No dining district in Guelph this summer, but roads can be closed for special events: council Guelph councillors have voted against closing down a section of downtown to become a pedestrian-friendly area for the entire patio season, but have agreed to allow special events that would see traffic diverted. Social Sharing If given a chance, 'we can all provide the community a safe and enjoyable experience,' Brianna Cook says CBC News · Posted: Mar 02, 2021 11:31 AM ET | Last Updated: March 2 Guelph allowed restaurants in part of its downtown core to extend their patios out into the streets to form a dining district as a way to welcome back customers and recoup money lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the summer of 2020. (Kate Bueckert/CBC)