Residents in Guelph have the chance to explore local shops and participate in holiday festivities this week as the Downtown Guelph Business Association hosts its annual Shop the Streets: Easter Edition event.
The week-long celebration, which concludes on Saturday, April 4, 2026, features The Great Downtown Guelph Golden Egg Hunt. Participants are encouraged to visit downtown businesses to find hidden golden eggs. Those who find an egg can take a photo with it and post it on social media, tagging the business where it was found and using the tag @downtownguelph. Each post counts as an entry for a chance to win one of three $100 prizes in Downtown Dollars. Winners will be announced during the week of April 6, 2026.
The business association, established in 1972, represents over 450 local businesses and organizes the event to encourage foot traffic through the downtown core. In addition to the egg hunt, many participating shops and restaurants are offering special sales and treats throughout the week leading up to Easter Sunday on April 5.
Multiple other community events are also taking place across Guelph on Saturday, April 4, 2026. These include an Easter egg hunt for dogs at Riverside Park organized by National Service Dogs to raise funds for their programs, an egg hunt at Royal City Nursery, and the Guelph Humane Society Spring Egg-stravaganza.
