Elora Mews Shops - WHAT'S NEW in Elora and the Shops

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ELORA MEWS SHOPS, Unique Shopping in Grand Surroundings. World-class shops in charming Historic Elora Ontario Canada by spectacular Elora Gorge.

Elora Mews Shops -
WHAT'S NEW IN ELORA?
February 2012

Experience the beauty and creative atmosphere of the village of Elora, Ontario

At this time of year Elora's Grand River setting on the Elora Gorge can be a winter wonderland. Enjoy walking along the village of Elora's historic main streets of beautifully restored limestone buildings along the scenic Grand River, a relaxing atmosphere in which to explore our unique owner-operated independent specialty shops and galleries.

Elora's shops are open on Sundays and Holidays

You'll love shopping at the charming shops in the ELORA MEWS courtyard at 45 Mill Street West in historic downtown Elora. Be inspired by the wide range of truly unique gifts for your home and the special people in your life, and enjoy a personalized shopping experience.

Discover what our creative shopkeepers have in store for you !
Contact your favourite shop (see below) about special sales and new merchandise in store. Some of the shops have special customer newsletters, so make sure you're on their mailing list.

Renate Karger, owner of the KARGER GALLERY, established in Elora since 1993 and well-known for her collection of original fine art and crafts, furniture, decor, jewellery and fashions, carries some exciting furniture lines, unique lighting, and art work by new artists every season. Let her help you to find the perfect special piece of art or jewellery, fashion item, or unique piece of furniture or decor, for you or as a special gift.
[Elora Mews, Units 5-7, 45 Mill St. West, Elora Ontario 519-846-2921]

Helen and Ken Picken, owners of BEN HEATHER CELTIC SHOP, have been in the Elora Mews courtyard since March 2009, but will be closing their Elora store on March 31, 2012. Still time to see their huge selection of Scottish, Irish and Welsh clothing, gifts, jewellery, heraldry items, Guinness wares and much more.
[Elora Mews, Unit 9, 45 Mill St. West, Elora Ontario 519-846-2020]

THE CHANTICLEER SHOP, established in Elora in 2010, is a charming boutique with the perfect finishing touches for your home, for you, and for special gifts. Owner Paula Armstrong has a flair for design and colour, in a warm traditional style, and many unique accessories to complement your personal decor and fashion style. From antique shelves to lamps, bird cages, decorative trays and boxes, statues, pillows, accent furniture, mirrors for your home, to fashion accessories for you. What's in a name? Paula is a big collector of rooster art and many other items, some of which you will find in her shop.
[Elora Mews, Unit 3, 45 Mill St. West, Elora Ontario 519-846-8796]

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The THREE BLIND MICE CHEESE COMPANY opened their second shop of fine cheeses and gourmet foods in October 2011, in Elora, in the Mews. Stop by to sample their fine cheeses, request your special favourites, and discover some new exciting dips, spreads and other delicacies. If you have visited Lindsay Dawdy's original shop in Paris Ontario you will know that she knows her cheeses and caters to lovers of cheese and other fine foods.
[Elora Mews, Unit 4, 45 Mill St. West, Elora Ontario 226-780-5131]

Bob Celik is famous for serving more than 60 flavours of ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato and other treats at Elora's favourite ice cream shop, JENNY'S PLACE. Also a large variety of cool drinks and home-made donairs from the grill. The outdoor patio in the courtyard is open during warm weather.
[Elora Mews, Units 1-2, 45 Mill Street West, Elora Ontario 519-846-8442]

Elora Annual Festivals and Events

The famous annual ELORA MUSIC FESTIVAL of classic and contemporary music, a glorious summertime tradition, celebrated its 32nd year in July 2011, with performances in exceptional venues in the village of Elora Ontario. From choral to Celtic, opera to big band. 519-846-0331. The Elora Festival Singers also perform year-round in various other locations. info@elorafestival.com, www.elorafestival.com

The ELORA-FERGUS STUDIO TOUR, a self-guided tour of local artists' studios on the last weekend in September and first weekend in October, is a very popular event with a more than 20-year tradition in the artistic communities of Elora and Fergus.

The annual award-winning SENSATIONAL ELORA Fall Festival of the Senses offers a full schedule of events in and around the historic village of Elora Ontario in October, featuring Elora's art, music, film, theatre, local food and culinary events such as "Moveable Feast", "Film on a Plate", "Sensational Soup-Off", "Empty Bowls & Glasses" and other activities for the whole family.
519-846-5638, info@sensationalelora.com, www.sensationalelora.com

October is always MONSTER MONTH in the Village of Elora, a magical time and tradition for discovering and admiring the ghostly creatures hanging around Elora's streets, created from wire and gauze mache and inspired by Tim Murton, local Elora artist and creator of his own Monster TWILIGHT ZOO, now at the Elora Centre of the Arts every October until Hallowe'en. Pre-Hallowee'en activities include horror movies at the Gorge Cinema on Mill St. West, haunted walking tours in Elora's historic village, and many other seasonal special events. The ELORA MONSTER MARCH COSTUME PARADE is now an annual event on the Saturday evening before Hallowe'en, marching from Elora's Town Square down Metcalfe Street.
Historic Downtown Elora is a magical place to do your Christmas Shopping, especially on "Starlight Shopping Nights" every November or early December. Elora's Santa Claus Parade is also an evening event every year, which "Lights Up the Night".