Welcome to Elmvale. Come discover all the treasures that the village of Elmvale has to offer. From the unique shops, restaurants, and professional services, to our local artisans, to the exciting events and festivals we create and host.

Originally known as Elm Flats, downtown Elmvale has been a lively center of activity for almost two centuries. From June through to August, join us for local food, fun, and entertainment. Our town hosts the Elmvale Farmers’ Market. To be a part of our market, you have to make it, bake it, or grow it. Enjoy a fine selection of in-season produce, crafts, homemade gifts, baked goods, and of course, maple syrup, and more.

Speaking of maple syrup, Elmvale is the proud home of the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival. Since 1966, this annual celebration has blossomed into one of the largest festivals of its kind in Ontario. Each year, crowds of over 30,000 people attend this one-day event, rain or shine, sleet or snow.  Our visitors stroll the community, exploring, sampling and tasting, as well as buying maple syrup products and other amazing items for sale.  The Maple Syrup Festival funds community-minded projects in the Elmvale area, fulfilling the mission statement of contributing to the physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional, or spiritual well-being of our community.

Taking care of each other, that’s why people love living in a small town. It’s a sense of community. And Elmvale is an active community that not only boasts rich history, but offers a wealth of summer recreational opportunities, from baseball, pickleball, biking, splash pads and swimming, to lush parks and trails. And we’re not just about beautiful flowering baskets, bike nights and memorial banners. When the chilly weather blows in, snowmobiling is a popular pastime, and the OFSC trails go right through Elmvale. Other winter activities include hockey, skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and, of course, curling.

Just south of town is the Elmvale Jungle Zoo, originally founded in 1967 on two acres and showcasing mainly birds and reptiles. Today the zoo spans 25 acres, and is home to more than 300 animals from around the world.

For over 150 years, we have been celebrating our legacy and our agricultural roots at our annual fall fair. Hosted on the Thanksgiving weekend in October, thousands of guests pour in to enjoy the sights and sounds of the midway, and everyone’s favorite, the tractor pull.

And come the festive season – The village of Elmvale rally’s together to share joy, generosity and tradition with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, sleigh rides, the Santa Claus parade…and incredibly popular Elmvale Christmas Night Market.

Two festive nights packed with live music, carollers, snacks, warm drinks and 50+local vendors. Wander under the lights, enjoy the coziest small town Christmas vibes, all in support of the Elmvale Food Bank.

Elmvale has so much to offer. Elmvale is a lifestyle choice. A place to live, work, and play. We want you to come and visit, then stay, to create your own story of Elmvale.