guelph university tour

Discover the vibrant community spirit at the University of Guelph!    Whether you join us in person or virtually, you will explore our state-of-the-art facilities and engage with passionate student tour guides so you can begin to picture yourself thriving on our beautiful campus.   Please note that campus tours will pause from August 17- September 13. Fall tours will begin on Saturday September 14th, and will be bookable online late August.

• Directions, parking & places to stay
• Interactive campus map
• Tour the Ontario Veterinary College

On-Campus Tours Our lively campus provides the perfect backdrop for your educational journey. Come, be inspired, and discover the Gryphon pride that lives in our community. We can’t wait to welcome you to our campus! 

Campus tours run Monday through Friday (and some Saturdays) at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Note: There are some exceptions including long weekends, so please make sure you have a reservation.  

Your tour will be led by a current U of G student and will be approximately 2 hours in length as we show you all the highlights of campus.  

Tours are general in nature, designed to include stops at notable campus landmarks, a lecture hall, athletic facilities, dining halls, the library, student residences and more! 

Tours run in all weather conditions so please dress accordingly. 

How to book: 

• Review the calendar to the left and select an available date for your campus tour.  
• Once you’ve selected a date, please choose one of the available tour times and click the link to open the registration form. 
• Complete the registration form. If you require any accessibility accommodations, you will be prompted to email [email protected] .  
• Once you click submit, you will see a confirmation page. You will also receive an email confirmation shortly after you’ve submitted the form.   

Virtual Tour Experience

Can’t make it to campus? No problem - Let us show you around virtually!  Our virtual tours are offered once monthly so be sure to look ahead at the calendar for upcoming offerings. 

Join us on Zoom as a current Gryphon takes you on a live virtual guided tour experience through some of the most popular spots on the U of G campus. During this hour-long virtual tour, we encourage you to ask any questions through the Q & A feature.  

How to Book: 

Select an available date on the calendar below to register for your live virtual campus tour experience.  

Once you’ve selected a date, select the available tour time and click the link to open the registration form. 

Once you submit the registration form, you will see a confirmation page. You will also receive an email confirmation with a link to join the virtual tour shortly after you’ve submitted the form.  

Day in the Life of a Current U of G Student Tours ( For students enrolled for Fall 2024). Have you accepted your offer to U of G? Are you an incoming student who is excited to kick off your university journey but feeling a bit lost on where to start? Fear not, because Student Experience is here to help! Join us for a campus tour where you'll get to experience a "day in the life" of a current UofG student. Tour dates for new incoming students can be found on the  STARTUofG website.

• Check out our  interactive campus map !
• Watch more than a dozen videos featuring some of the faces and places of the U of G on our  campus experience page .
• Visit our  Campus Tour Highlights page .
• Explore on-campus dining halls.
• Head to Student Housing’s  YouTube page  to watch virtual tours of residences and room types.
• Experience the University of Guelph’s  360° residence room tour  online.
• Book an  in-person tour of the Ontario Veterinary College  through the College's website.

Campus Tours

New to the University of Guelph?  Would you like a private campus tour?  We have upper year Canadian students who would love to take you on a tour and show you all the great places to know on campus.   A great way to practice English, make a new Canadian friend or learn your way around a new place. to sign up.

• Residence Tours

Find Yourself at the University of Guelph

The University of Guelph is known for its vibrant energy and beautiful campus. Living on campus is a part of this authentic experience, and for many can be life-changing. The Residences of the University of Guelph circle the campus like a wheel. It takes less than eight minutes on foot from any residence to reach the campus core. To help you see what this looks like, we've put together a variety of in-person and virtual tour options for you to explore. 

Visit Campus In Person

Book a tour.

Summer tours are BACK and better than ever! Visit the University Admissions website to book a time that works for you and see our residences in person. 

Visit Campus  Virtually

Explore u of g's interactive map.

The interactive campus map allows you to walk and explore campus virtually! Click on a residence to learn more and watch a tour video. 

Browse our Residences Online

Click a residence to below learn more about its features, view floor plans, watch room tours, and more! You can also visit our YouTube channel or check out all the 360 tours here . 

South Residence

Johnston Hall

Lambton Hall

Lennox and Addington Hall

Watson Hall

East Residence

East Village Townhouses

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Student Housing Services Maritime Hall, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1 Phone:  519-824-4120 ext. 58701 Family Housing: ext. 52551 Fax:  519-767-1670 General Inquiries: [email protected]

• Collaborate
• Accreditation
• Bovine Education Trust
• Clubs and extracurricular activities
• Mentorship and Opportunities
• OVC Facilities

Tours and Open Houses

• Contact OVC
• Strategic Initiatives
• Our Experts
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• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
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• Campus Life
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• The Chappel Memorial Lecture Series
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• OVC Pet Trust

You and your family can book a visit during the fall and winter semesters (September to April). Regular tours of the Ontario Veterinary College start in September and run until early April. Tours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. and require registration in advance. No tours or appointments are offered without previous registration. 

Tours outside regular availability, like evenings, are possible only if a tour guide is available. Tour groups with more than 12 people require extra notice.  

Book a tour

Email  [email protected]  or call 519-824-4120 extension 54430 with the following information:

• Name of main contact and names of all tour participants  
• E-mail and a mobile telephone number  
• Date requested (include one or two backup dates)  
• University level/program or high school grade level (if applicable)  
• Total number of participants 

Rules for the tour 

• Photography or video recording is not allowed in the teaching hospital and areas where animal patients are present. 
• Wear close-toed shoes. 
• Children under the age of 12 are not allowed. You can bring children under 12 to OVC and University of Guelph open houses, like  College Royal .

Where to go when you get here  

Tours begin in the Lifetime Learning Centre , starting at room 1713. 

When you register, we’ll provide you with detailed contact information so you can reach us if you’re running late or you get lost.  

If you’re using GPS or a wayfinding app to arrive, use 25 McGilvray Street, Guelph, Ontario, to get you to the correct entrance. 

Parking is free on the weekend, but visitors should avoid medical or disability parking unless they have the appropriate permit. 

Walking from Go Bus stops at the University Centre 

From the University Centre bus loop, walk south toward South Ring Road and turn right. Walk to the intersection where the road meets Gordon Street and cross to the westbound side of the street at the crosswalk. 

Walk north on Gordon Street and turn left on McGilvray Street. Turn left at the first laneway and follow the sidewalk to the crescent where you’ll find the entrance to the Lifetime Learning Centre. 

Busing with Guelph Transit from downtown Guelph  

Take the 99 Mainline Westbound from Guelph Central Station (located next to the train station). Get off the bus on Gordon Street just past College Avenue, which drops you in front of the main OVC building. Walk around the south side of the building, following the outdoor path until you reach the doors of the Lifetime Learning Centre. 

• Doctor Veterinary Medicine Program
• DVM Program Application
• Tours and Open House
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities 
• Experiencing What Guelph has to Offer

Stay Connected

The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph is a world leader in advancing veterinary medicine and health research to improve the health of animals, people, and our planet. OVC educates the next generation of health leaders and provides high-value experiential learning opportunities through an interdisciplinary, comparative approach aimed at finding real-world solutions to real-world problems.

• Department of Biomedical Sciences
• Department of Clinical Studies
• Department of Pathobiology
• Department of Population Medicine
• Health Sciences Centre

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Welcome to the University of Guelph-Humber!

We are a supportive and student-focused undergraduate university in Toronto, Canada! This tour allows you to dive into our seven honours bachelor degree programs and active lab spaces to learn why the UofGH is right for you.

Honours Bachelor's Degree Programs

Honours Bachelor of Business Administration

Tour the labs and facilities frequented by our Honours Bachelor of Business Administration students.

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Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies

Visit the labs and facilities most frequented by our students in the Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies.

There are 7 scenes in this tour

Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies

There are 8 scenes in this tour

Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology

Visit the labs and facilities most frequented by our students in the Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology.

Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media and Communication Studies

Visit the labs and facilities most frequented by our students in the Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media and Communication Studies.

Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology

Visit the labs and facilities most frequented by our students in the Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology.

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It’s the best way to see what we’re all about.  We hope to see you soon.

Campus tours, events and webinars.

Get a feel for what life will be like as a University of Guelph-Humber student! Take a campus tour led by one of our Student Transition and Resource Team Leaders. Come to on-campus events to learn more about our seven programs and the opportunities available to you. Click here and sign up to visit the campus .

Please book a tour online, or call us at 416-798-1331 ext. 6056.

How to get to UofGH

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We’re located on the North Campus of Humber College at:

207 Humber College Blvd. Toronto, ON, M9W 5L7

• Take Hwy 427 to the Finch Ave. exit.
• Travel east on Finch, and south onto Humber College Blvd.
• Take Entrance A.

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• Phone:  416-393-4636
• From Kipling Subway Station - Take the 927 Hwy 27 Express
• From York Mills or Wilson Subway Station - Take the 996 Wilson Express or 96 Wilson
• From Finch Subway Station - Take the 36 Finch West

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• From Bramalea City Centre - Route 14
• From Steeles Ave - Route 18
• From Trinity Common - Route 18

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• Phone:  905-615-4687
• From Westwood Mall - Route 22

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• Phone: 1-866-668-3978

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In-Person Campus Tours

General Campus & Residence Tour 

Our In-Person Campus & Residence Tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday to Friday – with exception to holiday and event schedules.   Fall Tour Program: September 16 - December 4, 2024  Winter Tour Program: January 13 - April 8, 2025

Details 

During this 90-minute general campus tour, visitors will be guided through our beautiful campus. Student tour guides will:   

• Showcase a variety of buildings including residence, study spaces, lecture halls and dining options
• Provide information on residence and meal plans
• Share their experience and cover student support services available
• Answer your questions about becoming a future Marauder.  
• October 14-18, 2024
• February 17-21, 2025

Program-Specific Tours

Our guided tours cover general information about campus. Program-specific tours are offered by the  Faculty of Science   and the  Faculty of Engineering .

How To Register :

• Select a tour date and time from the calendar.
• Click on the title to register. 
• Tour registrations are limited to four guests per registration (1 prospective student + 3 visitors). 
• We ask guests to limit themselves to one registration. In order to ensure we are servicing as may guests as possible, duplicate registrations may be cancelled.

No dates currently available?  Be sure to monitor this page for cancellations or additional slots as new tour dates are added monthly. Our Student Recruitment Office ( located in Togo Salmon Hall 111 ) is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). We invite you to drop by and connect with a Recruitment Officer or student staff to address program, admission or student experience questions.  

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