🚧Heads up, Guelph: from about March 30 to April 20, College Ave. West will be closed at University Ave. West. Please plan to follow the posted detour signs. Thanks for your patience while we upgrade wastewater pipes under the road.
https://ow.ly/K12a50YtuCJ
Lush garden bed with diverse flowering plants and greenery bordered by a white picket fence under a partly cloudy sky.
ICYMI: Reep Green Solutions is hosting a webinar on March 17, all about rain gardens and their benefits. Learn how to design a rain garden that’s eligible for our Rain Garden Rebate program! Details at https://ow.ly/4iuK50YpOU0
Aerial view of downtown Guelph with a river and urban buildings at sunset, promoting the Guelph 200 initiative.
Applications for the Guelph 200 Grant program are now being accepted until March 20, 2026! 🥳
The Guelph 200 Grant Program offers one-time funds to support and enhance the city’s bicentennial commemorations.
2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣For more information, visit https://ow.ly/1N4U50YiZqs
Senior woman using calculator and laptop at home for tax preparation assistance.
We're offering Free Tax Clinics for those 55 and over on March 16 at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre!
Our Free Tax Clinic provides confidential, one on one support. Register via RecEnroll today: https://ow.ly/L4XM50YswgP
Map highlighting the downtown area of Guelph bordered by Woolwich St, Wyndham St S, and Norfolk St.
Heads up, #Guelph: Our crews will be working overnight in the Downtown area on Monday, March 16 to prepare for upcoming watermain work for the Wyndham Street Reconstruction Project.
Intermittent lane restrictions may be in place to allow crews to work safely. Learn more: https://ow.ly/AuwS50YsWFR
Bright orange traffic cones with reflective white stripes lined up on a sunlit asphalt road for lane closure or construction.
Heads up, #Guelph! We're renewing the 100 Steps watermain starting on March 17. This work is expected to take about a month, and there will be lane reductions and sidewalk closures in the area during this time. Please follow the posted signs. More info: https://ow.ly/W1jq50YsuHY
Recently, vehicles caused significant damage to Eastview Park. To prevent more damage to the facility while the ground is soft, we're closing Eastview Park to vehicles until our standard spring park opening date. Learn more: https://ow.ly/uqTl50Ysl9A
Over the last two years, we've made it possible to build over 22,000 more homes in #Guelph.
Today, we shared a report to Council on the work that's helping drive some of this progress. Read it to learn more: https://ow.ly/GUv050Ys2E7
Child in pink shirt sitting at the top of a blue slide inside an indoor swimming pool area.
We’re only one week away from the start of March Break! If you’re looking for fun activities to participate in, why not join us for drop-in swimming, skating, or shinny at one of our recreation facilities! Check out the schedules at https://ow.ly/In5S50YoL9l
Last chance to share your thoughts, #Guelph! Our survey on a potential vacant home tax closes today.
The proposed four per tax is expected to affect about 50 homes — less than 0.1% of properties. Take our survey now: https://haveyoursay.guelph.ca/en/projects/vacant-homes
Map highlighting Quebec Street between Wyndham Street and Baker Street.
Reminder: We’re replacing a damaged fire hydrant on Quebec Street tomorrow overnight. The street will be closed from Baker to Wyndham for 8-10 hours, and no street parking will be allowed.
More info: https://ow.ly/Qx9m50Yp7F9
Person watering a newly planted tree in a sunny garden using a metal watering can.
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to start your gardening journey! We’re hosting our popular free Healthy Landscapes speaker series workshops again this spring.
Register today to secure your spot. Get all the details at https://ow.ly/Obls50Ypk89
Colorful silhouettes of athletes in various sports like swimming, kayaking, basketball, and diving decorate a white railing and ceiling in a bright indoor space.
ICYMI: Spring and summer are just around the corner, and we’re preparing our recreation programs for the warmer seasons. Check out RecEnroll to see what programs interest you and get ready to register on March 12.
https://ow.ly/O2ga50YimQK
Round Planet Bean Coffee sign under a clear blue sky.
Curious about what’s happening with Downtown construction? 🏗️ Join us for our next Construction Café on March 19 from 9–11 a.m. at Planet Bean (2 Wyndham St N)☕
Everyone’s welcome! More info: https://ow.ly/WIqV50Yp6V4
Aerial map highlighting Gordon Street, Clair Road and Laird Road for the environmental assessment open house on March 10.
How can we design roads to support new neighbourhoods in the Clair-Maltby area? That's what we're studying and we want to hear from you. Join us to learn more and share your input.
🕖March 10, 6:30–8:30 pm
📍Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School
🔗haveyoursay.guelph.ca/gordon-clair-laird-assessment
Stepping Stone's daytime drop-in space is now open in #Guelph!
Thank you to the staff, agencies and volunteers who show up every day to support people with dignity and care. Spaces like this take all of us working together, & we’re grateful to be a part of it. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ilzr50Ynh2P
Child and adult sorting plastic bottles into a blue recycling bin in a kitchen setting.
♻️ICYMI: As of January 1, 2026, you can recycle more items, like flexible plastics, foam packaging and paper cups.
Full list: https://ow.ly/YNrZ50Y8iHe.
Not sure what goes where? Use the Guelph Waste App or our new sorting guide: https://ow.ly/65NH50Y8iBA
Map highlighting Quebec Street between Wyndham Street and Baker Street
Heads up: We’re replacing a damaged fire hydrant on Quebec Street overnight on Sunday, March 8. The street will be closed from Baker to Wyndham for 8-10 hours, and no street parking will be allowed.
More info: https://ow.ly/6BGU50YnflL
Children playing and adults exercising in a community center promoting spring/summer registration starting March 12.
Registration for spring and summer recreation programs will begin on March 12. Programs are now viewable on recenroll.ca so you can plan ahead and be ready for registration. More details at https://guelph.ca/2026/02/get-summer-ready-with-guelph-recreation/
Picture of two homes in background with cars in driveway, kids outside playing, lights on. Home in foreground has overgrown lawn, all lights off, no car in the driveway.
We're developing a vacant home tax for #Guelph — and we want to hear from you! This tax focuses on homes left vacant longer term, and would not apply to your principal residence.
Take our survey and share your thoughts by March 9, 2026: https://ow.ly/qKCW50YiosN
Bright orange road sign with a black left arrow indicating a detour on a city street during daylight.
Construction work continues along Wyndham Street North as Alectra Utilities and Enbridge Gas complete underground electrical system upgrades. Businesses are still open but expect lane reductions and weekday work. Thanks for your patience!
More: https://ow.ly/AmOG50XXjZs
Young green shoots sprouting from soil in a garden with a person walking in the background during sunset.
Spring will be here before we know it! That’s why we want to hear what you have to say about two new community gardens coming to Guelph. Share your thoughts with us and learn more about the community garden program at https://ow.ly/cpwJ50YbHI3
Image of Giant Hogweed Leaves.
It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week!
Our natural area stewardship team works hard to remove invasive plant species. Last year, the team worked at 93 sites, treating 54.55 hectares of invasive species!
Learn more about invasive species and how to reduce the spread.
https://ow.ly/HLe450Ykru0
Aerial view of downtown Guelph with a river and urban buildings at sunset, promoting the Guelph 200 initiative.
Applications for the Guelph 200 Grant program are now being accepted until March 20, 2026! 🥳
The Guelph 200 Grant Program offers one-time funds to support and enhance the city’s bicentennial commemorations.
2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣For more information, visit https://ow.ly/1N4U50YiZqs
Graphic with map icon and text. Report a Problem Map update. New link and look!
Hey #Guelph, our Report a Problem Map has a fresh look! It looks a little different but works the same way: pick a category, tell us about the problem, mark the location and submit it. There’s a new URL for the tool, so be sure to update your bookmark: https://ow.ly/5aFW50Yip00
Update: The water main repair at Victoria Road is now complete and the road is open.
Water services staff are responding to a watermain break on Victoria Road. During the repair, Victoria Road will be closed to all through traffic between Brant Ave and Woodlawn Road.
The repair is expected to take 10 hours and updates will be provided as they become available.
Street view of brick and stone buildings in Downtown Guelph.
DYK: Guelph’s first heritage conservation district (HCD) was designated in 2014. As we continue celebrating Guelph's cultural heritage, we're working on new HCDs in Downtown Guelph, the Ontario Reformatory and the Ward.
🔗Get all the details at guelph.ca/heritage.
Downtown Guelph under a cloudy summer sky
Want to stay updated on what's happening Downtown and learn how to share your feedback on upcoming projects? Sign up for the monthly Downtown newsletter!
📧 Sign up today: https://ow.ly/pAkb50XXG4P
Picture of two homes in background with cars in driveway, kids outside playing, lights on. Home in foreground has overgrown lawn, all lights off, no car in the driveway.
Just over two weeks left! Share your thoughts on a vacant home tax for #Guelph.
Take our survey by March 9, 2026: https://ow.ly/s3YK50Yif0N
