How to Spend a Weekend in Guelph

FRIDAY NIGHT:

Let’s kick off the weekend with a delicious dinner at Crafty Ramen. Crafty Ramen has creative and colourful options for the ramen lover, including amazing fresh ramen noodles made in-house that will make your taste buds thank you. Afterwards let’s go spend a few hours testing out a medley of local, in-house brewed craft beer and a board game in the historic Petrie Building at Brothers Brewing Company.

SATURDAY:

Good Morning! We begin the day with a downtown stroll to Eric the Baker, Guelph’s own traditionally influenced French bakery to check two things off your list: a delicious coffee and a house-made, melt-in-your mouth croissant, or Eric’s signature sausage roll. The space is quaint and take out only, so you can take your delicious bites and enjoy the morning sun in Market Square. Heads up - it is cash only! Next, we wander through the 190+ year old, historic Guelph Farmers’ Market. The variety of goodies is vast and you’ll be sure to find that perfect souvenir or gift to take home!

Next up, we take in some local history at the Guelph Civic Museum and then we’ll lunch at The Boathouse Tea Room and Ice Cream. Situated alongside the Speed River you can indulge in a locally sourced menu, delicious teas and ice cream. The Boathouse is one of Guelph’s iconic landmarks and is a hub of activity year-round. Neighbouring is the Covered Bridge where you can start a trail walk along the river or you can grab a paddle from Speed River Paddling and explore the city by water.

Time to freshen up at your accommodation and then we will enjoy dinner at Piatto Pizzeria and Enoteca. A beautiful restaurant serving up authentic Neapolitan pizzas in the beautifully renovated historic Wellington Hotel building in downtown Guelph. A must try is the Dolce e Fumoso – it’s chef’s kiss.

Let’s unwind from a packed day with a movie at The Bookshelf Cinema. A wide selection of independent and popular movies light the screen up with a rotating weekly schedule so you can often find something everyone will like. Grab a glass of wine, some popcorn and enjoy the show.

SUNDAY:

Rise and Shine! The best way to wrap up a whirlwind weekend in Guelph is to take in the island flavours over brunch at Rise & Shine. Rise & Shine Island Flavour not only has a robust brunch menu but a killer patio for warmer days. The Trinidadian flavours that run through the menu has made this joint one of the most recommended for all to try.

Time to shop. We’ve got so much going on with unique offerings that can only be found in Downtown Guelph - so don’t be afraid to wander and discover. Some favourites include On the Verge (quirky gifts and home decor), Kennedy Park (beautiful and small batch women’s clothing), The Bookshelf (books, games and cards), Royal Cat Records (vinyl galore) and Sweet! (candy for your sweet tooth).

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Let’s Eat!

Guelph has a reputation as an exceptional place to experience extraordinary culinary talents. Guelph’s success is deeply rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of its people, local landscape, proud agricultural heritage and tradition of innovation. Throughout the year you can experience events celebrating local culinary talents, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the exclusive restaurants or cafés, or raise a pint of local craft beer at a pub. Whatever you fancy, there are a lot of great options to suit everyone.

20 bites to try in

• Suggestions based off online reviews and recommendations

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Miijida Café and Bistro

37 Quebec St miijidaa.ca

Manhattans Pizza Bistro and Music Club

951 Gordon St manhattans.ca

Na-ha Thai’s Kitchen

471 York Rd nahathaikitchen.ca

Buon Gusto

69 Wyndham St N buongusto.ca

Lucky Belly

763 Woolwich St theluckybelly.com

The Nguyens 400 Speedvale Ave W thenguyens.ca

Fat Duck Gastro Pub

210 Kortright Rd W thefatduckgastropub.scvr.co

The Wooly Pub 176 Woolwich St thewoolypub.ca

Baker Street Station

76 Baker St Bakerstreetstation.co

Sugo on Surrey

117 Surrey St sugoonsurrey.com

Queens Café 48 Victoria Rd S queenscafe2018.com

The Airpark Café

50 Skyway Dr 519-836-0984

Atmosphere café

24 Carden St atmospherecafe.squarespace.com

Romero’s Restaurant

355 Elmira Rd N romeros.ca

La Cucina Ristorante

25 Macdonell St lacucinaguelph.com

Cusina Mediterranean Bistro

160 Kortright Rd W cusinabistro.com

York Rd Kitchen and Chocolate Bar

648 York Rd yorkrd.ca

Earth to Table Bread Bar

105 Gordon St guelph.breadbar.ca

Borealis Grille and Bar

1388 Gordon St borealisgrille.ca

Shakespeare Arms

35 Harvard Rd theshakespearearms.com