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Outdoors Gardens in Guelph (researched shortlist)
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A researched shortlist for Guelph, Ontario. Compare addresses, practical details and maps.
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University of Guelph Arboretum
250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, Ontario
University gardens and wooded paths. Grounds access differs from building access.
- Location
- 200 Arboretum Road, Guelph, Ontario
- Scope
- Researched shortlist, not every place in the city
- Useful for
- A flexible daytime walk and tree photographs
- Before visiting
- No guarantee of peak colour, dry paths or open indoor facilities.
Sources: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
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Useful questions
When are the Arboretum grounds open?
The grounds are open from dawn to dusk, year-round.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
Is there a grounds admission charge?
No. The Arboretum lists free admission to the grounds.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
When is the Arboretum Centre open?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. Those indoor hours differ from grounds access.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
Where is the Arboretum Centre?
Its current visitor information gives 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
Where do drivers enter?
Use the College Avenue East entrance, the first driveway on the south side west of Victoria Road.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
Is visitor parking free?
Yes, in designated lots for Arboretum visitors. Campus commuters can be ticketed or towed for using them.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
How do I enter on foot from campus?
From East Ring Road, turn east onto Arboretum Road and continue about 0.1 kilometres to the entrance information kiosk.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
Can I bring a dog?
Yes. Dogs must remain on a leash.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
Can I collect leaves or seeds?
No plant material may be removed without the director’s written permission. Leave leaves and seeds where they are.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules
Can I cycle on wooded trails?
No. Cycling and jogging are prohibited on wooded trails. Bikes may use gravel roads and the stonedust trail, yielding to walkers.
Source: University of Guelph Arboretum: directions and visitor rules