Guelph Lake, Guelph

Name: Guelph Lake
Address: Guelph, Canada

#12 among attractions in Guelph

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Guelph Lake is a man-made reservoir on the Speed River, in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. It is located upriver and slightly northeast of the city of Guelph, Ontario. The reservoir was created in 1974, with the construction of the Guelph Lake dam. The site is part of a 1,608 hectare conservation area maintained by the Grand River Conservation Authority. ()

Elevation: 1152 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°36'8"N, 80°14'43"W

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Rural Guelph-EramosaGuelph Canada

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Guelph Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guelph Civic Museum, Sleeman Centre, Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, McCrae House.

4.1 miS
Museum, History museum
Guelph Civic Museum, Guelph
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Guelph, Ontario, the Guelph Civic Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This inviting museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the unique stories of Guelph from its founding to the present day.
3.8 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport venue
Sleeman Centre, Guelph
98 min walk • The Sleeman Centre stands as a modern hub of sports and entertainment in the heart of Guelph, Ontario. This multifunctional sports facility is primarily known as the home of the Guelph Storm, a prominent junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League.
4.1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, Guelph
105 min walk • Rising majestically over the city of Guelph, Ontario, the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate is a testament to both spiritual devotion and architectural grandeur. This stunning basilica, with its soaring towers and intricate stonework, commands the skyline and beckons...
4.6 miS
Museum at John McCrae's birthplace
McCrae House, Guelph
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Guelph, Ontario, McCrae House stands as a historical gem and a museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of one of Canada's most revered figures. This quaint limestone cottage, birthplace of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, is a site of national...
3.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Old Quebec Street Mall, Guelph
99 min walk • Old Quebec Street Shoppes & Office Suites is a commercial mixed use building located on Wyndham Street North in downtown Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The main entrance faces the intersection of Quebec Street and Wyndham Street at St. Georges Square.
4.1 miS
Shopping, Farmer's market, Shop
Guelph Farmers' Market, Guelph
106 min walk • The Guelph Farmers' Market has served as a cultural and commercial anchor in downtown Guelph since the first Market House was built in 1827.
4.8 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Art Gallery of Guelph, Guelph
123 min walk • The Art Gallery of Guelph, formerly the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, is a public gallery and adjoining sculpture park in Guelph, Ontario.
2.9 miSW
Park, Playground
Riverside Park, Guelph
74 min walk • Riverside Park is an 80-acre park located by the northern part of Woolwich Street in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is built around a portion of the Speed River that runs through Guelph.
4.6 miS
Park
University of Guelph Arboretum, Guelph
117 min walk • The Guelph Arboretum of the University of Guelph is an arboretum modeled after the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, which was founded in 1872. The Arnold Arboretum is privately endowed as a department of Harvard just as the Guelph Arboretum is a department of the University of Guelph.
4 miS
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Old City Hall, Guelph
103 min walk • Old City Hall is a historic building and a National Historic Site of Canada in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, which until April 2009 served as the headquarters of the city government.
3.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
River Run Centre, Guelph
96 min walk • The River Run Centre is a performing arts centre in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Construction of the facility began in 1995 and cost $15 million. It officially opened on October 4, 1997.