EAT • PLAY • LIVE • SHOP
Socialize...
CELEBRATE LOCAL.
LOVE LOCAL.
LOVE DOWNTOWN GUELPH.
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!
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
The November 15th deadline is quickly approaching! This year, we want you to be a part of the Guelph Community Santa Parade ❄️
Last year, we had an amazing turnout, with over 15,000 people enjoying the spectacle of dancing unicorns, a giant Grinch sleigh, Santa himself, and so much more!
This year, we want YOU to be part of the action!
We’re thrilled to offer support through our Parade Improvement Fund, covering costumes, materials, and even flatbed trucks to bring your creative float ideas to life.
Apply through the link in our bio and get ready to join us in spreading holiday cheer! See you at the parade 🎄👯
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 🐉
Are you ready for tomorrow`s Trick or Treat event? 👻Starting at 12pm, over 70 local businesses will be ready to hand out tricks and treats 🕸️
📌 On our website, find a LIVE list of businesses that have goodies. Stores that run out of candy will automatically be removed as they run out. Link in bio.
Pick up your map at one of 5 locations:
🍬@applesalonca
🍬@guelphpubliclibrary
🍬 @speedyautoservice_guelph
🍬 @thewaningmoonmetaphysicalshop
🍬 St. George`s Square
Make sure to check out Hometown Halloween in St. George`s Square from 12 - 4pm! Here, you`ll find:
🎃 DJ Jinx
🎃 Photo Backdrop
🎃 Halloween Treats
🎃 Donations to the food bank - bring your non-perishables!
Trick or Treat goes until candy runs out 🍭
There are two links in our bio, one takes you to the map, one takes you to the LIVE list of businesses 🧛🧛♀️
A first look at your map for this weekend’s Trick or Treat event! 🎃
This map is currently available on our website in larger format (link in bio) for you to plan your route in advance.
Or, pick up your map when you arrive at noon on Saturday, October 26th and find over 70 local businesses along your route! 🍬🕸️
Find the maps at:
1️⃣ @applesalonca
2️⃣ @guelphpubliclibrary
3️⃣ @speedyautoservice_guelph
4️⃣ @thewaningmoonmetaphysicalshop
5️⃣ St. George’s Square
Swipe to the second slide for more details. We can`t wait to see all you ghouls and ghals this weekend 👻
Do you want to take part in the Santa Run this year? 🎅🏃♂️
Part of Spirit of the Season includes The Santa Run—a 3km fun run ahead of the parade. Happening Saturday, December 7th at 5pm, registration is $30 and open until October 31st. This fee includes a Santa suit and all proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph 🩵
Join hundreds of others dressed in Santa suits and run the 3km Santa route ahead of the parade on Saturday December 7th!
Mark your calendars and grab your friends for this year`s Santa Run and parade 🎉 Link to register located in our bio 🏃
Pick up a Trick-or-Treat map at one of five locations across Downtown next Saturday! 🗺️
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 26th at 12pm; Downtown Guelph`s Trick-or-Treat event is back and better than ever with 70+ participating businesses 👻
Start your adventure by picking up a Trick-or-Treat map at one of five locations across downtown 🍬 and stay in the loop with live updates on candy availability by scanning the QR code (located on the map) throughout the day:
Find the maps at:
1️⃣ @applesalonca
2️⃣ @guelphpubliclibrary
3️⃣ @speedyautoservice_guelph
4️⃣ @thewaningmoonmetaphysicalshop
5️⃣ St. George’s Square
For the full list of candy stops and to plan your route in advance, click the link in our bio. Stay tuned for more updates! 👀🎃
Behind the scenes of a Downtown Guelph business, and the entrepreneur who brings it to life.
📌 Meet Jaye Pryce, and his business Pristine Fades @pristinefadestudios
Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing a short series, offering a glimpse behind the scenes into the stories and triumphs of our Downtown entrepreneurs. Come along as we show you what’s behind their door, and what it means to be a local business owner.
When you support a local business, you’re supporting neighbours, friends, and families. Thank you ♥️
Happy Thanksgiving from Downtown Guelph! 🍂🦃🍁
We are endlessly thankful to our community, visitors, and everyone who chooses to support local and enjoy our downtown core.
Choosing to shop downtown, share downtown, and enjoy downtown means the world to us, local business owners, and their teams.
So thank you Guelph, and beyond ❤️
Enjoy a splendid Thanksgiving 🍂
-
📸 @jessica.turnblom
On October 26th, Downtown Trick or Treat is back for its 7th year! 👻
The event kicks off at 12pm and continues until the candy runs out. With local shops at the ready with treats (and maybe a few tricks!), this is the ultimate Halloween Trick or Treat 🍬
Stay tuned to this page where we will be posting a map closer to the event. There will also be paper maps available this year to pick-up and guide you through Downtown.
A QR code will also be available, to keep you updated on which shops still have candy, and which have run out ✅
Special credit goes to Jennifer Haines, owner of @dragonguelph who founded the idea for this spooktacular event! Make sure to check out The Dragon inside the Quebec Street Mall who gives out awesome goodies every year 🐉
We can’t wait to see you there, ghouls and ghals! 🕸️
Currently: the most fantastic fall day there ever was 🍁
Downtown is buzzing, and we love seeing how you choose to enjoy it. Sipping, shopping, strolling. Ugh what a marvellous day 🍂☕️👜👟
This year, we want YOU to join us and be a part of the parade! 🎄
Last year, over 15,000 people gathered to watch the parade — with dancing unicorns, a giant Grinch sleigh, Santa and more!
This year, we want you to be ❄️IN❄️ the parade - and we have funds available to make your costume or float happen.
We have set up a Parade Improvement Fund to support all your creative ideas - where we’ll be funding materials and costumes, providing free use of flatbed trucks, and more.
Resources limited, so get your applications in early. Final deadline is November 15th, 2024.
Application link in our bio - we can’t wait to see you, your friends, or family, in costume, in the Guelph Community Santa Parade! 🎅
Trick-or-Treat through the streets of Downtown Guelph Saturday, October 26th 🎃
Do you recognize some of your favourite businesses handing out candy in this reel? We sure do!
Round up your crew 👻, put on your best costumes 🧛♀️, and join the fun kicking off at 12PM, and goes until candy runs out 🍬
With Downtown shops giving out treats (or tricks!), it’s the ultimate Trick-or-Treating event in Guelph.
Stay tuned to this page where we will be posting a map closer to the event. There will also be paper maps available this year to pick-up and guide you through Downtown.
Special credit goes to Jennifer Haines, owner of @dragonguelph who founded the idea for this spooktacular event! Make sure to check out The Dragon inside the Quebec Street Mall who gives out awesome goodies every year 🐉
Save the date, and see you soon ghouls and ghals 🕸️
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.
... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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
19 CommentsComment on Facebook
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
View more comments
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
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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.🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️