University of Guelph, Guelph

Name: University of Guelph
Address: Guelph, Canada

#25 among attractions in Guelph

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The University of Guelph is a comprehensive public research university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation of Ontario Agricultural College, the MacDonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College, and has since grown to an institution of almost 30,000 students and employs 830 full-time faculty as of fall 2019. It offers 94 undergraduate degrees, 48 graduate programs, and 6 associate degrees in many different disciplines. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 43°32'2"N, 80°13'22"W

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University of Guelph – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stone Road Mall, Sleeman Centre, McCrae House, Art Gallery of Guelph.

1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Stone Road Mall, Guelph
34 min walk • Stone Road Mall is a shopping mall in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, situated at Stone Road West and Edinburgh Road. It is the largest shopping mall in Guelph, with approximately 520,000 square feet of gross leasable area and 130 stores.
1.5 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Sport venue
Sleeman Centre, Guelph
38 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.
1.1 miW
Museum at John McCrae's birthplace
McCrae House, Guelph
29 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...
0.5 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Art Gallery of Guelph, Guelph
14 min walk • The Art Gallery of Guelph, formerly the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, is a public gallery and adjoining sculpture park in Guelph, Ontario.
0.5 miNE
Park
University of Guelph Arboretum, Guelph
14 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.
1.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
River Run Centre, Guelph
39 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.
~1610 ftNW
43°32'14"N • 80°13'36"W
Cutten Fields, Guelph
8 min walk • Golf
1.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Wellington Catholic District School Board, Guelph
40 min walk • The Wellington Catholic District School Board is a school board in Ontario, Canada, serving the students of the City of Guelph and Wellington County. There are 4 high schools and 18 elementary schools serving roughly 8000 students.
~1100 ftNW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Alumni Stadium, Guelph
6 min walk • Alumni Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is home to the Guelph Gryphons varsity football team.