The Elora Cataract Trailway provides ready access to the great outdoors

Uncover a variety of activities and experiences.

The Elora Cataract Trailway offers a diverse range of activities for everyone, from hiking and biking to fishing and birdwatching. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, our trailway is the perfect destination to connect with nature and enjoy the beautiful landscapes.

Autumn scene of a woman and young boy walking along the Elora Cataract Trailway

Photo: Courtesy of Carolyn Crozier

Activities You Can Enjoy

Back view of girl in yellow shirt walking on an unpaved road with dog with two women walking further ahead
People sitting in green tubes floating down the Grand River.

Tubing Elora Gorge Conservation Area **

Rock Climbing Irvine Gorge

A woman rock climbing in the Irvine River Gorge, Elora ON Canada
Three friends wearing backpacks walking along trail
Bicycle leaning against tree
Fly fisherman lounging on bank of the Grand River

Fly Fishing Grand River **

Campsite in amogst the trees, consisting of chairs, fire pit and tent.
Back of person riding a dark horse along a trail

Camping Elora Gorge Conservation Area

Walking With Your Best Friend

Hiking Connecting Trails

Cycling

Horseback Riding

Back of woman paddling a kayak
Back of person ziplining towards some trees
Six people gathered together looking at a map in the woods
Back of man jumping into water
Five people gathered together to plant a tree

Kayaking Rivers, Lake and Ponds

Organized Tree Planting

Two cyclists looking at cell phone on a cafe table with take out coffee cup in foreground
Eight wild ducks of various breeds treading water by a river bank

Ziplining Irvine Gorge

Three cyclists stopping to chat while one of them drinks from his bottle

Socializing With Friends

Woman at ice cream counter admiring an ice cream waffle cone with a couple of scoops

Getting An Ice Cream

Organized Walks

Back of person sitting on the bank of a water body admirng the view.

Making A Splash

Three friends chatting at a restaurant table

Dining With Friends

Man and boy looking up and pointing at statue pointing down

Taking A Break

Enjoying Nature’s Bounty

Seeking Serenity

Viewing Art

Prepared bed in a rental accommodation
Fresh produce for sale at farmer's market
Two people with backs to camera cross country skiing
Two snowmobiles on trail with one unattended.

Staying Over

Farmers Markets

Man peddling a bike on a snow covered trail.

Winter Cycling

Two people climbing ice using crampons, ice axes and ropes

Ice Climbing Irvine Gorge

** Photos: Grand River Conservation Authority

Cross Country Skiing

Person snowshoeing in winter

Snowshoeing

Man in orange snow suit kneeling next to hole in ice catching a fish

Ice Fishing ** Belwood

Lake Conservation Area

Snowmobiling 

CVC Section

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Our visitors say this about us.

Quotation marks

The Elora Cataract Trailway offers something for everyone. I had an amazing time hiking and exploring the beautiful scenery!

Sarah T.

Link Links

Elora Cataract Trailway Association

P.O.Box 2931

Elora, ON N0B 1S0




Who We Are

We promote opportunities to connect people with their natural surroundings and an active, healthy lifestyle.


Through collaboration with our conservation partners, public and private sectors of our neighbouring municipalities, and our membership; we protect, restore,  and enhance our trailway, greenway corridor, and active transportation connections for the benefit of all.

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