Visitor Information
The City of Guelph:
The City of Guelph is a vibrant community of over 113,000 with a lively downtown, abundant shopping opportunities and a dynamic cultural core. Surrounded by the rolling hills of south western Ontario, Guelph is an hour's drive from Toronto and even closer to Hamilton and Kitchener-Waterloo.
The city is characterized by many 19th-century limestone buildings including City Hall and the dramatic Church of Our Lady which dominates the city skyline. Specialty and craft shops, coffee houses, nightclubs, restaurants featuring flavours of the world, and a nationally known bookstore housing a repertory cinema, café and bistro are all within walking or biking distance from the university.
Less than a 15-minute walk away from residence, Stone Road Mall and the South City Centre provide a great selection of shopping opportunities, restaurants and movie theatres.
Recreational opportunities are everywhere. Cycling trails challenge off-roaders, and hiking trails link Guelph to Ontario's famous Bruce Trail. Guelph's River Run Centre offers concerts for fans of rock, pop, folk, classical and jazz music, plus live theatre and lectures.
Getting to Guelph:
- Driving from Toronto or Pearson international airport take 401 west to exit 295 (hwy 6 north/ Hanlon Expy). The university can be reached by turning right onto Stone Rd. or College Ave. from Hwy 6.
- Red Car Service provides door-to-door shuttle service between Guelph and Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Hamilton International Airport, Waterloo International Airport, and Buffalo Airport. Advanced reservations are recommended. http://www.redcarservice.com/.
- Maps and direction courtesy of Google Maps.
The University of Guelph:
Our open, friendly campus is characterized by green lawns and a blend of modern and traditional architecture. The 330-hectare (817-acre) site features Victorian turrets, modern concrete, glass and steel, hand-hewn century limestone, brick walkways, landscaped plazas, and a 165-hectare Arboretum.
With over 5,000 students in our single and family residences, Guelph has one of the largest and well-established university housing systems in Canada. We offer a variety of Residence Learning Communities, including Academic Clusters and Living-Learning Centres, bringing together students with common interests.
Hospitality's on-campus eateries reflect the types of restaurants and food courts that are most popular with today's students. From casual coffee houses to the renowned Creelman Marketplace, Guelph offers 16 different dining venues to suit any schedule or taste.
Click here for additional visitor information for the University of Guelph.
Weather:
Temperatures in Guelph during May typically range from lows of 6°C to highs of 19°C. Please visit Environment Canada for a 7-day forecast.
