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Dovercliffe Park / Old University Neighbourhood Overview

Dovercliffe Park/Old University is an established neighbourhood dating back to the early 1850s when farmhouses and 20th century brick homes evolved into the modern neighbourhood we see today. You can find an interesting collection of renovated and old heritage buildings, as well as a large selection of modern parks, clubs, and amenities to enjoy.

Transit score
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A bus line runs straight through the middle of Old University, with a few extra stops available in the southeast region. While public transportation doesn’t reach every part of the neighbourhood, it’s a viable option for residents to reach Priory Park in the south and downtown in the north. Proximity to the rail lines is also an avenue for reaching or arriving from outside cities.

Walkability score
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Old University offers an average walkability rating. While not the focus of its infrastructure, the neighbourhood still allows you to get around without a car.

Dovercliffe Park / Old University Market Overview

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Dovercliffe Park Neighbourhood Demographics

A major feature of Dovercliffe Park / Old University is its unique blend of residents. You have large groups of university students, young professionals, and older adults with families — making this an incredibly diverse neighbourhood.

Family Types

44.4

Average Age

2.3

Average Household Size

35.3%

Households with Children

52.7%

Single Individuals

35.3%

Renters

67.1%

College-Educated

Property Types

50%

Detached Properties

9%

Condo Townhouses

7%

Condo Apartments

27%

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Dovercliffe Park Local Attractions

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Royal City Tennis Club

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The Boathouse Tea Room
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Donald Forster Sculpture Park
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Silvercreek Park

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Schools in Dovercliffe Park/Old University

Public Schools

  • John McCrae PS

    Address 189 Water St, Guelph, ON N1G 1B3, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-824-0028

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details French Immersion

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/jmc/

  • Priory Park PS

    Address 275 Scottsdale Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 3A1, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-836-7710

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 6

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/priorypark/


  • Jean Little PS

    Address 56 Youngman Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 4L2, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-837-9582

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details Before/After School

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/JeanLittle/


  • ÉÉ L'Odyssée

    Address 30 Brighton St, Guelph, ON N1E 3S9, Canada

    Language French

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-837-4420

    School Board CS Viamonde

    Grades Offered PK to 6

    https://csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-lodyssee/

  • Centennial CVI

    Address 289 College Ave W, Guelph, ON N1G 1S9, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level High

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-821-0360

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered 9 to 12

    Additional Details Advanced Placement

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/ccvi/

Catholic Schools

  • ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil

    Address 221 Scottsdale Dr, Guelph, ON N1G 3A1, Canada

    Language French

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-821-7542

    School Board CS catholique MonAvenir

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details Religious

    https://srg.cscmonavenir.ca/

  • St. Francis of Assisi CS

    Address 287 Imperial Rd S, Guelph, ON N1K 1Z4, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-821-9160

    School Board Wellington CDSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details Religious

    https://stfrancis.wellingtoncdsb.ca/


  • Our Lady of Lourdes CHS

    Address 54 Westmount Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 5H7, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level High

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-836-2170

    School Board Wellington CDSB

    Grades Offered 9 to 12

    Additional Details Religious

    https://ourladyoflourdes.wellingtoncdsb.ca/


  • ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée

    Address 450 Maple Grove Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7, Canada

    Language French

    Grade Level Middle and High

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-650-9444

    School Board CS catholique MonAvenir

    Grades Offered 7 to 12

    Additional Details Religious, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement

    https://esprdg.cscmonavenir.ca/

Private Schools

  • Cornerstone Christian School

    Address 108 Forest St, Guelph, ON N1G 1H9

    Language English

    Grades K to Grade 8

    Phone Number (519) 837-4092

    https://www.guelphcornerstone.com/


  • Royal City Baptist Academy

    Address: 100 Ridgewood Avenue, Guelph, Ontario, N1H6C5

    Language English

    Grades SK to Grade 12

    Phone Number (519) 823-5099

    https://www.royalcity.org/

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Things to Do in Dovercliffe Park/Old University

Parks

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Emergency & Health Services

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Restaurants & Take Out

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Movie Theaters

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Walk-In Clinics & Pharmacies

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Activities for Kids

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  • Royal City Tennis Club

    Tennis Lessons

  • Boathouse Tea Room

    Canoeing, kayaking & ice cream parlor (in summer months)

  • Joe Caine

    C9 Baseball Diamond

Dovercliffe Park/Old University

Neighbourhood Groups

Local Group

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