NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF GUELPH
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On Jan. 20, 2022, the Ontario government announced steps to ease COVID-19 restrictions, cautiously and gradually, as of Monday, Jan. 31.
“Guelph, thank you for following health guidelines, supporting your neighbours and local businesses, and rolling up your sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie. “I am thrilled that we are able to open some of our City facilities sooner than expected.”
Registered winter programs, and sports, fitness and recreation centres
All indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities including gyms will reopen on Jan. 31, with a capacity limited to 50 per cent.
Winter registered programs will begin the week of Feb. 6. City staff continue to reach out to registered participants regarding refunds or new start dates. Click here to view programs and register.
Most drop-in programs, and rentals, will resume on Jan. 31.
Early morning drop-in swims will only be offered at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre. West End Community Centre drop-in swims will begin after 8 a.m. All swim times will be adjusted to 45 minutes.
Drop-in programs at the Sports Dome will resume on Feb. 6.
Market square skating continues. Community members who are skating are asked to wear a mask and maintain distance from those outside their household. Click here for hours and rink status as warmer weather can cause the rink to temporarily close.
Transit fare and bus passes
Adult OnYourWay fare cards can be purchased at authorized retailers and Guelph Public Library branches. However, Adult and Reduced fare cards can be reloaded at City Hall (1 Carden Street), Guelph Transit administration office or authorized retailer. Click here for more information on buying bus fare.
Guelph Farmers’ Market
The Guelph Farmers’ Market remains open on Saturdays with capacity limited to 50 per cent.
Click here for a list of vendors and shopping guidelines.
Guelph Public Library
All library locations remain open with capacity limited to 50 per cent. The West End Branch will reopen on Jan 31 with capacity limited to 50 per cent and proof of vaccination will still be required to enter the recreation centre.
Click here for locations, hours and guidelines.
Guelph Museums
Guelph Museums will reopen Feb. 1. Proof of vaccination is required. Pre-registration is required for visits to the Families Gallery. Information about in-person and online programming is posted here.
River Run Centre
The River Run Centre will reopen for performances and events as of Jan. 31. Proof of vaccination is required. Seated capacity will be limited to 50 per cent, up to 500 attendees. When available, information about programming will be posted here.
Sleeman Centre
The Sleeman Centre will reopen for rental bookings Jan. 31. Proof of vaccination is required. Rentals will be limited to 50 per cent capacity.
Guelph Storm games will resume having fans in attendance as of Feb. 4, limited to 500 people. Food and drink will not be available for purchase and outside food and drink will not be allowed.
When available, information about programming will be posted here.
Gatherings and religious ceremonies
If there is room for people to stay at least two metres apart, up to 25 people can gather outdoors, and up to 10 people can gather indoors. This includes organized public events.
Indoor religious services, rites and ceremonies including weddings and funerals are permitted at 50 per cent capacity of the room. Outdoor religious services, rites and ceremonies including weddings and funerals are permitted with capacity limited to permit physical distancing of two metres.
Indoor dining
Indoor dining will resume on Monday, Jan. 31 with capacity limited to 50 per cent. Outdoor dining with restrictions, takeout, drive through and delivery are still permitted.
In-store shopping
The City encourages everyone to shop where they live; order online, use curbside pickup or delivery services. For a directory of local shops click here.
In-store shopping is limited to 50 per cent capacity. For shopping malls, physical distancing will be required in line-ups, loitering will not be permitted and food courts will close.
Personal services may remain open at 50 per cent capacity and must adhere to other restrictions. Saunas, steam rooms, and oxygen bars will close.
View a full list of businesses and restrictions.
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