Guelph, Ontario Canada - The Royal City

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Welcome to Guelph, Ontario - Canada!

Guelph was founded by John Galt in 1827 and named in honour of the British Royal Family. Century-old limestone buildings and downtown avenues are set in a picturesque natural setting at the junction of the Speed and Eramosa rivers. Today, Guelph is known for its rich architectural heritage and it's vibrant cultural life.

The Guelph area is known for its music festivals that feature a wonderful blend of Blues, Folk, Rock, alternative, Jazz, and Classical music. A visit to arts and craft shows, antique dealers, and the farmers' market are an adventure of colours, smells and sounds. Guelph's beautiful parks, riverside green spaces, sports facilities and teams provide indoor and outdoor fun for people of all ages. Distinctive shops, cafes, pubs, and bistros invite visitors to relax and enjoy the Guelph atmosphere while enjoying food and entertainment. The compact downtown and several malls offer a variety of unique shopping opportunities. Accomodations in Guelph range from the charming bed and breakfast to complete hotel facilities to picturesque campgrounds.

University of Guelph activities and the campus draw many people to the city each year through conferences, on-campus concerts and programs, and varsity sports teams. The University includes internationally renowned institutions such as the Ontario Agricultural College and the Ontario Veterinary College. Come visit the "Royal City" today. It's a great place to raise your family!

Guelph Ontario: The Main Drag

Guelph, Ontario's Main Street

In addition to being the home of Guelph University, the city is host to a large number of pubs, restaurants and unique small businesses. Visiting the downtown core is always an interesting use of time.

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The Top 10 Things to do in Downtown Guelph

A list put together by Guelph Tourism Services of the "Top Ten Things to do in Downtown Guelph".
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Guelph Ontario Websites

The Royal City Online.

Thinking about attending the UofG? Interested in moving your family to the Guelph area? This list of sites shares the best the Royal City has to offer.
University of Guelph
The University of Guelph is renowned in Canada and around the world as a research-intensive and learner-centred institution and for its commitment to open learning, internationalism and collaboration.
City of Guelph
The City of Guelph is a vibrant community of over 100,000 people located in the heart of southern Ontario, just 100km west of Toronto. With one of the premier research universities, and a diverse variety of manufacturing, service, and high technology enterprises, it's also one of the fastest growing economic regions in Canada.
Guelph's Wikipedia
The City of Guelph (pronounced gw%u011Blf) (2004 population 125,872, metropolitan population 155,635) is a city located in southwestern Ontario, Canada, roughly 100 kilometres west of downtown Toronto at the intersection of Ontario provincial highway 6 and Ontario provincial highway 7. It is the seat of Wellington County but is, in many respects, politically autonomous from the county itself.

Guelph Fans, Unite!

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Are you a current resident? A University of Guelph Alumni? Leave your mark and say hello below:

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    azac Mar 6, 2011 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    I have a sister who lives in Guelph. Beautiful area with lots of history.
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    mummacyta Dec 14, 2006 @ 10:12 am | delete
    A Guelph aggie grad 1970's always tells me about a football chant the was done when Guelph played Western ... Westerns response was " thats alright, thats okay , we're gonna own your farm someday". What is the whole song? If you know ...let me know ... thanks mummacyta@hotmail.com
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    Pyeman73 Jul 20, 2006 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    I attended the UofG for 6 years in the 1990's and managed the Brass Taps and Bullring during my stay. I had a great time at the school and in the city, so decided to dedicate a lens in its good name.

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A show at the Guelph Conservation Area in 2003.

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