Elora Quarry

• Visitors must purchase admission tickets and parking permits online, in advance, in order to enter. Walk-up ticket sales are not available.
• Two 4-hour sessions are offered each day, with capacity limited to 200 people or 150 vehicles per session. Admission tickets and parking permits must be purchased separately for each session. Parking permits alone are NOT valid for entry. Choose from two sessions:
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (AM Ticket)
• 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (PM Ticket) 
• Grand River Conservation Area Membership passes are NOT accepted.
• Admission tickets and parking permits are non-refundable and non-exchangeable for any reason after the order transaction is complete. (The only exception to this policy occurs if we close the Elora Quarry to visitors.)
• Tickets and parking permits are available for purchase online only. Tickets are released weekly on Friday afternoons for the following week (for the following Monday through Sunday). The cost of admission is $10.50 for adults, $5.50 for children, and a parking permit can be purchased for $15.00 per session.
• To help avoid traffic congestion in the area, vehicles are not permitted to park along the side of the road in advance of scheduled entry times and visitors should plan their arrival accordingly.
• We are committed to providing accessible customer service. If you need assistance or support when booking tickets or parking permits, please contact Elora Quarry staff directly at 519-846-5234. 

Note: Elora Quarry admission tickets and parking permits are not valid for admission to the Elora Gorge Conservation Area. The Elora Gorge Conservation Area is a separate property.

Swimming

A large beach area offers easy access to the water and a sandy area for children and sunbathers.

• No jumping, diving or climbing is permitted from the cliffs. Visitors must stay behind the barriers. Violators will be evicted.
• The beach is not patrolled so parents or guardians must keep a close watch on their children at all times.
• Watercraft including boats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, large rafts, and boat-style inflatables are not permitted at Elora Quarry. 
• Learn more about beach conditions.

Hiking

The conservation area has a one kilometre loop trail that meanders through cedar forests and, in spots, overlooks the Grand River.

The Elora Cataract Trailway, a 47 kilometre trail linking the Grand and Credit river watersheds, is minutes away from the conservation area.

Picnicking

There are shaded areas for picnics and a few tables available on a first-come, first-served basis. No covered shelters are available.

Visitors are reminded that conditions remain very dry. Day-use visitors may use barbecues for cooking purposes in designated picnic areas. Never leave barbecues unattended, and please use extreme caution.

Gatehouse

Washrooms

Dog policy

Dogs are not permitted in the conservation area. Service animals are allowed.

Nearby services

Medical services are available at Groves Memorial Hospital, 131 Frederick Campbell Street, Fergus.

Visit the Elora & Fergus Tourism website for more information about the area.