The Vacant Home Tax Bylaw (the Bylaw) is in development, and your feedback can help us to understand: when a vacant home tax should apply; what staff should consider when exploring possible exemptions; how to make sure the the Bylaw is clear and easy to follow; and anything else you wish to share with us to help development of the Bylaw. Please take the time to read about […]
Join us for Family Day at the West End Community Centre! Bring your family and join us for skating, swimming, crafts, interactive games, activities and more! Monday, February 16 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. West End Community Centre Register your family at the Customer Service Desk between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All activities start […]
There’s a new park coming to the Kortright East area of Guelph! Named Mikinaak Donjibaa park (meaning “Where the Turtles Live” Ojibwe), this park will serve residents in a new subdivision off Ambrous Crescent. Based on Feedback received from the community last year, we’ve developed two design concepts to share with the community. We want […]
We’re in the final stages of updating our Outside Water Use Bylaw. The Bylaw is designed to help the community adjust and limit water use during high-demand periods such as during the day in warmer weather. From March 5 to 22, we’re sharing some proposed changes to the bylaw and asking the community for comments […]
Share your feedback on the evaluation of alternative design concepts, recommended design concepts, preliminary impacts and mitigation measures for the Gordon Street and Clair/Laird Road Class EA Study. If you are unable to make it to the open house on March 10, 2026, you can view the boards on Have Your Say. After reviewing the […]
You’re invited to attend the second open house about the Gordon Street and Clair/Laird Road environmental assessment. Join us to get an update on the Gordon Street and Clair/Laird Road environmental assessment, including the evaluation of alternative design concepts, recommended design concepts, preliminary impacts and mitigation measures. The open house will take place on Tuesday, March […]
We are reconstructing Queen Street from the Queen and Palmer Street Intersection (55 Queen Street) to 75 Queen Street. The work will include constructing a new watermain and a new sanitary sewer, which will be replacements to century old systems. We will also be replacing a small section of storm sewer. The work is intended […]
Overview Learn how to design your rain garden to ensure you are eligible for the City of Guelph’s rain garden rebate program. This virtual workshop will focus on how to plan and build your own rain garden and reap their benefits. Rain gardens attract pollinators and can even help to reduce flood risks in your […]
On the third Thursday of every month, the project team will be out at a different café in Downtown Guelph for businesses to drop in, grab a coffee on us, and learn about the Downtown Infrastructure Project or share their thoughts with us. Join us this month at Planet Bean (2 Wyndham St N, Guelph). […]
You imaged it. We’re building it. Starting the first week of April, we’re putting shovels in the ground to replace critical infrastructure. Together, we’re building a better, more vibrant Downtown for everyone. Come out to the Construction Information Fair on Wednesday, March 25 to get full details on timelines and closures, meet the Project Team, […]
You imaged it. We’re building it. Starting the first week of April, we’re putting shovels in the ground to replace critical infrastructure. Together, we’re building a better, more vibrant Downtown for everyone. Come out to the Construction Information Fair on Wednesday, March 25 to get full details on timelines and closures, meet the Project Team, […]
Drop in to our Open House at Victory Public School (135 Exhibition St, Guelph) from 6:30 to 8:30 on March 25, 2026 to learn more about the Exhibition Street Reconstruction Project. During the open house, the project team will share the design to the public to review impacts to residents, answer questions on the design, […]
Dig into the foundations of great gardening with this three‑session series of talks on exploring how to truly improve your soil. Whether you’re tending a sprawling garden, nurturing raised beds or keeping container plants thriving, this series will give you the knowledge and confidence to build soil that supports healthier, stronger, more resilient plants.
The City of Guelph is working on a proposed Heritage Conservation District (HCD) plan for the Ward neighbourhood and we want to hear from you. You’re invited to join us for an open house to learn about the Ward Heritage Conservation District. Drop by on Monday, March 30, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at […]