The Elora Gorge is a popular tourist attraction located at the western edge of Elora, Ontario, Canada, which is 25 km north from the city of Guelph.
| Elora Gorge Conservation Area | |
|---|---|
 The Grand River flowing through the Elora Gorge | |
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| Nearest city | Guelph |
| Coordinates | 43°40′0″N 80°27′0″W / 43.66667°N 80.45000°W |
| Area | 145 hectares (360 acres)[1] |
| Established | 2006 |
| Governing body | Grand River Conservation Authority |
Elora Gorge Conservation Area is one of many conservation areas owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority.
About
editThe Grand River flows through the bottom of the gorge, approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) long, with limestone cliffs reaching 22 metres (72 ft) high.[2] It was formed from glacial meltwaters from the previous ice age. The area includes a park with camping sites, hiking trails, and is also popular for kayaking and tubing.
Located nearby is the "old swimming hole", at the Elora Quarry Conservation Area, a 0.8 hectare (two acre) former limestone quarry encircled by sheer cliffs up to 12 metres (39 ft) high. Elora Quarry did not become a conservation area until 1976, but it was a popular swimming area long before that.
The Elora Gorge Falls are a roughly 25 ft (7.6 m) tall waterfall located upstream from the Elora Gorge.[3]
Popular activities at the site include: camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, cycling, swimming, picnicking, and tubing.
The Quarry served as a film location in the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King’s novel It, as well as its 2019 sequel.[4]
Notes
edit- ^ World Database on Protected Areas[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Elora Gorge Conservation Area". Grand River Conservation Authority. Archived from the original on 2006-10-22. Retrieved 2008-05-18.
- ^ Elora Gorge Falls - Great Lakes Waterfalls & Beyond
- ^ "Local landmarks shine on the big screen in 'It'". Waterloo Region Record. 8 September 2017.
References
edit- Hewitt, K. (1995). Elora Gorge: A Visitor's Guide. Boston Mills Press. p. 80.