3 Best Places To See in Guelph

“Guelph Civic Museum is dedicated to telling Guelph’s history through both permanent and changing exhibits. Guelph Civic Museum houses a collection of over 30,000 artifacts, including photographs and archival pieces such as furniture, textiles, toys, and folk art, many of which are donated by the citizens of Guelph. The museum offers opportunities to explore new exhibitions and learn about the history of Guelph. Visitors can enjoy museum events such as workshops and family fun activities. Members enjoy unlimited general access, and Guelph Museums publish periodic e-newsletters featuring local museum news, special events, exhibitions, promotions, stories, and more. Children under 4 receive free admission.”

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“University of Guelph Arboretum is modelled after Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum, which has served Guelph, ON, for 100 years. The Arboretum aims to establish unique gardens, botanical collections, and conservation programs, fostering connections with nature and enhancing the university's teaching, research, and outreach efforts. University of Guelph Arboretum covers 165 hectares with 8.2 km of signed trails. The Arboretum hosts a diverse array of wildlife, including 38 mammal species, 188 bird species, 39 species of butterflies, and 18 herptiles. The Arboretum provides 1,700 species of trees and shrubs, representing virtually every native species in southern Ontario. The University of Guelph Arboretum welcomes 73,500 visitors annually and offers workshops on owls, mushrooms, shrubs, sketching nature, wildflower photography, and garden design.”

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“Sleeman Centre offers 4,715 seats to the visitors. The Centre has been home to the Guelph Storm, the 2013-14 Ontario Hockey League Champions, since its establishment in September 2000. Additionally, the Centre has hosted the Canadian Junior Team and Guelph Hurricanes since 2009. The Sleeman Centre accommodates sports events, trade fairs, conferences, large-scale concerts, and public ceremonies. The Centre features a standard four-sided scoreboard and a large, horseshoe-shaped seating arrangement that provides uninterrupted views of the ice action. There is also a restaurant behind the club seats for visitors to enjoy.”

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