Venue

The University of Guelph Arboretum conserves biodiversity and connects people to nature through research, teaching and learning, and engagement with campus and community.  

The Arboretum encompasses 400 acres adjacent to campus featuring plant collections, gardens, walking trails, natural woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Established in 1970, The Arboretum is home to more than 1700 different taxa of woody plants, in thematic collections such as a synoptic World of Trees, Native Trees of Ontario, and noteworthy collections of Oaks, Beeches, Maples, and Conifers. 

If Driving:

From the north follow Highway #6 south and turn left onto Wellington Road #38 which becomes Victoria Road. Turn right onto College Avenue. Our entrance is the first driveway on the left (south side) of the Road on College Avenue East.

From the South take Highway #401 to exit 299 which is County Road #46 toward Guelph.  Turn right onto College Avenue and we are the last driveway on the right-hand side before you get to the end of the road (which is the intersection of Victoria Road).

From the East take either Highway #7 or #24 into Guelph and turn left onto Victoria Road.  Turn right onto College Avenue East and we are the first driveway on the left.

From the West take either Highway #7 or #24 to the Hanlon Expressway (Highway #6 South) and turn left onto it and then left again onto College Avenue.  We are the last driveway on the right-hand side before the end of the road (it ends at Victoria Road).

Parking is free for visitors to The Arboretum in the parking lots designated on the above map. Visitors to the University of Guelph main campus are asked to kindly refrain from parking on The Arboretum grounds.