Redbrick Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
Just a quick walk from our front door is the beautiful trail that takes you to “lovers leap” and the stairway that will take you right into the Gorge. From Redbrick Retreat, you will want to turn right out the front door (towards the arena and David St) and then cross the David St Bridge (be sure to take in the views) and the mouth of the trail is immediately past the bridge on the right hand side of the street.
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Aussichtspunkt Elora Gorge
James StreetJust a quick walk from our front door is the beautiful trail that takes you to “lovers leap” and the stairway that will take you right into the Gorge. From Redbrick Retreat, you will want to turn right out the front door (towards the arena and David St) and then cross the David St Bridge (be sure to take in the views) and the mouth of the trail is immediately past the bridge on the right hand side of the street.
Check out the beautiful teal waters of the Quarry. There is a daily maximum number of visitors allowed, so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Bring your towel/ beach chairs as there is a little beach area at the mouth of the Quarry.
Across the road from the Quarry, you’ll find a chip wagon that serves up delicious hand cut fries.
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Elora Quarry Conservation Area
319 Wellington Road 18Check out the beautiful teal waters of the Quarry. There is a daily maximum number of visitors allowed, so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Bring your towel/ beach chairs as there is a little beach area at the mouth of the Quarry.
Across the road from the Quarry, you’ll find a chip wagon that serves up delicious hand cut fries.
The Elora Centre for the arts often has special events on. Check out their website for details. Some highlights include the famous art in the park exhibit featuring wonderful local artists, also local artist Tim Murton’s “Twighlight Zoo” in the Fall is a must-see.
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Elora Centre For The Arts
75 Melville StThe Elora Centre for the arts often has special events on. Check out their website for details. Some highlights include the famous art in the park exhibit featuring wonderful local artists, also local artist Tim Murton’s “Twighlight Zoo” in the Fall is a must-see.
Adventure
Up for adventure? The Elora Gorge conservation Area offers up River Rafting down the expansive Gorge.
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Elora Gorge Conservation Area
7400 Wellington County Rd 21Up for adventure? The Elora Gorge conservation Area offers up River Rafting down the expansive Gorge.
Just a short walk from Redbrick Retreat is the Elora Skyrider Zipline, take in beautiful soaring views of the scenery.
Elora SkyRider Zipline
140 David St WJust a short walk from Redbrick Retreat is the Elora Skyrider Zipline, take in beautiful soaring views of the scenery.
If you’re looking for a guided river rafting adventure, Elora Rapids is located just a short walk from Redbrick Retreat.
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Elora Rapids
27 David Street WestIf you’re looking for a guided river rafting adventure, Elora Rapids is located just a short walk from Redbrick Retreat.
Food scene
Enjoy a high-end dining experience in the upper dining room, or have a casual bite to eat in the Penstock lounge which features live piano music on weekends. Both the upper and lower levels feature stunning views of Elora’s famous “tooth of time.”
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Elora Mill Hotel & Spa
77 Mill St WEnjoy a high-end dining experience in the upper dining room, or have a casual bite to eat in the Penstock lounge which features live piano music on weekends. Both the upper and lower levels feature stunning views of Elora’s famous “tooth of time.”
Great local craft beer in a stunning setting right in the heart of Elora. Live music featured on weekends.
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Elora Brewing Company
107 Geddes StGreat local craft beer in a stunning setting right in the heart of Elora. Live music featured on weekends.
Beautiful artisan bread and wide variety of flavours. Pick up a loaf to take home or a sandwich to go.
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Elora Bread Trading Co.
73 Metcalfe StBeautiful artisan bread and wide variety of flavours. Pick up a loaf to take home or a sandwich to go.
Amazing cocktails in a quaint setting in the heart of downtown. Great place to have a drink on the patio.
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The Porch Light
82 Metcalfe StAmazing cocktails in a quaint setting in the heart of downtown. Great place to have a drink on the patio.
Quaint breakfast joint that offers up traditional breakfast/brunch food. In the summer, you can grab a spot outside at one of their bistro tables.
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Box Social
103 Geddes StQuaint breakfast joint that offers up traditional breakfast/brunch food. In the summer, you can grab a spot outside at one of their bistro tables.
Fantastic specialty coffees and sandwiches located in the Elora Mews.
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The Lost & Found Café
45 Mill St WFantastic specialty coffees and sandwiches located in the Elora Mews.
Kid-friendly environment and a great place to enjoy a good coffee and yummy Montreal bagels. Just a short walk from our front door.
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The Elora Café
175 Geddes StreetKid-friendly environment and a great place to enjoy a good coffee and yummy Montreal bagels. Just a short walk from our front door.
A little further afield
Looking to explore a little bit outside of Elora? This category features some must see attractions within half an hour of Red brick retreat.
Open on Thursdays and Saturdays (And in the summer months, on Tuesdays), The Saint Jacobs market is a great place to grab fresh fruit, sausages and of course, their famous apple fritters. The market is located about a 25 minute drive away.
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea Market
878 Weber Street NorthOpen on Thursdays and Saturdays (And in the summer months, on Tuesdays), The Saint Jacobs market is a great place to grab fresh fruit, sausages and of course, their famous apple fritters. The market is located about a 25 minute drive away.
Strom’s Family farm is famous for its fall activities. Spend your day on hayrides, pumpkin picking and the famous outdoor corn maze. They also have some summer activities such as the sunflower festival coming up in August.
http://www.strom.ca/
Strom's Farm & Bakery
5089 Wellington Road 32Strom’s Family farm is famous for its fall activities. Spend your day on hayrides, pumpkin picking and the famous outdoor corn maze. They also have some summer activities such as the sunflower festival coming up in August.
http://www.strom.ca/
Festivals and special events
Usually running the first weekend in August after the civic holiday is the famous Fergus Highland games. It’s about a 15 minute drive from red brick retreat (2019 dates are August 9/10) Great events throughout the festival and plenty of vendors.
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Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
400 Tower St SUsually running the first weekend in August after the civic holiday is the famous Fergus Highland games. It’s about a 15 minute drive from red brick retreat (2019 dates are August 9/10) Great events throughout the festival and plenty of vendors.
August 15-17, 2019 - a huge (by village standards) outdoor music festival. About 15 min walking distance from Redbrick Retreat, Riverfest has headlined performers such as Serena Ryder, Blue Rodeo and the Flaming Lips.
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Riverfest Elora
75 E Mill StAugust 15-17, 2019 - a huge (by village standards) outdoor music festival. About 15 min walking distance from Redbrick Retreat, Riverfest has headlined performers such as Serena Ryder, Blue Rodeo and the Flaming Lips.