North Guelph
Living in Brant, Guelph
A north-end residential neighbourhood with a broad mix of housing, local parks, schools and long-standing community programming.
Brant is a north-Guelph neighbourhood centred around Brant Avenue and the residential streets near Woodlawn Road East and Victoria Road North. It contains a wider range of housing forms than a single-era subdivision, including detached houses, townhouses and apartment properties.
The Brant Avenue Neighbourhood Group and Friendship Place give the area a visible community hub. Parks, schools and community gardening are woven into the neighbourhood, while larger commercial and employment areas are accessible along Woodlawn Road.
Approximate location
Brant occupies the north and northeast part of the city around Brant Avenue, Algonquin Drive and Woodlawn Road East. Its exact community-service boundary extends beyond the street that gives the neighbourhood its name.
Housing and streetscape
Housing includes detached bungalows and two-storey homes, townhouses, social and co-operative housing, apartment buildings and later infill. Property age, tenure and lot form vary across the area.
Parks, trails and landmarks
Brant Avenue Park includes a ball diamond, play equipment, a trail and seasonal skating. The Brant Avenue Community Garden is located at Brant Avenue Public School and includes communal and individual growing spaces. Riverside Park and Guelph Lake-area recreation are also accessible from the north end.
Access and everyday amenities
Woodlawn Road East and Victoria Road North are the main regional routes. Local streets connect toward Waverley, Riverside Park and the northeast employment areas.
Nearby neighbourhoods
- • Waverley / North Riverside
- • Riverside Park Area
- • Grange Hill East
- • Northview
Last updated July 2026. Boundaries described here are approximate. School catchments, transit routes and development status change; verify current details with the appropriate municipal or school-board source. Market conditions change; contact Carmen for a current perspective.
Related neighbourhoods
North Guelph
Riverside Park Area
An established north-central area shaped by Riverside Park, the Speed River and residential streets developed across the postwar period.
North Guelph
Waverley / North Riverside
A mature north-Guelph area around Waverley Drive, Speedvale Avenue and the Speed River, with established housing and neighbourhood parks.
Next step
Thinking about Brant?
Brant contains many different housing and ownership types. Carmen can help you compare the practical differences between detached homes, townhouses and apartment-style properties within the neighbourhood.