taste•real from the ground up

Local Legends, Celebrity Chefs

Culinary Walking Tours

Wellington County Museum

Elora and Fergus: A Classic Couple

Thrill Grill Chill Adventure Package

The Recipe for a Good Life

Extraordinary experiences don't get much better than this!

Located just an hour west of Toronto, the towns and attractions of Wellington County are hidden gems waiting to be discovered and explored in 2012.

This website has just a sample of the many recipes there are to experience in our unique communities. Here you’ll find all the ingredients you need to put together your own personal recipe for a good time.

There are special places to get away and stay, local produce and farm-fresh markets from the people who grow our food. There’s the famous Elora Gorge with its scenic trails and tubing, the Grand River and its world-class trout fishery. From sensational festivals, shops, cultural events, music and artisans, Elora, Fergus, Guelph and Wellington County all offer opportunities to taste and experience the recipe for a good life.

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