The City of Guelph is a vibrant community of over 100,000 people located in the heart of southern Ontario, just 100 km west of Toronto.  With one of the premier research universities, and a diverse variety of manufacturing, service, and high technology enterprises, it's also one of the fastest growing economic regions in Canada.

Rivers are a rich element to this area's natural heritage.  The mighty Grand River winds through towns and under bridges of Wellington County, while the City of Guelph is set at the picturesque junction of two Grand tributaries, the Speed and the Eramosa Rivers.  Discover peaceful river trails, dine with a view at a riverside restaurant or enjoy a concert or play at the River Run Centre in Guelph, overlooking the banks of the Speed.  Distinctive shops, cafes, pubs and bistros invite visitors to relax and enjoy Guelph's atmosphere.  For more information, please visit: http://www.guelph.ca/visiting.cfm.

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Info about University of Guelph:

The University of Guelph is renowned in Canada and around the world as a research-intensive and learner-centred institution and for its commitment to open learning, internationalism and collaboration.  The university's vision is to be Canada's leader in creating, transmitting and applying knowledge to improve the social, cultural and economic quality of life of people in Canada and around the world.

Guelph has approximately 15,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students.  In a national online survey of university students, the University Report Card, the University of Guelph was graded as the top medium-sized university in Canada.  McLean's Magazine has consistently ranked the University of Guelph as one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada.  The university has also been ranked as the top comprehensive research university in Canada by Research Info Source Incorporated.

Visitors will feel at home on the University of Guelph's open, green campus with an attractive mix of historical and modern buildings.

Info about University of Guelph's Office of Open Learning:

The Office of Open Learning extends the teaching and research expertise of the University of Guelph, and various partners, beyond the traditional campus-based undergraduate and graduate courses.  Open learning at the University of Guelph provides flexibility and choice in meeting educational goals.  Open learning is a variety of non-traditional learning opportunities: short courses, night courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, certificate programs, customized training packages, and degree-credit and non-credit distance education courses.

The Office of Open Learning has developed over 200 degree credit and continuing education distance courses using the D2L platform, and has more than 18,000 registrants annually.  Additional information may be found online at: www.open.uoguelph.ca.

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