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Downtown Guelph Real Estate

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Downtown Guelph Neighbourhood Overview

Beautiful Downtown Guelph is a centrally-located neighbourhood located in the heart of Guelph that’s best known for its distinctive limestone look and collection of heritage buildings. Downtown Guelph features a large selection of restaurants and shops, quick access to Guelph General Hospital, the University of Guelph, the Art Gallery of Guelph, Guelph Lake, and countless other amenities — all of which are walkable or a short bus ride away.

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Both bus and railroad lines support the downtown region. Most stops are just south of the river and provide easy access to the surrounding neighbourhoods. The rail lines allow residents to travel outside of Guelph and into other major cities like Toronto, London, Kitchener, and the GTA.

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Downtown Guelph’s urban landscape has all the amenities you need within walking distance. Combined with excellent biking infrastructure, downtown’s walkability is unmatched by any other neighbourhood in the city.

Downtown Guelph Market Overview

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Downtown Guelph Neighbourhood Demographics

Like most cities, Guelph is a blend of young, college-educated professionals and households with children. While detached homes are common, many in the Downtown Guelph area choose to rent. Still, with easy access to plenty of restaurants and schools, this neighbourhood is a great choice for young professionals looking to enjoy everything Guelph has to offer.

Family Types

37.9

Average Age

2.4

Average Household Size

47.8%

Households with Children

38.7%

Single Individuals

29.7%

Renters

69%

College-Educated

Property Types

66%

Detached Properties

8%

Semi-Detached

14%

Condo Apartments

6%

Att/Row/Townhouse

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Schools in Downtown Guelph

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/


  • Central PS

    Address 97 Dublin St N, Guelph, ON N1H 4N2, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-821-7990

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 6

    Additional Details Before/After School

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/central/


  • Willow Road PS

    Address 125 Willow Rd, Guelph, ON N1H 1W4, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-821-1760

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/willow/


  • 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/

  • Guelph CVI

    Address 155 Paisley St, Guelph, ON N1H 2P3, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level High

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-824-9800

    School Board Upper Grand DSB

    Grades Offered 9 to 12

    Additional Details International Baccalaureate

    https://www.ugdsb.ca/gcvi/


Catholic Schools

  • Sacred Heart CS

    Address 125 Huron St, Guelph, ON N1E 5L5, Canada

    Language English

    Grade Level Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle

    Orientation Catholic

    School Type Public

    Phone Number 519-824-2751

    School Board Wellington CDSB

    Grades Offered PK to 8

    Additional Details Religious and International Baccalaureate

    https://sacredheartguelph.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/

  • 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/

  • 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/


  • 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/


Private Schools

  • Guelph Montessori School

    Address 151 Waterloo Avenue, Guelph, ON Canada N1H 3H9

    Language English

    Grades Toddler Program (18 to 30 Months Old) , Child Care, JK, SK, Grades 1 to 6

    Phone Number (519) 836-3810

    http://www.guelphmontessori.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 Downtown Guelph

Parks

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Transportation

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Emergency & Health Services

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Restaurants & Take Out

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  • Craft Raftmen

    Pint-sized eatery featuring traditional ramen soups with housemade noodles in a laid-back setting.

    17 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z4

    +15193402701

    http://craftyramen.com/


  • Buon Gusto Restaurant

    Modern outpost featuring wood-fired pies, refined Italian dishes & cocktails in a stylish setting.

    69 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON N1H 6P6

    +15192658766

    http://www.buongusto.ca/


  • La Cucina Ristorante

    This simple, elegant eatery offers fine Italian cuisine & al fresco dining on a patio.

    25 Macdonell St, Guelph, ON N1H 2Z4

    +15198363031

    http://www.lacucinaguelph.com/


  • The Wooly Pub

    Set in an old brick home, this easygoing haunt offers craft beer & locally sourced pub grub.

    176 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3V5

    +15198362875

    https://www.thewoolypub.ca/menus


  • Miijidaa Café + Bistro

    Cheerful eatery offering international comfort grub amid whimsical artwork, plus an outdoor patio.

    37 Quebec St, Guelph, ON N1H 2T1

    +15198219271

    http://www.miijidaa.ca/


  • Diana Downtown

    Vibrant, red-walled restaurant preparing Indian dishes along with some Greek & Canadian options.

    141 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON N1H 4E9

    +15198363460

    http://www.dianadowntown.com/


  • La Reina

    La Reina - Spanish for "The Queen" is a Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Guelph.

    10 Wyndham St N, Guelph, ON N1H 4E3

    +15192658226

    http://lareina519.com/


  • Earth to Table: Bread Bar

    Buzzy cafe & bakery dishing out pizzas, shared plates & desserts with a fresh, seasonal focus.

    105 Gordon St, Guelph, ON N1H 4H7

    +15197672999

    http://breadbar.ca/


Movie Theaters

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Walk-In Clinics & Pharmacies

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Activities for Kids

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  • Guelph Civic Museum - Guelph Children’s Museum


  • Boathouse Tea Room

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

  • River Run Centre

    Plays, Musicals, Concerts, Recitals

  • Sleeman Centre

    Guelph Storm hockey games, concerts, events

  • Market Square

    Skating Rink & Water Feature

  • Guelph Public Library

    Main Library - Junior Section (children & teens library), programs, events


  • Play with Clay

    Pottery painting, programs/classes

Downtown Guelph Neighbourhood Groups

Local Group

Area Served: Downtown Guelph


There is a new group of community members who are working on the formation of a new downtown neighbourhood group. Stayed tuned for more details and ways to contact the group.

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