About Ward 5

Bridge

Village

Gryphon

Hanlon Creek

Boathouse

Food forest

McCrae House

Ward 5 is a very diverse ward, encompassing part of the Downtown district, historic residential neighbourhoods, the Speed River and parkland, sports facilities, schools, the University of Guelph, new subdivisions, the city’s largest commercial district (Stone Road), and a thriving employment sector. Our vibrant community is home to a seniors, students, families, young couples, and youth.

The current boundary of Ward 5 is as follows:

Waterloo Avenue to the north,

Kortright Road to the south,

Victoria Road to the east, and

The city limits to the west.

Are you wondering if you live in Ward 5 and/or if you are on the list of elecors? You can check online by visiting the City of Guelph website here.

Our Neighbourhoods

Ward 5 is a diverse community of historic and newer neighbourhoods, the University of Guelph, Village by the Arboretum, hotels, schools, agri-food research park, and Guelph’s largest retail shopping mall.

Ward 5 also boasts some of the most picturesque natural spaces in the city – Royal City Park, the Arboretum, the Hanlon Creek natural areas, the Cutten Club (private), and kilometres of naturalized trails.