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Guelph Lake Island Tickets

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Island Stage Venue | Hillside Festival, Gu

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About Guelph Lake Island

Guelph Lake Island hosts the Island Stage, a large covered performance space within the Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Since 1984, Hillside Festival has leveraged this island setting for music, theatre, Indigenous Circle programming, workshops, weddings, and more. The venue offers a unique, outdoor-integrated experience with multiple stages (Island Stage and Lake Stage) and a dynamic calendar of events throughout the Hillside festival season and other gatherings.

Here’s a practical guide to attending Island Stage, including seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining options to help you plan a smooth, enjoyable visit.

Whether you’re planning for Hillside or a private event, secure your seats and plan ahead. We’ve got you with clear directions, practical access details, and trusted hotel and dining partners to complete your visit near Guelph Lake Island.

For the latest event specifics, check the Hillside Festival schedule and official Island Stage announcements. If you’re coordinating a wedding or special event, Island Stage provides a distinct venue experience amid the natural beauty of the conservation area.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 7743 Conservation Rd., Guelph, ON N1H 6J1 (Guelph Lake Conservation Area).
  • Venue type: Island Stage, a large covered stage on Guelph Lake Island; used for Hillside Festival concerts, theatre performances, weddings and other events.
  • Capacity: no official published Island Stage capacity; Hillside program indicates ~4,000–5,000 patrons per day, with typical weekend festival attendance around 12,000–15,000 people.
  • Seating chart: no public Island Stage seating chart; events are largely general admission with some bench seating at Lake Stage and other special viewing arrangements.
  • Parking and transit: mainland parking with a paid rate (e.g., $10/day or $25/weekend); free shuttle buses from downtown Guelph to the island; island access via a causeway and walking paths.
  • Nearby hotels: Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre (50 Stone Rd W), Holiday Inn Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre (601 Scottsdale Dr), Staybridge Suites Guelph (11 Corporate Court); additional options include Spark by Hilton (downtown area) for festival package deals.
  • Notable events hosted: Hillside Festival since 1984 on Guelph Lake Island; Island Stage and Lake Stage host multiple stages, Indigenous Circle and workshops as part of Hillside activities.
  • Renamed/demolition: no known demolition or renaming; Hillside and GRCA continue to operate the Island Stage as part of the Guelph Lake Conservation Area.
  • Transit details: Hillside provides a free downtown-to-island shuttle; festival guidance outlines parking, entry, and wristband exchange procedures.