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City in Ontario, Canada
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Guelph is a city of 132,000 people (2016) in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Speed River less than an hour's drive west of Toronto. Guelph is known for its beautiful limestone architecture, vibrant culture and a variety of festivals.
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Built in 1992 by 400 Timber Framers Guild volunteers. A 120 ft pedestrian lattice covered bridge over the Speed River.
Stands high above the streetscape, overlooking the city. Built of local limestone in Gothic Revival style. Construction began 1877, completed in 1926.
This small limestone cottage, the birthplace of John McCrae, author of "In Flanders Fields", is now a museum that interprets McCrae's life. A National Historic Site.
MacDonald Stewart Art Centre
Public art gallery houses an extensive collection of Canadian Art, including Inuit artists, as well as an outdoor sculpture park.
Highlights Guelph's history from pre-settlement to present. Also houses the Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet Growing Up in Guelph Children's Museum.
Preserved "Northern"-type locomotive 6167 on static display.
Built in 1882, the Petrie Building has an ornamental, stamped-metal façade, and is last remaining example of such metal cladding in Canada. The zinc metal was painted to resemble brownstone. The building has been restored.
The park contains the ruins of an 1866 flour mill built of limestone.
Downtown rep cinema shows slightly more unusual movies than elsewhere and also has a cafe, restaurant, bar (eBar), and bookstore in the same building.
165 hectares (408 acres) with 8.2 km of trails.
Avant-garde choreography performed by high-calibre dancers.
Celebrate the city's diversity with performances, food, crafts and more.
This 3-day, 5-stage event had an eclectic mix of musical genres from folk to hip-hop, blues to reggae, Celtic to Funk in a refreshingly non-commercial environment.
Innovative jazz and creative improvised music in a community setting.
The largest university open house of its kind in North America.
Guelph's premiere performing arts centre in the heart of downtown. Features an exciting line-up of professional performances as well as community arts events.
Trace Guelph's history and view its beautiful architecture with five popular, award-winning tours. Tours run on selected Sundays from April to October. Companion booklets of each tour are available at The Bookshelf for $5.
One of the region's finest championship-length golf courses.
Guelph's largest and most modern sports and events arena, featuring seating for 4000, private suites, VIP seating areas, 300-seat full-service sports bar and restaurant.
Camping, hiking, fishing, swimming and sailing are only some of the activities you can take part in at Guelph Lake, part of the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Has vegetarian food, beer and coffee.
Traditional high tea. Ice cream parlour. Lovely setting next to the Speed River.
Woolwich Arms & Arrow
It's in a beautiful former Victorian house. This pub emphasizes local brews. Cozy atmosphere. Was listed on All About Beer magazine's list of 125 places in the world where you should have a beer before you die.
It's in an 1856 hotel built of limestone, and holds the second-oldest liquor licence in Ontario.
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Italian restaurant with cocktails and music.
The website covers four night clubs in downtown Guelph — Palace, Trappers Alley, TABU and TapHouse.
Irish pub with wide selection of beer on tap and wonderful kitchen of fantastic eats.
The Ranch
This is Guelph's local bar, and is a must-see. It's an authentic country bar on the north end of town near Guelph's "suburbs". Thursday and Saturday nights are the big nights.
Next to the University of Guelph and government offices. Renovated ballroom, meeting rooms, bold new lobby. Guest facilities include Gordon Restaurant, Library Lounge and outdoor swimming pool. Pets welcome.
Free breakfast, free wireless internet, common room with patio and barbecue. Pets welcome.
Free Continental breakfast. Wheelchair accessible rooms available. It's near the University of Guelph.
Across the street from the University of Guelph. Deluxe king and luxury suites available. Licensed restaurant with outdoor patio, wheelchair accessible rooms available, conference facilities with wireless, pets welcome.
In the Hanlon Business Park, just off Highway 401. Free high-speed internet, free continental breakfast, 24-hour business centre, lounge, meeting space, pool with waterslide, whirlpool and fitness facilities. Wheelchair accessible rooms available.
In the North end of Guelph near Elora, Fergus, St. Jacobs and Elmira. Attractions packages available for African Lion Safari, Wings of Paradise and more. Romantic getaway packages available as well. Free hot breakfast, 32" flat panel LCD TV in all guest rooms, banquet/meeting space for 150, business centre, fitness centre, indoor heated saltwater swimming pool, Jacuzzi spa, free high-speed Internet.
Free hot buffet breakfast. Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness and business centre, free high-speed internet access. It's near Elora, Fergus, St. Jacobs/Elmira. Wheelchair accessible rooms available.
Full service hotel, with free high-speed internet and business centre. Indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and fitness facilities available. Executive floor with king beds, microwaves, minifridges and other amenities. Gazebo's restaurant and lounge. Near University of Guelph and Stone Road Mall. Pets welcome.
Fully furnished suites for short or long term needs. Reasonable rates without a lease. All suites have a fully equipped kitchen and 5-piece bathroom. Pets welcome.
In the Hanlon Business Park, just off Highway 401. Extended-stay executive hotel. Fully-equipped kitchens, free hot/cold buffet breakfast, 24-hour business centre, free wired/wireless internet. Movie theatre, free guest laundry, heated indoor pool/fitness, grocery service, golf putting green, barbecue. Wheelchair accessible rooms available. Pets welcome.
Complimentary hot and cold breakfast, wireless high-speed internet, room service, fridge and microwave, queen and king size beds. Whirlpool suites available. Wheelchair accessible rooms available. Pets welcome.
Downtown. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Apartment-style units for long-term rentals. Onsite meeting facilities. Free downtown parking.
Six rooms include some with en suite bath. Children welcome. Internet service provide. Parking available. Vegetarian meals available.
Beautifully renovated heritage home in a historic neighbourhood with views overlooking Exhibition Park. Bountiful breakfast with many wholesome specialties, including handmade breads and house preserves.
Across the street from the University of Guelph, backing onto the Cutten Club Golf Course. Air conditioned, wireless internet, parking, TV.
4000-acre park with camping, hiking and other activities. 5-km-long lake is great for fishing, swimming and sailing.
Top designer shoes and boots for every foot in every season. And handbags.
Rustic gifts and furniture, many unique pieces by local artists.
An interior mall with shop façades resembling old two-story buildings lining a narrow "street".
Art supplies, classes for all ages and more.
Guelph's largest mall, housing over 140 different shops and services and a large food court.
Open year round. Local meats, vegetables, dairy products, local and organic foods, unique arts and crafts, and a great sense of community all in one place. Over 180 years old.
In the Royal Plaza. Toys for every age.
Woman's consignment clothing. Funky to formal casual to career. Readers Choice award winner, Guelph Mercury and Tribune.
By train
GO Transit customers are eligible to one free ride on Guelph Transit (GT) buses to and from Guelph Central Station.
By bus
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By plane
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