Elora Quarry - Grand River Conservation Authority
Elora Quarry Conservation Area is now CLOSED for the season. The centre of attention is the 0.8 ha (two acre) limestone quarry encircled by sheer cliffs up to 12 metres (40 feet) high. The tree-covered conservation area has places to picnic and enjoying nature.
Elora Quarry - Ontario’s Conservation Areas
Peace and quiet on the edge of Waterloo. The largest wetland complex in southern Ontario. A mature Carolinian forest covers most of the area. Towering limestone cliffs, caves, and large …
You Can Swim In An Abandoned Quarry Surrounded By Cliffs Just …
May 24, 2024 · Located just an hour away from Toronto, the not-so-secret swimming hole spans two acres and is surrounded by breathtaking limestone cliffs, some of which reach 40 feet tall.
Elora Gorge - Grand River Conservation Authority
Elora Gorge Conservation Area is now CLOSED for the season. The Elora Gorge is one of the most beautiful and spectacular natural areas in the Grand River valley. The Grand River rushes past 22-metre high cliffs.
Elora Quarry Conservation Area announces opening
The popular Elora Quarry Conservation Area will be open for day use beginning June, 22, 2024. The online ticket system offering tickets to the site is now open to both Conservation Area membership holders and the general public.
Elora Quarry Conservation Area - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor
The Conservation area has many trails and a great quarry for swimming, It is also excellent for cross country skiing in the winter.
A Complete Guide to Visiting Elora Quarry: A Hidden Gem in …
Oct 1, 2024 · 1. Elora Gorge Conservation Area. The Elora Gorge is just steps away and is absolutely breathtaking. We walked along some of the trails and caught stunning views of the river cutting through the cliffs. You can even go tubing along the Grand River if you’re up for an adventure. 2. Downtown Elora. After spending the day at the quarry, we ...
Elora Quarry Conservation Area - Toronto Area Outings
Just outside the village of Elora, the Elora Quarry is a great spot for a picnic or a swim. It’s a picturesque setting, with the river on one side and the quarry on the other. There’s a sandy beach for swimming, and the tall quarry cliffs edge the water the rest of the way around.
Elora Quarry Conservation Area
Sep 7, 2015 · The Elora Quarry is essentially a small swimming hole that is part of the Grand River Conservation Authority. The area has limited parking, washroom facilities and visitor entry numbers (1,300 per day).
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Exploring Ontario | Elora Quarry Conservation Area
Elora Quarry Conservation Area. The Elora Quarry had been a popular swimming spot for many years before it became a conservation area in 1976. Abandoned in the 1930's, the Whitestone Lime Company began in the early 1900's mining the limestone and leaving behind the two acre quarry we see today.