We’ve completed the first level of detailed designs for Wyndham Street North including Specific placements for sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, parking, trees and all of streetscape elements we engaged on last year. We’ve also refined the St. George’s Square design based on your feedback. Check it out and share your thoughts with us! Take […]
The City of Guelph’s annual community tree giveaway is a chance for Guelph residents to claim up to two free trees for their yard. Planting native trees on your property is a great way to help enhance your community’s biodiversity and environmental well-being. Claim your free tree — or two! — starting at 10 a.m. […]
Take the survey to help us create a vision to guide Green Development Standards in Guelph. More information on Have Your Say
We are working hard to make our Downtown lovable, Livable, Workable and Playable for years to come. Come out to talk with us about the many projects we have on the go, including: – Wyndham Street North detailed design – St George’s Square revised design – Wyndham South and Wellington capacity Improvement construction planning – […]
As we continue our wayfinding strategy work this year, we are asking for your ideas and input on Guelph’s sense of place and identity and how that could be communicated through signage and wayfinding tools you already use to get around unfamiliar places, destinations and amenities across the city that are common points of interest […]
Learn how to plan, prepare, and practice for an emergency scenario. Meet a variety of emergency response organizations and engage with their interactive displays. Free admission and no advanced registration required.
Join the Guelph Youth Council at the Guelph Sports Dome (375 College Avenue West) for nerf activities!
Learn about a potential heritage conservation district in the downtown core. Short presentations and facilitated group discussions will be held on the following topics: • HCD Plan work conducted to date • Contributing and non-contributing properties in the proposed HCD area • Policies and guidelines for contributing properties, including public realm • Policies and guidelines […]
Join the Guelph Youth Council at The Grove- Woolwich Site for taco making activities! Registration below.
This 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 neighbourhood. You will also learn about how to design your rain garden to ensure you are eligible for the City of Guelph’s Rain Garden […]
Learn about a potential heritage conservation district in the downtown core. View the short presentation videos and ask questions about the following topics: • HCD Plan work conducted to date • Contributing and non-contributing properties in the proposed HCD area • Policies and guidelines for contributing properties, including public realm • Policies and guidelines for […]
A Public Open House will be held to review and discuss the draft Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Draft Plan and Guidelines on Thursday May 8, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Guelph Legion at 57 Watson Parkway South.
Join the Guelph Youth Council at Art Not Shame (110 Wyndham Street North) and support local art! Registration below.
This is the first public open house for this EA project. Learn about how we are exploring the viability of this potential water supply for Guelph residents.
For those unable to attend the open house on May 12, please review the open house presentation boards and take the brief survey. More information on Have Your Say
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 and learn about the downtown Infrastructure project or share their thoughts with us. Join us at Wimpy’s Diner (25 Wyndham St N.) More information can be found […]
Place your items out all weekend and see below for what to do with items you have left over! Put your items at the curb Clearly label items you wish to give away as “FREE” and place them at the curb after 5 p.m. on Friday. Move bikes, toys, and gardening tools away from the […]
This course focuses on basic bike handling skills for children or adults with little or no experience. We will cover all the fundamental skills needed to get on your bike and ride comfortably. Participants will learn how to push, glide, steer and stop. Participants must bring a bike helmet and bike. What is an appropriately […]
National Public Works Week 2025 runs from May 18 to May 24, honouring public works professionals for their role in creating sustainable communities. In part of this week of recognition, the City of Guelph hosts a public open house for residents to meet and engage with City members in public works related departments. Bring a […]
The City of Guelph is hosting a special land-based experience led by Gimaa (Chief) Stacey Laforme, a Knowledge Holder and former Chief from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to honour and celebrate Indigenous knowledge, stories and our responsibilities to water through storytelling, teachings, and ceremony. Register on Eventbrite
To kick off Bike Month, we’re hosting a celebration that’s fun for the whole family! Take part in a community bike ride and get your bike tuned up at the free repair stand hosted by the Freehub Community Bike Center. Plus, enjoy a bouncy castle, glitter tattoos and music, and explore tables from our community […]