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Naming Places

Have you ever wondered where your street got its name?

We’re re-imagining how places across Guelph like streets, parks, City buildings and more are named.

We’d like to know:

  • What kinds of names are important to Guelphites?
  • What should place names achieve?
  • What steps should taken when considering a name for a new place or renaming an existing place?
  • What should we watch out for?
  • How can we involve the community in that naming process?

Every place can have a story. Help us tell the story of the places and people across Guelph that matter to you through naming.

How can I participate right now?

Thanks to everyone who filled out our online survey, mapping activity, or comment board activity, or shared your feedback with us in person at on of our pop-ups.

Further reading

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: What’s in a name?
What’s in a name?
Phase 2: Under Review
Under Review

Under Review

July 7, 2026 4:00 AM - September 30, 2026 3:59 AM

We’re reviewing what we heard in our first round of engagement and will be back soon with a report to share.

We’re also using this time to learn from other communities and working with researchers at the University of Guelph to start imaging new ways for Guelph to name city places. We’ll be back to hear more stories, try out potential naming criteria with the community and refine the proposed process through community engagement later this fall.

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