12 Must-Visit Gems in Guelph, Ontario

Mack Mc Whether your strolling through the quaint forestry for some well-deserved relaxation with neature (cause its neat) or walking your tobaggon up the snow slope for some taboozing in the winter time, marksman park always delivers. They even have a playground thats good for children and adults at the top!

Neel Parikh Very calm water flow in background. Birds are welcoming people. Best place to start your morning.

Tri Magpali Do you like running! Do you like parks! Then go to a different park. The route is quite short. Do you like walking slowly! Do you like parks! Then go here. You can walk as slow as you want. Theres lots of grass to look at, as well as an old abandoned mill (the "mill" in Goldie Mill park).

Rajeev Reddy Awesome garden with plenty of flowers and small pond.

Matthew Wylde I’ve always dreamed of going back to “The Palace on Alice”. Even owning it. My grandparents from Kitchener used to come here for Christmas back in the day and they told me what an amazing place this was/is. I see those wonky windows are gone and that makes me sad, but maybe one day I can buy this place and bring back those wonky windows. Hopefully one day she will be mine.

Anthony M I love the way the decorate the bear! Today its made to spread awareness about the homelessness crises and how society perceives it, something very timely and meaningful.

Gurdeep Rattan Nice park near downtown, bridge platform over the river is so cool

Katie Normet We just finished the Wonderland room. It was so much fun! Three of us, two adults and our 9 year old. It wasnt scary at all which made it more fun for our son to participate. Staff were welcoming, fun and gave great hints without giving to much away Right combo of easier and hard puzzles. We will be back!

Hamed The park is located along the Eramosa River, providing beautiful waterfront views and opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. It features walking and cycling trails that are popular for leisurely strolls and more vigorous exercise. The park is also equipped with picnic areas, playgrounds, and open green spaces, making it an ideal spot for family outings and gatherings. The serene environment and the presence of diverse wildlife make Eramosa River Park a cherished destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Cate G Absolutely gorgeous trails here, mostly flat too which was nice and made for a leisurely walk. We did the shorter route (about 4.5km) and made lots of dog friends along the way. Trail was pretty well marked for the most part as well. It was just a great way to spend the afternoon.

Amy Pharoah Great place for adults! I brought my early teen here, but she didnt really enjoy herself very much. The exhibits arent very interactive. However, she did enjoy it when I gave her the highlights of what I read. Ideally, if you bring a teen here, you would have read though everything yourself first, and then bring your teen in and point out the interesting pieces. My daughter was also disappointed that there wasnt any science in the museum (except the kids section). They do have a cute kids section for young children (8 and under would be the ages my kids would have enjoyed this section). The kids section has some similarities to the old Ontario Science Centers KidSpark. It has a market with a grocery store that kids can put play food in their carts and drive around. Kids absolutely love that! They were running a camp in the childrens section of the Guelph Civic Museum at the time we came, but it wasnt noisy for everyone else. Also, after paying for the tickets for this museum, they gave us 2 free passes to the McCrae House in Guelph! I thoroughly enjoyed the Civic Museum! It tied together pieces of Guelphs history that I didnt understand before. For example, I had never realized that the OVC (which I saw many times listed at College Royal) was one of the 3 colleges that became the University of Guelph. I also found the information about the history of Victor Davis very interesting because there is a pool in Guelph that is named after that man. The Homewoods history is also represented. There is also an art room with interesting pieces. Time: We spent around 1.5 hours there. However, I could easily have spent 2-3 hours there if I read everything, but my teen didnt want to stay that long. Water bottle filling station: Yes. Gift shop: Yes. Food: None. However, there are 4 awesome bakeries nearby; check their hours first though! Killer Cupcakes Money Cakes and her chocolate cupcakes are out of this world!! Decadently Yours makes some amazing Vanilla Latte cupcakes, and Wellington Cakes makes some incredible, freshly made pecan butter tarts!! Eric the Baker makes a delectable brownie! Washrooms: Yes. Most floors had them. EV charging station: Yes, there is one in the parking lot. Parking: There is a small parking lot with free parking. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, there is a wheelchair accessible parking spot and elevators throughout the building.

Sarah Enright My friends and I had the coziest time by the fireplace enjoying a holiday cocktail! The atmosphere is amazing and our server, Skye, was so sweet. We loved chatting with her :) Highly recommend!!