Glory on the Ice: The Story of the 1986 Guelph Platers and Their Memorial Cup Triumph

For any city with a rich hockey heritage, certain years stand out like beacons. For Guelph, Ontario, May 17, 1986, remains one of the most golden dates in the community’s sports history. It was on that day in Portland, Oregon, that the Guelph Platers capped off a remarkable underdog run by defeating the Hull Olympiques […]

Take a walk on the Historical side of Guelph

Learn about Guelph’s history on a Historical Walking Tour presented by the Guelph Arts Council. For over 30 years, Guelph Arts Council has promoted the cultural heritage of Guelph by offering walking tours delivered by a dedicated group of volunteer heritage enthusiasts These tours offer a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about Guelph’s […]

Long Gone Street Names Of Guelph

From the Guelph Public Library Historically Guelph/Guelph Then & Now Blog. “Fleet, Manchester, Devonshire…what do these names have in common? They’re the former names of Yorkshire, Glasgow and Dublin Streets, south of Waterloo Avenue. But Waterloo wasn’t Waterloo, it was called Market Street back in the days when an electric street railway ran down its […]

Norwich Street Bridge: The Last Iron And Steel Bridge In Guelph

A bridge has spanned the Speed River at this location as early as 1860 and was known first as “the Wellington Foundry Bridge” and later “the Inglis-Hunter Bridge” because of its close proximity to one of the very early industries in Guelph, established circa 1860, on the easterly bank of the river. From HistoricBridges.org : […]

The Crown of Guelph’s St. George’s Square

There once was a crown hanging over the centre of Guelph. 11/17/1960 The rising of the decorative crown in St. George’s Square in November of 1960. A truck with a tall ladder is on the left side of the photo, with a man at the top of the ladder. The crown is made of wire […]