Discover Guelph
32 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate
A striking Gothic Revival church with intricate stonework and stunning stained-glass windows. Particularly photogenic when sunlight enhances its architectural features.
University of Guelph Arboretum
Spanning 400 acres, the University of Guelph Arboretum offers a variety of landscapes including gardens, pathways, and open fields. It is particularly breathtaking during autumn or winter, capturing the Japanese garden surrounded by seasonal foliage.
Goldie Mill Park
This park features historic mill ruins, lush greenery, and serene waterways. It's perfect for rustic, nature-filled photography.
Guelph Downtown Area
The central business district of Guelph, offering a variety of urban landscapes, street art, and cultural attractions. It's perfect for capturing street photography and urban scenes.
Market Square & City Hall Steps
This urban location offers clean lines, stone walls, and large windows, making it ideal for modern and sleek photography, particularly for branding shoots.
Guelph Market Square & City Hall Steps
Offering a modern and sleek backdrop, Market Square and City Hall Steps are ideal for branding shoots and street photography. The stone walls and large windows provide a contemporary setting.
The Covered Bridge
A charming wooden bridge blending 19th-century charm with modern features. Surrounded by greenery and a peaceful river setting, ideal for romantic or fairytale-like portraits.
Guelph Train Station
A historic train station with architectural charm, offering a unique setting for capturing urban and historical scenes.
Guelph Air Park Airport
This small airport offers a unique opportunity to capture aviation photography, including planes taking off and landing. It's ideal for those interested in capturing motion and machines.
Starkey Hill Conservation Area
Features scenic trails and natural scenery, offering opportunities for capturing wildlife and outdoor landscapes.
Goldie Mill Ruins
A historic site blending rustic stonework with lush greenery, providing a unique backdrop for family or maternity photography.
Woodlawn Memorial Park
A large park with both urban and natural elements, offering opportunities for capturing a variety of photography subjects from monuments to wildlife.
Hanlon Creek Park
A natural park with trails and greenery, perfect for capturing serene nature scenes and wildlife photography.
Riverside Park Beach
A scenic beach area along the river, ideal for capturing family moments and water activities.
Gordon Street Bridge
A picturesque bridge offering views of the river and surrounding landscape, suitable for landscape and portrait photography.
Ignatia Drive Park
A natural park with trails and greenery, offering opportunities for capturing serene nature scenes and outdoor landscapes.
Silvercreek Park
A natural park with trails and greenery, offering opportunities for capturing serene nature scenes and outdoor landscapes.
River Run Centre
A performing arts center with a unique architectural design, offering opportunities for architectural photography.
Speed River Trail
A peaceful riverside path offering a mix of nature and walkability. Ideal for capturing serene moments, especially with families or during early fall.
University of Guelph Medieval Wall
A charming historical site with old stone walls, often used for portrait and fantasy-themed photography.
Guelph Civic Museum
A historic museum with a charming building, offering a mix of architecture and history for photography. Ideal for capturing exterior shots of the building.
John Galt Park
A smaller park with natural scenery, offering quiet spots for capturing intimate portraits and nature shots.
Brant Avenue Park
A smaller urban park with playgrounds and greenery, ideal for capturing family and outdoor scenes.
Guelph Market Square
A bustling public space with a mix of architecture and street life, ideal for capturing urban moments.
Victoria Park Guelph
A park with a fountain and walking paths, offering opportunities for family and casual photography.
Possil Park
A smaller urban park with playgrounds and greenery, ideal for capturing family and outdoor scenes.
Guelph Market District
A vibrant area with historic buildings and bustling street life, ideal for street and urban photography.
Guelph Farmers' Market
The market offers a vibrant setting for street and food photography. Capture the colors and activity of the stalls, along with the local produce and goods.
Watson Road South
A suburban street with a mix of residential and commercial properties. It offers opportunities for capturing everyday urban scenes and life.
Royal City Park
A smaller park with a mix of greenery and playgrounds, suitable for family and casual photography.
Guelph Public Library
A modern library with sleek architecture, providing a contemporary setting for urban photography. It offers clean lines and modern angles ideal for architectural shots.
Downtown Guelph Streets
The downtown area offers a mix of modern and historical buildings, along with vibrant street scenes. It's perfect for street photography and capturing urban life.