Things to do in downtown Guelph during the day

Downtown Guelph has a wide range of things to do during the day from watching a Guelph Storm game at Sleeman Centre, to shopping for new pastels, and hanging out with cute kitties.

Enjoy the Royal City like you’re a human and not a vampire

PATRICK SUTHERLAND

Downtown Guelph has great nightlife. With good eats, great party spots, and entertainment options to match any personality, nights out downtown have it all. But have you considered visiting downtown Guelph before the sun sets? With unique shops, independent stores, locally owned businesses, and beautiful riverside green spaces, downtown Guelph’s unique atmosphere shines brightest during the day.

It’s very easy, especially in your first year, to fall into the same routine and start

Qualit Quality Spor y Sportswear tswear HHats Hats TT-Shir -Shirts ts HToques Toques HJerseys Jerseys & &Lots, Lots More! Lots, Lots More!

Ask about our student discounts!

21 Wyndham Street Downtown Guelph 519-841-2825 dinosuperfan@gmail.com

Your Shoe Pal Open 7 days a week www.dinoshoepals.comLOCAL & INDEPENDANT SINCE 1984 Some restrictions apply. See in store for details to live in a bubble. Before you know it, you may find yourself eating, shopping, and hanging out in the same old spots. Fortunately, Guelph has a downtown that boasts a small-town charm without sacrificing the services or amenities of the city.

Downtown Guelph has a little something for everyone, whether you’re looking to shop, find a unique activity, or maybe even a quiet space to get away from your worries.

SPORTS FANS

For the athlete, there are independently-owned sportswear and equipment stores, as well as nutrition and supplement stores that will help keep you outfitted and ready for action. But why stop there? If you’re a hockey fan, head on over to the Sleeman Centre and catch a Guelph Storm game. The OHL team’s schedule starts late-September and runs all the way through to March, giving you plenty of opportunity to see them!

CASUAL FOODIES

Consider yourself a gourmand? Downtown has got you covered! From unique olive oils, to one-of-a-kind cheeses, to mouth-watering cupcakes and baked goods you can find the perfect addition to a special meal. Or take the challenge to try a different restaurant every week: with new restaurants opening all the time, you’ll never run out of delicious food to try! If downtown Guelph’s food scene inspires your inner chef, then you’re in luck; kitchen supplies and cooking ingredients, even hard to find, one-of-a-kind ingredients, are just a stone’s throw away.

ARTSY FOLKS

For the artist in you, there is no shortage of shops and venues to keep you inspired. With shopsselling art supplies, new and used instruments, and music you will always have what you need to create your masterpiece. Or check out one of the many performance venues located downtown to watch some of Guelph’s many talented musicians.

ADVENTURERS

Even the most adventurous amongst us can find inspiration downtown. With travel agencies that can help you plan your next trip and boutiques selling travel gear, your journey of a thousand miles can start downtown. For those of us who want adventure a little closer to home, consider visiting one of the escape rooms or gaming spaces.

Most importantly, don’t forget to simply enjoy the ambiance while you’re downtown. A walk along the Speed River, appreciating the incredible stone Victorian buildings, a stroll through Old Quebec Street Mall, or simply sitting on a café patio can be very relaxing and make you feel like you’re in a European town. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to take in the spectacular views of downtown Guelph from the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate.