Fergus is just one of the fine communities that you can discover in Wellington County. The surrounding area is dotted with countless hidden treasures in communities such as Guelph and Elora — places that offer amazing shopping, top restaurants, charming natural areas, golf and more are all just a short drive away. Get in your car and start exploring, and you’ll see that there’s even more to your “happily ever after” than you ever realized.
Just south of Fergus, Elora is another charming heritage town known for its famous waterfall, historic stone buildings, charming shops and top rated cafés and restaurants. Elora is also home to numerous art galleries and Gorge Cinema — Canada’s oldest continuously running reperatory theatre. For more heritage themed adventures try the Victora Street Walking Bridge, a classic steel structure first erected in 1899. There’s also the Elora Cateract Trailway and the Trans Canada Trail both just waiting to be enjoyed. If you’re feeling lucky you can even try your luck at the Grand River Raceway, featuring horse racing, slot machines, bingo and more.
One of the biggest area highlights is the Elora Gorge Conservation Area, where
the
waters of the Grand River rush through fast moving rapids flanked by
breathtaking
22-metre high cliffs. Famous for inner tubing on the rapids and hiking, you
won’t
want to miss this one of a kind attraction.
Also nearby, The Elora Quarry Conservation area is a hotspot for swimmers
and
daredevil cliff jumpers, who can be seen taking the plunge off of the 12-metre
high
cliffs into the deep, cool waters of the quary below.
Just 20 minutes south of Fergus, the bustling hub of Guelph has all of your big city conveniences and then some. If you’re looking for big name retailers, The Stone Road Mall has over 150 to choose from. There’s also all your major big box stores, including Walmart, Home Depot and more. The college bound in your family can also enjoy staying close to home with The University of Guelph, a world class institution of higher learning — ranked 5th overall in Canada by Maclean’s Magazine.