Guelph Lake Nature Centre

The Guelph Lake Nature Centre near Guelph offers a variety of programs for schools, families, youth and community groups to get outdoors and connect with nature. 

Our unique, hands-on programs teach environmental concepts and foster an appreciation of nature.

The Guelph Lake Nature Centre is part of the 1608-hectare (3,971-acre) property of the Guelph Lake Conservation Area. The nature centre overlooks Guelph Lake and the Guelph Lake Dam. The lake and dam, the Speed River, open fields and a nearby forest provide a diversity of habitats for learning about the natural world.

A new nature centre

More than 600,000 students have visited the nature centre, and outdoor programs are in demand for people of all ages! Fundraising for the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre is ongoing. To learn more about how you can help, please visit the Grand River Conservation Foundation's webpage: Nature at Your Doorstep - Campaign for the Guelph Lake Nature Centre.