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With so many amazing businesses and unique personalities, it’s no wonder we absolutely love our community. From delicious food, an abundance of services and a whole lot of fun, there is so much to celebrate!
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DGBA Objectives
Business Support & Development
We are committed to providing exceptional resources, tools, and opportunities that empower local businesses to flourish. By offering mentorship, marketing assistance, and educational programs, we aim to foster entrepreneurship and strengthen the economic vitality of our downtown community.
Community Engagement and Events
The DGBA seeks to create a dynamic and inviting atmosphere that entices residents and visitors alike to explore, shop, and dine in downtown Guelph. Through organizing exciting events, festivals, and cultural activities, we aim to build lasting connections and promote a sense of belonging among all who experience our downtown district.
Advocacy and Sustainability
As staunch advocates for downtown interests, the DGBA actively collaborates with local authorities, stakeholders, and government entities to champion policies that enhance the downtown area's livability, accessibility, and sustainability. We are committed to safeguarding the long-term well-being of downtown Guelph for generations to come.
Urban Revitalization and Beautification
We believe in the power of a visually appealing and well-maintained environment. The DGBA undertakes initiatives to revitalize public spaces, promote street art, and maintain clean, safe, and welcoming streetscapes, contributing to an attractive and welcoming atmosphere for businesses and visitors alike.
Inclusivity and Diversity
The DGBA actively embraces the richness of our diverse community, seeking to create an inclusive and equitable downtown environment. We encourage and celebrate representation from all backgrounds, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome.
Our Goal
By adhering to these principles and working collaboratively with all stakeholders, the Downtown Guelph Business Association aims to be a driving force in making downtown Guelph an extraordinary destination, buzzing with creativity, economic prosperity, and community pride.
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A big thank you to everyone who participated in today’s Trick or Treat event! Kiddos, parents, businesses, volunteers, organizers - you are the best 🎃
The smiles, the costumes, the candy; it was a special day Downtown and it wouldn’t have happened without all of you.
🕷️ Happy Halloween Guelph! 🕷️
Special credit goes to Jennifer Haines, owner of @dragonguelph who founded the idea for this event 🐉 ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful turnout. So lovely to see the downtown full of families enjoying themselves.
FANTASTIC! Looks like a grand time was had by all! Great turn-out!
Thank you Downtown Guelph! It was a great day!
Looks like it was a great success! Lots of family fun! Great idea and thank you!
Such great photos!
When will we know the draw was done?
We had a great time! Discovered some neat downtown businesses that we'll visit in the future.
Love to see all those happy faces!
Drove up Wyndham St. mid afternoon. It was great to see so many people out and about enjoying the day!
We had a wonderful time. Simply the best!
What an awesome day for all the kiddies. 🎃👻💀
It was a wonderful time!
We gave out alot of candy at Speedy Auto Service Guelph. Thank you for stopping in we love seeing the costumes 🎃💀☠️
I saw a bunch of people downtown today Looked like so much fun
Great Turnout
Looks like a fabulous day! Great weather and fantastic turn out! Well done everyone Guelph! ❤️ 🎃 🦇 👻
So fun!!!!
The best!
Katherine Donnelly-Carder
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3:30PM UPDATE: The website list is LIVE and accurate, lots of business still have candy and are open until 4/5pm 🤠 downtownguelph.com/treats/ ... See MoreSee Less
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It was awesome to see so many folks out and about Downtown!! So much life and and fun! We, at Fantescapes, had a blast hosting all the incredible costumed humans!! Happy excitement was the theme for the day. Many thanks to the organizers once again, and to the over 70 businesses that participated. Great day!
I don't understand why everybody is celebrating Halloween before Halloween.🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️