This quick bus trip from Toronto takes you to a turquoise swimming hole and dreamy village

You can explore "Ontario's most beautiful village."

A person sitting on a stone wall. Right: A swimming hole with turquoise water.

Madeline sitting on a stone wall. Right: A swimming hole in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

If you're looking for a dreamy summer day trip, you'll want to hop on this bus and take a short ride to this enchanting destination.

With sparkling turquoise waters, limestone cliffs and an enchanting small town, it's a magical spot for a warm-weather getaway.

The new bus route takes you from downtown Toronto to this beautiful spot in just an hour and a half. It's running on select days this summer so you can enjoy a little city escape without a car.

Here's what to know about the bus trip and stunning destination.

Parkbus, a bus tour agency in Toronto, is offering new trips to the Elora Quarry and enchanting town of Elora this summer.

The bus departs from downtown Toronto at 8 a.m. and returns at 6:30 p.m.

It stops at the quarry and village so you can experience both destinations.

The Elora Quarry is an iconic swimming spot known for its towering limestone cliffs and shining waters. You can take a dip and lounge on the sandy beach while soaking up some sun.

Next, you can head to the quaint town of Elora, which is known as "Ontario's most beautiful village," according to the website.

You'll have a few hours to explore the local shops, indulge in the cuisine and enjoy the charming streets before heading back to Toronto.

The bus tickets include Elora Quarry park admission for the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. time slot.

Tickets are available online, so if you're dreaming of a warm-weather day trip, you'll want to book a journey to this gorgeous destination.

Parkbus to Elora

Price: $65

When: Select dates from June 29 to August 31, 2024

Address: 34 Asquith Ave., Toronto, ON

Parkbus website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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