Elora Gorge Conservation Area

Day Trips in Toronto

"Near the town of Elora, Ontario, the Grand River flows through a mile-plus-long gorge, surrounded by limestone cliffs that reach over 70 feet in height. The area is about a two-hour drive from Toronto. Just take Highway 401 west and then Highway 6 north. The park offers recreational activities including swimming, hiking, fishing, and camping, but the area’s real claim to fame is its tubing opportunities.Visitors can rent tubes and safety gear, hike down to the river, and ride downstream over small rapids. A bus waits conveniently at the end of the tubing route to bring tubers back to the starting point. Keep in mind that this tubing trip isn’t for the faint-hearted. The water is occasionally rough, and you’ll likely be dunked into the river a couple of times. If you prefer to stay dry, there are trails alongside the cliffs of the gorge (with helpful barriers, if you’re afraid of heights) which offer beautiful views. For lunch, enjoy a packed lunch or head into the town of Elora to eat at the Cellar Pub and Grill, Boxcar Social, or enjoy a craft beer at the Elora Brewing Company." - MATADOR_NETWORK