The City is restoring municipal programs and services with COVID-19 guidelines in place. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
Category Archives: Arts and culture
City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
October 30, 2020Streets named after Veterans in 2020
October 28, 2020This year we are honoured to add two street names: Harrington Road and Ferris Circle. Continue reading Streets named after Veterans in 2020
Construction notice: Construction at John Galt Park underway to prepare for Locomotive 6167 move
October 22, 2020The City is doing construction in John Galt Park to prepare the site for Locomotive 6167, which is relocating to the park by December 2020. Continue reading Construction notice: Construction at John Galt Park underway to prepare for Locomotive 6167 move
Glow Guelph: Light up your life at the covered bridge starting October 9
October 8, 2020On October 9, Glow Guelph will transform the covered bridge between Royal City Park and York Road Park with colourful lights every night from dusk until 11 p.m. Continue reading Glow Guelph: Light up your life at the covered bridge starting October 9
It’s a green light for new central library, South End Community Centre
October 7, 2020UPDATED: Covered Bridge and parking lot entrance closed for periods between October 5-9
October 7, 2020The covered bridge will be closed periodically between October 3-9. Continue reading UPDATED: Covered Bridge and parking lot entrance closed for periods between October 5-9
City launches Digital Culture Hub for Culture Days
September 28, 2020The City is hosting a Digital Culture Hub for the eleventh annual Culture Days celebration, taking place until October 25. Continue reading City launches Digital Culture Hub for Culture Days
City recommends alternative site layout for Baker District redevelopment
September 24, 2020On October 5, City staff will present an alternative site layout for the Baker District redevelopment project that includes a new central library, urban square, parking, and residential, institutional and commercial space. Continue reading City recommends alternative site layout for Baker District redevelopment
City launches Traverse: Transit shelter artist showcase and self-guided ward tours
September 23, 2020Traverse is the City’s latest tourism and culture initiative, showcasing original local artists’ work in Guelph Transit shelters across the city. Continue reading City launches Traverse: Transit shelter artist showcase and self-guided ward tours
Guelph’s downtown dining district to continue to November 30
September 21, 2020Downtown walkway becomes public art exhibit
September 17, 2020The walkway between Baker Street Parking Lot and St. George’s Square is getting a second makeover. Continue reading Downtown walkway becomes public art exhibit
Potential new site layout for Baker District redevelopment
September 10, 2020City staff is bringing an additional option for the Baker District redevelopment to Council and the community on Monday, October 5 during Committee of the Whole. Continue reading Potential new site layout for Baker District redevelopment
Rules for shopping at Guelph Farmers’ Market during COVID-19
September 4, 2020We have put together the following safety measures with help from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health. Continue reading Rules for shopping at Guelph Farmers’ Market during COVID-19
Guelph museums to reopen with COVID-19 guidelines in place
August 17, 2020The Guelph Civic Museum reopens this week with measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are asked to schedule a time to visit. McCrae House opens July 28. Continue reading Guelph museums to reopen with COVID-19 guidelines in place
Guelph indoor Farmers’ Market to open September 5
August 13, 2020The City of Guelph is preparing to open the indoor space at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 5. Continue reading Guelph indoor Farmers’ Market to open September 5
Guelph to receive $12 million Provincial and Federal emergency funds
August 12, 2020Guelph will receive $6,911,100 in emergency operating funds and another $5,096,534 in funding for transit as part of the Safe Restart agreement between the Provincial and federal governments Continue reading Guelph to receive $12 million Provincial and Federal emergency funds
West End Community Centre reopens in August
July 31, 2020The City welcomes people back to the West End Community Centre for camp, swims and library visits starting next week. Continue reading West End Community Centre reopens in August
City of Guelph commits to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives
July 24, 2020As an employer and local government, we’re reflecting on our role and the values that guide us to ensure our workplace and our community are welcoming places for everyone; Black, Indigenous, people of colour, people who identify as members of LGBTQ2 community, those who have disabilities and other underrepresented groups Continue reading City of Guelph commits to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives
Jenny Mitchell announced as Guelph’s 2020 Artist in Residence
July 24, 2020Jenny Mitchell has been named this year’s City of Guelph Artist in Residence. Continue reading Jenny Mitchell announced as Guelph’s 2020 Artist in Residence
Notice of intention to designate a heritage property 120 Huron Street
July 20, 2020The City of Guelph intends to designate the former Northern Rubber Company building at 120 Huron Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of intention to designate a heritage property 120 Huron Street
City receives $100,901 grant to encourage tourism as economic recovery begins
June 26, 2020The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) has announced the City of Guelph as a recipient of $100,901 in funding for tourism recovery. Continue reading City receives $100,901 grant to encourage tourism as economic recovery begins
Check out the Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District online
June 11, 2020Join us for a virtual open house as we share the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Check out the Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District online
Guelph recreation programs, permits and events at City facilities cancelled until September 8, 2020
May 29, 2020If you registered for programs or classes, rented a sports field, booked a picnic shelter or reserved any other recreation facility before September 8, 2020, you will receive a refund. Continue reading Guelph recreation programs, permits and events at City facilities cancelled until September 8, 2020
Help Guelph Museums document this moment in history
April 27, 2020Guelph Museums is asking residents of Guelph for digital and physical objects that capture their experience and perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic to document this moment in history. Continue reading Help Guelph Museums document this moment in history
To our volunteers, thank you!
April 19, 2020Celebrate the value of volunteering! National Volunteer Week, April 19 to 25. Continue reading To our volunteers, thank you!
Artists selected for second phase of Main Street mural project
March 6, 2020Dan Bergeron and Gabriel Specter and Annie Hamel are awarded the commissions for phase two of the Main Street Mural project at the East Parkade. Continue reading Artists selected for second phase of Main Street mural project
City announces 2020 Community Grant recipients
February 18, 2020The City of Guelph has granted 49 not-for-profit community organizations with $307,200 in funding for activities that enhance quality of life, inclusivity. Continue reading City announces 2020 Community Grant recipients
Guelph youth invited to apply for chance to shine in the spotlight
January 27, 2020Family fun at the symphony with The Barber of Seville
January 21, 2020xperience a classical music adventure designed especially for kids when members of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra perform The Barber of Seville at River Run Centre on Saturday, February 1, at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The fun-filled performances are presented in Co-operators Hall as part of the Wooly Kinderconcerts series. Continue reading Family fun at the symphony with The Barber of Seville
Captivating new country with Meghan Patrick
January 20, 2020Mind-bending improvisational comedy with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci
January 17, 2020Join comedy legend Colin Mochrie and master hypnotist Asad Mecci at the River Run Centre on Thursday, January 30, at 8 p.m. Continue reading Mind-bending improvisational comedy with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci
Valdy: Sharing his life in music
January 8, 2020Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
January 6, 2020… Continue reading Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
Are you Guelph’s 2020 Artist in Residence?
December 9, 2019The City of Guelph invites artists to apply for a chance to become the City’s next Artist in Residence for 2020. Continue reading Are you Guelph’s 2020 Artist in Residence?
Boreal continues a wintertime tradition
December 6, 2019A Next Generation Leahy Christmas brings holiday cheer to Guelph
November 29, 2019Apply to create murals for the East Parkade
November 25, 2019Artists and artist collectives can apply for a chance to create one of two exterior murals on the east wall of the East Parkade facing Woolwich Street. Continue reading Apply to create murals for the East Parkade
Celebrating design excellence in Guelph
November 8, 2019The City is bringing back the Guelph Urban Design Awards to celebrate design excellence and recognize thoughtful, innovative and sustainable urban design features that enhance our city’s unique sense of place. The awards were last held in 2006. Continue reading Celebrating design excellence in Guelph
Remembrance Day in Guelph
October 28, 2019The City of Guelph will join the community in honouring veterans on Remembrance Day and pay tribute to the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the pursuit of freedom. Continue reading Remembrance Day in Guelph
Take a walking tour of Wilson Street’s new public art
October 22, 2019Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Wilson Street Public Art Project and the Main Street Mural Project starting October 26. Continue reading Take a walking tour of Wilson Street’s new public art
City staff propose options for relocating Locomotive 6167
August 22, 2019City of Guelph staff proposes that City Council consider moving Locomotive 6167 to John Galt Park following notification from Metrolinx that the City’s lease on their property will expire in December 2020. Continue reading City staff propose options for relocating Locomotive 6167
City postpones library discussion in wake of new financial information
July 18, 2019The City of Guelph will postpone a discussion about the Baker District redevelopment after learning that projected costs for the current library design are higher than they were understood to be when a staff report was placed on City Council’s agenda for Monday, July 22. Continue reading City postpones library discussion in wake of new financial information
Artists selected for Main Street mural project
June 4, 2019The four finalists for the Main Street mural project have been chosen. The artwork is expected to be installed in September 2019 along Wilson Street. Continue reading Artists selected for Main Street mural project
Indigenous community partners with City to create Sacred Fire space in Royal City Park
June 3, 2019Local First Nations, Métis, Mixed Ancestry, Inuit and the City of Guelph are excited to share the completion of a Sacred Fire space located in Royal City Park. Continue reading Indigenous community partners with City to create Sacred Fire space in Royal City Park
River Run Centre announces a riveting 2019-2020 Season
May 28, 2019New artwork installed in Market Square pavilion
May 27, 2019Balnar Management Ltd. has gifted the City of Guelph a five-panel art piece of the Carousel at Riverside Park painted by Marlene Jofriet. Continue reading New artwork installed in Market Square pavilion
Mallory Tolcher is Guelph’s 2019 Artist in Residence
April 2, 2019Mallory Tolcher has been named this year’s City of Guelph Artist in Residence. Tolcher’s project, called #GuelphMovesMe, promotes physical fitness. Continue reading Mallory Tolcher is Guelph’s 2019 Artist in Residence
Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees
March 7, 2019The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the names of the 2019 inductees who will be celebrated at a ceremony this May. Continue reading Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees
Sounds of Guelph wins Award of Excellence
February 4, 2019The City’s Sounds of Guelph video series is the winner of the 2018 Award of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO). Continue reading Sounds of Guelph wins Award of Excellence
Sounds of Guelph a finalist for Award of Excellence
January 22, 2019Sounds of Guelph is a finalist for the 2018 Award of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO). Continue reading Sounds of Guelph a finalist for Award of Excellence