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Guelph General Neighbourhood

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Neighbourhood Overview

The General Hospital community is a treasure within the city of Guelph. It offers a quiet, safe, and established neighbourhood. Plus, it’s ideal for families with more affordable home options than some of the surrounding areas. You can enjoy the great Riverside Park and take walks or bike rides along the river, and most everything is within walking distance, including schools, churches, and grocery stores. This is a convenient and welcoming community where you can feel right at home with friendly neighbours.

Transit score
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Being centrally located in Guelph makes commuting simple as the neighbourhood is surrounded by major roadways that offer public transportation by bus. As well, the Go Train is just a few minutes away down Eramosa Road for longer commutes out of the Guelph area.

Walkability score
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This is a small community area, making it quite easy to get around on foot. Most stores and parks are close enough to walk to and it’s a short drive to anywhere you want to go in town.

Guelph General Market Overview

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Neighbourhood Demographics

Although the demographics show a slightly older population in the community, note that there are a couple of large retirement and nursing homes in the area. This is a prime neighbourhood to grow a family while finding a lovely small detached starter home that’s close to schools and parks for children to enjoy. As the homes are smaller, they are more affordable, which may also offer an opportunity to invest in a rental property.

Family Types

44.7

Average Age

2.2

Average Household Size

39.1%

Households with Children

41.3%

Single Individuals

37.5%

Renters

55.1%

College-Educated

Property Types

66%

Detached Properties

0%

Condo Townhouses

11%

Condo Apartments

15%

Att/Row/Townhouse

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Schools in the General Hospital Community

Public Schools

  • École Edward Johnson PS

    Address: 397 Stevenson St N, Guelph, ON N1E 5C1, Canada

    Language: English, French Immersion

    Grade Level: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary

    School Type: Public

    Phone Number: 519-763-7374

    School Board: Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered: PK to 6

    Additional Details: French Immersion

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/johnson/

  • 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/

  • École King George PS

    Address 72 Lemon St, Guelph, ON N1E 2H5, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-822-1911

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details French Immersion

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/kg/

  • John Galt PS

    Address 50 Laurine Ave, Guelph, ON N1E 4M2, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-824-4760

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/johngalt/


  • Waverley Drive PS

    Address: 140 Waverley Dr, Guelph, ON N1E 1H2, Canada

    Language: English

    Grade Level: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    School Type: Public

    Phone Number: 519-824-7742

    School Board: Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered: PK to 8

    Additional Details: Gifted/Talented Program and Special Needs Program

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/wav/

Catholic Schools

  • Holy Rosary CS

    Address 365 Stevenson St N, Guelph, ON N1E 5B7, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-824-5620

    School Board Wellington CDSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details Religious

    https://holyrosary.wellingtoncdsb.ca/


  • 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. James CHS

    Address 57 Victoria Rd N, Guelph, ON N1E 5G9, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level High

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-822-4290

    School Board Wellington CDSB

    Grades Offered 9 to 12

    Additional Details Religious

    https://stjames.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

  • Resurrection Christian Academy

    Address: 400 Speedvale Ave. East, Guelph, ON N1E 1N9

    Language English

    Grades JK to Grade 8

    Phone Number 519-836-5395

    https://www.rcaflames.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 the General Hospital Community

Parks

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  • Riverside Park

    709 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 7G6

    Riverside Park is a perfect location to host seasonable events. The Park offers the following: Floral Clock and Rock Gardens; a fully accessible children’s playground; an outdoor concert shell; an antique carousel; miniature train; horseshoe pits; a giant chess/checker game; a sand beach area; trails along the river front; 3 baseball diamonds; a scaled model of the first house built in Guelph by John Galt; and a large and small picnic shelter. The Floral Clock and Gardens are meticulously maintained and open daily for your enjoyment. Thousands of interesting plants provide beauty and colour year round. There is a Leash-free zone located on the east side of the Speed River.

    1 Dog Park, 1 Playground, 3 Ball Diamonds, 1 Rink, 1 Trail, and 1 Picnic Facilities

    https://guelph.ca/location/riverside-park/


  • Bullfrog Pond Park

    13 Walnut Dr, Guelph, ON N1E 6S2, Canada

    1 Playground

    https://guelph.ca/location/bullfrog-pond-park/


  • Herb Markle Park

    175 Cardigan St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z8

    1 Playground, 1 Sports Field, 1 Volleyball Court, 1 Rink, 1 Trail, and 1 Picnic Facilities

    https://guelph.ca/location/herb-markle-park/


  • Joseph Wolfond Park West

    139 Cardigan St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z8

    1 Trail

    https://guelph.ca/venue/joseph-wolfond-memorial-park-west/


Transportation

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Emergency & Health Services

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Restaurants & Take Out

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  • Kirtida Kitchen

    Indian Take Out Kitchen

    265 Eramosa Rd, Guelph, ON N1E 2M7

    +15197660055

    http://www.kirtidakitchen.com/


  • Subway

    Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

    247 Eramosa Rd Unit 5, Guelph, ON N1E 2M5

    +15198217166

    https://restaurants.subway.com/canada/on/guelph/247-eramosa-rd


  • Lucky Belly

    Lucky Belly fuels your body with great chef-created dishes, served fresh and fast. Offers lunch, dinner, or a late night food run for satisfying, healthy, and always-from-scratch food. 

    763 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z1

    519-265-9222

    http://theluckybelly.com/


  • Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House

    Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House is a family breakfast and lunch hotspot that focuses on combining quality food with quality service. Their menu consists of home cooked breakfast and lunch dishes combined with specialty pancakes, waffles, and French toast.

    20 Woodlawn Rd E Unit 8, Guelph, ON N1H 1G7

    519-265-5155

    https://www.stackedpancakehouse.ca/


  • Taco Bell

    Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

    20 Woodlawn Rd E, Guelph, ON N1H 1G7

    519-780-2999

    https://locations.tacobell.ca/en/on/guelph/20-woodlawn?utm_source=extnet&utm_medium=yext


  • Subway

    Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

    765 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 7G5

    519-822-1618

    https://restaurants.subway.com/canada/on/guelph/765-woolwich-st


  • Double Double Pizza & Chicken

    Counter-serve parlour chain serving ample pizza combos, including fried chicken, wings & ribs.

    666 Woolwich St Unit 10, Guelph, ON N1H 7G5

    +15198216887

    http://www.doubledouble.ca/


  • Shawarma G

    328 Speedvale Ave E, Guelph, ON N1E 1N5

    +15192659579

    https://www.ubereats.com/ca/kitchenerwaterloo/food-delivery/shawarma-g/FadS2wpCTW6jXjufwNiAEA


  • WingsUp! Guelph - Speedvale

    WingsUp! is the fastest growing Canadian chicken wing franchise offering takeout, delivery, and catering with dine-in and eat-in bar seating available at select locations.

    328 Speedvale Ave E, Guelph, ON N1E 1N5

    +15197669464

    http://wingsup.com/menu/


  • China Express

    362 Speedvale Ave E, Guelph, ON N1E 1N5

    +15192658886

    https://chinaexpress.pro/takeout/


  • Twice The Deal Pizza

    785 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2

    519-766-4000

    http://www.twicethedealpizza.com/


  • Dairy Queen

    Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.

    749 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2

    519-822-0422

    http://www.dairyqueen.com/ca-en/Menu/Food/


  • Tim Hortons

    Canadian chain selling signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare like pastries & panini.

    698 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z1

    +15197635706

    https://locations.timhortons.ca/on/guelph/698-woolwich-st


  • Uptown Grill

    Uptown Grill is a family owned breakfast and lunch restaurant located on Woolwich Street in Guelph, Ontario. They offer eggs, omelettes, sandwiches, and other foods the whole family will enjoy.

    694 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z1

    +15197664500

    https://www.uptowngrill.ca/


  • Church's Texas Chicken

    Church's Texas Chicken is an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken.

    670 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z1

    +15192659848

    https://ontario.churchstexaschicken.com/Location/670WoolwichStreetGuelph


  • Thai Villa Cuisine in Guelph

    Thai villa is a Thai restaurant located in Guelph, Ontario. Join them for a delicious Thai meal. Our menu includes favourites such as the Wonton Egg Noodle Soup, Cashew Chicken, Pad Talay, Grilled Barbeque Pork, and Vermicelli with Thai Curry.

    666 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 7G5

    +15198225346

    http://www.thaivillarestaurantguelph.ca/


  • Polestar Hearth

    Their team takes pride in handcrafting naturally leavened sourdough breads from organic, Canadian grains.  Their breads are made from the simplest ingredients: flour, water, sourdough culture and sea salt.  The addition of various seeds, nuts and dried fruits and ancient grains gives them a broad pallet to paint from.

    535 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3X9

    +15192654300

    http://www.polestarhearth.com/


Movie Theaters

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Walk-In Clinics & Pharmacies

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Activities for Kids

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  • Riverside Park

    Playground, Carousel, Concessions, Train

  • Guelph Lake Beach


  • Exhibition Park

    Watch Guelph Royals Games

  • Guelph Lake Canoe, Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals


  • Sealy Karate School

    Team SKS Martial Arts

    https://sealykarate.ca/

General Hospital Neighbourhood Group

North Riverside Neighbourhood Group

Area Served: Woolwich Rd. to the West, Victoria Rd. to the East, Woodlawn Rd. to the north, The CP Rail Tracks above Paisley Rd. to the South


Office Location:

Waverley Drive Public School (Community Room 9)

140 Waverley Dr.

Guelph, ON, N1E 1H2

Contact

Caroline McCullough (Neighbourhood Support Worker)

Kennedy Dolby (Program Coordinator)


p: (519) 821-9677

e: [email protected]

w: northriversideng.ca

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