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The City of Guelph

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A City Designed for You

Ranked among the best cities for students in Canada, Guelph (pronounced "Gwelf") offers the perfect blend of small-town community with big-city opportunity.

Top 10
Best Places to Live in Canada¹
Top 3
Safest Cities in Canada²
153,000+
Population and Growing³
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Getting to and from Guelph is easy with multiple Go Trains, Go Buses, and Via Rail

1 Hour from Toronto
1 Hour 25 Minutes from Niagara Falls
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Guelph Transit

As a University of Guelph student, you will have access to Guelph Transit through the Universal Bus Pass (UPass).

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Off-Campus Living

The University of Guelph provides many resources and services for students interested in off-campus living.

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Explore the City

With its delicious eateries, historic buildings and award-winning arts & culture festivals, the City of Guelph has much to offer!

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