If a friend of mine didn’t mention it, I wouldn’t have known about it, much less consider checking it out.
Elora, Ontario is about an hour and a half drive west of Toronto. It’s a small town with a few thousand people at most. Overlooked and overshadowed by other, more notable day trip destinations, Elora proves that it can stand up with the best of them. A pristine clean, very cute, boutique filled town, there is a community wide fascination with everything Paris. So much so that if there wasn’t already a Paris, Ontario, residents would probably sign a petition to have the town’s name changed.
But another big draw in Elora is the nearby Gorge. In fact, it attracts hikers, water tubers, and kayakers who look for both the rush of decent currents and the serenity of a calm river.
Check out the pictures for yourselves. And Elora location details too.
Elora offers an alternative to the same old day trips from Toronto. Don’t get me wrong, Niagara Falls and other popular destinations are can’t miss, but Elora has a small town feel with a splash of adventure.
Jim Bamboulis has held several posts over the past 12 years, including National Sportscaster, Food Host and Writer, Talk Show Host, Olympic Researcher and Travel Film-maker.
Born and raised in Toronto, Jim learned early on that the combination of travel and food meant ultimate living. Combining his insatiable creative spirit and desire to document his travels, Jim took his unshakable travel bug and set off to explore. Add the fact that Jim also grew up in a Greek household and he learned that not only does Mom always make the best meals, but as importantly learned the importance of understanding and appreciating the countless beautiful cultures and the integral role food plays in every corner of the World.
In August 2009, Jim founded Travel Mammal, a site that brings together his travels and experiences (both good and terrifying) with the hope that others are inspired to share their own. We are all storytellers, especially when it comes to travel and food. He urges everyone to be inspired, explore and love the world and the people that share it with us. Or in other words, Live to Travel and travel to live!
