One-Tank Trip
for July 6/19
(c) By Jim Fox
In years
gone by, family and friends would gather around a slide projector to experience
the latest holiday trip.
Aside from
trying to look interested, problems would crop up such as slides upside down
and backwards, jamming and even the projector light bulb burning out in
mid-trip.
Instagram
has changed all that as the photo and video-sharing social networking service highlights
trip photos including who was there and, yes, showing what everyone was eating
– at all meals.
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| Popular for adventurers, the Elora Gorge is one of the most spectacular natural areas in the Grand River Valley. |
“Scrolling through Instagram, people often
find themselves stricken with a serious case of wanderlust,” said publicist
Stephen Murdoch of Enterprise Canada.
They dream of trekking
to exotic destinations around the globe as “travel influencers and enthusiasts
are constantly capturing mesmerizing shots and sharing captivating candids sure
to make their followers jealous,” he added.
Murdoch has found
the “top 10 places heating up on Instagram” are in Elora-Fergus, picturesque
spots northwest of Guelph.
“Instagram may have
you daydreaming about being whisked away, but luckily you do not have to travel
far to snag the perfect selfie,” he said.
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| Elora and Fergus are known for their 19th-century limestone architecture. |
These villages have
been drawing crowds looking to travel off the beaten path and up their
insta-game with lust-worthy photos tagged #Elora
Fergus,” Murdoch added.
With
a population of about 7,800, the towns bustle with natural beauty, boutiques,
fine dining, galleries and artist studios along with the spectacular Elora
Gorge in the Grand River valley.
Years ago, A.J. Casson, renowned painter with the Group of Seven,
called this “Ontario’s most-beautiful village.”
It’s a busy summer
as the clans gather for the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games from
Aug. 9 to 11.
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| There will be a gathering of the clans for the Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games. |
Riverfest Elora is a
celebration of music, food, community and art on the banks of the Grand River
in Bissell Park, Aug. 16-18.
Instagram hot spots
Here’s a list of
the top places in Elora and Fergus heating up on Instagram:
- Templin
Gardens: With carved stone archways, parapet walls and tiered landscape
gardens that lead down to the Grand River, this historic landmark offers an
original backdrop for those looking to capture a covetable photo.
- Lover’s Leap: Found just outside
Victoria Park in Elora, this lookout provides photographers natural lighting
and a stunning view where the Grand and Irvine gorges converge.
- Elora Mill Hotel & Spa: This
historic mill overlooks thundering falls and is an iconic landmark in the heart
of the community for175 years.
- The Tall Man: For “an incredible photo,”
this art is titled “Who’s in Charge” and is a finger-pointing fixture in downtown
Elora, one of many art features for posing.
- Elora Quarry: One of the most popular
places, this is called “the perfect place for people looking to cool off and
take plenty of nature-inspired selfies.”
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| There’s lots of wet summer fun at the Elora Gorge. |
- Elora Gorge has scenic overlooks and riverside
trails providing a spectacular view of natural rapids.
- Irvine Street Bridge (David Street Bridge),
visible from Victoria Park in Elora, this is one of the most popular views from
the river below surrounded by trees and limestone cliffs.
- The Seven Doors: Located on Metcalf
Street in downtown Elora, this provides “a pop of colour and an eclectic feel
for a next-level Instagram selfie.”
- The Wellington County Museum and Archives,
housed in a former poorhouse, this dates back to 1877 as a National Historic
Site that tells the stories of the people and places of Wellington County.
If you go
Plan your visit
with Elora & Fergus Tourism, elorafergus.ca;
1-877-242-6353
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Jim Fox can be reached at onetanktrips@hotmail.com
For more One-Tank Trips: http://1tanktrips.blogspot.ca
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