Guelph

Guelph [ ˌ gwɛlf ] is a Canadian city in Southwestern Ontario. It is located about 100 km southwest of Toronto and has 121,688 inhabitants ( 2011). Guelph is the seat of administrative space Wellington County, but the city is politically independent in many ways from the County.

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Sport
  • 5.1 Transportation
  • 5.2 Rail transport
  • 5.3 highways

History

Guelph was one of the first planned settlements in Canada and was founded on 23 April 1827 by John Galt as the headquarters of the Canada Company, a UK company. In 1879 the town was granted the city rights. Galt, who was actually a writer, designed a city on the European model and chose the name " Guelph ", after the English translation of the House Guelph (Hannover), the family of King George IV, therefore, it also has the nickname "The Royal City" ( the royal city). In many areas of the city you can see the European architecture. In Guelph, the first North American cable television was set up. Ted Metcalfe founded the McLean Hunter Television. Guelph was the first Canadian city where the police were equipped with motorcycles. In the city, the University of Guelph, which took up its teaching and research activities in 1873 is located. The university was previously a college of the University of Toronto.

Location and climate

Guelph is centrally located between several major cities in the province of Ontario. The city is located about 100 km southwest of Toronto, about 40 km west of Hamilton, about 50 km west of Mississauga and 132 kilometers north of London.

The climate is as usual in Ontario with the European comparable. During the months of January to March prevail average temperatures between -7.6 ° and -1.3 ° Celsius. In the months of April to June, the temperatures between 5.9 ° and 16.9 ° Celsius rise. Temperatures rise between July and September to continue to average 19 ° Celsius. During the months of June to September daytime temperatures are above 30 ° Celsius very often. However, in October, the temperatures go back gradually, but remain in the double digits at 10 degrees Celsius. In December, it falls into the control at 4 ° Celsius.

Economy and infrastructure

Overview

The largest economic sectors in the city are the area of ​​production of various goods, such as the automotive supplier Linamar is based in Guelph. Another major sector of the economy is to form. The University of Guelph is a major employer. Other areas include services in various fields such as sales, financial services and management.

Education and Research

Guelph has 51 public elementary and secondary schools ( high schools ). The public primary and secondary schools are under the supervision of two authorities. The Upper Grand District School Board manages all schools in Wellington County and Dufferin County district. The Wellington Catholic District School Board has authority over all the Catholic schools in the district.

The city has two universities. The University of Guelph is the largest university institution in the city. The university was founded in 1964. Studying at the University approximately 20,000 students in bachelor and master programs. Agricultural Faculty of the University of Guelph is one of the largest in Canada. Another university is the Conestoga College, which is mainly focused on technical areas.

Media

The largest daily newspaper in the city is the Guelph Mercury that reports on national and international events. Another newspaper is the Guelph Tribune, which is published twice a week. The city is served by several radio and television stations. In addition to television and radio chains such as CTV and CBC, smaller stations operate a studio in the city.

Public institutions

For public safety, the Guelph Police Servie is responsible with around 196 officers. The city has three fully equipped hospitals which are equipped for any medical emergency.

Culture and sights

Guelph is also the birthplace of the Canadian poet John McCrae. McCrae (November 30, 1872-28. January 1918) was a doctor in World War I in Ypres ( Ieper ). He became internationally known but with his poem " In Flanders Fields ". The city honors the poet by converted the McCrae House museum and the Canadian government in 1966, the building declared a National Historic Site of Canada.

Overview

In the city there are many buildings of the Victorian architecture were built. Many of the buildings are over 100 years old. The Church of Our Lady Immaculate is a Roman Catholic church, which was built between 1875-1883. Other attractions include the Wellington County Courthouse, a court in the historic building. The River Run Centre is a theater in the city, which opened in 1997. Further facilities at the St. Georges Square, Royal City Park, Guelph farmers market, in the Wilson Street and in the Guelph Public Library other attractions. In the city there are several museums, including: the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, The Bookshelf Ebar Art Space. The city has a river the Guelph Lake.

Sports

In several sports clubs are located. The Guelph Storm is the Junior Hockey team of the Ontario Hockey League. In addition Guelph Royals that professional baseball team of the city, from the Intercounty Baseball League. The Guelph Hurricanes is the ice hockey team in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Traffic

Transportation

For the transport Guelph Transit is responsible. On June 20, 2007 Guelph Transit launched a web-based system under the name of Next Bus. Using GPS data, the user can always find the next arrival / departure times on the internet, or on their phone. The system provides real and present data that are fed from the Guelph Bus Terminal into the net. GO Transit offers a rapid transit bus service in to between the University and the city center. Besides Greyhound Canada operates several intercity bus lines.

Rail transport

The town has a railway station of the two railway companies, the Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway is approached. The two railway companies connect the city with other cities within Canada as well as in the USA.

Highways

The major highways are:

  • Highway 401 - connects Guelph, inter alia, with London, Kitchener, Toronto, Kingston
  • Highway 7 connects Guelph with Kitchener and Acton.
  • Highway 6 connects with Guelph Hamilton and Owen Sound.

Twin Cities

Famous people

Wellington County, Ontario Postal codes in Canada John Galt (novelist) Hanover Hamilton (Ontario) London (Ontario) CTV Television Network McCrae (disambiguation) Kingston (Ontario) Gavin Smith (poker player)
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