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# City of Guelph

> The city of Guelph is a vibrant community of over 120,000 people situated in the heart of southern Ontario, just 100 km west of Toronto, Ontario Canada\.

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## Pages
- [About Guelph](https://guelph.ca/living/about-guelph/): Guelph was founded on St\. George's Day, April 23rd, 1827 with the ceremonial felling of a large maple tree\. Guelph is considered to be one of the first planned towns in Canada and was chosen as the headquarters of a British development firm known as the "Canada Company"\. 
- [Contact us](https://guelph.ca/contact/): Contact information for City of Guelph departments, facilities and libraries\. Not sure where to start? Call 519\-822\-1260 or email info@guelph\.ca\.
- [Website privacy policy](https://guelph.ca/privacy/): The protection of individual privacy is a concern to the City of Guelph and practices have been designed to ensure compliance with the privacy provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act\.
- [Careers / Jobs](https://guelph.ca/employment-careers/careers-jobs/): The City of Guelph accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions only and does not keep resumes or applications on file\.
- [Garbage and Recycling](https://guelph.ca/living/environment/garbage-and-recycling/): Information about curbside collection, waste reduction programs, and the Waste Resource Innovation Centre\.
- [Programs and Activities](https://guelph.ca/living/recreation/recreation-programs/): Check the Community Guide for program and registration information\. Download it or pick it up\. It’s available at several locations in Guelph, including recreation centres\.
- [Swimming and Splashing](https://guelph.ca/living/recreation/recreation-programs/swimming/): Swimming pools, splash pads and more\!
- [Market Square](https://guelph.ca/living/arts-and-culture/market-square/): Market Square's central feature is an outdoor skating rink and water feature surrounded by stone benches which are shaded by native trees and plants\. Decorative lighting throughout the square makes it an enjoyable space day or night\.
- [Waste collection schedule](https://guelph.ca/living/environment/garbage-and-recycling/waste-collection-schedule/)
- [Guelph Transit](https://guelph.ca/living/getting-around/bus/): Cancellations are posted on social media only\. Check Twitter or Facebook regularly\.
- [Guelph Transit Schedules and Maps](https://guelph.ca/living/getting-around/bus/schedules/): Detailed Guelph Transit bus schedules and transit route maps, transit platform locations, and Guelph Transit service advisories\.
- [Parking](https://guelph.ca/living/getting-around/drive/parking/): Downtown parking, residential parking, accessible parking, overnight parking regulations in the city of Guelph\.
- [Property taxes](https://guelph.ca/city-hall/budget-and-finance/property-taxes/): For every dollar the City collects in property taxes, 22 cents goes to the province to fund education\. The remaining 78 cents helps to fund City services and programs\.
- [Construction Projects](https://guelph.ca/living/construction-projects/)
- [Get a Marriage Licence](https://guelph.ca/living/life-events/marriage-licences/): A marriage licence from the City of Guelph is valid for 90 days and you can use it anywhere in Ontario\.
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://guelph.ca/living/volunteer-opportunities/): Volunteers make a difference every day in Guelph\. It’s what makes us a caring community\. 
- [Arts and Culture](https://guelph.ca/living/arts-and-culture/): The arts enrich the lives of residents and grow the reputation of Guelph as a lively cultural destination for visitors\. The City advances the growth of arts and culture through a variety of services and programs, management of cultural venues, and investment in the arts community\.
- [Climate Change and the Environment](https://guelph.ca/living/environment/)
- [City Government](https://guelph.ca/city-hall/): City Council consists of the Mayor and councillors, two from each of the City’s six wards\. Members of Council are elected by residents to a four\-year term of office\.
- [Mayor and Council](https://guelph.ca/city-hall/mayor-and-council/): City Council consists of the Mayor and councillors, two from each of the City’s six wards\. Members of Council are elected by residents to a four\-year term of office\.
- [Business](https://guelph.ca/business/): Guelph Economic Development works with businesses to make it easier for them to succeed\.
- [Recreation](https://guelph.ca/living/recreation/): Information on recreation programs and activities, facilities, parks, trails and more\.
- [Planning and development](https://guelph.ca/city-hall/planning-and-development/): The City provides a variety of services that include planning, residential and commercial development, building, zoning, construction and engineering\. We work closely with residents, businesses, developers, neighbourhood groups and other community members to ensure the successful completion of all projects\.
- [Budget and finance](https://guelph.ca/city-hall/budget-and-finance/)
- [Boards and committees](https://guelph.ca/city-hall/boards-and-committees/): Boards, Commissions and Committees at the City of Guelph
- [Newsroom](https://guelph.ca/news/): News releases, public notices, media advisories and official statements from the City of Guelph\.

## Posts
- [Notice of passing of municipal\-wide development charges bylaws](https://guelph.ca/2026/04/notice-of-passing-of-municipal-wide-development-charges-bylaws/)
- [Guelph resident’s water bills will come from the City of Guelph in June 2026](https://guelph.ca/2026/04/guelph-residents-water-bills-will-come-from-the-city-of-guelph-in-june-2026/)
- [Construction notice: College Avenue West closed at University Avenue West starting March 30](https://guelph.ca/2026/03/college-avenue-west-closed-at-university-avenue-west/)
- [Expression of Interest – Climate Action Community Benefit Agreement ](https://guelph.ca/2026/04/expression-of-interest-climate-action-community-benefit-agreement/)
- [Foster Avenue to be closed for emergency repair on April 16 ](https://guelph.ca/2026/04/foster-avenue-to-be-closed-for-emergency-repair-on-april-16/)

## Service interruptions
- [Detour Alert: Route 15 College April 21 to May 1](https://guelph.ca/service-interruption/detour-alert-route-15-college-april-21-to-may-1/)
- [Detour Alert: Route 4 York \- April 21 \- June 5](https://guelph.ca/service-interruption/route-4-april-june/)
- [Detour Alert: Route 19 Hanlon Creek April 13 to April 24](https://guelph.ca/service-interruption/detour-alert-route-19-hanlon-creek-april-13-to-april-24/)
- [Detour Alert March 30 \- July: Routes 4 York, 8 Janefield, 9 Waterloo and 99 Mainline \(University Centre to Guelph Central Station\)](https://guelph.ca/service-interruption/detour-alert-march-30-july-routes-4-york-8-janefield-9-waterloo-and-99-mainline-university-centre-to-guelph-central-station/)
- [Detour Alert: Routes 1 Edinburgh College, 2 College Edinburgh and 15 College, March 30 to October](https://guelph.ca/service-interruption/detour-alert-routes-1-edinburgh-college-2-college-edinburgh-and-15-college-april-october-2026/): The routes 1 Edinburgh College, 2 College Edinburgh and 15 College will be detoured from June 23 to December 19 due to construction\.

## Seasonal information
- [Sports fields and Ball Diamond Updates](https://guelph.ca/seasonal/sports-field-status/): Staff will make the decision by 2 p\.m\. if sportsfields are to be closed for the duration of the day and evening\.
- [Riverside Park carousel and miniature train](https://guelph.ca/seasonal/rides-at-riverside-park-carousel-miniature-train/): Riverside Park rides: carousel and miniature train operating hours, tickets and passes\. 
- [Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and services](https://guelph.ca/seasonal/holidayhours/): Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs\.
- [Outdoor pools and splash pads](https://guelph.ca/seasonal/outdoor-pools-splash-pads/): Operating hours for Guelph's outdoor swimming pool, splash pads and wading pools
- [Market Square ice rink status](https://guelph.ca/seasonal/market-square-status/): Hours and status of Market Square skating rink/wading pool

## Parks
- [Cedarvale Avenue Park](https://guelph.ca/park/cedarvale-avenue-park/): 32 Cedarvale Avenue, Guelph, ON, Canada
- [O'Connor Lane Park](https://guelph.ca/park/oconnor-lane-park/)
- [St\. George’s Park](https://guelph.ca/park/st-georges-park/)
- [Eramosa River Park](https://guelph.ca/park/eramosa-river-park/)
- [South End Community Park](https://guelph.ca/park/south-end-community-park/)

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