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River Run Centre

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River Run Centre — Curved glass frontage and side of the centre
River Run Centre — Curved glass frontage and side of the centreRiver Run Centre — River Run Centre's angular facade viewed from the streetRiver Run Centre — Centre's side entrance and facade beyond a railing

What's on here

Roch Voisine - The Lightfoot Sessions Live Roch Voisine - The Lightfoot Sessions Live Tuesday, 19:3069.50 USD Roch Voisine – The Lightfoot Sessions Live Roch Voisine – The Lightfoot Sessions Live Tuesday, 19:3069.50 USD Sophie's Surprise 29th Sophie's Surprise 29th Thursday, 07:3010 USD Sophie’s Surprise 29th Sophie’s Surprise 29th Thursday, 19:3010 USD Matthew Good and His Band featuring Kevin Fox and His String Quartet Matthew Good and His Band featuring Kevin Fox and His String Quartet Friday, 19:3060 USD Trooper Trooper Saturday, 19:3060 USD The Great Canadian Roadtrip The Great Canadian Roadtrip Sunday, 19:3057 USD O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy 17 Nov – 18 Nov39 USD Show more

Opening hours

Today12:00 – 16:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00 – 16:00
Wednesday12:00 – 16:00
Thursday12:00 – 16:00
Friday12:00 – 16:00
Saturday12:00 – 16:00
SundayClosed

Shorts

Why go

  • Professional performances and community arts events beside the Speed River
  • Canada Company Hall’s glass wall frames panoramic river views
  • The riverside pathway forms part of the Trans Canada Trail system

Interesting facts5

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  1. Peter Johnston’s copper entrance installation, Passages, traces the land’s history through John Galt, journal excerpts, railway tracks and model cars.

    History - River Run Centre

  2. It also depicts Guelph’s first town plan and the Church of Our Lady.

    History - River Run Centre
  3. 2,260 competition

    The centre’s name was selected from 2,260 competition entries. Guelph resident Stephen Norton submitted the winning name.

    History - River Run Centre

  4. The former rink’s limestone façade now forms part of John Galt Park’s landscape.

    History - River Run Centre
  5. 1,400 companies

    Funding came from the City of Guelph, the Ontario and Canadian governments, and more than 1,400 companies, foundations and individuals.

    History - River Run Centre

History

John Galt marked Guelph’s founding by felling a tree near this riverside site.

  1. Before 1991A Speed Skating Rink occupied the site, hosting fancy dress carnivals and balls.
  2. 1991The former rink, later a warehouse, burned down; stones from its front were saved for a reconstructed façade.
  3. 1995Construction began.
  4. 4 October 1997The centre officially opened. Its public opening included five days of tours led by more than 400 volunteers for 8,000 visitors.

The hall

Main Hall
785 seats
Co-operators Hall
225 seats

Tickets and box office

  • Box office: 35 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3V1.
  • Phone: 519-763-3000.
  • Tickets are available online through the centre’s website.

How to get there

  • ParkingThere is no on-site parking except for three accessible spaces. From the East Parkade pedestrian exit, the main entrance is about 100 metres along Woolwich Street.
  • TrainGuelph Central Station is about 400 metres away. It is served by Guelph Transit, GO Transit and VIA Rail.
  • BusGuelph Transit Stop 6063 is closest; routes 3, 12 and 20 serve it.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible theatres and lobbies
  • Elevator
  • Automatic door openers
  • Accessible washrooms
  • Accessible parking Three spaces in front of the building, first come, first served; additional accessible spaces are available in nearby garages.
  • Assistive listening devices Free devices are available at Coat Check before performances.
  • Service animals Ask the box office about suitable seating space.
  • Artist facilities For visiting artists, backstage facilities include accessible dressing rooms, washrooms and a Green Room.

Sources: River Run Centre - Wikipedia · Guelph - Wikivoyage (do) · River Run Centre - Yours to enjoy! · Directions and Parking - River Run Centre · Accessibility - River Run Centre · River Run Centre: tickets (its own site) · History - River Run Centre · checked 7 Oct 2026

Where
35 Woolwich St, Guelph

Questions and answers

Are booster seats available at River Run Centre?

Yes. Booster seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who owns and operates River Run Centre?

The City of Guelph owns and operates this public facility.

How did River Run Centre originate?

Guelph residents conceived and built it as a community performing arts centre.

What does the lobby at River Run Centre overlook?

It looks out over terraces, a river path, lawn and a river lookout.

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