GUELPH CIVIC MUSEUM
52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON N1H 4H8 DIRECTIONS
Since 1967
Here’s The Deal:
Guelph Civic Museum is a museum that tells Guelph’s history through permanent and changing exhibits. It has a collection of over 30,000 artifacts that bring Guelph’s past to life. The collection is like photographs and many archival pieces such as furniture, textiles, toys and folk art. The citizens of Guelph donate some items to the exhibits. Guelph Civic Museum is the perfect place to Explore the new exhibits and explore the history of Guelph. Visitors can also enjoy museum events like workshops, family fun, and more. The museum offers free admission for children under 4. Members are offered unlimited general admission.
SPECIALTY:
Public and Educational Programs, Birthday Parties, Artifacts, Workshops, and Classes, Displays, Special Events and Activities, Meetings, Collections, School and Groups Tours, Camps, Current/Upcoming and Past Exhibitions, Research & Galleries
Price: Adult, Senior (65+), Student (15 years old to College/University), Child (4 to 14 years old): $6
Family(2 adults & 4 children maximum): $18
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UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH ARBORETUM
200 Arboretum Road, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 DIRECTIONS
Since 1971
Here’s The Deal:
The University of Guelph's Arboretum is 100 years old, modelled after Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum. Plantings are begun in 1971 and are now maturing to create a spectacular ecosystem. The Arboretum aims to establish unique gardens, botanical collections, and programs for gene conservation. It covers 165 hectares of signed trails, including 8.2 km. Visitors can explore 38 mammal species, 188 bird species, 39 species of butterflies, 18 herptiles, and 1,700 species of trees and shrubs are found. At The Arboretum, virtually every tree and shrub native to southern Ontario grows. It welcomes 73,500 visitors per year. They also provide workshops on owls, mushrooms or shrubs to sketching nature, wildflower photography and garden design. The Arboretum provides a pleasant stroll or a study of the fantastic plant diversity.
SPECIALTY:
Plant Collections, Trails, Gardens, Natural Areas, Flowers, Geocaches, Workshops, Wildlife, Photography, Trees, Distance Education, Special Events, Elm Recovery, Facility Rentals, Ontario Tree Atlas, Schools and Groups Tours, Woody Plants, Disc Golf & Report a Sighting
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SLEEMAN CENTRE
50 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3T9 DIRECTIONS
Since 2000
Here’s The Deal:
Sleeman Centre is a well-equipped 4715 seat multipurpose arena. The Sleeman Center has been home to the 2013-14 Ontario Hockey League Champions, the Guelph Storm, and the Canadian Junior Team and Guelph Hurricanes since 2009, following its establishment in September 2000. It is an excellent option for sports and social activities, trade fairs, conferences, large-scale concerts, and public ceremonial events. The centre features a standard four-sided scoreboard. The facility features a large, horseshoe-shaped contest that allows spectators to see the ice's action uninterruptedly. Visitors can also enjoy the restaurant behind the club seats. It is one of the great avenues for hockey.
SPECIALTY:
Corporate Parties, Venue Rental, Family Skates, Stadiums, Catering, Sports Facility, Perfect for Trade Shows, Ice Events, Box Office, Hockey Game, Concerts, Television Productions, Tournaments, Receptions, Suites, VIP Lounge & Arenas