Elora Art Walk

self-guided art tour

Enjoy a self-guided art tour through the village of Elora, Ontario

Take the opportunity to explore and experience the richness of visual art and culture in our community. This area has a variety of public and private galleries, outdoor sculpture projects and public art displays. The Elora Centre for the Arts is the best place to start your tour to see the current gallery exhibition and outdoor art pathway, then pick up your ‘Elora Art Walk‘ map and start your adventures to find art throughout the community!

Scroll down and click below to view (or print) the ‘Elora Art Walk’ Self-Guided Tour Map!

self-guided art tour

The Elora Art Walk self-guided tour is organized and updated by volunteers within our community

Special thanks to Kirk McElwain who ensures the map is updated, printed and available for community members and visitors alike to enjoy the art throughout the village!

View the map here, and scroll down find out more information about all of the artistic points of interest around Elora!

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Galleries in Elora

Gallery exhibitions, handmade artisan shop, adult & youth workshops and camps, outreach programs and special events. Enjoy our FREE outdoor art & sculpture garden, with picnic and bike parking.  A community-minded charitable organization, located in a historic stone school house, steps from downtown.

Located: 75 Melville St., Elora

www.eloracentreforthearts.ca

Tel: 519-846-9698

Open: Wed & Thurs 10am – 4pm, Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm and Sun 12- 4pm

FB: @eloracentre.ca IG: eloracentre.ca

An eclectic mix of modern ethically sourced and crafted furniture, original art, Canadian and European designer clothing, jewellery and more.

Located: 14 East Mill Street, Elora
www.kargergallery.com

Phone: 519-846-2921

Open: 7 days a week 11-6pm

A jewellery boutique offering beautiful and unique jewellery and artwork. We have a large collection of watercolour and oil paintings by local artist Barry McCarthy, renowned for his luminous landscapes.

Located: 48 West Mill St., Elora 

ronwilkinjewellers.com

Tel: 226-384-1225

Open: Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm

Welcome to the colourful world of Kreso’s paintings at the Gallery-Studio Vernissage. Representation in Hong Kong, Mexico and in beautiful Elora.

Located: 178 Metcalfe St., Elora

www.kresofineart.com

Open: 7 days a week 11-6pm May-November

Studio, showroom gallery and home for owner/artist Staci Barron who also offers private pottery classes. Book Early. Custom orders welcome.

Located: 31 Church St. West, Elora
www.elorapottery.com
Call/text 519-846-0586
Available for appointments 7 days a week 10-10pm

Open: Weekends 1-5pm

Ancient Ways is home to original art, crafts, music, clothing, and artifacts of the Algonquin & Iroquois nations. A friendly gallery/gift shop atmosphere.

Located: 30 Church St. West, Elora
www.ancientways.ca

Tel: 519-846-2571

Open: Sat and Sun 1-5 pm

Over thirty years making really great windows, décor, jewellery and functional art – right here in Elora.

Located: 40 Church Street East, Elora
www.hanscombglass.com

Open: Monday thru Saturday 10-5pm Sunday 11-5pm

Beautiful things for you and your home. Retailer of Fusion Mineral Paint plus Farrow & Ball Paint and Wallpaper. Custom Furniture painting and more!

Located: 123 Metcalfe St. Elora

www.honeychurchlane.com |  info@honeychurchlane.com

Tel: 226-348-4058

Open: Daily 10-5pm

Visit us to find delightful arts and crafts, gifts, clothing, accessories and jewellery from around the world. Plus ongoing workshops featuring the Zentangle Method.

Located: 136 Metcalfe St. Elora

www.brendashaver.com

Tel: 226-979-8465

Open: Daily 11 to 5pm May – Oct (call for winter hours)

Marquetry, an ancient art form of creating images using many different species of wood. Also showcasing some of Eloras finest artists and crafts people.

Located: 18 Colbourne St., Elora 
www.marquetrybystephenhaigh.com

Tel: 519-846-2655

Open: Friday, Sat & Sun 11:30- 5pm or call

The Schoolhouse Arts Collective has developed into the largest arts collective in the area – a curated group of over 20 artists, working in diverse mediums including watercolour, acrylic and oil painting, encaustic, sculpture and textile arts. Located in the building at the Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street Elora. Open most weekends. Find out more here.

Located: 530 Dickson Drive, Fergus
www.kitras.ca | Email: showroom@kitras.com

Tel: 519-843-6160

Open: Tues to Fri 11- 7pm, Sat and Sun 11-5pm

Since 1999, creating the highest quality custom art glass pieces, jewellery and glass blowing workshops.

Located: 6505 Wellington Road 7, Elora

www.blownawayglassstudio.com

Follow us @blownawayglassstudio

Open: Tues – Fri 10-6pm Sat 10-5 Sun 11-4pm

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Artist Galleries (appointment Only)

A jewellery studio specializing in repurposing YOUR GOLD and diamonds. We also create alternative Engagement and Wedding bands.
www.macadijewellery.com
To schedule an appointment please email or call.

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Public Art

Elora Sculpture Project is an outdoor art exhibition running from May-October throughout downtown Elora and Fergus. An information plaque is presented with each piece and a separate map is available or visit www.elorasculpture.ca

Or pick up a paper map in the outdoor garden pathway at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

An outdoor installation on the side of the Elora Post Office building is the simple story of a letter written, sent and received, in three separate panels. The work, proposed by local artist Marilyn Koop was commissioned by the Post Office in the late 1990’s. Restored in 2013 by the Elora Arts Council as a memorial to Marilyn.

The Elora Portfolio, installed in the tourism office, was created by local artist Beverley Cairns. A.J. Casson, one of the Group of Seven, spent time in Elora from 1929 to 1931 creating a series of watercolours known as the “Elora Portfolio”. He referred to Elora as Ontario’s “most beautiful village”.

This finger pointer created by Scott McNichol, actually titled “Who’s in Charge”, moved into the Elora Greenspace in 2012 to become of the most photographed art features of Elora (located at the corner of Mill St. and Geddes St. in downtown Elora).