Guelph is a mid-sized city with a historic downtown, limestone architecture and the Speed River running through it, within easy reach of the 401 and the Tri-City Region of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Many Toronto transplants choose it for its calmer pace, strong local culture and the nature around it. That mix keeps demand steady for condos in Guelph from first-time buyers, professionals, downsizers and investors.

Apartments in Guelph include buildings in and around the downtown core, close to restaurants, shops and Guelph Central station, where GO service connects to Toronto and Kitchener. Student-focused buildings sit near the University of Guelph along Gordon Street and Stone Road, and newer condos and townhomes are found in the south end.

Downtown has kept its Victorian-era buildings while adding new cafés, shops and nightlife, and the Guelph Civic Museum tells the city’s history. Trails follow the Speed River through the city, and the nearby Rockwood Conservation Area offers hiking, fishing and canoeing.