Elora Ontario Map

About Elora, Ontario

Elora is a community in Wellington, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Elora is located at 43.6850°N, 80.4271°W.

Elora rests in a deep gorge carved by the Grand River, its limestone cliffs rising dramatically from the valley floor, a constant reminder of the relentless power of water and time. It lies 23.0 km north-west of Guelph, ON (from Guelph, ON: bearing 316°T), and is situated 4.3 km west-south-west of Fergus. The air here often carries the damp, cool scent of the river and the rich earth of surrounding farmlands, especially after a summer rain, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast long, dramatic shadows across the rugged terrain, highlighting the textures of ancient rock and the hardy trees that cling to its edges. Cobblestone streets, remnants of an earlier era, wind through the village, leading to charming shops and homes that seem to hunker down against the elements, their stone foundations speaking of resilience. This place, Elora, has a history deeply intertwined with the very rock it inhabits, a story of mills powered by the river's might and quarries that supplied the stone for many of the region's buildings, a testament to a hardworking, resourceful past. The economy, though diversified today, still echoes with the hum of industry and the bounty of the fertile Wellington County soil, evident in the vibrant farmers' markets and the quiet prosperity of its residents. The iconic Elora Gorge Conservation Area, with its suspension bridge offering breathtaking views, draws visitors who come to marvel at the natural spectacle, while the annual festivals and local arts scene inject a lively pulse into the otherwise tranquil pace of life, a gentle ebb and flow against the steady murmur of the Grand River.

About This Elora Map Page

Explore Elora, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.685, -80.42712. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Elora includes the postal code (N1M), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Elora is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.