergus & Elora
Perfect Places
YEAR ROUND Main Bridge & reflecting pool; Boardwalk and Shops; Historic Knox Church; Fergus Weigh Scale Building; Fergus & Elora Post Offices; Milligan Foot Bridge. MAY 25 Skyburst Elora SEPTEMBER 6 Fergus BIA Classic Car Show OCTOBER 19 Monster March & Scare Fair NOVEMBER 3 Horse and Hound Parade
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The Arts GET INSPIRED!
E
lora and its surrounding area has long been a magnet for creativity of all kinds, and this is especially evident when it comes to the arts. Artists in a wide variety of media have clustered here, and the creative hub may well be the Elora Centre for the Arts. This gallery and building, which began in 1856 as the Elora School, is today a vibrant home to courses and classes for all ages, indoor and
Cultural Appetites HERITAGE COMES ALIVE
C
harles Landry, urban innovator and author of The Creative City, has said “Culture is like the air we breathe.” And we breathe a lot of it here in Centre Wellington. Journey through our towns and historic countrysides and you’ll see what we mean. Heritage buildings whisper tales of yester-year, the sounds of pipers echo on limestone walls, and the natural surroundings offer a beauty second to none. Centre Wellington is Culture! We’ll take your breath away!
Mark the dates
JUNE 22 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 13~15 SEPTEMBER 27~29 VARIOUS DATES
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 6~7 AUGUST 17 SEP 28/29 & OCT 5/6 NOW~NOV 9
Elora Writers’ Festival Art in the Yard Riverfest Fergus Elora Studio Tour Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre YEAR ROUND Elora Centre for the Arts, Wellington County Museum, Downtown Galleries, Fergus Grand Theatre (Live Performances)
www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
Perfect Places Rush hour on the Grand River
APRIL 27~SEPTEMBER 30 Brown Trout Fly Fishing Season MAY 25~26 Belwood Lions Pike Derby MAY 1~OCT 15 Elora Gorge (Tubing & Kayaking) Belwood Lake (Boating, Fishing, Day Camping) JUNE~LABOUR DAY Elora Quarry (Swimming & Day Camping) SEPTEMBER 28 Fly Fishing Film Tour www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
THE REAL TASTE OF LOCAL
F
www.grandandgorgeous.com • www.tastereal.ca
rom farm to fork, Wellington County has fabulous local food experiences ready-toserve. “taste•real” is the promise of local food at its best, bringing committed chefs and producers together under one brand. Take a trip off the beaten path, and you’ll see why our farmers have a passion for their products, while making a positive difference in the environment we share. Annual events open farm experiences to all visitors, and highlight local food at restaurants, tastings and markets. From the biannual taste•real Field Dinner, hosted last year by Chef Lynn Crawford, to Food Day Canada– founded by Elora’s Anita Stewart– food just doesn’t get any fresher.
here are plenty of options when it comes to settling down for the night. Each Bed & Breakfast and Inn has its own unique charm, and the hosts of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association take pride in setting a high standard for quality and service in their breakfasts and accommodations There are family-friendly camp, cabin and outdoor spaces too. Highland Pines has cabins, campgrounds, hookups and family amenities, and the Elora Gorge is a popular, well-known site for camping, trailers and tubing.
Trail Blazing
World Class Festivals
Unique Downtowns
TOURS, TALES AND
EXPERIENCES TO CELEBRATE
TIMELESS, THEN AND NOW
T
O
he seasons are chock-full of memorable festivals and events you just won’t see elsewhere. From the world-class Fergus Scottish Festival–featuring Highland Dancing, competitive Heavy Events, music and more–to the annual mid-summer musical celebration that is the Elora Festival, to the Fergus Truck Show; from visits to rural farms, local foods and authentic fairs, there is something here for everyone. You’ll find renowned musicians, fabulous chefs, art, unforgetable stories, and in the end, an experience for a lifetime. Pick your favourites; then come spend the weekend.
C
D
Culinary Classics
EVERY SATURDAY Elora Farmers’ Market Culinary Walking Tour MAY 25 Spring Rural Romp JUNE 23 Local Food Fest, St Ignatius Farm AUGUST 3 Food Day Canada AUGUST 3 & 17 Cooking Classes, Roger Dufau, Drew House SEPTEMBER 22 taste•real Field Dinner SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Rural Romp OCTOBER 14 Sensational Soup-Off! SENSATIONAL ELORA DATES COMING SOON... Movable Feast Film on a Plate
TRAILS
iscover the joys of this quiet, gentle place, or the rip-roaring good times delivered by the spectacular Grand River. Renowned for its trout fishery, tubing and kayaking sections, it’s the only white water river in southwestern Ontario. The ancient limestone cliffs of the Elora Gorge Park are a natural wonder. And in spring and fall, when water levels rise, the crescendo of the river at Templin Gardens, the Tooth of Time and Shand Dam at Lake Belwood, is a reminder of nature’s unbridled power.
T
Fabulous Food Experiences
FREE GUIDED ELORA LANTERN WALKS: Oct 19, 25, 30
FROM PASTORAL TO WET ‘N WILD
RELAX AND INDULGE
outdoor exhibits, occasional sales such as Art in the Yard, and fund-raising auctions that make artistic pursuits accessible to everyone. Then, for two weekends in the fall, artisans throughout Centre Wellington open their studios for the Elora Fergus Studio Tour. One of largest and the most diverse tours of its kind, this is a rare chance to get a look behind the creative scenes, meet the artists in their work environments, and possibly pick up a one-of-a-kind gem to take home and enjoy.
Doors Open Fergus and Elora Canada Day Celebrations Fergus Fall Fair Culture Days Free Guided Historical Walking Tours: May 26, June 22, July 1, Aug 9~10, September 29
The Grand River
Sleep Overs
ome breathe the dramatic colours, scents and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you have an hour, a day or more, there’s a trail or nature walk you’re sure to enjoy. A picturesque stroll along the cliffs at Victoria Park will take you from Lover’s Leap to the Tooth of Time, past a zipline adventure, and down the stone steps to the confluence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers, where you can cool off in the water, explore small caves and admire one of Ontario’s most photographed bridges. In Fergus, don’t miss the walking bridge and nightly lighting of the falls. There are culinary walking tours each Saturday, free guided and self-guided Historical Walks through our historic towns, and, of course the Elora Cataract Trailway, which runs for many kilometres—ideal for biking.
complete details at www.grandandgorgeous.com
Perfect Places
YEAR~ROUND Riverside trails in Victoria Park and Elora Gorge; Stone steps to the Irvine River & David Street Bridge; Lover’s Leap, Tooth of Time and Bissell Park, Elora; Templin Gardens, Lighting of the Falls, Fergus; Elora Cataract Trailway MAY 26 ~ Food Cycle Ride MAY~OCTOBER / DAILY JULY & AUGUST SkyRider Ziplining with One Axe Pursuits
ur historic downtowns date back more than 175 years, to the founding Scots, who constructed these heritage buildings from the surrounding natural limestone. In Fergus, many feature fascinating historic plaques, citing the year built, occupation and name of the original owner. With the majestic Grand River running through both downtowns, each presents a memorable view of life then, and today. Relax in a café or pub, stroll through the shops offering unique items from local artists and artisans. Come and see for yourself why Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.”
Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers.
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 12~AUG 4 JULY 26~28 AUGUST 9~11
Elora Writers’ Festival Elora Festival Fergus Truck Show Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games AUGUST 25 Antique and Classic Car Show SEPTEMBER 13~15 Fergus Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Home Festival OCTOBER ...is Monster Month! Year~round events at Sensational Elora, A Festival of the Senses.
Overnight Places
CAMPING Elora Gorge Conservation Area Highland Pines Campgrounds (Temporary campsites are also available during the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Fergus Truck Show)
PAMPERING The 22 member B&Bs of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association, including Guelph & Maryhill Breadalbane Inn, and the small Inns and motels of Fergus & Elora
Perfect Places
YEAR ROUND Main Bridge & reflecting pool; Boardwalk and Shops; Historic Knox Church; Fergus Weigh Scale Building; Fergus & Elora Post Offices; Milligan Foot Bridge. MAY 25 Skyburst Elora SEPTEMBER 6 Fergus BIA Classic Car Show OCTOBER 19 Monster March & Scare Fair NOVEMBER 3 Horse and Hound Parade
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The Arts GET INSPIRED!
E
lora and its surrounding area has long been a magnet for creativity of all kinds, and this is especially evident when it comes to the arts. Artists in a wide variety of media have clustered here, and the creative hub may well be the Elora Centre for the Arts. This gallery and building, which began in 1856 as the Elora School, is today a vibrant home to courses and classes for all ages, indoor and
Cultural Appetites HERITAGE COMES ALIVE
C
harles Landry, urban innovator and author of The Creative City, has said “Culture is like the air we breathe.” And we breathe a lot of it here in Centre Wellington. Journey through our towns and historic countrysides and you’ll see what we mean. Heritage buildings whisper tales of yester-year, the sounds of pipers echo on limestone walls, and the natural surroundings offer a beauty second to none. Centre Wellington is Culture! We’ll take your breath away!
Mark the dates
JUNE 22 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 13~15 SEPTEMBER 27~29 VARIOUS DATES
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 6~7 AUGUST 17 SEP 28/29 & OCT 5/6 NOW~NOV 9
Elora Writers’ Festival Art in the Yard Riverfest Fergus Elora Studio Tour Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre YEAR ROUND Elora Centre for the Arts, Wellington County Museum, Downtown Galleries, Fergus Grand Theatre (Live Performances)
www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
Perfect Places Rush hour on the Grand River
APRIL 27~SEPTEMBER 30 Brown Trout Fly Fishing Season MAY 25~26 Belwood Lions Pike Derby MAY 1~OCT 15 Elora Gorge (Tubing & Kayaking) Belwood Lake (Boating, Fishing, Day Camping) JUNE~LABOUR DAY Elora Quarry (Swimming & Day Camping) SEPTEMBER 28 Fly Fishing Film Tour www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
THE REAL TASTE OF LOCAL
F
www.grandandgorgeous.com • www.tastereal.ca
rom farm to fork, Wellington County has fabulous local food experiences ready-toserve. “taste•real” is the promise of local food at its best, bringing committed chefs and producers together under one brand. Take a trip off the beaten path, and you’ll see why our farmers have a passion for their products, while making a positive difference in the environment we share. Annual events open farm experiences to all visitors, and highlight local food at restaurants, tastings and markets. From the biannual taste•real Field Dinner, hosted last year by Chef Lynn Crawford, to Food Day Canada– founded by Elora’s Anita Stewart– food just doesn’t get any fresher.
here are plenty of options when it comes to settling down for the night. Each Bed & Breakfast and Inn has its own unique charm, and the hosts of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association take pride in setting a high standard for quality and service in their breakfasts and accommodations There are family-friendly camp, cabin and outdoor spaces too. Highland Pines has cabins, campgrounds, hookups and family amenities, and the Elora Gorge is a popular, well-known site for camping, trailers and tubing.
Trail Blazing
World Class Festivals
Unique Downtowns
TOURS, TALES AND
EXPERIENCES TO CELEBRATE
TIMELESS, THEN AND NOW
T
O
he seasons are chock-full of memorable festivals and events you just won’t see elsewhere. From the world-class Fergus Scottish Festival–featuring Highland Dancing, competitive Heavy Events, music and more–to the annual mid-summer musical celebration that is the Elora Festival, to the Fergus Truck Show; from visits to rural farms, local foods and authentic fairs, there is something here for everyone. You’ll find renowned musicians, fabulous chefs, art, unforgetable stories, and in the end, an experience for a lifetime. Pick your favourites; then come spend the weekend.
C
D
Culinary Classics
EVERY SATURDAY Elora Farmers’ Market Culinary Walking Tour MAY 25 Spring Rural Romp JUNE 23 Local Food Fest, St Ignatius Farm AUGUST 3 Food Day Canada AUGUST 3 & 17 Cooking Classes, Roger Dufau, Drew House SEPTEMBER 22 taste•real Field Dinner SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Rural Romp OCTOBER 14 Sensational Soup-Off! SENSATIONAL ELORA DATES COMING SOON... Movable Feast Film on a Plate
TRAILS
iscover the joys of this quiet, gentle place, or the rip-roaring good times delivered by the spectacular Grand River. Renowned for its trout fishery, tubing and kayaking sections, it’s the only white water river in southwestern Ontario. The ancient limestone cliffs of the Elora Gorge Park are a natural wonder. And in spring and fall, when water levels rise, the crescendo of the river at Templin Gardens, the Tooth of Time and Shand Dam at Lake Belwood, is a reminder of nature’s unbridled power.
T
Fabulous Food Experiences
FREE GUIDED ELORA LANTERN WALKS: Oct 19, 25, 30
FROM PASTORAL TO WET ‘N WILD
RELAX AND INDULGE
outdoor exhibits, occasional sales such as Art in the Yard, and fund-raising auctions that make artistic pursuits accessible to everyone. Then, for two weekends in the fall, artisans throughout Centre Wellington open their studios for the Elora Fergus Studio Tour. One of largest and the most diverse tours of its kind, this is a rare chance to get a look behind the creative scenes, meet the artists in their work environments, and possibly pick up a one-of-a-kind gem to take home and enjoy.
Doors Open Fergus and Elora Canada Day Celebrations Fergus Fall Fair Culture Days Free Guided Historical Walking Tours: May 26, June 22, July 1, Aug 9~10, September 29
The Grand River
Sleep Overs
ome breathe the dramatic colours, scents and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you have an hour, a day or more, there’s a trail or nature walk you’re sure to enjoy. A picturesque stroll along the cliffs at Victoria Park will take you from Lover’s Leap to the Tooth of Time, past a zipline adventure, and down the stone steps to the confluence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers, where you can cool off in the water, explore small caves and admire one of Ontario’s most photographed bridges. In Fergus, don’t miss the walking bridge and nightly lighting of the falls. There are culinary walking tours each Saturday, free guided and self-guided Historical Walks through our historic towns, and, of course the Elora Cataract Trailway, which runs for many kilometres—ideal for biking.
complete details at www.grandandgorgeous.com
Perfect Places
YEAR~ROUND Riverside trails in Victoria Park and Elora Gorge; Stone steps to the Irvine River & David Street Bridge; Lover’s Leap, Tooth of Time and Bissell Park, Elora; Templin Gardens, Lighting of the Falls, Fergus; Elora Cataract Trailway MAY 26 ~ Food Cycle Ride MAY~OCTOBER / DAILY JULY & AUGUST SkyRider Ziplining with One Axe Pursuits
ur historic downtowns date back more than 175 years, to the founding Scots, who constructed these heritage buildings from the surrounding natural limestone. In Fergus, many feature fascinating historic plaques, citing the year built, occupation and name of the original owner. With the majestic Grand River running through both downtowns, each presents a memorable view of life then, and today. Relax in a café or pub, stroll through the shops offering unique items from local artists and artisans. Come and see for yourself why Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.”
Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers.
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 12~AUG 4 JULY 26~28 AUGUST 9~11
Elora Writers’ Festival Elora Festival Fergus Truck Show Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games AUGUST 25 Antique and Classic Car Show SEPTEMBER 13~15 Fergus Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Home Festival OCTOBER ...is Monster Month! Year~round events at Sensational Elora, A Festival of the Senses.
Overnight Places
CAMPING Elora Gorge Conservation Area Highland Pines Campgrounds (Temporary campsites are also available during the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Fergus Truck Show)
PAMPERING The 22 member B&Bs of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association, including Guelph & Maryhill Breadalbane Inn, and the small Inns and motels of Fergus & Elora
Perfect Places
YEAR ROUND Main Bridge & reflecting pool; Boardwalk and Shops; Historic Knox Church; Fergus Weigh Scale Building; Fergus & Elora Post Offices; Milligan Foot Bridge. MAY 25 Skyburst Elora SEPTEMBER 6 Fergus BIA Classic Car Show OCTOBER 19 Monster March & Scare Fair NOVEMBER 3 Horse and Hound Parade
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The Arts GET INSPIRED!
E
lora and its surrounding area has long been a magnet for creativity of all kinds, and this is especially evident when it comes to the arts. Artists in a wide variety of media have clustered here, and the creative hub may well be the Elora Centre for the Arts. This gallery and building, which began in 1856 as the Elora School, is today a vibrant home to courses and classes for all ages, indoor and
Cultural Appetites HERITAGE COMES ALIVE
C
harles Landry, urban innovator and author of The Creative City, has said “Culture is like the air we breathe.” And we breathe a lot of it here in Centre Wellington. Journey through our towns and historic countrysides and you’ll see what we mean. Heritage buildings whisper tales of yester-year, the sounds of pipers echo on limestone walls, and the natural surroundings offer a beauty second to none. Centre Wellington is Culture! We’ll take your breath away!
Mark the dates
JUNE 22 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 13~15 SEPTEMBER 27~29 VARIOUS DATES
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 6~7 AUGUST 17 SEP 28/29 & OCT 5/6 NOW~NOV 9
Elora Writers’ Festival Art in the Yard Riverfest Fergus Elora Studio Tour Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre YEAR ROUND Elora Centre for the Arts, Wellington County Museum, Downtown Galleries, Fergus Grand Theatre (Live Performances)
www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
Perfect Places Rush hour on the Grand River
APRIL 27~SEPTEMBER 30 Brown Trout Fly Fishing Season MAY 25~26 Belwood Lions Pike Derby MAY 1~OCT 15 Elora Gorge (Tubing & Kayaking) Belwood Lake (Boating, Fishing, Day Camping) JUNE~LABOUR DAY Elora Quarry (Swimming & Day Camping) SEPTEMBER 28 Fly Fishing Film Tour www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
THE REAL TASTE OF LOCAL
F
www.grandandgorgeous.com • www.tastereal.ca
rom farm to fork, Wellington County has fabulous local food experiences ready-toserve. “taste•real” is the promise of local food at its best, bringing committed chefs and producers together under one brand. Take a trip off the beaten path, and you’ll see why our farmers have a passion for their products, while making a positive difference in the environment we share. Annual events open farm experiences to all visitors, and highlight local food at restaurants, tastings and markets. From the biannual taste•real Field Dinner, hosted last year by Chef Lynn Crawford, to Food Day Canada– founded by Elora’s Anita Stewart– food just doesn’t get any fresher.
here are plenty of options when it comes to settling down for the night. Each Bed & Breakfast and Inn has its own unique charm, and the hosts of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association take pride in setting a high standard for quality and service in their breakfasts and accommodations There are family-friendly camp, cabin and outdoor spaces too. Highland Pines has cabins, campgrounds, hookups and family amenities, and the Elora Gorge is a popular, well-known site for camping, trailers and tubing.
Trail Blazing
World Class Festivals
Unique Downtowns
TOURS, TALES AND
EXPERIENCES TO CELEBRATE
TIMELESS, THEN AND NOW
T
O
he seasons are chock-full of memorable festivals and events you just won’t see elsewhere. From the world-class Fergus Scottish Festival–featuring Highland Dancing, competitive Heavy Events, music and more–to the annual mid-summer musical celebration that is the Elora Festival, to the Fergus Truck Show; from visits to rural farms, local foods and authentic fairs, there is something here for everyone. You’ll find renowned musicians, fabulous chefs, art, unforgetable stories, and in the end, an experience for a lifetime. Pick your favourites; then come spend the weekend.
C
D
Culinary Classics
EVERY SATURDAY Elora Farmers’ Market Culinary Walking Tour MAY 25 Spring Rural Romp JUNE 23 Local Food Fest, St Ignatius Farm AUGUST 3 Food Day Canada AUGUST 3 & 17 Cooking Classes, Roger Dufau, Drew House SEPTEMBER 22 taste•real Field Dinner SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Rural Romp OCTOBER 14 Sensational Soup-Off! SENSATIONAL ELORA DATES COMING SOON... Movable Feast Film on a Plate
TRAILS
iscover the joys of this quiet, gentle place, or the rip-roaring good times delivered by the spectacular Grand River. Renowned for its trout fishery, tubing and kayaking sections, it’s the only white water river in southwestern Ontario. The ancient limestone cliffs of the Elora Gorge Park are a natural wonder. And in spring and fall, when water levels rise, the crescendo of the river at Templin Gardens, the Tooth of Time and Shand Dam at Lake Belwood, is a reminder of nature’s unbridled power.
T
Fabulous Food Experiences
FREE GUIDED ELORA LANTERN WALKS: Oct 19, 25, 30
FROM PASTORAL TO WET ‘N WILD
RELAX AND INDULGE
outdoor exhibits, occasional sales such as Art in the Yard, and fund-raising auctions that make artistic pursuits accessible to everyone. Then, for two weekends in the fall, artisans throughout Centre Wellington open their studios for the Elora Fergus Studio Tour. One of largest and the most diverse tours of its kind, this is a rare chance to get a look behind the creative scenes, meet the artists in their work environments, and possibly pick up a one-of-a-kind gem to take home and enjoy.
Doors Open Fergus and Elora Canada Day Celebrations Fergus Fall Fair Culture Days Free Guided Historical Walking Tours: May 26, June 22, July 1, Aug 9~10, September 29
The Grand River
Sleep Overs
ome breathe the dramatic colours, scents and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you have an hour, a day or more, there’s a trail or nature walk you’re sure to enjoy. A picturesque stroll along the cliffs at Victoria Park will take you from Lover’s Leap to the Tooth of Time, past a zipline adventure, and down the stone steps to the confluence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers, where you can cool off in the water, explore small caves and admire one of Ontario’s most photographed bridges. In Fergus, don’t miss the walking bridge and nightly lighting of the falls. There are culinary walking tours each Saturday, free guided and self-guided Historical Walks through our historic towns, and, of course the Elora Cataract Trailway, which runs for many kilometres—ideal for biking.
complete details at www.grandandgorgeous.com
Perfect Places
YEAR~ROUND Riverside trails in Victoria Park and Elora Gorge; Stone steps to the Irvine River & David Street Bridge; Lover’s Leap, Tooth of Time and Bissell Park, Elora; Templin Gardens, Lighting of the Falls, Fergus; Elora Cataract Trailway MAY 26 ~ Food Cycle Ride MAY~OCTOBER / DAILY JULY & AUGUST SkyRider Ziplining with One Axe Pursuits
ur historic downtowns date back more than 175 years, to the founding Scots, who constructed these heritage buildings from the surrounding natural limestone. In Fergus, many feature fascinating historic plaques, citing the year built, occupation and name of the original owner. With the majestic Grand River running through both downtowns, each presents a memorable view of life then, and today. Relax in a café or pub, stroll through the shops offering unique items from local artists and artisans. Come and see for yourself why Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.”
Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers.
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 12~AUG 4 JULY 26~28 AUGUST 9~11
Elora Writers’ Festival Elora Festival Fergus Truck Show Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games AUGUST 25 Antique and Classic Car Show SEPTEMBER 13~15 Fergus Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Home Festival OCTOBER ...is Monster Month! Year~round events at Sensational Elora, A Festival of the Senses.
Overnight Places
CAMPING Elora Gorge Conservation Area Highland Pines Campgrounds (Temporary campsites are also available during the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Fergus Truck Show)
PAMPERING The 22 member B&Bs of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association, including Guelph & Maryhill Breadalbane Inn, and the small Inns and motels of Fergus & Elora
Perfect Places
YEAR ROUND Main Bridge & reflecting pool; Boardwalk and Shops; Historic Knox Church; Fergus Weigh Scale Building; Fergus & Elora Post Offices; Milligan Foot Bridge. MAY 25 Skyburst Elora SEPTEMBER 6 Fergus BIA Classic Car Show OCTOBER 19 Monster March & Scare Fair NOVEMBER 3 Horse and Hound Parade
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lora and its surrounding area has long been a magnet for creativity of all kinds, and this is especially evident when it comes to the arts. Artists in a wide variety of media have clustered here, and the creative hub may well be the Elora Centre for the Arts. This gallery and building, which began in 1856 as the Elora School, is today a vibrant home to courses and classes for all ages, indoor and
Cultural Appetites HERITAGE COMES ALIVE
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harles Landry, urban innovator and author of The Creative City, has said “Culture is like the air we breathe.” And we breathe a lot of it here in Centre Wellington. Journey through our towns and historic countrysides and you’ll see what we mean. Heritage buildings whisper tales of yester-year, the sounds of pipers echo on limestone walls, and the natural surroundings offer a beauty second to none. Centre Wellington is Culture! We’ll take your breath away!
Mark the dates
JUNE 22 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 13~15 SEPTEMBER 27~29 VARIOUS DATES
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 6~7 AUGUST 17 SEP 28/29 & OCT 5/6 NOW~NOV 9
Elora Writers’ Festival Art in the Yard Riverfest Fergus Elora Studio Tour Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre YEAR ROUND Elora Centre for the Arts, Wellington County Museum, Downtown Galleries, Fergus Grand Theatre (Live Performances)
www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
Perfect Places Rush hour on the Grand River
APRIL 27~SEPTEMBER 30 Brown Trout Fly Fishing Season MAY 25~26 Belwood Lions Pike Derby MAY 1~OCT 15 Elora Gorge (Tubing & Kayaking) Belwood Lake (Boating, Fishing, Day Camping) JUNE~LABOUR DAY Elora Quarry (Swimming & Day Camping) SEPTEMBER 28 Fly Fishing Film Tour www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
THE REAL TASTE OF LOCAL
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www.grandandgorgeous.com • www.tastereal.ca
rom farm to fork, Wellington County has fabulous local food experiences ready-toserve. “taste•real” is the promise of local food at its best, bringing committed chefs and producers together under one brand. Take a trip off the beaten path, and you’ll see why our farmers have a passion for their products, while making a positive difference in the environment we share. Annual events open farm experiences to all visitors, and highlight local food at restaurants, tastings and markets. From the biannual taste•real Field Dinner, hosted last year by Chef Lynn Crawford, to Food Day Canada– founded by Elora’s Anita Stewart– food just doesn’t get any fresher.
here are plenty of options when it comes to settling down for the night. Each Bed & Breakfast and Inn has its own unique charm, and the hosts of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association take pride in setting a high standard for quality and service in their breakfasts and accommodations There are family-friendly camp, cabin and outdoor spaces too. Highland Pines has cabins, campgrounds, hookups and family amenities, and the Elora Gorge is a popular, well-known site for camping, trailers and tubing.
Trail Blazing
World Class Festivals
Unique Downtowns
TOURS, TALES AND
EXPERIENCES TO CELEBRATE
TIMELESS, THEN AND NOW
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he seasons are chock-full of memorable festivals and events you just won’t see elsewhere. From the world-class Fergus Scottish Festival–featuring Highland Dancing, competitive Heavy Events, music and more–to the annual mid-summer musical celebration that is the Elora Festival, to the Fergus Truck Show; from visits to rural farms, local foods and authentic fairs, there is something here for everyone. You’ll find renowned musicians, fabulous chefs, art, unforgetable stories, and in the end, an experience for a lifetime. Pick your favourites; then come spend the weekend.
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EVERY SATURDAY Elora Farmers’ Market Culinary Walking Tour MAY 25 Spring Rural Romp JUNE 23 Local Food Fest, St Ignatius Farm AUGUST 3 Food Day Canada AUGUST 3 & 17 Cooking Classes, Roger Dufau, Drew House SEPTEMBER 22 taste•real Field Dinner SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Rural Romp OCTOBER 14 Sensational Soup-Off! SENSATIONAL ELORA DATES COMING SOON... Movable Feast Film on a Plate
TRAILS
iscover the joys of this quiet, gentle place, or the rip-roaring good times delivered by the spectacular Grand River. Renowned for its trout fishery, tubing and kayaking sections, it’s the only white water river in southwestern Ontario. The ancient limestone cliffs of the Elora Gorge Park are a natural wonder. And in spring and fall, when water levels rise, the crescendo of the river at Templin Gardens, the Tooth of Time and Shand Dam at Lake Belwood, is a reminder of nature’s unbridled power.
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Fabulous Food Experiences
FREE GUIDED ELORA LANTERN WALKS: Oct 19, 25, 30
FROM PASTORAL TO WET ‘N WILD
RELAX AND INDULGE
outdoor exhibits, occasional sales such as Art in the Yard, and fund-raising auctions that make artistic pursuits accessible to everyone. Then, for two weekends in the fall, artisans throughout Centre Wellington open their studios for the Elora Fergus Studio Tour. One of largest and the most diverse tours of its kind, this is a rare chance to get a look behind the creative scenes, meet the artists in their work environments, and possibly pick up a one-of-a-kind gem to take home and enjoy.
Doors Open Fergus and Elora Canada Day Celebrations Fergus Fall Fair Culture Days Free Guided Historical Walking Tours: May 26, June 22, July 1, Aug 9~10, September 29
The Grand River
Sleep Overs
ome breathe the dramatic colours, scents and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you have an hour, a day or more, there’s a trail or nature walk you’re sure to enjoy. A picturesque stroll along the cliffs at Victoria Park will take you from Lover’s Leap to the Tooth of Time, past a zipline adventure, and down the stone steps to the confluence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers, where you can cool off in the water, explore small caves and admire one of Ontario’s most photographed bridges. In Fergus, don’t miss the walking bridge and nightly lighting of the falls. There are culinary walking tours each Saturday, free guided and self-guided Historical Walks through our historic towns, and, of course the Elora Cataract Trailway, which runs for many kilometres—ideal for biking.
complete details at www.grandandgorgeous.com
Perfect Places
YEAR~ROUND Riverside trails in Victoria Park and Elora Gorge; Stone steps to the Irvine River & David Street Bridge; Lover’s Leap, Tooth of Time and Bissell Park, Elora; Templin Gardens, Lighting of the Falls, Fergus; Elora Cataract Trailway MAY 26 ~ Food Cycle Ride MAY~OCTOBER / DAILY JULY & AUGUST SkyRider Ziplining with One Axe Pursuits
ur historic downtowns date back more than 175 years, to the founding Scots, who constructed these heritage buildings from the surrounding natural limestone. In Fergus, many feature fascinating historic plaques, citing the year built, occupation and name of the original owner. With the majestic Grand River running through both downtowns, each presents a memorable view of life then, and today. Relax in a café or pub, stroll through the shops offering unique items from local artists and artisans. Come and see for yourself why Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.”
Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers.
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 12~AUG 4 JULY 26~28 AUGUST 9~11
Elora Writers’ Festival Elora Festival Fergus Truck Show Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games AUGUST 25 Antique and Classic Car Show SEPTEMBER 13~15 Fergus Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Home Festival OCTOBER ...is Monster Month! Year~round events at Sensational Elora, A Festival of the Senses.
Overnight Places
CAMPING Elora Gorge Conservation Area Highland Pines Campgrounds (Temporary campsites are also available during the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Fergus Truck Show)
PAMPERING The 22 member B&Bs of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association, including Guelph & Maryhill Breadalbane Inn, and the small Inns and motels of Fergus & Elora
Perfect Places
YEAR ROUND Main Bridge & reflecting pool; Boardwalk and Shops; Historic Knox Church; Fergus Weigh Scale Building; Fergus & Elora Post Offices; Milligan Foot Bridge. MAY 25 Skyburst Elora SEPTEMBER 6 Fergus BIA Classic Car Show OCTOBER 19 Monster March & Scare Fair NOVEMBER 3 Horse and Hound Parade
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The Arts GET INSPIRED!
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lora and its surrounding area has long been a magnet for creativity of all kinds, and this is especially evident when it comes to the arts. Artists in a wide variety of media have clustered here, and the creative hub may well be the Elora Centre for the Arts. This gallery and building, which began in 1856 as the Elora School, is today a vibrant home to courses and classes for all ages, indoor and
Cultural Appetites HERITAGE COMES ALIVE
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harles Landry, urban innovator and author of The Creative City, has said “Culture is like the air we breathe.” And we breathe a lot of it here in Centre Wellington. Journey through our towns and historic countrysides and you’ll see what we mean. Heritage buildings whisper tales of yester-year, the sounds of pipers echo on limestone walls, and the natural surroundings offer a beauty second to none. Centre Wellington is Culture! We’ll take your breath away!
Mark the dates
JUNE 22 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 13~15 SEPTEMBER 27~29 VARIOUS DATES
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 6~7 AUGUST 17 SEP 28/29 & OCT 5/6 NOW~NOV 9
Elora Writers’ Festival Art in the Yard Riverfest Fergus Elora Studio Tour Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre YEAR ROUND Elora Centre for the Arts, Wellington County Museum, Downtown Galleries, Fergus Grand Theatre (Live Performances)
www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
Perfect Places Rush hour on the Grand River
APRIL 27~SEPTEMBER 30 Brown Trout Fly Fishing Season MAY 25~26 Belwood Lions Pike Derby MAY 1~OCT 15 Elora Gorge (Tubing & Kayaking) Belwood Lake (Boating, Fishing, Day Camping) JUNE~LABOUR DAY Elora Quarry (Swimming & Day Camping) SEPTEMBER 28 Fly Fishing Film Tour www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
THE REAL TASTE OF LOCAL
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www.grandandgorgeous.com • www.tastereal.ca
rom farm to fork, Wellington County has fabulous local food experiences ready-toserve. “taste•real” is the promise of local food at its best, bringing committed chefs and producers together under one brand. Take a trip off the beaten path, and you’ll see why our farmers have a passion for their products, while making a positive difference in the environment we share. Annual events open farm experiences to all visitors, and highlight local food at restaurants, tastings and markets. From the biannual taste•real Field Dinner, hosted last year by Chef Lynn Crawford, to Food Day Canada– founded by Elora’s Anita Stewart– food just doesn’t get any fresher.
here are plenty of options when it comes to settling down for the night. Each Bed & Breakfast and Inn has its own unique charm, and the hosts of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association take pride in setting a high standard for quality and service in their breakfasts and accommodations There are family-friendly camp, cabin and outdoor spaces too. Highland Pines has cabins, campgrounds, hookups and family amenities, and the Elora Gorge is a popular, well-known site for camping, trailers and tubing.
Trail Blazing
World Class Festivals
Unique Downtowns
TOURS, TALES AND
EXPERIENCES TO CELEBRATE
TIMELESS, THEN AND NOW
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he seasons are chock-full of memorable festivals and events you just won’t see elsewhere. From the world-class Fergus Scottish Festival–featuring Highland Dancing, competitive Heavy Events, music and more–to the annual mid-summer musical celebration that is the Elora Festival, to the Fergus Truck Show; from visits to rural farms, local foods and authentic fairs, there is something here for everyone. You’ll find renowned musicians, fabulous chefs, art, unforgetable stories, and in the end, an experience for a lifetime. Pick your favourites; then come spend the weekend.
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Culinary Classics
EVERY SATURDAY Elora Farmers’ Market Culinary Walking Tour MAY 25 Spring Rural Romp JUNE 23 Local Food Fest, St Ignatius Farm AUGUST 3 Food Day Canada AUGUST 3 & 17 Cooking Classes, Roger Dufau, Drew House SEPTEMBER 22 taste•real Field Dinner SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Rural Romp OCTOBER 14 Sensational Soup-Off! SENSATIONAL ELORA DATES COMING SOON... Movable Feast Film on a Plate
TRAILS
iscover the joys of this quiet, gentle place, or the rip-roaring good times delivered by the spectacular Grand River. Renowned for its trout fishery, tubing and kayaking sections, it’s the only white water river in southwestern Ontario. The ancient limestone cliffs of the Elora Gorge Park are a natural wonder. And in spring and fall, when water levels rise, the crescendo of the river at Templin Gardens, the Tooth of Time and Shand Dam at Lake Belwood, is a reminder of nature’s unbridled power.
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Fabulous Food Experiences
FREE GUIDED ELORA LANTERN WALKS: Oct 19, 25, 30
FROM PASTORAL TO WET ‘N WILD
RELAX AND INDULGE
outdoor exhibits, occasional sales such as Art in the Yard, and fund-raising auctions that make artistic pursuits accessible to everyone. Then, for two weekends in the fall, artisans throughout Centre Wellington open their studios for the Elora Fergus Studio Tour. One of largest and the most diverse tours of its kind, this is a rare chance to get a look behind the creative scenes, meet the artists in their work environments, and possibly pick up a one-of-a-kind gem to take home and enjoy.
Doors Open Fergus and Elora Canada Day Celebrations Fergus Fall Fair Culture Days Free Guided Historical Walking Tours: May 26, June 22, July 1, Aug 9~10, September 29
The Grand River
Sleep Overs
ome breathe the dramatic colours, scents and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you have an hour, a day or more, there’s a trail or nature walk you’re sure to enjoy. A picturesque stroll along the cliffs at Victoria Park will take you from Lover’s Leap to the Tooth of Time, past a zipline adventure, and down the stone steps to the confluence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers, where you can cool off in the water, explore small caves and admire one of Ontario’s most photographed bridges. In Fergus, don’t miss the walking bridge and nightly lighting of the falls. There are culinary walking tours each Saturday, free guided and self-guided Historical Walks through our historic towns, and, of course the Elora Cataract Trailway, which runs for many kilometres—ideal for biking.
complete details at www.grandandgorgeous.com
Perfect Places
YEAR~ROUND Riverside trails in Victoria Park and Elora Gorge; Stone steps to the Irvine River & David Street Bridge; Lover’s Leap, Tooth of Time and Bissell Park, Elora; Templin Gardens, Lighting of the Falls, Fergus; Elora Cataract Trailway MAY 26 ~ Food Cycle Ride MAY~OCTOBER / DAILY JULY & AUGUST SkyRider Ziplining with One Axe Pursuits
ur historic downtowns date back more than 175 years, to the founding Scots, who constructed these heritage buildings from the surrounding natural limestone. In Fergus, many feature fascinating historic plaques, citing the year built, occupation and name of the original owner. With the majestic Grand River running through both downtowns, each presents a memorable view of life then, and today. Relax in a café or pub, stroll through the shops offering unique items from local artists and artisans. Come and see for yourself why Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.”
Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers.
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 12~AUG 4 JULY 26~28 AUGUST 9~11
Elora Writers’ Festival Elora Festival Fergus Truck Show Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games AUGUST 25 Antique and Classic Car Show SEPTEMBER 13~15 Fergus Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Home Festival OCTOBER ...is Monster Month! Year~round events at Sensational Elora, A Festival of the Senses.
Overnight Places
CAMPING Elora Gorge Conservation Area Highland Pines Campgrounds (Temporary campsites are also available during the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Fergus Truck Show)
PAMPERING The 22 member B&Bs of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association, including Guelph & Maryhill Breadalbane Inn, and the small Inns and motels of Fergus & Elora
Perfect Places
YEAR ROUND Main Bridge & reflecting pool; Boardwalk and Shops; Historic Knox Church; Fergus Weigh Scale Building; Fergus & Elora Post Offices; Milligan Foot Bridge. MAY 25 Skyburst Elora SEPTEMBER 6 Fergus BIA Classic Car Show OCTOBER 19 Monster March & Scare Fair NOVEMBER 3 Horse and Hound Parade
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The Arts GET INSPIRED!
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lora and its surrounding area has long been a magnet for creativity of all kinds, and this is especially evident when it comes to the arts. Artists in a wide variety of media have clustered here, and the creative hub may well be the Elora Centre for the Arts. This gallery and building, which began in 1856 as the Elora School, is today a vibrant home to courses and classes for all ages, indoor and
Cultural Appetites HERITAGE COMES ALIVE
C
harles Landry, urban innovator and author of The Creative City, has said “Culture is like the air we breathe.” And we breathe a lot of it here in Centre Wellington. Journey through our towns and historic countrysides and you’ll see what we mean. Heritage buildings whisper tales of yester-year, the sounds of pipers echo on limestone walls, and the natural surroundings offer a beauty second to none. Centre Wellington is Culture! We’ll take your breath away!
Mark the dates
JUNE 22 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 13~15 SEPTEMBER 27~29 VARIOUS DATES
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 6~7 AUGUST 17 SEP 28/29 & OCT 5/6 NOW~NOV 9
Elora Writers’ Festival Art in the Yard Riverfest Fergus Elora Studio Tour Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre YEAR ROUND Elora Centre for the Arts, Wellington County Museum, Downtown Galleries, Fergus Grand Theatre (Live Performances)
www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
Perfect Places Rush hour on the Grand River
APRIL 27~SEPTEMBER 30 Brown Trout Fly Fishing Season MAY 25~26 Belwood Lions Pike Derby MAY 1~OCT 15 Elora Gorge (Tubing & Kayaking) Belwood Lake (Boating, Fishing, Day Camping) JUNE~LABOUR DAY Elora Quarry (Swimming & Day Camping) SEPTEMBER 28 Fly Fishing Film Tour www.grandandgorgeous.com • 877.242.6353
THE REAL TASTE OF LOCAL
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www.grandandgorgeous.com • www.tastereal.ca
rom farm to fork, Wellington County has fabulous local food experiences ready-toserve. “taste•real” is the promise of local food at its best, bringing committed chefs and producers together under one brand. Take a trip off the beaten path, and you’ll see why our farmers have a passion for their products, while making a positive difference in the environment we share. Annual events open farm experiences to all visitors, and highlight local food at restaurants, tastings and markets. From the biannual taste•real Field Dinner, hosted last year by Chef Lynn Crawford, to Food Day Canada– founded by Elora’s Anita Stewart– food just doesn’t get any fresher.
here are plenty of options when it comes to settling down for the night. Each Bed & Breakfast and Inn has its own unique charm, and the hosts of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association take pride in setting a high standard for quality and service in their breakfasts and accommodations There are family-friendly camp, cabin and outdoor spaces too. Highland Pines has cabins, campgrounds, hookups and family amenities, and the Elora Gorge is a popular, well-known site for camping, trailers and tubing.
Trail Blazing
World Class Festivals
Unique Downtowns
TOURS, TALES AND
EXPERIENCES TO CELEBRATE
TIMELESS, THEN AND NOW
T
O
he seasons are chock-full of memorable festivals and events you just won’t see elsewhere. From the world-class Fergus Scottish Festival–featuring Highland Dancing, competitive Heavy Events, music and more–to the annual mid-summer musical celebration that is the Elora Festival, to the Fergus Truck Show; from visits to rural farms, local foods and authentic fairs, there is something here for everyone. You’ll find renowned musicians, fabulous chefs, art, unforgetable stories, and in the end, an experience for a lifetime. Pick your favourites; then come spend the weekend.
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Culinary Classics
EVERY SATURDAY Elora Farmers’ Market Culinary Walking Tour MAY 25 Spring Rural Romp JUNE 23 Local Food Fest, St Ignatius Farm AUGUST 3 Food Day Canada AUGUST 3 & 17 Cooking Classes, Roger Dufau, Drew House SEPTEMBER 22 taste•real Field Dinner SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Rural Romp OCTOBER 14 Sensational Soup-Off! SENSATIONAL ELORA DATES COMING SOON... Movable Feast Film on a Plate
TRAILS
iscover the joys of this quiet, gentle place, or the rip-roaring good times delivered by the spectacular Grand River. Renowned for its trout fishery, tubing and kayaking sections, it’s the only white water river in southwestern Ontario. The ancient limestone cliffs of the Elora Gorge Park are a natural wonder. And in spring and fall, when water levels rise, the crescendo of the river at Templin Gardens, the Tooth of Time and Shand Dam at Lake Belwood, is a reminder of nature’s unbridled power.
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Fabulous Food Experiences
FREE GUIDED ELORA LANTERN WALKS: Oct 19, 25, 30
FROM PASTORAL TO WET ‘N WILD
RELAX AND INDULGE
outdoor exhibits, occasional sales such as Art in the Yard, and fund-raising auctions that make artistic pursuits accessible to everyone. Then, for two weekends in the fall, artisans throughout Centre Wellington open their studios for the Elora Fergus Studio Tour. One of largest and the most diverse tours of its kind, this is a rare chance to get a look behind the creative scenes, meet the artists in their work environments, and possibly pick up a one-of-a-kind gem to take home and enjoy.
Doors Open Fergus and Elora Canada Day Celebrations Fergus Fall Fair Culture Days Free Guided Historical Walking Tours: May 26, June 22, July 1, Aug 9~10, September 29
The Grand River
Sleep Overs
ome breathe the dramatic colours, scents and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you have an hour, a day or more, there’s a trail or nature walk you’re sure to enjoy. A picturesque stroll along the cliffs at Victoria Park will take you from Lover’s Leap to the Tooth of Time, past a zipline adventure, and down the stone steps to the confluence of the Irvine and Grand Rivers, where you can cool off in the water, explore small caves and admire one of Ontario’s most photographed bridges. In Fergus, don’t miss the walking bridge and nightly lighting of the falls. There are culinary walking tours each Saturday, free guided and self-guided Historical Walks through our historic towns, and, of course the Elora Cataract Trailway, which runs for many kilometres—ideal for biking.
complete details at www.grandandgorgeous.com
Perfect Places
YEAR~ROUND Riverside trails in Victoria Park and Elora Gorge; Stone steps to the Irvine River & David Street Bridge; Lover’s Leap, Tooth of Time and Bissell Park, Elora; Templin Gardens, Lighting of the Falls, Fergus; Elora Cataract Trailway MAY 26 ~ Food Cycle Ride MAY~OCTOBER / DAILY JULY & AUGUST SkyRider Ziplining with One Axe Pursuits
ur historic downtowns date back more than 175 years, to the founding Scots, who constructed these heritage buildings from the surrounding natural limestone. In Fergus, many feature fascinating historic plaques, citing the year built, occupation and name of the original owner. With the majestic Grand River running through both downtowns, each presents a memorable view of life then, and today. Relax in a café or pub, stroll through the shops offering unique items from local artists and artisans. Come and see for yourself why Group of Seven painter A.J. Casson called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.”
Grammy and Juno-nominated Elora Festival Singers.
Mark the dates
MAY 26 JULY 12~AUG 4 JULY 26~28 AUGUST 9~11
Elora Writers’ Festival Elora Festival Fergus Truck Show Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games AUGUST 25 Antique and Classic Car Show SEPTEMBER 13~15 Fergus Fall Fair SEPTEMBER 22 Harvest Home Festival OCTOBER ...is Monster Month! Year~round events at Sensational Elora, A Festival of the Senses.
Overnight Places
CAMPING Elora Gorge Conservation Area Highland Pines Campgrounds (Temporary campsites are also available during the Fergus Scottish Festival and the Fergus Truck Show)
PAMPERING The 22 member B&Bs of the Fergus Elora Bed & Breakfast Association, including Guelph & Maryhill Breadalbane Inn, and the small Inns and motels of Fergus & Elora
Perfect Places
YEAR ROUND Main Bridge & reflecting pool; Boardwalk and Shops; Historic Knox Church; Fergus Weigh Scale Building; Fergus & Elora Post Offices; Milligan Foot Bridge. MAY 25 Skyburst Elora SEPTEMBER 6 Fergus BIA Classic Car Show OCTOBER 19 Monster March & Scare Fair NOVEMBER 3 Horse and Hound Parade
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www.oneaxepursuits.com
www.the3bears.com
Make Elora and Fergus your “must-do destination” this summer. www.grandandgorgeous.com
Find outdoor adventure, nature, fabulous food, heritage towns, overnight escapes, festivals and the arts—all in one place!
Enter online at www.grandandgorgeous.com Combine outdoor exhilaration, culinary delights and pure relaxation in this exclusive Elora Getaway! Prize for two includes: Six-hour Zipline Extreme and Rappel adventure with lunch, provided by One Axe Pursuits; Extraordinary dining at the Breadalbane Street Bistro; Two nights deluxe accommodation at 3 Bears Bed & Breakfast, including gourmet breakfast each morning. One hundred dollars in locally redeemable gift certificates for Elora and Fergus shops.
Fly like an Eagle.
Eat like a King.
Discover your perfect place
www.grandandgorgeous.com xtraordinary experiences don’t get much better than this. Located just an hour west of Toronto, Elora and Fergus are hidden gems waiting to be discovered and explored in 2013. These pages contain a small sample of the fabulous things there are to discover in the unique communities of Centre Wellington—from the famous Elora Gorge and Grand River to scenic historic towns. Here you can float on an inner tube, zipline, fly fish for brown trout, explore the shops and galleries, and enjoy fabulous local produce at farmers’ markets and outstanding eateries. There are Bed & Breakfasts to get away and stay, campgrounds and family cabins, animal encounters, “Rural Romps”, museums, fairs and festivals. Elora, Fergus and Wellington County really do have it all.
Sleep like a Baby.
ELORA AND FERGUS: A CLASSIC COUPLE Music—from the classics to classic rock—is prominent everywhere. You can hear international and great homegrown talents at local venues and pubs, and enjoy almost four weeks of outstanding musical programming in July, at the Elora Festival. There are Country, Celtic and straight-ahead rock performances throughout the summer as well. Both the Fergus Truck Show and the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games—the largest events of their kind in North America—feature an impressive musical component, and traditional competitions that draw entries and spectators from far and wide.
You deserve to be here.
ELORA AND FERGUS
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he artistic community flourishes here, and is on display year-round at the widely respected Elora Centre for the Arts. There are other creative experiences too—from the Wellington County Museum and Archives, to historic guided or self-guided walking tours, courses and events that invite visitor participation and expression. Some of the local works created here are offered for sale in our exceptional shops and boutiques. There are many one-of-a-kind items, and it’s a great opportunity to uncover the perfect gift for someone else, or yourself. Throughout it all, our Bed & Breakfast hosts and innkeepers will pamper you on your overnight stays, with quality accommodations that are as diverse and interesting as the homes and hosts themselves. From rural retreats to in-town estates, a B&B stay is a great way to relax and indulge. And because you will undoubtedly get hungry again following a great breakfast, there’s a wide variety of dining experiences that will suit every palate and taste. Some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs call Elora home, including culinary crusader Anita Stewart, Master Chef Roger Dufau and World Cookbook Award winning author, Resa Lent. HERITAGE,TOWNS AND TRAILS ur spirit of place is strong, and the telling of it can be found in the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Standing like a hilltop sentinel between Elora and Fergus, it is the jewel of our heritage crown, and a centre for year-round events and exhibitions that take us into the future, celebrating who we are and where we came from.
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See the Gorge in two downtowns—at Elora’s Victoria Park and Templin Gardens in Fergus. Our trails and natural waterways that run through both towns are valued treasures, and make possible the many creative outdoor pursuits, attractions and experiences that residents and visitors relish. There’s a cultural vibe that radiates through Elora and Fergus; a creative energy that draws artists, musicians and art lovers together to build an enclave of talent with an appreciative audience. Some of the most important artists in our nation have been inspired by our landscape, including A.J. Casson who called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.” Village Idiot Productions bring live music and outdoor art to Elora while independent theatre companies grace the stage of the refurbished Fergus Grand Theatre. Through the Elora Arts Council, artists of diverse mediums put together the Elora Fergus Studio Tour, a behind-the-scenes tour of the intimate studios of participating artists that has become a southern Ontario “mustsee” event covering two weekends in fall. HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE? hether it’s 20 minutes, two hours, two days or more, staff at our Information Centre can answer all your “how to” questions. From how best to spend four hours, to how to get to the Gorge, we can help with information, maps, brochures, directions and local advice. In the end, there may be only one thing better than visiting Elora and Fergus. And that would be calling it home. You deserve to be here, and your adventure starts just a short drive from wherever you are.
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arliest settlers founded Fergus and Elora more than 175 years ago, and since that time, many from outside our community have come to call it home. There’s a reason for that. Ask those who came to visit and decided to stay, and they’ll mention the sensible pace of life—energized but unhurried. Businessdriven, but creative. Cultural and scenic, yet technologically connected, close to major roads and cities, including the GTA. Friendly and accessible; an enclave of natural beauty and agricultural production, buffered from city smog alerts and stressful drives. There are business development lands and opportunities here for entrepreneurs, manufacturing and service industries alike. Ontario’s Places to Grow Act is fueling growth in population, housing and the labour market. And then, of course, there are all the fun reasons to settle down here. If you run, paddle, pipe, or love old buildings, natural rivers and landmarks; if you like to fish, zipline, tour or stroll through the past; if you relish adventure or calm, you need to make Centre Wellington your destination for a day, a week, for life. ONE-HOUR RADIUS
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OVERNIGHT+ZIPLINE+DINNER www.GrandandGorgeous.com
37500
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Scotland without the Airfare
TICKETS+ACCOMMODATION+RIDE OVERNIGHT STAY AT DELTA GUELPH HOTEL. Includes a twonight stay, two Weekend Passes to the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games plus free shuttle between Guelph & Fergus! www.GrandandGorgeous.com
for 2 from $ 37500
BED & BREAKFAST, DINNER AND ZIPLINE ADVENTURE FOR 2! Includes Zipline All-Day Pass from One Axe Pursuits, one-night stay at deluxe B&B or Inn, plus $50 dinner voucher from participating restaurants.
Musical SleepOvers
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5000
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Wellington County Museum: A National Historic Site
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his majestic limestone building has been home to many. Built in 1877 to house the poor, it began as a self-sufficient industrial farm, worked and tended by the very people it sheltered. For 70 years, the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge provided a home to people who had none. Today it is an impressive Museum, and features an award-winning exhibit, aptly called “If These Walls Could Speak”, which tells the stories of the people who lived, worked and died here. New permanent outdoor exhibits include the authentic 1877 barn—now open to the public for the first time (May–October), and the Poor House Cemetery, which is now an all-season interpretive site. The Wellington County Museum and Archives offers an everpopular, year-round events program too. Festivities such as Family
Day, Harvest Home and the Antique & Classic Car Show vie for attendance with Art Workshops for adults, lectures on heritage gardens or County history, musical performances and artistic exhibitions. Since 1975, the Museum has tripled its archival storage capacity. What this means, explains Museum and Archive Administrator Janice Hindley, is that “You can get into your family tree or explore the heritage of your home in a facility that has free Wi-Fi, computer workstations and complimentary access to Ancestry.ca while you’re here.” With its peaceful gardens, beautiful grounds, meeting rooms and catering kitchen, this unique hilltop site is a perfect venue for weddings, celebrations and meetings. And because it’s connected by trail to both Elora and Fergus, it’s ideally located for or a picnic, scenic stroll or hike.
Find Yourself in Shallow Water
OVERNIGHT FLY FISHING PACKAGE GUIDED WALK & WADE OR FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION FOR 2! Take advantage of expert instruction and our guides’ detailed knowledge of the Grand River. $25 store credit at Wilson’s + overnight Bed & Breakfast stay.
SAVE ON ELORA FESTIVAL TICKETS OVER CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS. $50 off per couple when purchasing more than one performance combined with a two-night Bed & Breakfast stay. Based on double occupancy.
Sensational Art
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FREE Tickets
TAROT PROJECT & SPIRIT WALKS
GARDEN ART SHOW + OVERNIGHT
$ 00 per person
Getting Spooky!
CHANNEL YOUR INNER SPIRIT WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AT WCM! Renowned Elora artists mount an exhibit of their Tarot Card interpretations plus Guided Spirit Walk of the grounds and graveyard. Spooky cool!
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FREE ADMISSION FOR 2 WHEN YOU SPEND THE NIGHT. Book a 1 or 2 night stay at a participating B&B or Inn and receive 2 free tickets to Sensational Elora’s Garden Art Show on the banks of the Grand River, July 13.
Summer Classics
LONG WEEKEND ESCAPES www.GrandandGorgeous.com
FREE Guided Tours
Weekend Walking Tours
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8500
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CULTURE+HERITAGE+NATURE A VARIETY OF GUIDED OR SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS let you explore the beauty and learn about the history of Elora, Fergus and area. Scheduled guided Historical Tours and self-guided nature walks are free.
BOOK 3 NIGHTS AND GET THE LAST NIGHT AT HALF-PRICE! Extended retreats all summer long. Arrive Friday, leave Monday of any long weekend in 2013 and save up 15% or more on your overnight stay.
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