Guelph Community Guide Frances Snider Sales Representative [email protected] 519.824.9050 FrancesSnider.com EDITOR’S NOTE DEAR READER, THANK YOU FOR DOWNLOADING OUR COMMUNITY GUIDE. WE LOVE OUR CITY AND WANT TO SHARE ALL IT’S GREAT FEATURES WITH YOU. GUELPH IS A GREAT PLACE TO BE. FLIP THROUGH THIS GUIDE TO FIND HELPFUL INFORMATION ON LIVING IN AND ENJOYING THE ROYAL CITY. SINCERELY, THE TEAM @ROYAL LEPAGE ROYAL CITY REALTY Contents INTRODUCTION 3 ENTERTAINMENT | ENJOY 26 Why Guelph 4 Introduction 27 River Run Centre 28 RECREATION | PLAY McCrae House 29 Introduction 6 Sleeman Centre 30 Parks Riverside Park 7 FOOD & DRINK | EAT 31 Guelph Lake 8 Introduction 32 Preservation Park 9 Restaurants 33 Hanlon Creek Park 10 Feature Restaurant 36 The Arboretum 11 Local Drink 37 Activities Farmers Markets 38 BikinG 12 Grocery Stores 39 Recreation Facilities 13 Recreation Activities 14 SERVICES |LIVE 15 Introduction 16 City Hall 17 Departments & Facilities 17 City Council 19 Waste Disposal 21 Water 22 Library 23 Schools Elementary 24 Secondary 25 Post-Secondary 25 Known as the Royal City, Guelph Ontario is a great place to live, work and play. With its natural environment, Welcome! it has access to beautiful landscapes, numerous parks and trails, and welcominG communities. Situated in WellinGton County, Guelph is in close proximity to biG cities and quaint country sides, givinG its residents Guelph; access to everythinG they could want. something for everyone. Guelph offers a clean environment and endless amenities givinG families and friends plenty of options for activities, explorinG, entertainment, and dining. GUELPH| INTRO 3 Why Guelph? Affordability Lifestyle Guelph is an Find a balance affordable place to between work and live, attracting retirees pleasure with the and young families natural landscape alike. and lively downtown Arts & Culture Tourism Enjoy the arts and Set your sights on Guelph culture of Guelph in by finding the perfect the streets and one of places to stay, eat, and the many active be entertained in our entertainment centres vibrant, relaxing community Recreation Agribusiness Speed River, Eramosa Economic activity and growth River the city’s parks are focused on life Science, and conservation agri-food & biotechnology areas offer many firms environmental outdoor activities management and technology Education Healthcare There are quality Guelph boasts a wide education options for range of reliable all ages including the healthcare and nursing University of Guelph facilities, including Guelph General Hospital GUELPH| INTRO 4 RECREATION PLAY | IN GUELPH RECREATION PLAY GUELPH is full of recreational opportunities. From natural landscapes, Speed River and Eramosa River, conservation areas, parks and trails to the organized programs and event. There is somethinG for everyone. This segment will highlight some of the city’s best recreational features. GUELPH| PLAY 6 PLAY| Parks RIVERSIDE PARK | SPEED RIVER VIEW & MORE LOCATION | 109 WOOLWICH ST • Trails alonG the river front • Picnic Shelters PHONE | 519 822 1260 • Sand Beach Area RATES |Amusement Rides: $2.54 • Horseshoe Pits (Season’s Passes: $17.79 • Giant Checkers/ Chess board Plus tax) • Floral Clock & Rock Garden • Amusement Rides • Antique Carousel • Pedal Boats • Miniature Train • Outdoor Concert Shell • Children’s Playground • Leash Free Zone for Dogs • Baseball Diamonds GUELPH| PLAY 7 PLAY| Parks GUELPH LAKES| CONSERVATION AREA LOCATION | 7743 CONSERVATION RD • 3,971 acres of conservation area • 2 Beaches PHONE | 519 824 5061 • 294 CampinG Sites RATES |Click here • Boat Launch • Kayak Rentals • FishinG • HikinG • Concert Area In the area: Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club Head out to the other side of Guelph Lake for 18 holes. Juniors play free Monday to Friday. Tee time reservations: 519 822 4222 GUELPH| PLAY 8 PLAY| Parks PRESERVATION PARK | CONSERVATION AREA LOCATION | 226 KORTRIGHT RD W PHONE | 519 822 1260 • 3,971 acres of conservation area • Great views of forests and wetlands • Access to many of the city’s trails • Beautiful walkinG paths • Connected to Hanlon Creek Park for access to more trails and parkland • Great for joGGinG • Wildlife GUELPH| PLAY 9 PLAY| Parks HANLON CREEK PARK| CONSERVATION AREA LOCATION | 505 KORTRIGHT RD W • Forested Trails • Ideal for CyclinG and HikinG PHONE | 519 822 1260 • Splash Pad • Dog Friendly • Hanlon Creek Trail • Travel from Stone Road to forested walkways in Hanlon Creek Park and into Preservation Park • 3.1 km loop GUELPH| PLAY 10 PLAY| Parks THE ARBORETUM| TREES! LOCATION | 57 RICHMOND ST. PHONE | 519 824 4120 x52113 RATES |FREE ADMISSION (WEDNESDAY EVENING SUMMER WALKS 7:00-8:30 $2.00) Operated by the University of It’s features include: Guelph, The Arboretum is a • A Diverse Group of Botanical beautiful place to visit, modeled Collections after the Arnold Arboretum at • Specialized Gardens Harvard University. • Gene Conservation Programs • Trees PlantinG began in 1971 and has • Flowers continued to produce a beautiful • Wildlife landscape. • Over 9km of Trails GUELPH| PLAY 11 PLAY| Activities BIKING| GET OUT AND PEDAL With all the trails Guelph’s parks have to offer, why not get set out NEED A BIKE? on a bike ride? BackpeddlinG On top of recreational bikinG, Bits Bikes and Boards bikinG is a great alternative to Braun’s…Is Bicycles drivinG. Switch up your daily Core Cycle commute to work or school. It’s Paramount For Bikes the perfect way to see the city, Speed River Bicycle get some fresh air, and stay True North Cycle active! Wike Bicycle Trailers Winterborne Bicycles BikinG also helps reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in our beautiful city. Bicycle-Friendly Guelph Initiative: working to make cyclinG safer and more convenient. Its goal is to increase the number of daily bike trips in Guelph. Start pedaling today! GET THE GUELPH CYCLING MAP GUELPH| PLAY 12 PLAY| Activities RECREATION| FACILITIES Centennial Park Arena 367 College Ave W Arena, indoor rink, rental facilities 519 837 5678 Centennial Pool 289 College Ave W Indoor pool, rental facilities 519 837 5678 David E. Hastings 80 London Rd E Baseball stadium, home of the Guelph Stadium Exhibition Park Royals and home of the Guelph Silvercreeks Evergreen Seniors 683 Woolwich St Open Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm Community Centre 519 822 1260 x2454 Gymnasium/ auditorium, activity rooms, health room, library, computer lab, public dining room, rental facilities Exhibition Park Arena 70 Division St Exhibition Arena, indoor rink, rental facilities Park 519 837 5678 Goldie Mills Park 75 Cardigan St Available for performances, hydro is 519 837 5678 available, holds up to 160 people Guelph Central Station 79 Carden St Downtown transit hub, local buses, coach business, railway trains Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk St Open Tue-Sun 10am – 5pm 519 836 1221 Museum, workshops, rental facilities Guelph Farmers’ 2 Gordon St Open Saturdays 7am – noon Market 519 822 1260 Local produce, art, vendors River Run Centre 35 Woolwich St Performing arts centre, music, dance, 519 763 3000 events Riverside Park Picnic 709 Woolwich St Rental facilities, picnic shelters, hydro Shelters 519 837 5678 access, water access Sleeman Centre 50 Woolwich St Indoor arena, home of the Guelph Storm, 519 822 4900 hockey, concerts, trade shows, events, rental facilities Victoria Road 151 Victoria Rd Arena, community centre, indoor pool, Recreation Centre 519 837 5621 activity rooms, rental facilities West End Community 21 Imperial Rd Indoor pool, indoor twin ice pads, Centre 519 8367 5657 gymnasium, activity rooms, library, café, rental facilities GUELPH| PLAY 13 PLAY| Activities RECREATION| ACTIVITIES Stay active in the community with the many activities and programs offered in Guelph. • Aquatic Classes • SculptinG • Archery • SkatinG • Art • Shinny • Badminton • Soccer • Ball Hockey • Special Events • Baseball • Splash Pads & Wading Pools • Bootcamps • Sportball • Bridge • Stroller Fit • Camps • SwimminG • Canoe • Tennis • Chess • Theater • Computers • Trails • Crafts • TraininG • Dance • Volunteer • DivinG • Yoga • FencinG • Zumba • Fitness • Golf • Hula Hoop • Karate • Parks CLICK FOR MORE • Pickleball • Pools – Free Swims & Lesson INFORMATION • Pottery • Public Library • Riverside Park Amusement Rides GUELPH| PLAY 14 SERVICES LIVE | IN GUELPH RECREATION LIVE The City of Guelph is governed by a mayor-council system, includinG 12 councilors and a mayor. This segment will provide you with the necessary contact information for key fiGures in Guelph, includinG the mayor. You will also find information on important other services the city has to offer GUELPH| PLAY 16 LIVE| Services GUELPH CITY HALL LOCATION | 1 CARDEN ST PHONE | 519 822 1260 EMAIL |[email protected] HOURS | Summer Hours: 8:30 - 4 CITY DEPARTMENTS & FACILITIES CITY HALL CONTACTS ServiceGuelph 519 822 1260 [email protected] Clerk’s Office 519 837 5603 [email protected] MAYOR Mayor’s Office 519 837 5643 [email protected] GUELPH TRANSIT Guelph Transit 519 822 1811 [email protected] CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION CAO’s Office 519 837 5602 [email protected] Legal & Realty Services 519 837 5637 [email protected] CORPORATE SERVICES Human Resources 519 837 5601 [email protected] Job applications 519 837 5601 [email protected] Corporate Communications 519 822 1260 [email protected] Court Services 519 826 0762 [email protected] Information Technology 519 822 1260 x2499 [email protected] GUELPH| LIVE 17 LIVE| Services CITY DEPARTMENTS & FACILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT Building Services 519 837 5615 [email protected] Engineering Services