Elora, Ontario

Elora
Unincorporated community
The 1832 mill in 2014; it has since been restored to a luxury Inn
Motto(s): 
"Tempus Rerum Imperator"  (Latin)
"Time, commander of (all) matters"
Elora is located in Ontario
Elora
Elora
Location within Ontario
Elora is located in Canada
Elora
Elora
Location within Canada
Coordinates: 43°41′06″N 80°25′38″W / 43.68500°N 80.42722°W / 43.68500; -80.42722
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyWellington County
TownshipCentre Wellington
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total7,756 (estimated)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Forward sortation area
Area code(s)519 ,226 and 548
NTS Map40P9 Guelph
GNBC CodeFCICM

Elora is a community in the township of Centre Wellington, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. It is well known for its 19th-century limestone architecture and the geographically significant Elora Gorge.

Elora is no longer an independent entity. In 1999, the Township of Centre Wellington was formed by amalgamating the Town of Fergus; the Village of Elora; and the Townships of Nichol, Pilkington, West Garafraxa, and part of Eramosa.[2] In 2011, the community referred to as Elora had a population of approximately 7,756.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Smart Growth Elora + Fergus". Infographic SGEF Canada. SGEF Canada. 2016. Archived from the original on March 12, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
  2. ^ "Local History". Wellington County. October 17, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2018.