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  Close to Toronto and Highway 401, home of Grand River, many attractions within Guelph 


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  Ontario provincial highway 6 


In a nutshell

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  Small, Developing, College Town 

 

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Things to Do  

River Run Centre

River Run Centre, Guelph

 MissAntarctica2002 Says:  The River Run Centre is a brand new theatre and event centre. It is a great place to see performing arts of all kinds, from theatre, to comedy, dance and mustic, to literary readings snf public speakers. The programming is always new and interesting. If you plan on going to... 

Church of Our Lady

Church of Our Lady, Guelph

 kris-t Says:  Arhitect Joseph Connollyyear built 1876-88Situated on a hill overlooking downtown Guelph, this church is the most visible and recognizable symbol of Guelph arhitetural heritage. Although not a cafedral, it has many elements of traditional European cathedrals. Some of... 

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Restaurants  

Stampede Ranch: Country Music, Country Flavour

Stampede Ranch: Country Music, Country Flavour, Guelph

 CdnJane Says:  If you're into country music, like country-western bar decor, and perhaps want to learn to line-dance... oh, and you like reasonably priced, good food... then The Stampede Ranch is the place for you. I've been here about 5 or 6 times, I think, mostly because a friend of mine... 

Bombay Cafe: Indian Food

Bombay Cafe: Indian Food, Guelph

 Tuque Says:  My human companions really enjoy this quaint little restaurant. They've been going for years. They usually get the dinner for 2 and sometimes splurge on the upgraded dinner for 2. The food is excellent. The owner is a very pleasant and genteel host. Small restaurant, seats... 

Nightlife  

Stampede Ranch: Down-Home Party at the Ranch

Stampede Ranch: Down-Home Party at the Ranch, Guelph

 johnnyballgame Says:  SO, anyone wishing to get a real Southern Ontario New Country Experience MUST check out the Stampede Ranch. The Ranch (as it is called) is a country/western bar, with all the things you might imagine that come with such a place. Thursdays are the rowdiest nights, with Friday... 

Doogie's: My favourite bar

Doogie's: My favourite bar, Guelph

 Skibum251 Says:  Doogie's is the best (in my opinion). It's a pretty small bar in downtown Guelph but they always have great live music playing. It's casual (as is most of Guelph) so you can just go and hang out with your friends. There is a small dance floor (I mean extremely small) but for... 

Transportation  

Coach service to Guelph

Coach service to Guelph, Guelph

 Babzz Says:  Greyhound coaches travel between Guelph and Toronto (http://www.greyhound.com/). Coach Canada coaches travel between Hamilton and Guelph (http://www.coachcanada.com/coachcanada/). Both offer travel between Guelph and other locations as well. 

City buses

City buses, Guelph

 Babzz Says:  The city buses are quite efficient and run frequently (every 15 to 30 minutes depending on the route). They meet downtown at St. George's Square-there is no official bus station. It seems weird at first, but the location is convenient to do some quick shopping or other... 

Shopping  

Harmony Global Arts & Jewellery: Harmoniously Beautiful

Harmony Global Arts & Jewellery: Harmoniously Beautiful, Guelph

 MissAntarctica2002 Says:  Harmony Crafts is a shop that I could browse for hours. It is not your run-of-the-mill gift shop. They carry items from all over the world that are hand-picked by the owner for quality, beauty, and novelty. I am always happy when I receive a gift purchased at Harmony. They... 

The Bookshelf: One Stop Culture Shopping

The Bookshelf: One Stop Culture Shopping, Guelph

 MissAntarctica2002 Says:  It was tempting to write up the Bookshelf under Must See Activities. I cannot overstate how cool this place is. It is our go to every chance we get while we are in Guelph. It is an incredible bookstore, plus a cafe and repertory cinema as well.If you visit, make note of the... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Ticks and Lyme Disease

Ticks and Lyme Disease, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  Ticks are closely related to spiders. They are typically small when unfed, (1 to 5 mm in length), and all active stages feed on blood. They cannot fly and they move quite slowly. Ticks usually come in contact with people or animals by positioning themselves on tall grass and... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Ancient Cedar Trees at Rockwood Conserv. Area

Ancient Cedar Trees at Rockwood Conserv. Area, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  After Bruce Peninsula National Park, we had our second encounter with ancient cedar trees in this park. Cedar trees grow all along the banks of the Eramosa River, including through Rockwood Conservation Area. Some cedars that cling to the limestone cliffs are as old as 500... 

Largest birds of NA at Rockwood Conserv. Area

Largest birds of NA at Rockwood Conserv. Area, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  We saw a flock of turkeys and were surprised by their presence. We knew that turkeys have made a comeback in Grand River region, but were not aware that they can be found here. They were eradicated from this area, the province and many states by 1909 due to unregulated... 

Potholes at Rockwood Conservation Area

Potholes at Rockwood Conservation Area, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  Another geological feature that we observed at the park were potholes. The conservation area has over 200 potholes that vary in size and diameter. The potholes were created during the retreat of the glacier. Pieces of stone — mostly hard granite from the Canadian Shield had... 

Caves at Rockwood Conservation Area

Caves at Rockwood Conservation Area, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  An important geological feature that we observed in the park were caves. Our earlier experience with caves had been at Bruce Peninsula National Park. The cave system is one of the most extensive ones in Ontario and includes stalactites, columns and flowstone. The... 

Stories of rocks at Rockwood Conservation Area

Stories of rocks at Rockwood Conservation Area, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  Rockwood has a unique geological history that has left it with glacial bluffs, potholes and caves. The glacial bluffs were formed during the most recent ice age, which ended 11,000 to 16,000 years ago and range from five to 30 metres deep and seven to 200 meters wide.A visit... 

Hiking in Rockwood Conservation Area

Hiking in Rockwood Conservation Area, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  We accessed the Gilbert MacIntyre Memorial Trails from the beach. The terrain in the Rockwood Conservation Area had high cliffs and steep slopes. Therefore, we had to be very careful for nobody could afford a sprained ankle. On that hot late June day, all of us were sweating... 

Picnic at Rockwood Conservation Area

Picnic at Rockwood Conservation Area, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  Picnic tables are scattered throughout the conservation area. Although the Park brochure stated that open fires are not permitted for safety reasons, we saw barbeque facilities provided in one area that were being used by visitors. Of course, our interest was too much on... 

Water Activities at Rockwood Conserv. Area

Water Activities at Rockwood Conserv. Area, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  There is a large sandy beach, which was fully used by toddlers in the entourage. The area marked by buoys provides a shallower area for swimming. The beach is not patrolled, so parents or guardians must keep a close watch on children at all times. Some of us rented out pedal... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Biking in and around Guelph

Biking in and around Guelph, Guelph

 Faiza-Ifrah Says:  For some odd reason motorbikers call Guelph and Wellington county home. In our most recent visit to Guelph, we noticed hundreds of motorbikers who were probably coming out of a meet (see pictures). The Grand River territory and neighboring counties offer terrain that is to... 

 
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 Home Sweet Home - Welcome to Guelph! This is where I am living now and where I went to University. Guelph is a typical Ontario city of 100,000. There isn't all that much to do or see that would make you want to come... 

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Q:  Please advise if bus transportation is available from Guelph to Owen Soudn ON. I am arriving via train at 7:00 P.M.September 20,... 

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A: Greyhound Canada (www.greyhound.ca) - 1-800-661-8747 or (519) 376-5375 Two routes: a) From Union Station north on Hwy 6 through Guelph to Owen Sound, or b) north on Hwy... 

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Guelph & Wellington County off the beaten path

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 Guelph is the biggest city of the Wellington County. Other major cities / towns are: Elora, Erin, Fergus, Mount Forest, Rockwood, which has a conservation park, and Puslinch. Guelph is home to a... 

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A Haven Near the City

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 Guelph is a charming city. Its culture is an interesting contrast between the agrarian interests of the University of Guelph, and the bohemian attitudes of the many artists, writers and performers... 

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Guelph

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 This charm town got its name in honour of king Georg IV - wich family name was Gwelf. Today it's in "top-10 best canadian towns for life" (accordind to Chatelaine magazine). The University (include...... 

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Guelphite, born and raised!!

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 Well, I was born in little old Guelph Ontario some thirty-odd years ago, and lived here for most of those years. I've travelled extensively around Ontario and Canada, and I have to say that Guelph is... 

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GUELPH

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 I went to Guelph over my spring break to visit my cousin and check out the university. Guelph is about an hour outside of Toronto and is a charming small town, rife with interesting history and... 

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