In the early 1910s and 1920s a number of wealthy Americans built summer estates in Ayer's Cliff.

Ayer's Cliff still maintains a large anglophone population, with roots going back to the late 18th century.

Today, Ayer's Cliff and the surrounding region are home to a combination of seasonal and year-round residents.

The village is the site of Ripplecove Inn, a world-renowned luxury resort featured on CTV Travel's Most Romantic Hideaways.

The annual Ayer's Cliff Fair has been a popular gathering place for Eastern Townshippers since 1845.