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The University of Guelph
A world of possibilities, minutes from downtown Guelph.
Take a self-guided campus walking tour to discover our beautiful grounds and mix of modern and traditional architecture. Catch live theatre, concerts, lectures and other cultural events.
Bring your game to our modern athletic facilities: twin-pad arena, pool, gym, field house, stadium and track, soccer complex and ball diamonds. Cheer on the Guelph Gryphons at our newly renovated Alumni Stadium.
Stroll through our 165-hectare Arboretum, home to plant collections, wetlands, nature trails and a memorial forest. Get close to art at the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre: Inuit drawings, sculpture park, contemporary art exhibitions and the university collection. Enjoy lunch at PJ’s Restaurant — our student-run restaurant in the Atrium.
Visit College Royal held in March, the largest university open house in North America. Catch the Fair November handicraft sale every fall in the University Centre.
Tune in to campus radio CFRU 93.3 FM.
Call us at 519-824-4120 or visit www.uoguelph.ca
Movies in the Square, Market Square | Photo by Kim Lawrence
Mayor’s Welcome GUELPH “The Royal City” Population: 120,000+ Founded: 1827
Cam Guthrie Land: 86.72 km2 Mayor:
Famous residents: (past & present)
Lieut. Col. John McCrae (poet) Neve Campbell (actor) Thomas King (novelist) Victor Davis (swimmer) SETH (cartoonist) Erin Faith-Young
(Oscar-nominated director)
Ray Scampinello (NHL Referee)
You’ve just landed in an amazing city. Guelph is large enough to have all the dining, shopping, accommodations, and entertainment amenities you could ever want – and small enough to boast the friendliness and hospitality you would normally only find in a small town. This city truly has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, sports, arts and culture, heritage, or outstanding food, you’ll find it here. We’re home to some of the best festivals and one of the most thriving and historic downtowns in Ontario. You’re going to love it here! Enjoy your stay. Cam Guthrie
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Mayor Cam Guthrie | Photo by Chris TIessen
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Contents Mayor’s Welcome 3 Tourism Services 5 2015 Best Fests 6 guelPhonography 10 4 Great Neighbourhoods 12
Guelph is a city that is never idle. There is always something on the go. Whether you want to go with the flow or move to your own beat, this is the place to explore all your senses. Come see why we are a city to remember.
Farmers’ Market 14 Downtown: Guelph’s Heartbeat
Beer Me 19 Sweet Spots 22
Guelph’s Tourism Information Centre is your centre of gravity for all things Guelph. Ideally located in City Hall, in the heart of downtown, we have knowledgeable staff and the resources to guide you on your way. We can help you organize your time, find your way around or get lost with a purpose.
Top 10 Things To Do in Guelph With Your Kids 24 Guelph Loves Local Food
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Guelph Tourism Services 1 Carden Street Guelph ON N1H 3A1 visit@guelph.ca +1-800-334-4519
@visitguelph /visitgw
2015 Visit Guelph Guide, designed by Cai Sepulis, Ballyhoo Media. Cover photo by Dana Keller
Boys of Summer 31 Walk of Art 32
Special Section:
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For a complete listing of events check us out at visitguelphwellington.ca or call our toll-free line at 1-800-334-4519.
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We’re the people in the know of what’s going on where, so you can count on us to connect you with all you need to know to explore. From where to stay to where to play, for what’s on tap, or what’s on the menu, to the hottest ticket in town or a paddle with a view, we know this city inside and out. Let us help you make the most of your visit here, because we want you to love it here too. We’re social creatures by nature. We’re connected to the vibe of Guelph and surrounding area. Follow us on Twitter or check us out on Facebook. We’ve got a mobile app, so you can take us with you wherever you roam. If it happens here, we’ll get you there.
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Things to do... 47 Where to shop... 50 Good to know... 52 Where to stay... 53 Getting here and getting around
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2015 Best Fests *All events take place in Guelph, unless otherwise noted
SPRING Juried Art Show: Remembering In Flanders Fields March 27 to August 9 guelphmuseums.ca Kazoo! Festival April 8 to 12 kazookazoo.ca Doors Open Guelph 2015 April 25 guelpharts.ca/doorsopenguelph Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tours April 26 to October 11 guelpharts.ca Spring Special Antique Show May 9 Aberfoyle aberfoyleantiquemarket.com Spring Wellington Rural Romp May 30 Wellington County tastereal.ca
Potters Market May 30 & 31 thepottersmarket.ca Guelph Dance Festival June 4 to 7 guelphdance.ca Friday Noon Hour Concert Series June 5 to July 31 downtownguelph.com Guelph & District Multicultural Festival June 5 to 7 gdmf.ca
SUMMER Minto Farmers Market June 6 to August 29 Harriston mintofarmersmarket.ca
Palmerston Farmers Market June 7 to August 30 Palmerson mintofarmersmarket.ca Donkey Day June 14 Puslinch thedonkeysanctuary.ca Aboriginal Day Celebration June 21 guelph.ca/marketsquare Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest June 21 tastereal.ca McCrae House Teas June 23 to August 30Â guelphmuseums.ca
(this page): Festival Midway, John Galt Day dance performance. (next page): Hillside Festival | all photos by Chris Tiessen
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Canada Day Celebrations July 1 Guelph & Wellington County visitguelphwellington.ca Outdoor Theatre: A Night in Flanders July 1 to August 29 guelphmuseums.ca
June 4–7
Hillside Festival
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
September 13
July 24–26
Guelph Jazz Festival
September 16–20
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Guelph Dance Festival
Guelph Film Festival
November 5–8
Elora Festival July 10 to 26 Elora elorafestival.com Art on the Street July 11 downtownguelph.com Mount Forest Fireworks Festival July 17 to 19 Mount Forest mountforestfireworks.ca Fergus Truck Show July 24 to 26 Fergus fergustruckshow.com
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John Galt Day Festivities (actual John Galt Day is August 3) August 1 guelph.ca/marketsquare Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games August 7 to 9 Fergus fergusscottishfestival.com Guelph Ribfest August 28-30 ribfestguelph.com
FALL Eden Mills Writers’ Festival September 13 Eden Mills edenmillswritersfestival.ca
November 5-8 2015 Documentary films from around the world and around the corner
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Hillside Festival July 24 to 26 Guelph Lake Conservation Area hillsidefestival.ca
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(clock-wise from left): Hillside Festival, Dance Festival Performace in Exhibition Park, “art on the street” in Downtown Guelph | all photos by Chris Tiessen
2015 Best Fests...continued Guelph Jazz Festival September 16 to 20 guelphjazzfestival.com
Culture Days September 25 to 27 culturedays.ca
Fergus Fall Fair September 18 to 20 Fergus fergusfallfair.ca
Fall Wellington Rural Romp September 26 Wellington County tastereal.ca
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair September 18 to 20 Harriston harristonmintofair.ca
John McCrae’s Guelph Walking Tour September 27 guelphmuseums.ca
Fall Special Antique Show September 19 Aberfoyle aberfoyleantiquemarket.com
Savour the Flavours of Minto & Area October 1 Minto savourminto.com
Vegfest Guelph September 20 vegfestguelph.ca Rock the Square September 25 guelph.ca/marketsquare
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Erin Fall Fair October 9 to 12 Erin erinfair.ca Guelph Studio Tour October 16 to 18 guelphstudiotour.ca
Monster March Parade October 24 Elora grandandgorgeous.com
WINTER Guelph Film Festival November 5 to 8 guelphfilmfestival.ca Guelph Santa Claus Parade November 15 downtownguelph.com Fair November November 19 to 22 fairnovember.uoguelph.ca Sparkles in the Park December 12 to 31 sparklesinthepark.ca Hillside Inside 2016 January 28 to 31 hillsidefestival.ca
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Events If it’s tradition you’re looking for, we’ve got it. If you’re looking for something new, we’ve got that too. For the young and young at heart, there’s something for everyone in your clan!
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Show us what you see while you’re visiting our city - the people and places, the food and festivals, the history and heritage, the sports and spirit here in Guelph. Whether you’re here for a tournament, a local food or beer tour, or you’ve got tickets to one of Guelph’s fabulous festivals, make sure your phone is charged so you can capture and share the action. Start with something simple. Take a selfie anywhere in Guelph (we call that a “Guelphie”). We’d love to see your smiling face in Market Square, at a Storm game, on campus, at the Farmers’ Market or anywhere else in town. We also love shots of landmarks like the Speed and Eramosa Rivers and the covered wooden bridge, McCrae House and the Armoury, the Basilica of Our
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Lady Immaculate and the Guelph Civic Museum, the Sleeman Centre and Alumni Stadium and more. Already an expert? Show us how you use different apps, filters and effects to create sensational images of our city. To share your shots with guelPhonography fans, followers and friends use #guelphonography on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Google+. Get a list of recommended apps, tips for taking great shots and tutorials at guelPhonography.ca. Your picture could be part of a real-live art show. Once a year, guelPhonography chooses 20 photos to be part of a community-based mobile phone photography exhibit at the Guelph Civic Museum.
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Things to do We collect hundreds of entries from the guelPhonography community. Then, our friends at Photo Media Decor print the top 20 shots on wood, plexi-glass or aluminum so they look really cool. Then we have a party at the Guelph Civic Museum, invite all our friends, and give out some amazing prizes for the best pictures in the show.
Stay in touch with guelPhonography all year round online: @guelphonography facebook.com/guelphonography
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Check out last year’s winners and learn how to enter this year’s guelPhonography contest at guelphonography.ca.
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Heading into Guelph from the north end, the countryside meets the city and the two blend together seamlessly, because here, our urban lifestyle includes the great outdoors. From parks, trails and sprawling golf greens, to the indoor necessities for every urbanite, we offer familiar restaurants, brand name stores, a Galaxy Cinema, and all the conveniences you’d expect of a city. The north end is just the beginning. Head into Guelph and get ready to explore.
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The North End The Arboretum offers 165-hectares of protected natural landscape on the outskirts of the University of Guelph, and just minutes from the downtown core of our city. In all seasons, it acts as a living classroom of diverse plants, wildlife, forests and trails. Naturalists and horticulturalists, artists and more host courses and tours in this outdoors sanctuary. This special place is also the setting for unique celebrations, like weddings, conferences and dedication ceremonies. The Arboretum is an experience for all ages and an important part of Guelph’s environment.
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The Ward is active with an edge, with two hot spots for adventure enthusiasts of all ages. The Ward Skate Park and Shop and The Guelph Grotto Climbing Company are just two of the highlights of the neighbourhood that have each created exceptional spaces for equally unique sports, all under one roof. Sharing a space on the southern end of The Ward, they offer courses, programs and skills for anyone who is willing to step beyond their comfort zone. It’s a very Guelph thing to do.
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Change happens in every community, but in Guelph we have grown consciously. Preservation Park is an example of our commitment to green spaces and connecting communities. A sprawling 27 hectare landscape, with trails through forest and wetlands, it’s a hikers playground on the doorstep of the city.
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No trip to Guelph’s north end is complete without a visit to Riverside Park. Generations of families have enjoyed this green space with accessible playgrounds, paddleboats, miniature train rides and the beautiful painted horses of the carousel. In summer, the community gathers for special events like the Guelph District Multicultural Festival, Ribfest, Canada Day celebrations and more. In the holiday season, the park is alive with lights for Guelph Rotary’s Sparkles in the Park. All year round, Riverside Park is a place where families meet, children play and community happens.
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Just on the outskirts of the city, the Ignatius Jesuit Centre is an expanse of nature with a greenbelt that stretches from the Guelph Lake Conservation Area to the Guelph Elora Trail. It is the root for the Ignatius Old-Growth Forest, a project 500 years in the making. The working farm includes the Ignatius Community Shared Agriculture lands, promoting sustainable agriculture. The massive grounds are also home to the internationally renowned Loyola House Retreat Centre, a training facility that offers sanctuary in a beautiful setting. The trails and wide-open spaces are open to the public year-round. Just 2 km north of Guelph, the grounds offer a sense of tranquility, immersed in nature on the edge of the urban landscape.
Guelph’s south end is a thriving expanse of all the things that makes Guelph great, and all the conveniences a visitor could want. Heading off Highway 401 or Highway 6, you will find easy access to fabulous restaurants, from well-known favourites to homegrown establishments, plus plenty of popular shopping retailers. Blended in are natural landscapes, brand new communities connected by trails and parks. All the modern conveniences of a growing city are here, but without the congestion. Check out the action.
The Ward
If the character of a community comes through in its neighbourhoods, then The Ward is a great representation of what makes Guelph unique. Just minutes from downtown, on the east side of the Speed River, this eclectic enclave represents the working history of our city, from the wartime homes on neat streets aligned with some of the grandest homes in the city. It’s a village unto itself, with easy access to shopping, cafes and restaurants, plus many parks and wide-open green spaces. It offers the balance of an active city life with amazing community amenities, all with a small village appeal.
The University District
The gatekeeper of the University of Guelph is a giant Gryphon who holds court on the corner of Stone Road and Gordon Street, welcoming thousands each day into one of Canada’s most impressive university campuses. The varsity vibe of the University of Guelph is an authentic culture of academia, sport, art and sciences that stretch beyond the campus into the city, creating a sense of inclusiveness that enhances both the metropolitan appeal of Guelph and that small town attitude that we treasure here. The village-like campus is alive in all seasons, a place of innovation and learning for more than 20,000 students year round. Amongst the heritage buildings are the modern structures, an art gallery and renowned athletic facilities. And true to Guelph’s nature, The Arboretum is an environmental haven open to the public in all seasons.
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Local food is always in season and the Guelph Farmers’ Market is the place to source it all. Community happens here. Every Saturday all year round, neighbours gather to experience the fun and flavours of farm fresh fruits, vegetables, quality meats, cheese, baked goods and preserves. Just as important, this is where we meet the people who grow our food. Surrounded by prime farmland, Guelph enjoys the bounty of truly local, fresh foods. In the winter the market is indoors, but come summer, the market moves outside and the tradition continues. This is a must-do event for your weekend plans.
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Wellington Cakes Kennedy Park boutique | photo by Charlotte Moore.
Downtown: Guelph’s Heartbeat
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owntown Guelph is the heart of our city, with a pulse that beats to its own rhythm day and night, in any season. It’s an eclectic vibe; unique to us because we have everything a big city should offer, without losing our sense of connectedness to our past, our environment or each other. This is a place where people make eye contact and say hello, where customer service is more than a promise, and our shops and restaurants are as unique as the community that supports them. Spend an hour, a day, or a night in our downtown, and you’ll feel it too. You can shop anywhere, but you’ll remember shopping in Guelph. It’s an experience of unique boutiques, with a passion for vintage clothing, recycled fashions and even furniture, to the latest trends in home décor, fine fashions and treasures you didn’t even know you were looking for. True to our essence, our focus on environmental consciousness is encouraged with a number of stores that
offer environmentally friendly products for everything from house wares and every day essentials to bridal gowns. Foodies will find fabulous flavours, book lovers will flip their pages; even comic fans have more than a shelf in Guelph. From one store to the next, you’ll be impressed with the selection and the values found here. If it’s food you crave, then welcome to the city that celebrates cuisine culture. Downtown Guelph has something to please any palette, from locally inspired menu creations, to ethnic flavours, traditional favourites and even a few names you’ve come to know, all within blocks of one another. From fine dining to pub menus and everything in between, we’ll feed your soul and of course, we’ll have local beer and wine to give you an authentic Guelph taste experience. Cheers to that! Don’t leave yet; the night is young. We don’t roll up the sidewalks at the end of the day, we throw open the doors to some amazing gathering spots. From dance clubs and pubs, for the young and the young-at-heart, to cafes with acoustic sets and jazz bars that light up the night, our city is as alive after hours as it is when the sun comes up. Good times happen in Downtown Guelph.
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Established in 1985, Wellington Brewery is the oldest and largest of Guelph’s operating craft breweries, followed by StoneHammer Brewing (1995) and most recently, Royal City Brewing Company (2013). That may seem like a lot of breweries for a small city, but Guelph has a long history with beer dating back to 1851 when the Sleeman family started brewing here as Silver Springs Brewery. Despite the profusion of craft brewers, the air is not one of competition. Mutual respect and camaraderie define Guelph’s craft beer scene, along with social good; they all make efforts to support local events and charities. And whether it’s a regular, seasonal or even a collaboration brew, you can be sure there’s a Guelph–made beer to suit your palette.
Wellington Brewery (950 Woodlawn Road West) offers great year–round brews including their popular Special Pale Ale, and is famous for their one–off series which offers beer lovers a range of styles throughout the year. Past oneoffs include Bad Seed Pomegranate Wheat Ale, Cuckoo for Cocoa Husks Porter and Frost Quake Bourbon Barrel Aged Barleywine. Their retail store is open daily with free Saturday tastings. wellingtonbrewery.ca
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(top to bottom): Cooler of beer | photo by Chris Tiessen Albion Hotel Patio | photo by Regional Tourism Office Wellington Brewery’s Paul Aquilina | photo by Chris Tiessen
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Royal City Brewing Co. (199 Victoria Road South, Unit 8C) specializes in variety, making small batches of unique beers. Besides the 30 or so semi-regular rotating brews like Smoked Honey, Gordon Hill Hefeweizen and Morning Stout (made with beans from Guelph’s own Grizzly Bear Coffee), Royal City introduces up to three new, unfiltered brews a week. Plus, they have great space for sampling with friends. royalcitybrew.ca If you can’t get to the breweries or want to try craft brews from Guelph and beyond, you won’t have to go far. Check out Baker Street Station (76 Baker Street), Fionn MacCool’s (494 Edinburgh Road South), OX (37 Quebec Street), Shakespeare Arms (35 Harvard Road) or Woolwich Arrow (176 Woolwich Street).
Buckets of StoneHammer Beer | photo by Chris Tiessen. Royal City Brewing Co. bottles | photo by Cai Sepulis
StoneHammer Brewing (355 Elmira Road North, Unit 135) offers six year–round and two seasonal beers (with two more in the works), and is looking forward to brewing more one–offs. Year–round brews include their well–known StoneHammer Dark and the Oatmeal Coffee Stout, made with beans from local roastery, Planet Bean. Saturday tours can be booked in advance. stonehammer.ca
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t’s easy to be sweet on our city. Around every corner you’ll find incredible delectables made by food artisans whose flavourful creations are more than just eye candy. We can’t explain our addiction to sweet treats, but rest assured, you’ll find everything from the classic candy fixes to the fluffiest puff pastries in Guelph. Go ahead. Indulge.
Candy SWEET! Retro never tasted so good. Step back in time to find an atmosphere of yesteryear in the candy store that brings back the fun. You’ll find classic candy favourites and rare finds too, right across from Guelph’s City Hall. It’s worth the visit. THE NUTTY CHOCOLATIER Confectionary treasures abound at The Nutty Chocolatier. The finest Belgian Chocolate is the essential ingredient to create decadent hand crafted truffles, holiday themed treats, and specialty gifts. And don’t forget the fudge, nut clusters and barks. We dare you not to indulge.
CAKE & PASTRIES ERIC THE BAKER Enjoy a taste of Paris in this patisserie boulanger nestled in the heart of downtown Guelph. With a daily menu featuring sweet and savoury delights, you’ll enjoy fresh croissants and brilliant brioches creations, to crusty artisanal breads, and classic pastries like meat pies and sweet tarts, fresh sandwiches and decadent desserts. It’s a sensory delight on Carden Street. WELLINGTON CAKES Window-shopping never tasted so sweet. Wellington Cakes is a boutique cake shop worth the stroll along Douglas Street, for a tempting treasure of artisan cupcakes, baked goods, and elegant specialty cake creations that look as incredible as they taste. WEST END BAKERY AND CAFÉ Fresh, homemade treats, breads and delicious baked goods line the counter of the West End Bakery and Café, and have for generations. Quality and tradition: it’s everything delicious you’d expect from a bakery. WITH THE GRAIN Just north of the downtown core, With the Grain is a busy café that features fresh baking and unique foods on a menu of daily specials. You’ll find artisanal breads, scones and squares, next to pies and cookies too. Plus, a pantry stocked with take-home ingredients to create your own kitchen favourites.
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CUPCAKES KILLER CUPCAKES GOREMET The bitesize cupcakes pack a punch, with a scrumptious buffet of flavours, every one unique. The name says it all: these cupcakes fly off the shelves because they are killer good. Famous for their summertime Cupcake Drive-in, known as The Schack in Aberfolyle, you’ll find them all year round on Wilson Street in downtown Guelph. SWEET TEMPTATIONS CUPCAKERY Mastering the art of the cupcake, Sweet Temptations Cupcakery is a sweetly established bakery in Guelph’s southend whose unique flavours have put them on the map in several locations. You’ll also find their delicious cupcakes at both the Guelph and Aberfoyle Farmers’ Markets. DECADENTLY YOURS Every day, the aroma of freshly baked goodness wafts out of the kitchen of the bakery and store on Surrey Street, home to an array of flavoured cupcakes, specialty cakes, cookies, pies and more. It’s impossible not to want a taste.
THE BOATHOUSE There is nothing quite like sitting riverside, enjoying ice cream at one of Guelph’s favourite gathering spots. This is a place where friends and family gather to savour some ice cold flavours and just chill out by the water.
COFFEE CULTURE Baristas behold! The only thing we love more than the aroma of freshly baked treats in Guelph is the smell of coffee brewing, and we have high standards on what makes a good cup of Java. That’s why we have one of the best assortments of coffee houses per capita for a small city, so that everyone can find their perfect cup of coffee, be it espresso, cappuccino, latte, whatever stirs your pot. Guelph’s coffee culture reflects the atmosphere of our city. We prefer fair-trade and organic beans enjoyed in a relaxed setting, where friends gather, books can be read, or travel mugs allow us to take the flavours and tour around the city.
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That’s our taste of home. (previous page): Enjoing Ice Cream on Carden Street, Cookies from With the Grain | photos by Chris Tiessen. The Owner of Sweet! in Downtown Guelph | photo by Janice Lee. (This page): Ice cream cones | photo by Chris Tiessen
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Splashing in Market Square, (next page) Family at the Guelph Civic Museum, Carousel at Riverside Park Photos by Chris TIessen. Autumn on the Farm.
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VISIT THE DONKEYS! Take a self-guided tour with your family and learn about what donkeys eat and how they are cared for. Children can pet and brush the donkeys and there are walking trails to enjoy as well. RIDE THE CAROUSEL & TRAIN AT RIVERSIDE PARK! Riverside Park is one of Guelph’s biggest parks, with an antique carousel, a small train for children to ride and paddleboat rentals. There are also trails, benches, picnic tables and a playground to enjoy. LEARN SOMETHING NEW! The Royal City Families Gallery at the Civic Museum has many crafts, interactive computer stations and hands on activities. Come and see what it was like for children growing up in Guelph’s past through activity stations. DRAW SOMETHING! The Guelph School of Art, run by Wyndham Art Supplies, offers classes and workshops on weekends and during the summer. The Guelph Public Library has crafts and activities for children of varying ages at various times through the week and these activities are free with a library card.
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FIND A PARK! There are oodles of parks in Guelph, some have splash pads in the summer, some have outdoor skating rinks in the winter, and many have playgrounds. You can rent bikes from Speed River Bicycle and try the trails through Preservation park, or take the Royal Recreational Trails north through Riverside Park up to the Guelph Conservation Area. In the winter take a walk on Starkey’s Trail to see chickadees and sparrows at bird feeders. BE A PUDDLE DUCK! You can rent canoes or kayaks from Speed River Paddling and explore the Speed and Eramosa Rivers, or you can rent paddleboats at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area. If you decide you’d rather be in the water than on it, you can swim at the Conservation Area, or at the West End Community Centre, the Victoria Road Rec Centre or Centennial Pool during public swim times. In the summer, come by City Hall to play in the water feature or visit a splash pad.
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CHUCK PUMPKINS! Strom’s Farm has a ton of fun activities during the harvest season. Where else can you launch pumpkins through the air in a pumpkin slingshot? The corn maze is another fun challenge if you’re feeling adventurous, or you can enjoy the marketplace. PLAY FRISBEE GOLF! The Magnolia frisbee golf course is one of the best kept secrets in Guelph. This 9-hole course is a fun way to explore The Arboretum, with its many gardens and trails, and is wonderful in the fall when all the leaves are changing. CHECK OUT THE MARKET! On Saturday mornings The Farmers’ Market is the most vibrant place in the city. The many vendors sell produce, fresh bread, artisan goods, and the highlight for many, doughnuts made fresh - right in front of you. PLAY WITH CLAY! Get your hands dirty and make something unique at Play with Clay. You can either choose to build something from scratch or decorate an existing piece of pottery.
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photos: Field Dinner chef, Fruit on Rustic Table by Chris Tiessen, courtesy of Taste Real.
Guelph Loves Local Food by Christina Mann
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uelph and Wellington County is home to Canada’s most renowned Agricultural College and a place where local food is taken seriously. Over 100 farms and food businesses from the region work together under the Taste Real brand to offer unique local tastes and unforgettable culinary experiences.
offer. What tickles your taste buds? Seek out local specialties at a farmers’ market, take a cooking class to learn how to make your own salami, sample locally brewed craft beer or enjoy an in-kitchen Chefs Dinner! You could also pick up a local food lunch and head out on a tour and visit with farm animals; finding your way through a corn maze, picking your own pumpkins and tasting delicious ice cream at the local organic dairy!
Whatever your palette, company or time, there is an abundance of delicious experiences to be had. Start your own local food adventure at tastereal.ca or pick up your free copy of the Guelph Wellington Local Food Map at tourism outlets across the region.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside, seeking out local food cafes, stroll through lavender fields and reward yourself with farm fresh products, specialty meats and baked goods from one of the many on-farm markets. These and many more culinary experiences are awaiting you in season and year-round.
Whether you are looking for an independent restaurant showcasing handcrafted local fare, artisan bakeries or a local food shop, Taste Real is here to help you find your way to great food. When you see the Taste Real logo, you know you have found food that is grown close to home. Each Taste Real farm and food location has a delicious story to tell and a unique product, service or experience to
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TASTE REAL welcomes you to meet the farmers and chefs behind your food and savour local, real and fresh eats at one of our annual local food events. There is no better way to experience a place than through the food grown and prepared locally. We invite you to flavour your visit and savour Guelph Wellington’s unique terroir!
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Ignatius Jesuit Centre A Place of Peace
Conference space for 15-100 people Overnight accommodation 600 acres of trails, gardens and woods
TASTE REAL EVENTS RURAL ROMP A self-guided food and farm tour through Guelph and Wellington farms and markets Spring - May 30: Northern Wellington County Fall - September 26: Southern Wellington County and Guelph LOCAL FOOD FEST - JUNE 21 A lively festival celebrating local food and agriculture, Ignatius Farm, Guelph FARMALICIOUS - JULY TO OCTOBER Local Food Dining Series weekly featuring a new local food location in Guelph and Wellington County
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“The setting and atmosphere are inspirational, the meals prepared with great care...I would recommend Ignatius to any group!”
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Canoe rental at the Boathouse
Along the Rivers Spring
When the snow melts, the beauty of Guelph’s riverfronts come alive. A trip to Guelph wouldn’t be complete without an afternoon tea or ice cream at The Boathouse. Take a stroll through Royal City Park with a warm and comforting beverage from Starbucks or Balzacs. Top your day off with a meal of local flavours on the patio of the Bread Bar.
Summer
Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy all that Guelph’s riverfronts have to offer. Try the fastest growing water sport, stand-up paddle boarding, with a rental from SUP Guelph, a great activity to do on the converging rivers. If spending time on dry-land is more your speed, enjoy the summer warmth with an afternoon of walking, running, or biking on the Guelph Parks and Trail system that runs along the riverbanks.
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Autumn
Guelph’s a community that’s rich in arts and culture. Take the whole family to the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre (Art Gallery of Guelph) and enjoy regional, national and international exhibits. And be sure to explore their grounds for outdoor art. If you like to go at your own pace, swing by Guelph’s Tourism Information Centre and pick up the self-guided Guelph Tour Book and explore Guelph and its beautiful public art.
Winter
As the snow falls, the fun shifts to indoor activities along the rivers. Check out a musical, dance or comedy show at Guelph’s own performing arts centre, River Run Centre. If local history is more appealing, venture to the McCrae House, originally built in 1858 and the birthplace of John McCrae to learn more about the poet and the poem In Flanders Fields.
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hether you hit the trails, set up the sails or paddle along, in Guelph we like to explore our city and we know you will too. We offer the best of urban adventure, a one-stop destination for fun, with plenty of places and spaces to unwind. From the fantastic biking routes, to Speed River Paddling, to the beautiful hiking trails, there is so much to see and do. You’ll remember the adventures you had here. SPEED RIVER INFERNO
World class track and field is coming to the Royal City. Saturday, May 30, Guelph will play host to the Speed River Inferno Track and Field Festival Presented by New Balance. The meet will welcome over 300 athletes from 15 countries. As the only Ontario member of Canada’s National Track League, the meet will offer fans a great chance to see some of the stars of this year’s Pan Am Games in a final tune up before they descend on Toronto. The Festival also includes a community participation mile in downtown Guelph on Friday, May 29. For more information visit speedriverinferno.com.
GUELPH STORM
Nothing whips up a frenzy of competitive spirit in our city like the Guelph Storm. When the puck drops, teams from the Ontario Hockey League face off at centre ice in the Sleeman Centre, where fans get up close to all the action. This is the place to see the future stars of the NHL today.
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(previous page): Guelph Inferno | photo by Dean Palmer Guelph Storm | photo by Chris Tiessen (this page): Guelph Royals at Exhibition Park Stadium | photo by Ted Mahy
The Boys of Summer There is nothing quite like a summer night at the ball park, watching the boys of summer take to the field and hearing those magic words “let’s play ball” echo up to the crowds in the stands of Exhibition Park. This is where community happens.
At one time the team was owned by George Sleeman, owner of Sleeman Breweries, a baseball enthusiast and former pitcher, whose investment in making the team a competitive force earned him a place in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame as a builder of the team back in 1874. Guelph Royals current owner Jim Rooney says the legacy of the team is alive today because of community spirit. And it goes both ways. The non-profit club, run entirely by volunteers, regularly supports local charities and hosts fun nights for businesses and community groups. “I’m simply the custodian of the franchise, but it belongs to the community,” Rooney says. “I believe in the community and the value of sport and what it can do for young people and what it does for a community. Let’s come to the ball park and have some fun. It’s all for the love of the game.” Guelph’s passion for the game has kept the Guelph Royals successful, as one of only two original IBL teams in the league, along with neighbouring city Kitchener. The reward is on the field. In 2014, the amateur team held the two first team All Stars, two second team All Stars and Rookie of the Year in the IBL. It has also launched the careers of athletes like St. Louis Cardinal’s Jamie Pogue, Montreal Expos and Cleveland Indians’ Jeremy Ware, Toronto Blue Jay’s Shawn Pearson and Minnesota Twin’s Scott Diamond.
Move. Cheer. Play.
The Guelph Royals of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) have a proud tradition embedded in this town that dates back to 1861. Lester B. Pearson even took a swing at the plate playing with the team for a season, back when they were the Guelph Maple Leafs.
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Walk of Art
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Whimsical. Contemplative. Inspiring. Experience Guelph’s magnificent collection of public art situated in spectacular locations throughout the city. Whether exploring parks along the river or strolling through the historic downtown, take a moment to enjoy Guelph’s bounty of permanently installed artworks by nationally recognized artists.
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BEGIN your trip with a visit to the outdoor Donald Forster Sculpture Park at Macdonald Stewart Art Centre (Art Gallery of Guelph), located next door to the attractive University of Guelph grounds. It ranks among the best and most diverse sculpture parks in Canada. While at the university, you won’t want to miss the huge, fantastical Gryphon at the south entrance to the campus.
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STROLL through Royal City Park past the bronze gates in the Reflection Garden, then on to John Galt Park to see Time Line/Water Line, the open-canoe sculpture that overlooks the picturesque Speed River. Just steps away, inside River Run Centre, Guelph’s signature performing arts venue, you’ll find a shimmering copper wall entitled Passages, which graces the entrance with an abstract illumination of Guelph’s rich history.
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CARRY ON through historic downtown Guelph to take in a series of artworks in and around Market Square and St. George’s Square – including the new series of four Bird installations by Ted Fullerton, Family Sculpture and Fountain, John Galt bust, Blacksmith Statue and more.
Time Line/Water Line by John McEwen 2001 John Galt Park, overlooking Speed River
Birds of a Feather by Ted Fullerton Market Square, Downtown Guelph
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FINISH your tour with a visit to Guelph’s newest outdoor art installation, Remember Flanders, a larger than life bronze sculpture of LieutenantColonel John McCrae by Ruth Abernethy (to be unveiled late June 2015). Donated in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the writing of McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, the sculpture sits prominently in the newlylandscaped front garden of Guelph Civic Museum at the highest point in the city’s downtown. From his lofty perch, McCrae’s poetic voice carries on, inviting us to remember.
For public art map and details, visit: culturemap.guelph.ca
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Tucked away in the outskirts of Guelph is Artist Paul Szewc’s 5000 sq. ft. studio & gift gallery. He creates unique wooden items which can be found in over 21 countries.
Explore Experience Research Relax and Recharge Meet and Celebrate
Explore our 1877 timber frame barn, open May to October.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11 am- 5 pm Mon-Fri: 5-7 pm - By Appointment Sat/Sun & Holidays: By Chance or Appointment
Shop Online:
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519.763.8475 www.masterpiece.on.ca 7100 Fife Rd., Guelph, ON, N1H 6J4
A National Historic Site on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora T 519.846.0916 x 5221 Toll Free 1.800.663.0750 x 5221 www.wellington.ca/museum
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In Flanders Fields at 100
Who was John McCrae? John McCrae is known around the world as the author of In Flanders Fields, a poem that influenced the way we remember the First World War. This year, in McCrae’s hometown, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poem and invite you to get to know the man behind the words a little better. Not just John the soldier-poet, but John the adventurer, John the pathologist, John the son, and John the Guelphite. When you step into McCrae House, John McCrae’s birthplace, you’ll begin a truly unique museum experience celebrating one of Canada’s most fascinating individuals. McCrae experienced and achieved an incredible amount during his short life. He was author of the most famous poem of the First World War, a leading pathologist, an avid traveler and explorer (once taking part in a canoe expedition to Hudson’s Bay led by Lord
Earl Grey), and a soldier, who served in the Boer War and the First World War. The new exhibitions at McCrae House showcase artifacts from the museum’s extensive collection, and use a variety of media, to bring McCrae’s story to life in a new and dynamic way. There are opportunities for participation and interaction, and places for contemplation and reflection. “Visiting the museum will be a totally immersive experience,” says resident McCrae expert and Guelph Museums curator Bev Dietrich. “One that will put McCrae’s life and accomplishments into perspective, and teach you things you didn’t know about the man.” After extensive renovation, McCrae House National Historic Site re-opens to the public in May 2015.
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“In Flanders fields the poppies blow...”
On May 1, 1915, Alexis Helmer died during the Second Battle of Ypres, in Flanders, when a shell exploded at his feet. Helmer was a member of the same brigade as John McCrae. In fact, when the Padre was not available, McCrae, as senior officer, led Helmer’s burial service — and that same day composed his famous poem. Although it may be hard to imagine, the poppies that McCrae describes in the poem grew in abundance during the war: the fighting in Belgium disturbed the ground where the poppy seeds had long lay dormant, and caused them to germinate. Soldiers sometimes plucked the red poppies and wore them in their helmets. What a shock it must have been to see these delicate, bright splashes of new life amidst all the death and destruction of the battlefields. John McCrae’s genius was realizing the power of this image. The poem was published in Punch magazine in December 1915, and was an immediate success. McCrae was thrilled with the public’s reaction to his poem, but didn’t live long enough to see its full impact, succumbing to pneumonia in France three years later.
Tweeting about McCrae? Use #InFlandersFields100 and join the conversation.
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This summer join us in the backyard of McCrae House for A Night in Flanders, an original play by Donald Macrae. Enjoy compelling theatre in the open air, as it was meant to be experienced - just ask Shakespeare! On the night of May 2, 1915, John McCrae returns to his dugout physically and emotionally exhausted after having buried a comrade, Alexis Helmer. He closes his eyes to rest, and when he opens them a moment later, he finds himself in a strange, dream-like state. Has he too died? Or is he merely sleeping? Confused and distraught, he revisits the day’s events, the chaos of war, his life up to this point. As he struggles with difficult questions, a surprise visit from his beloved mother helps him to put things in perspective.
A limited engagement, beginning July 2 Wednesday to Saturday, 7 p.m. at McCrae House $20 Tickets can be purchased online at guelphmuseums.ca
Featuring original music, this is a night of theatre you won’t soon forget, one that will forever change the way you read the poem.
A Night in Flanders Fields
Afternoon Tea at McCrae House Tea with your tour? During a visit to McCrae House, unwind over a cup of tea in the peaceful gardens. It is a chance to pause, reflect on what you’ve seen, converse, and absorb the historic surroundings. From June 23 until the end of August, McCrae House will offer afternoon tea from 2 to 4 p.m. each day. Scones and berries will be served along with teas blended especially for Guelph Museums.
Reservations are recommended, and can be made at guelphmuseums.ca or by calling 519-836-1221
Special Section: In Flanders Fields at 100
The Curtain Rises on McCrae Summer Theatre
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uExplore McCrae’s Guelph McCrae House is just the beginning! Your McCrae pilgrimage to Guelph is not complete until you’ve visited these other important Guelph landmarks. Use this map to walk, bike, or drive from site to site.
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155 Paisley Street This handsome 150 year-old red brick building is where John McCrae went to school.
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In April 2015, John McCrae was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame for his contributions to medicine.
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He had a remarkable singing voice, and was a member of the Glee Club at University of Toronto.
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151 Norfolk Street The McCrae family attended this stunning stone church in the heart of Guelph’s historic downtown. The pew in which the family sat is marked with a plaque.
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762 Woolwich Street The 160 year old cemetery where John McCrae’s parents are buried is shaded by century old trees, and its winding paths are bordered by pristine gardens.
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7 Wyndham Street South John McCrae’s father, Lieutenant Colonel David McCrae, trained the Militia at the Armoury prior to the First World War. Built in 1906, this impressive Gothic building features castle-like turrets, and was constructed from combination of stone and red brick. A must-see!
Are you an amateur history detective? The type that loves to rummage through archival materials, searching for the clues that unlock our past? Here are a few of the best places to learn more about John McCrae. Sleuth away! Guelph Museums: guelphmuseums.ca Guelph Public Library Portal: guelphpl.ca Library and Archives of Canada: bac-lac.gc.ca
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Dies of pneumonia and meningitis in January, and is buried with full military honours at Wimereux Cemetery, France
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“He was a remarkable man — driven, talented, and so full of love for humanity. He is a good example of how to make the most of your life. I think the audience will draw inspiration from his story. I know I did.” - local playwright Donald Macrae
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JURIED ART SHOW
Remembering In Flanders Fields
March 27 to August 9, 2015 · Civic Museum
Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Times ITALIAN-CANADIAN EXPERIENCES DURING WWII
April 24 to August 9, 2015 · Civic Museum An exhibition developed by the Columbus Centre
McCrae House Tea and Tours Reopening May 2015 108 Water Street
Daily, 2 to 4 pm June 23 through August
BACKYARD THEATRE
A Night in Flanders
Limited engagement starting July 2 · McCrae House
Fighting in Flanders GAS. MUD. MEMORY.
August 21 to November 15, 2015 · Civic Museum An exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa
WALK. BIKE. DRIVE. 52 Norfolk Street
John McCrae’s Guelph Tour
September 27, 2015 · Starting at McCrae House
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Lunch Dinner Sunday Brunch 50 Stone Rd. West Located next to Delta Guelph
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Where to eat... BABELFISH BISTRO 80 Macdonell Street T 519-826-6709 W babelfishbistro.com BOBBY O’BRIEN’S IRISH PUB 90 Macdonell Street 6 T 519-763-0043 W bobbyobriens.com BOREALIS GRILLE & BAR 1388 Gordon Street T 519-265-9007 W borealisgrille.ca BUON GUSTO RESTAURANT 69 Wyndham Street North T 519-265-8766 W buongusto.ca EAST SIDE MARIO’S 370 Stone Road West T 519-763-7861 W eastsidemarios.com
FAT BASTARD BURRITO CO. 55 Macdonell Street T 519-265-5450 W fatbastardburrito.ca FIFTY WEST RESTAURANT & BAR 50 Stone Road West T 519-780-3727 W fiftywestrestaurant.com FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB 494 Edinburgh Road South T 519-766-4242 W primepubs.com LA CUCINA RISTORANTE 25 Macdonell Street T 519-836-3031
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ENVER’S OF MORRISTON 42 Queen Street, Morriston T 519-821-2852 W enversofmorriston.ca
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THE PLACE TO BE FOR FOOD, FUN AND FAMILY! Mario’s 16 Layer Lasagna
EAST SIDE MARIO’S GUELPH 370 Stone Road West (519) 763-7861
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THE JOINT CAFE 43 Cork Street East T 519-265-8508 W thejointcafe.com
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THE KEG 49 Clair Road East T 519-829-1234 W kegsteakhouse.com WESTERN HOTEL BURGERS & STEAKS 72 Macdonell Street T 519-824-2560 W facebook.com/westernguelph WITH THE GRAIN 294 Woolwich Street T 519-827-0008 W withthegrain.ca WOOLWICH ARROW PUB 176 Woolwich Street T 519-836-3948 W woolwicharrow.ca
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YORK RD KITCHEN & CHOCOLATE BAR 648 York Road T 519-763-6333 W yorkrd.ca
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Things to do... CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY 2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge T 519-653-1234 W cambridgebutterfly.com COLLEGE ROYAL SOCIETY 50 Stone Road East, University Centre, 5th Floor T 519-824-4120 extension 58366 W collegeroyalsociety.com
DRAYTON ENTERTAINMENT 46 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, ON T 1-855-372-9866 W draytonentertainment.com EDEN MILLS WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 19 Cedar Street, Eden Mills T 519-856-0038 W edenmillswritersfestival.ca GHOST WALK OF GUELPH E ghostwalkofguelph@yahoo.ca W ghostwalkofguelph.com GRAND RIVER RACEWAY 7445 Wellington County Road 21, Elora T 519-846-5455 W grandriverraceway.com GUELPH DANCE FESTIVAL 147 Wyndham Street North, suite 404 T 519-780-2220 W guelphdance.ca GUELPH & DISTRICT MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL 123 Woolwich Street, 2nd Floor T 519-836-7482 W gdmf.ca GUELPH CIVIC MUSEUM 52 Norfolk Street T 519-836-1221 W guelphmuseums.ca GUELPH FAB 5 147 Wyndham Street North, Suite 404 T 519-780-2220 W guelphfab5.ca GUELPH FILM FESTIVAL T 519-827-5046 W guelphfilmfestival.ca
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GUELPH JAZZ FESTIVAL 6 Dublin Street South, #301 T 519-763-4952 W guelphjazzfestival.com GUELPH STUDIO TOUR 346 Suffolk Street West T 519-821-2992 W guelphstudiotour.ca HILLSIDE FESTIVAL Office: 341 Woolwich Street Festival site: Guelph Lake Conservation Area 7743 Conservation Drive T 519-763-6396 W hillsidefestival.ca HAMMOND MUSEUM OF RADIO 595 Southgate Drive T 519-822-4399 W hammondmuseumofradio.org LA CUCINA DI NATALINA, ITALIAN COOKING SCHOOL 3 Darren Place, Guelph-Eramosa T 519-362-0800 W italiancookingschoolguelph.com MACDONALD STEWART ART CENTRE (Art Gallery of Guelph) 358 Gordon Street T 519-837-0010 W msac.ca
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Award winning brands, seasonal and special beers Brewery Tours Available by appointment Brewery and Retail Store
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MCCRAE HOUSE 108 Water Street T 519-836-1221 W guelphmuseums.ca ONE AXE PURSUITS, ELORA GORGE ZIPLINE 24 Henderson Street, Elora T 519-846-8888 W oneaxepursuits.com RIVER RUN CENTRE 35 Woolwich Street T 519-763-3000 W riverrun.ca SPEED RIVER PADDLING 116 Gordon Street W facebook.com/speedriverpaddling
Nature Trails Bird Watching Gardens and Plant Collections Workshops and Special Events Wedding and Conference Facilities Open Dawn to Dusk - Year Round - Free Admission
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MAPLETON’S ORGANIC DAIRY 8548 Wellington Road 7, Moorefield T 519-638-1115 W mapletonsorganic.ca
THE ARBORETUM
University of Guelph 519-824-4120 ext. 52113 arbor@uoguelph.ca
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Things to do... SPRINGFIELD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 2054 Gordon Street T 519-821-4655 W springfieldgolf.ca SIMPLY EXPLORE WELLINGTON NORTH FEATURING THE BUTTER TART TRAIL 7490 Sideroad 7 East, Kenilworth T 1-800-848-3620 W simplyexplore.ca STONEHAMMER BREWING 355 Elmira Road North T 519-824-1194 W stonehammer.ca THE ARBORETUM University of Guelph T 519-824-4120 extension 52113 W uoguelph.ca/arboretum THE DONKEY SANCTUARY OF CANADA 6981 Puslinch Concession 4 T 519-836-1697 W thedonkeysanctuary.ca TOWN OF MINTO - TREASURES OF MINTO 5941 Highway 89, Harriston T 519-338-2511 W treasuresofminto.ca VICTORIA PARK GOLF CLUB 1096 Victoria Road South T 519-821-2211 (East) - 519-821-1441 (Valley) W victoriaparkgolf.com
Wellington North
Simply Explore... featuring
VICTORIA ROAD RECREATION CENTRE 151 Victoria Road North T 519-837-5621 W guelph.ca WELLINGTON BREWERY 950 Woodlawn Road West T 1-800-576-3853 W wellingtonbrewery.ca WELLINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 0536 Wellington Road 18 T 519-846-0916 W wellington.ca/museum WEST END COMMUNITY CENTRE 21 Imperial Road South T 519-837-5657 W guelph.ca
Plan to Simply Explore.
www.simplyexplore.ca
DAY PASS
Directory
Catch a great show while you’re in town.
VISITING?
PARK YOUR CAR AND USE GUELPH TRANSIT ALL DAY FOR ONE LOW PRICE!
riverrun.ca 519.763.3000 | 877.520.2408 | 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph | f
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Travelling alone?
The Day Pass is valid for one person any day of the week, including holidays.
Bringing the family to Guelph for the weekend? The Day Pass is valid for up to five people on any Saturday or Sunday.* Visit guelphtransit.ca for a complete list of vendors that sell Guelph Transit tickets and passes, including Day Passes.
If you are staying at a hotel in Guelph, Day Passes may also be available at the front desk. Ask your hotel concierge for information.
* Groups can be made up of: One adult and up to four youths, 17 years of age or under, or two adults and up to three youths, 17 years of age or under, or two adults.
CONTACT US 519-822-1811 TTY 519-837-5731
Things to do...
Guelph’s centre for the performing arts
transit@guelph.ca guelphtransit.ca
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Where to shop... ABERFOYLE ANTIQUE MARKET 57 Brock Road South, Aberfoyle T 519-763-1077 W aberfoyleantiquemarket.com COX CREEK CELLARS INC. 7687 Wellington Road 22 T 519-767-3253 W coxcreekcellars.on.ca CRAFTS 4 U 14 Edinburgh Road South T 519-822-5191 W crafts4u.ca CREATIVE EDGE 9 Quebec Street T 519-824-5350 W creativeedgegifts.com
THATCHER FARMS BUTCHER SHOP & BAKERY 5727 5th Line, Rockwood T 519-856-4073 W thatcher-farms.com WELLINGTON COUNTRY MARKETPLACE 5259 Jones Baseline RR4, Guelph T 519-827-1515 W wcmarketplace.ca WYNDHAM ART SUPPLIES 125 Wyndham Street North T 519-767-1317 W wyndhamartsupplies.com
ECOEXISTENCE 50 Carden Street T 519-341-5300 W ecoexistence.ca GUELPH FARMERS’ MARKET Corner of Gordon Street and Waterloo Avenue T 519-822-1260 extension 2244 W guelph.ca/farmersmarket MASTERPIECE-WONKIES & ART GALLERY 7100 Fife Road, RR7, Guelph T 519-763-8475 W masterpiece.on.ca MOSBOROUGH COUNTRY MARKET 5284 Wellington Road 32, Guelph T 519-763-5224 W mosboroughmarket.ca ROYAL CITY BREWING COMPANY 199 Victoria Road South, unit 8C T 1-888-485-2739 W royalcitybrew.ca STROM’S FARM & BAKERY 5089 Wellington Road 32, Guelph T 519-822-1070 W strom.ca
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Where to shop...
1-519-821-5780
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Discover Guelph’s Urban Parks – where activity and culture meet • Market Square • John Galt Park • Royal City Park • St. George’s Square Take in exciting festivals, annual civic events, remarkable public art and everyday beauty at our many urban parks. visitguelphwellington.ca
Good to know...
RED CAR SERVICE 530 Elizabeth Street T 519-824-9344 W redcarservice.com
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SWAN MOVING & STORAGE 15 Petrolia Street T 519-821-6683 W swanmoving.com UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH 50 Stone Road East T 519-824-4120 W uoguelph.ca
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Where to stay... BEST WESTERN PLUS ROYAL BROCK HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE 716 Gordon Street T 519-836-1240, 1-800-563-9240 COMFORT INN GUELPH 480 Silvercreek Parkway North T 519-763-1900 W comfortinn.com/hotel-guelph-canada-cn267 DAYS INN GUELPH 785 Gordon Street T 519-822-9112 W daysinnguelph.com DELTA GUELPH HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE 50 Stone Road West T 519-780-3700 W deltaguelph.ca
HAMPTON INN & SUITES BY HILTON 725 Imperial Road North T 519-821-2144 W guelphsuites.hamptoninn.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 540 Silvercreek Parkway North T 519-824-2400 W hiexpress.com/guelphon HOLIDAY INN GUELPH HOTEL & COFERENCE CENTRE 601 Scottsdale Drive T 519-836-0231 W higueph.ca STAYBRIDGE SUITES 11 Corporate Court T 519-767-3300 W staybridge.com/guelphontario WESTERN HOTEL EXECUTIVE SUITES 72 Macdonell Street T 1-844-937-8123 W westernhotelsuites.com
Where to stay...
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES, MARRIOTT GUELPH 35 Cowan Place T 519-763-2339 W marriott.com/ykffi
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Where to stay... IGNATIUS JESUIT CENTRE 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph T 519-824-1250 W ignatiusguelph.ca LONDON HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 80 London Road West T 519-824-6874, 1-877-836-6874 W londonhouse.ca LYONS DEN BED AND BREAKFAST 18 University Avenue East T 519-821-2556 W bbcanada.com/3260.html NORFOLK GUEST HOUSE 102 Eramosa Road T 519-767-1095 W norfolkguesthouse.ca THE VILLAGE INN 66 Wellington Road 7, Elora T 519-846-5333 W villageinnelora.com UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH SUMMER HOSTEL 50 Stone Road East, East Residence T 519-824-4120 x 52694 W housing.uoguelph.ca WALKERBRAE HOUSE & WEDDINGS 57 Walkerbrae Trail T 519-240-0308 W walkerbrae.ca
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Providing outstanding accommodation since 1988
Directory • NEWLY RENOVATED Meeting Rooms • NEWLY RENOVATED Restaurant • NEWLY RENOVATED Fitness Facilities • NEWLY RENOVATED Guestrooms • FREE Wireless Internet • FREE Parking!
601 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph, Ontario (beside Stone Road Mall)
519-836-0231
www.higuelph.ca
• Studio, 1 or 2 Bedroom Suites with
• FREE Supper Buffet (Tue-Thurs)
Fully Equipped Kitchen Facilities &
• FREE High Speed Internet Access
Living Areas
• Indoor Pool, 24H Fitness Centre,
• Discounted rates for Stays over
Theatre Room, BBQ Pavilion & Putting Green
6 nights • FREE Daily Hot Buffet Breakfast
519-767-3300 • 1-800-238-8000 www.Staybridge.com/GuelphOntario
Where to stay...
WELCOME TO GUELPH’S NEWEST HOTEL STAYBRIDGE SUITES - GUELPH!
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Getting here and getting around GUELPH
Toronto
BY BUS
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L
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Guelph is a hub of several bus transportation options that will get you around Ontario. Make your connections at the Guelph Central Station: 79 Carden Street (Wyndham St. N. & Carden St.) GO Transit: Guelph Central GO Station 416-869-3200 toll free 1-888-438-6646 TTY 1-800-387-3652 gotransit.com Greyhound: Greyhound Canada (corner of Fountain St. & Wyndham St. S.) Fares & Schedules: 1-800-661-TRIP (8747) TTY 1-800-397-7870 greyhound.ca
BY TRAIN
DAY TRIPPERS
Guelph’s Central Station has been instrumental in getting people to and from our city since 1911. The heritage site is as busy now as ever, with service from GO Transit and VIA Rail bringing people from across Canada to our city, and taking commuters into cities like Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal for business and pleasure. Guelph Central Station: 79 Carden Street (Wyndham St. N. & Carden St.)
GUELPH TRANSIT
GO Train: 416-869-3200 toll free 1-888-438-6646 TTY 1-800-387-3652 gotransit.com
If day trips are your thing, make Guelph your roundtrip for a great starting point and final destination. ● 26 km (16 miles) to the Waterloo Region ● 31 km (19 miles) to St. Jacobs ● 22 km (14 miles) from the picturesque Elora Gorge and the historic town of Fergus ● 75 km (47 miles) to Stratford Once you’ve arrived in Guelph, you’ll find our city easy to navigate. Guelph Transit buses have the city covered with affordable transit options and reliable service that reaches everywhere you need to go. The routes are easy to follow and always available online at guelph.ca, and stay up to date on Twitter @guelphtransit. The Guelph Central Station is conveniently located in downtown: 79 Carden Street (Wyndham St. N. & Carden St.)
VIA Rail Canada: Arrivals and departures: 1-888-842-7245 Information and reservation: 1-888- 842-7245 viarail.ca
BY AIR
Don’t fly by, because we are in close proximity to four domestic and international airports. • Region of Waterloo International Airport • Toronto Island • Toronto Pearson International Airport • J ohn R. Munro Hamilton International Airport
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
FLY FROM HOME
Getting Here and Getting Around...
Red Car Airport Service will take you from your door to the departures lounge hassle-free. 530 Elizabeth Street 519-824-9344 redcarservice.com
BY TAXI
Our taxi companies offer 24-hour door-todoor service to get you where you need to be, safe and sound. Canadian Cab: 88 Macdonell Street 519-824-8450 1-877-260-4305 canadiancab.com Red Top Taxi: 519-821-1700 78 Lewis Road redtoptaxi.ca Guelph Taxi: 519-821-1414 1E-259 Grange Road guelphtaxi.ca
BICYCLE-FRIENDLY CITY
Guelph is an active city, always on the move. As such we are a bicycle-friendly community. It’s truly one of the best ways to experience our many scenes and sites. Our city has embraced this environmentally sustainable form of transit by making it accessible to get around with bike lanes on our main roads, shared lane spaces and trails connecting our neighbourhoods. Check out our online Guelph Cycling Map at guelph.ca for a detailed list of trails, lanes and bike-friendly route to navigate our city on two wheels, or even three. Plus our buses are equipped with bike racks, so you can stow and go from place to place, at your convenience.
The Region of Waterloo International Airport is owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario (Canada).
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