Overview
Come experience the sights, sounds, and history of Elora as we cycle along the Elora Gorge, Elora's historic downtown core, and a myriad of bicycle paths along the Grand River. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, we'll discover how the Gorge was created, it's troubled past, and why so many wish to visit it to this day.
Learn about Elora's industrious past, from it's toy making to its farm implements, and how they've transformed through the years to now accommodate the tourism industry 1000s visit throughout the summer.
You'll need your own bicycle, smartphone and headphones for this tour. This tour can be done in a group or individually.
We acknowledge with gratitude the work of Stephen Thorning and Kenneth Hewitt, a local historian and naturalist whose passion for Elora produced most of the information we will share with you today.
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What's included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Bicycle or bicycle rental
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
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Elora
The tour takes place in Elora, Ontario
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Elora Gorge Conservation Area
The tour passes by the Elora Gorge
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Wellington County Museum & Archives
3 min
You stop outside the museum and have a chance to explore the grounds.
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Elora Cataract Trailway
7 min
You ride over it
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Bissell Park
3 min
You ride through the park
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Toronto).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Historical Elora: A Self-Guided Cycle Tour
Can I cancel Historical Elora: A Self-Guided Cycle Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–4 hours.
What's included?
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included?
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Bicycle or bicycle rental
Which places does it visit?
It visits Elora, Elora Gorge Conservation Area, Wellington County Museum & Archives, Elora Cataract Trailway, Bissell Park.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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