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Elora is situated on the Grand River, approximately 20 kilometers north of Guelph, and 20 kilometers north-east of Kitchener-Waterloo. Its coordinates are 43o 40" 59' N - 80o 25" 59' W. The spectacular Elora Gorge is at the western edge of the village, adjacent to the Elora Gorge Conservation Area.
The Village of Elora Ontario was founded in 1832 by Captain William Gilkison. Elora is an historic village with many small shops that carry thousands of unique craft items.