The Arboretum, University of Guelph
The Arboretum at the University of Guelph is a large expanse of gardens, plant collections and trails in Guelph, with designated outdoor ceremony sites and facility rentals. SIGS photographed Christina and Jasjivan's South Asian wedding here — a sparkling lehenga and a white sherwani before colourful drapes and hanging lanterns.
Ceremony & portrait location · Guelph
Can you hold a wedding ceremony at the Arboretum?
Yes. The Arboretum offers two designated outdoor ceremony sites for rental — the West Lawn/Auditorium (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and the Conifer Outdoor Ceremony Site (dawn until dusk). All ceremonies, no matter how small, must rent one of the two designated sites. SIGS photographed Christina and Jasjivan's ceremony here.
Do you need a photography permit at the Arboretum?
For professional photography, the Arboretum requests a $100 photography donation, which qualifies for a charitable tax receipt and helps support the grounds, gardens, collections and trails. Large group photos of 10 or more people require approval from the Arboretum's Events Officer.
What can SIGS photograph at the Arboretum?
The Arboretum's gardens, plant collections and trails make the backdrop. In our coverage here, we photographed Christina and Jasjivan's South Asian wedding — a sparkling lehenga and a white sherwani before colourful drapes and hanging lanterns.
What are the ceremony sites and their hours?
There are two: the West Lawn/Auditorium, available 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Conifer Outdoor Ceremony Site, available from dawn until dusk. Rental fees support year-round maintenance of the Arboretum's grounds and collections.
Where is the Arboretum located?
The Arboretum is at the University of Guelph, off College Avenue East in Guelph, ON N1G 2W1.
For current visitor information and planning enquiries, consult the official location website.
Photographs from The Arboretum, University of Guelph
Permits & access
For professional photography, the Arboretum requests a $100 photography donation (which qualifies for a charitable tax receipt and supports grounds maintenance); large group photos of 10 or more people require approval from the Arboretum's Events Officer. Weddings must rent one of the two designated ceremony sites.
Good to know
- Address
- 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Frequently asked
Where is the Arboretum located?
It's at the University of Guelph, off College Avenue East in Guelph, ON N1G 2W1.
Can you get married at the Arboretum?
Yes. It has two designated outdoor ceremony sites for rental — the West Lawn/Auditorium and the Conifer Outdoor Ceremony Site — and all ceremonies must rent one of them.
Do you need a photography permit at the Arboretum?
The Arboretum requests a $100 photography donation for professional photography (with a charitable tax receipt); large group photos of 10+ require Events Officer approval.
What are the ceremony site hours?
The West Lawn/Auditorium is available 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Conifer Outdoor Ceremony Site from dawn until dusk.
What can be photographed at the Arboretum?
Its gardens, plant collections and trails; SIGS photographed a South Asian wedding here with a lehenga and sherwani among colourful drapes and lanterns.
Around Guelph
The Arboretum, University of Guelph is one of the spots we photograph across Guelph