Elora Quarry Home Page

Once, it was a limestone quarry. After it stopped producing quality limestone, it was primarily used for recreation by Elora residents. After 1976, when the Grand River Conservation Authority took over, people for many miles around discovered the treasure that was hidden below the cliffs of the Elora quarry

One of the most striking features in the area of Elora and Fergus is the large number of beautiful stone buildings. Like so many of the old buildings in Europe, the stonemasons crafted these buildings with precision and quality that was intended to last for hundreds of years.

When you look at one of these fine stone structures in Elora or Fergus, you are probably looking at stones and/or mortar that came out of this quarry.

Both Elora and Fergus have printed walking tours, as well as online walking tours, and conducted walking tours of the scenic spots and historical buildings.

First sunshine of the day hits the beach down at the far end of the quarry.