Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo are located in the twin cities of
Kitchener-Waterloo,
in southwestern Ontario, about 90 minutes drive west of Toronto or three hours east of Windsor-Detroit.
Interpolating stats at http://theweathernetwork.com/, the end of May is 10-20C with mean around 15C and a 35% chance of rain.
Air Travel
The nearest airport is the Region of Waterloo International Airport
(YKF). Starting May 12 (just in time for CANHEIT),
WestJet Airlines
will start daily service from Calgary to YKF. Promotional fares are
applicable for Saturday travel.
Northwest Airlines
offers three flights daily from YKF to their hub at the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW).
A taxi to/from Region of Waterloo International Airport from/to the WLU King Street residence will cost you about $30 one way.
See http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/passengerservices/ for info on Hertz and National car rentals
Other air travel to Kitchener-Waterloo is supported primarily by Pearson
International Airport in Toronto (YYZ).
Travel from the airport to Kitchener-Waterloo is via
rental car, limousine service or
Airways Transit.
Bus & train
Train service with Via Rail or bus service with Greyhound Bus Lines is supported from stations in Kitchener. See these websites for schedule information:
Driving Directions
- From east or west, follow highway 401 to exit 278, highway 8 West.
- Follow 8 West to 7 East (an expressway called the Conestoga Parkway).
Be sure to take the exit for 7 East, not 7 West.
- Continue on 7 East (keep left) as it becomes 85 North.
- Exit at University Avenue West and drive about 3 km.
Parking
- Day Parking is free in white lots 3A and 32.
- Park in lots 4 or 20 for $5.00/day.
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