Guelph offers many activities tailored to the needs of starving students
Do you want to impress your significant other but don’t know how on a tight student budget? Do you and your roommates need to get out of the house to release some tension and rekindle your relationship? Have you run out of fun things to do when friends visit you in Guelph? The following list describes activities for someone looking to spend little or no money.
Volunteer! Give back to the community and impress others with your philanthropy.
Visit local breweries! You can sample their small batch specialty beers and delicious craft beer.
Grab something to slide down a hill on and go tobogganing on Moe Hill at the end of Municipal St.
Go skating on one of Guelph’s many natural outdoor rinks, they are free and locations can be found all over the city.
The Market Square rink is free as well, and is open seven days a week. Afterwards there are plenty of places downtown to get warmed up with some hot chocolate.
Want to see some ass? Visit the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada. It is open from May to October. See cute donkeys, bring a picnic lunch and explore the trails on the property. Admission for students is inexpensive, and the proceeds go directly towards caring for the animals.
The MacDonald Stewart Art Gallery contains over 8,500 pieces and is home to the largest public gallery sculpture park in Canada, and it’s right on the University of Guelph campus!
Rock climbing at the Guelph Grotto is a great opportunity to show off your biceps.
The Bookshelf offers a free membership for University of Guelph students, which includes discounts on movies, food, drinks, and books.
Check Groupon! Restaurants in Guelph often offer Groupon deals for dinners for two, as well as things to do.
Remember though, dinner for one is only half as expensive as dinner for two. The most important, exciting, and challenging relationship you can have is with yourself. Don’t be afraid to do any of these things alone, treat yourself!