Historic places inGuelph
Ontario
- historic places
- 9historic places
- built
- 1856–1911built
Recognized by
- National 5
- Provincial 2
- Municipal 2
Former Canadian National Railways (VIA Rail/GO Transit) Station1911Photo: (M. Carter, March 1992.)
McCrae House National Historic Site of Canada
Guelph City Hall1856
Wellington Hotel1877
Gow's Bridge1897
Where to start
The most widely recognized places first, then the oldest.
Photo: Parks Canada Agency/Agence Parcs Canada, 1990.National1856Guelph City Hall National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Guelph City HallGuelph City Hall is a two-storey, limestone building built in 1856-7 in the Renaissance Revival style, and enlarged in 1875.
Photo: Parks Canada Agency / Agence Parcs Canada, 1991.National1876Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Our Lady of the Immaculate ConceptionInspired by the medieval cathedrals of France, the twin towers of this large stone church rise above the city centre in Guelph, Ontario.
Photo: (Department of National Defence, 1990.)National1906ArmouryThe massive, fortress-like Armoury is conspicuously located on a sloped site in downtown Guelph.
Built over time
The busiest decade was the 1870s, with 3 of the 9 places.
1 place has no recorded construction date.
All 9 places
1872MunicipalHomesThe Manse22-26 Oxford Street, Guelph- 1906NationalDefenceArmoury
- 1911NationalRailwaysFormer Canadian National Railways (VIA Rail/GO Transit) Station
- 1897MunicipalGow's Bridge
- 1856ProvincialCommunityGuelph City HallAlso known as Guelph Market House
- 1856NationalGovernmentGuelph City Hall National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Guelph City Hall
- NationalHomesMcCrae House National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as McCrae House
- 1876NationalOur Lady of the Immaculate Conception National Historic Site of CanadaAlso known as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- 1877ProvincialCommerceWellington HotelAlso known as Wellington Building
On the map
Open the full mapThemes in Guelph
- Stone 7
- Limestone 5
- Notable interiors 4
- Carved stone 4
- Notable architects 4
- Towers 4
- Italianate 3
- Main streets 3
Collections are Heritage Guide’s groupings, made from each place’s register description.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025.