Places to see& enjoy in surrounding area
Sightseeing
The Grand River rushes past 22-metre high cliffs. Riverside trails (with safety barriers) and scenic overlooks provide hikers with stunning views of the water far below where kayakers and tubers make their way through the rapids.
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Elora Gorge
The Grand River rushes past 22-metre high cliffs. Riverside trails (with safety barriers) and scenic overlooks provide hikers with stunning views of the water far below where kayakers and tubers make their way through the rapids.
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. There were over 30 films taped in this area. The most famous "It" from Stephen King.
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Elora Quarry Conservation Area
319 Wellington Road 18The 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. There were over 30 films taped in this area. The most famous "It" from Stephen King.
Elora is known for its historic stone buildings along the Grand River, unique shops and eateries, a lively art and music scene, giftware, vintage wares and fashions, incredible nature and hiking in the Gorge.
Elora Fergus Tourism
10 East Mill StreetElora is known for its historic stone buildings along the Grand River, unique shops and eateries, a lively art and music scene, giftware, vintage wares and fashions, incredible nature and hiking in the Gorge.
Located just outside of Waterloo, Ontario, along the Conestoga River, the Village of St. Jacobs is filled with authentic sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and incredible one-of-a-kind shopping, that are sure to re-inspire the soul.
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St. Jacobs
Located just outside of Waterloo, Ontario, along the Conestoga River, the Village of St. Jacobs is filled with authentic sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and incredible one-of-a-kind shopping, that are sure to re-inspire the soul.
Known as Canada’s largest year-round farmers’ market, find hundreds of local vendors inside three main buildings and in an outdoor area that swells as the growing season progresses. Open only on Sundays.
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Aberfoyle Antique Market
57 Brock Rd SKnown as Canada’s largest year-round farmers’ market, find hundreds of local vendors inside three main buildings and in an outdoor area that swells as the growing season progresses. Open only on Sundays.
Walking Distance through the trails from the studio. Explore small gallery with surrounding garden and close by hiking trail by Grand River.
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Homer Watson House & Gallery
1754 Old Mill RdWalking Distance through the trails from the studio. Explore small gallery with surrounding garden and close by hiking trail by Grand River.
Walking Distance. Part of the museam is Doon Heritage Village ,one of Waterloo Region's most popular attractions!
Doon Heritage Village is a picturesque 60 acre living history village that shows visitors what life was like in Waterloo Region in the year 1914. The village comes to life with knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing and features historic buildings, farm animals and fun activities the whole family will enjoy.
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Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron RdWalking Distance. Part of the museam is Doon Heritage Village ,one of Waterloo Region's most popular attractions!
Doon Heritage Village is a picturesque 60 acre living history village that shows visitors what life was like in Waterloo Region in the year 1914. The village comes to life with knowledgeable interpreters dressed in authentic 1914 clothing and features historic buildings, farm animals and fun activities the whole family will enjoy.
Stratford is a city on the Avon River in southwest Ontario, Canada. Its Stratford Festival stages modern and Shakespearean plays in multiple theatres. Victorian buildings dot the city, including Stratford City Hall and the Perth County Courthouse. The city’s many parks and gardens include the Shakespearean Gardens, with plants mentioned in the playwright’s works.
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Stratford
Stratford is a city on the Avon River in southwest Ontario, Canada. Its Stratford Festival stages modern and Shakespearean plays in multiple theatres. Victorian buildings dot the city, including Stratford City Hall and the Perth County Courthouse. The city’s many parks and gardens include the Shakespearean Gardens, with plants mentioned in the playwright’s works.
From contemporary to classics, the Stratford Festival offers a season sure to delight all. Live theatre entertaining audiences April through October.
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Stratford Festival
55 Queen StFrom contemporary to classics, the Stratford Festival offers a season sure to delight all. Live theatre entertaining audiences April through October.
Discover 1000s of free-flying butterflies in our indoor tropical garden. Witness butterflies emerge and take their first flight.
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Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
2500 Kossuth RdDiscover 1000s of free-flying butterflies in our indoor tropical garden. Witness butterflies emerge and take their first flight.
Get closer than you ever imagined to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals that roam free in large Game Reserves! See lions, giraffe, rhino, and many more animals from around the world! “Trek” along 9 km of safari trail in your own vehicle or aboard a guided, air-conditioned Safari Tour Bus. Enjoy a full day of family fun!
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Safari de Leones Africanos
1386 Cooper RdGet closer than you ever imagined to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals that roam free in large Game Reserves! See lions, giraffe, rhino, and many more animals from around the world! “Trek” along 9 km of safari trail in your own vehicle or aboard a guided, air-conditioned Safari Tour Bus. Enjoy a full day of family fun!
Royal Botanical Gardens is located at the western tip of Lake Ontario. Four distinct formal gardens are contained with 1,100 hectares of nature reserve, nestled into the slopes of Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Region. Explore and enjoy the many historical outdoor plant collections, the indoor Mediterranean Garden, and 27 km of nature trails.
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Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd WRoyal Botanical Gardens is located at the western tip of Lake Ontario. Four distinct formal gardens are contained with 1,100 hectares of nature reserve, nestled into the slopes of Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Region. Explore and enjoy the many historical outdoor plant collections, the indoor Mediterranean Garden, and 27 km of nature trails.
Food scene
Known as Canada’s largest year-round farmers’ market, find hundreds of local vendors inside three main buildings and in an outdoor area that swells as the growing season progresses.
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St. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea Market
878 Weber St NKnown as Canada’s largest year-round farmers’ market, find hundreds of local vendors inside three main buildings and in an outdoor area that swells as the growing season progresses.
Upscale venue offering choice steak dishes, including ribeye & prime rib, with seafood & pasta.
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Charcoal Steak House
2980 King St EUpscale venue offering choice steak dishes, including ribeye & prime rib, with seafood & pasta.
Theatre and Entertainment
Close by of St. Jacobs. Located in a renovated 1867 schoolhouse, this historic theatre adds an eclectic mix of charm and entertainment to a popular tourism mecca. With marvelous acoustics, the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre offers an intimate, cabaret-style approach to professional theatre.
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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
40 Benjamin RoadClose by of St. Jacobs. Located in a renovated 1867 schoolhouse, this historic theatre adds an eclectic mix of charm and entertainment to a popular tourism mecca. With marvelous acoustics, the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre offers an intimate, cabaret-style approach to professional theatre.
Hiking and Walks
This beautiful trail is about 10 minutes drive from our location
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Huron Natural Area
801 Trillium DrThis beautiful trail is about 10 minutes drive from our location
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE HIKING TRAIL.
Start to walk forward to Homer Watson from the studio, cross Homer Watson Blvd forward the parking lot where the trail starts with orientation map. You can hike for hours by Grand River or in the nature.
Walter Bean Grand River Trail - Marguerite Ormston Trailway
2200 Homer Watson BoulevardTHIS IS MY FAVOURITE HIKING TRAIL.
Start to walk forward to Homer Watson from the studio, cross Homer Watson Blvd forward the parking lot where the trail starts with orientation map. You can hike for hours by Grand River or in the nature.
Towering limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes, including one of the world's largest, are a few of the natural wonders at Rockwood. You can view them from hiking trails on both sides of the Eramosa River or in a rented canoe. The area's unique setting makes it a popular location for television shows, movies and photography shoots.
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Área de Conservación de Rockwood
161 Fall St STowering limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes, including one of the world's largest, are a few of the natural wonders at Rockwood. You can view them from hiking trails on both sides of the Eramosa River or in a rented canoe. The area's unique setting makes it a popular location for television shows, movies and photography shoots.
Beautiful sandy beaches. One of my favorite place to go every weekend in the summer.
If you would like to spend time on the beach and be surrounded by the water, this is the place to go.
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Pinery Provincial Park
9526 Lakeshore RdBeautiful sandy beaches. One of my favorite place to go every weekend in the summer.
If you would like to spend time on the beach and be surrounded by the water, this is the place to go.
Close by Restaurants and Stores
Edelweiss Tavern
600 Doon Village RdGreat food, only 5 minutes driving distance, or 20 minutes walking.
The Rabbid Fox
123 Pioneer DrWalking Distance - 15 minutes, 5 minutes driving, located in Pioneer Park Plaza.
LCBO
123 Pioneer DriveLocated in Pioneer Park Plaza, next to Zehrs Grocery Store.
Shoppers Drug Mart
101 Holiday Inn DrLocated in Pioneer Park Plaza
Pizza Pizza
123 Pioneer Dr5 minutes drive located in Pioneer Park Plaza
TD Bank - Help & Advice Centre
123 Pioneer DrLocated at Pioneer Park Plaza.
Double Taste Shawarma
123 Pioneer DriveLocated at Pioneer Park Plaza.
Eggsmart
123 Pioneer DriveLocated at Pioneer Park Plaza.
Wimpy's Diner
2480 Homer Watson Boulevard10 minutes drive on Homer Watson Blvd.