Are you new to Guelph, or planning on moving to Guelph? Are you trying to determine where the best neighbourhoods are? What kind of community you’ll find here?
Guelph, Ontario, Canada is a mix of every type of community, all rolled into one! You’ll find a mix of a ‘bedroom community’, an industrial-type area, a cultural center, a University town, and a ‘small town-big city’ kind of place.
Talking to others is the best way to find out about Guelph, and there are a ton of groups to help you get acquainted with the ‘Royal City’. You can find a lot of helpful links on my website, http://krystalmoore2.point2agent.com/Helpful_Links/page_2525556.html but here are few extras as well:
1. Welcome Wagon welcometoguelph@hotmail.ca
2. Momstown Guelph http://guelph.momstown.ca/
3. Guelph’s City Website http://www.guelph.ca/living.cfm
I am new to Guelph too, and I can attest to the fact that moving to a new town can be a challenging experience, no matter where you are going.
It is different for everyone, but each area in Guelph is suited to a different type of Guelphite:
1. As a student, most young people will try to find living accommodations close to the University of Guelph, or with access to the public transportation system.
2. Young business professionals will want to be closer to downtown, or if they are commuting, closer to the South end.
3. Young families moving to Guelph will likely want to move to the South or East end of Guelph.
The South End of Guelph has been said to be one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Ontario. You will find homes, retail strip malls, great restaurants, a movie theatre and great gym (along with every major bank in one handy location) where just years ago there were farmers’ fields. Expansion is happening at a steady pace. In addition to servicing young families, those wishing to commute to Milton, Burlington, Oakville or Mississauga will find the proximity to the 401 very helpful.
The area surrounding the University of Guelph (on Gordon Street between Stone Road and College Avenue) contains ‘Old University’ which includes a mixture of older beautifully maintained homes and some perpetual student rentals. In Guelph, you will find diversity and unique differences between streets, neighbourhoods and areas. It really does have its own personality!
Downtown Guelph is the perfect combination of small town/big city. The local neighbourhoods surrounding ‘downtown’ consist of students, young adults and young families. For those looking to live ‘right downtown’ this can mean renting above retail establishments/restaurants. Guelph at night can be lively and louder than some are used to and the Guelph Jazz Festival is held in the downtown core every summer and there are several award winning restaurants and local shops to choose from. There are also some beautiful older homes around the area, and young, urban-style families create a fantastic atmosphere in this area, including the areas around Exhibition Park, Sunny Acres Park and St Georges Park’s. These areas of Guelph are generally higher priced and move very quickly.
“The Ward” is another area in Guelph which includes the Italian Canadian Club and hosts the annual Guelph Italian Festival. One might see homes with large backyards and vegetable gardens. This area also includes student rentals and some great neighbourhoods for young families.
The East End of Guelph is an older part of town and includes rentals and great family-friendly neighbourhoods. There are new homes being built there as well. The general perception by Realtors ® in Guelph is that every area is unique and can differ from street to street. There are also areas in the West and North parts of town that include family housing, rentals and great family friendly neighbourhoods.
Guelph’s unique array of neighbourhoods can be overwhelming to Guelphites and newcomers alike! It is important to work with a trusted professional to help you when purchasing a home in Guelph. I will sit down with you and your family to discuss what you are looking for and then take you through the different options available to you and let you know the ‘inside scoop’. I would love to help you and your family with this exciting transition! Please email me at Kmoore@rlproyalcity.com or call/text me at 519-400-8394 today.
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**Information for this post was gathered from a variety of sources including Guelph.ca and RealEstate-Canada.com
