City of Guelph

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Reminder that waste collection will be delayed by one day next week due to the Civic Holiday. 🚛

Stay on top of your schedule! Check out our website or use the Waste Wizard App to find your updated collection days: ow.ly/Rh0s50WrVjM

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All City administration offices including City Hall will be closed on Monday, August 4. For a full list of facility closures and hours of operation, please visit guelph.ca/holidayhours

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Your voice matters in shaping Downtown Guelph’s future!

Take our survey & help guide where homes go, how much green space we keep and what heritage we protect

Learn more: ow.ly/OWUn50WwTEG

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Learn how to create a stunning garden that’s easy on water with our Healthy Landscapes program!🌿 Our Advisors will help you find ways to reduce the demands of your landscape, without sacrificing beauty.

Ready to get started? Learn more and book your FREE visit today: ow.ly/DQzg30bkFfT

The Draft Phase 1 Report for Clythe Creek Subwatershed Study is ready! Learn more about the study and read the draft report. #ClytheCreek #Subwatershed #WaterResources #NaturalHeritage #Guelph

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The Riverside Express miniature train is back in service! 🚂

Help finalize the design for Drew Park, back on track for revitalization in 2026 Share your feedback on park designs for Drew Park by August 17 Guelph, Ont., July 21, 2025—We want your input as we prepare a final design for a

Last year, you let us know what you'd like to see in a revitalized Drew Park. We've taken that feedback to prepare two design options for the park space and want you to help pick the design features you like best! Have your say by August 17: guelph.ca/2025/07/help...

Construction notice: Paving preparation work on Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street, and Elizabeth Street We expect construction to start on or about July 21, 2025, and will take approximately 3 weeks to complete, weather permitting.

🚧Heads up, #Guelph: this week, lane reductions and lane shifts start on Norfolk St., Woolwich St. and Elizabeth St. for about three weeks. Please follow the posted signs. Thanks for your patience while we complete paving preparation work.
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Riverside Park carousel and miniature train Riverside Park rides: carousel and miniature train operating hours, tickets and passes.

Hey #Guelph, the Riverside Express miniature train and the carousel in Riverside Park are closed for service and maintenance work. We'll update our social media feeds and our website when they're back in action: guelph.ca/seasonal/rid...

New affordable housing is coming to #Guelph!

We’re contributing land and federal funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund to support Thresholds Homes and Supports in building 13 deeply affordable rental units for seniors experiencing mental health issues.

Learn more: ow.ly/fAh550WrbGK

Riverside Park carousel and miniature train Riverside Park rides: carousel and miniature train operating hours, tickets and passes.

The Riverside Park carousel has closed for some unexpected maintenance. We'll let you know as soon as it's back in operation, but that might not be until next week. We'll update our social media feeds and our website when the work is finished: guelph.ca/seasonal/rid...

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We're hosting our next Construction Cafe tomorrow at Red Brick Café from 9-11 a.m. for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program! Talk to the project team, provide your feedback, and learn more about the project benefits and impacts. More information: ow.ly/oz9950Wg4qr

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There's housing progress happening in Guelph - More ADUs, affordable rentals, and diverse housing types are on the rise.

Tune into the Council Planning meeting today at 6 p.m. to learn more about the City's efforts to get Guelph housing ready: ow.ly/kmMn50WpWlK

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Disposing of hazardous waste properly helps protect the environment and the people who work hard every day to manage Guelph's waste. 👷

If you live in Guelph, you can use the Household Hazardous Waste depot for free all year round.

Learn more: ow.ly/b7Bl50Wl2X5

All aboard! The Riverside Express is back on track, running 12–7 p.m. daily throughout the summer! Learn all about the Riverside Park train and carousel on our website: guelph.ca/seasonal/rid...

Trail map of the Speed River Trail between Victoria Road North and Woodlawn Road East. A section where the trail crosses a river is circled, marking the area of the trail closure.

Hey Guelph, there'll be a short temporary closure along the Speed River Trail between Victoria Road North and Woodlawn Road East, near the small steel bridge. That space will be closed from 11 a.m. until about 2 p.m. today.

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🐾 Did you know that dog poop, cat litter and small animal bedding are all accepted in your green cart? Just make sure they’re loose, in paper bags, or in certified compostable bags.

Learn more: guelph.ca/living/envir...

If your yard waste wasn’t picked up this week, don’t worry — we’re just dealing with some equipment issues. Crews should be back on schedule by the end of next week. Please leave your yard waste at the curb. Thanks for your patience!

Hey everyone, the Riverside Express, Riverside Park's miniature train, is currently out of service. We're working on a fix but don't yet know when it will be back up and running. We'll share updates as they become available and will let you know once it's back on track.

The Jubilee Park splash pad is fixed and back to being open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily!

Outdoor pools and splash pads operating hours for Guelph outdoor pools and splash pads

The splash pad at Jubilee Park is temporarily closed due to a controller issue 💦 We’ll let you know when it’s back open!

For a list of all the splash pads and wading pools in #Guelph 👉 guelph.ca/seasonal/out...

Heads up, #Guelph! The carousel at Riverside Park will open a little later than usual today, at around 1:30 p.m. instead of noon. The Riverside Express train will start running at noon. 🎠🚆

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Curious about what’s happening with Downtown construction? 🏗️ Join us for our next Construction Café on July 17, 9–11 a.m. at Red Brick Cafe☕ Learn more about the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program and how it impacts you.

More information at: ow.ly/vjYK50Wg4oy

Due to recent dry weather, Level 1 Yellow in the Outside Water Use Program is now in effect and will be enforced. Bylaw officers are on the lookout and will issue fines or court summons for any violations they spot. Stay compliant and save water! guelph.ca/2025/07/city...

The housing market is tough right now — interest rates are high, rents are rising and housing starts aren’t where they should be.

While many of these factors are beyond our control, we’re getting Guelph housing ready as we wait for the market to improve.

Learn more: ow.ly/sRRy50WkB6N

Some of Guelphs fire hydrants are getting a fresh coat of paint starting this week! There are two images, one of a fire hydrant that is rusted and another image of a freshly painted hydrant in green and yellow. Details on the work being done is in the caption.

Some of Guelph’s fire hydrants are getting a fresh coat of paint this summer!
- Hydrants will be painted yellow & green.
- Work starts this week and will take 2 months.
- No traffic or water impacts, just a bit of noise.

More: ow.ly/LywH50Wgb3a

St George's Square sign with the Quebec St. Mall in the background.

The future design of St George’s Square is on the Committee of the Whole agenda on July 8. Register to delegate before July 4. 🔗 guelph.ca/2025/06/shar... #DowntownGuelph

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📣Reminder!

With Canada Day just around the corner, don't forget that waste collection will be delayed by one day during statutory holiday weeks. Stay on top of your schedule! Check out our website or use the Waste Wizard App to find your updated collection days: ow.ly/GQ0950WeR5G

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Setting off fireworks in celebration of Canada Day? 🎆 Remember, fireworks are only permitted on June 30 and July 1.

For safety tips and instructions on how to dispose of your fireworks, visit: ow.ly/9PPS50W5IyC

Be sure to include a photo of the leaves of any suspect plants to help staff assess whether it is Giant Hogweed or one of its many look-alike plants.
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If you aren't sure if it's Giant Hogweed, check out this handy resource:
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