Guelph is ranked among the top ten places to live in Canada. The city is located in one of the strongest economic regions in the country - 100 kilometres west of Toronto, just east of Kitchener-Waterloo. Guelph is rich in culture, architecture, parks and riverside green spaces. In 2009 Guelph was also named one of the country's smartest communities, its safest city, and Canada's volunteer capital.

For a great dining or shopping experience be sure to visit Old Quebec Street. Located in the heart of downtown Guelph, Old Quebec Street offers a wide range of retail stores, restaurants, a medical centre, and office suites. Along with its unique architecture and skylight roof, this mix of use has made Old Quebec Street one of the finest places to visit in Guelph Ontario.

Visit Guelph's magnificent performing arts centre in the heart of downtown, the River Run Centre! Guelph's signature performing arts centre overlooks the picturesque Speed River in the City's historic downtown core near the site where Guelph was founded.

There are several annual festivals in Guelph such as the Guelph Jazz Festival, The Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival, Multicultural Festival, Hillside Festival, and The Guelph Film Festival.