Guelph has one of the best animal biology programs in the country. Plus, if you are interested in applying to veterinary college later, Guelph will provide you with tons of opportunities to volunteer with animals. To apply to veterinary college, you need to have a lot of experience with animals, as well as two letters of recommendation from veterinarians with whom you have worked. Being at Guelph will allow you to gain those experiences that you need in order to apply to veterinary college.
It's also a lot cheaper to live in Guelph than Vancouver. Vancouver is a wonderful city and UBC is a great school, but if veterinary medicine is your goal, Guelph is probably your best bet.
There are also TONS of activities at Guelph. There are more clubs and activities than you can imagine! There is the opportunity to become involved in almost anything you can imagine. I'm personally active with the Nutrition students' group, the Equestrian club, the Masters swim club, and I teach fitness classes at the gym. There are tons more clubs I could be involved in, but I just don't have the time!
I find Guelph to be a very pretty city, actually, compared to many places I have lived, like Edmonton or Winnipeg. Guelph's campus is beautiful, and the arboretum is gorgeous. There are tons of wonderful recreation trails throughout the city as well, and all along the rivers. But hey, to each their own.
Anyhow, if you plan on going to veterinary college, Guelph is your best bet. You will have many, many opportunities to work with animals and gain the volunteer experience you need to apply to OVC.
University of Guelph: Applied Human Nutrition 2014 (Nutrition/Dietetics)