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Guelph, Ontario

Guelph is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Known as "The Royal City", it is roughly 22 kilometres (14 mi) east of Kitchener and 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Downtown Toronto, at the intersection of Highway 6, Highway 7, and Wellington County Road 124.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Guelph Airport.

History

Guelph is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Known as "The Royal City", it is roughly 22 kilometres (14 mi) east of Kitchener and 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Downtown Toronto, at the intersection of Highway 6, Highway 7, and Wellington County Road 124. It is the seat of Wellington County, but is politically independent of it.

Airports

Waterloo International Airport (YKF) 14 km to the centre
Breslau, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, WestJet) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Calgary (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
  • US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
  • WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Calgary

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Guelph Airport 4.8 km to the centre
Guelph, ON, CA
Outdoor
Guelph Private Field 9.4 km to the centre
Guelph, ON, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Guelph Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Guelph, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach