Visitor’s Guide for Travellers and Digital Nomads
Located in southwestern Ontario and 100km west of Toronto and 25km east of Kitchener-Waterloo. This fast growing midsize city is known for its historical limestone architecture, quality of life and environmental initiatives. Guelph is also known as “The Royal City”.
Top attractions
Basilica of Our Lady
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Connectivity
- Internet speed is fast (slower in rural areas)
- Wi-fi available
- mobile connectivity (good but depends on carrier)
Finances
- Cost of living: medium, but rising
- Payments: cards widely accepted, cash widely accepted (but declining)
- Digital payments: with Interac e-Transfer are very popular when paying individuals and small businesses
Good to know …
Transport
- Walkability (good in the centre)
- Bikeability (good in central areas)
- Taxi’s / rideshare are available
- Public transport: Guelph Transit (good in but limited network and focused on students)
- Regional and intercity connections: GO Transit (good but mostly on peak)
- Car rental (recommended if outside of downtown)
Pros
- Lots to discover and explore
- Abundant parks, trails, and green space along the river
- Central, transport hub (Guelph Central Station) with quick connections to Toronto, KW, and Hamilton
Cons
- Smaller nightlife scene than larger cities
- Downtown safety (especially by the transport hub)
- Less extensive public transit
- Housing affordability is a growing concern
- Traffic congestion as more people from Toronto move to the city
