Things to know

General Online InfoPAK 2023

Sports & Fitness

WLU Athletic Complex Pool Lane Swims
Monday to Friday from 8 to 9 am, noon to 2 pm
Monday and Wednesday 8 to 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 pm.
$12 per day per person

Waterloo Swimplex
101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo N2J 4A8
Public Swims Schedules are available HERE.

Waterloo Park
Known as the jewel of the city, Waterloo Park has a lake, animal farm, picnic areas, splash pad, sport fields, playgrounds and more.
Waterloo Park’s splash pad is located off Father David Bauer Drive, next to the skate park. Free parking is available on the street or in lots surrounding the park. Admission is free. Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Accessible onsite change rooms, picnic and shaded areas are nearby. While the splash pad is not available for rent, the nearby picnic areas are able to provide privacy and shade for your event.
Open daily from 6 am–11 pm. Download the park map HERE.

Residence Information

All Residences Key Pick-up
Friday, Aug. 5th from 9 am to 10 pm
Saturday, Aug. 6th from 9 am to 10 pm
HOTEL LAURIER OFFICE (King Street Residence), 200 King St. North

Sunday, Aug. 7th from 11 am to 5 pm
BRICKER RESIDENCE, 44 Bricker Avenue

Should you need to make other arrangements to pick up accommodation keys, please email [email protected]

All residents should return their keys to the drop-off box located in the lobby of each Residence when they check out. There is no official check-out time on Friday or Saturday; you may empty your room after the final concerts if you prefer.

Internet Access
All participants will receive a wi-fi access code at residence check-in or registration.

Parking

Commuters
Commuters may get a $35.00 permit to park in Lot 37 at Northdale from Monday-Friday. The permits can be purchased at the SOSI registration desk. The other options are Pay & Display lots 4, 20 & 33 ($12 per day) or street parking (3 hours only — the city bylaw officers come by frequently).

New contactless Honk Tap Smart Stations: You may now pay for parking at the pay-and-display machines located on campus via Honk Mobile by scanning the QR code on the sign with your mobile device.

Residential
Unloading and Parking
Bricker Residence (44 Bricker Avenue) and King Street Residence (200 King Street N.) – parking is temporarily available on the street or in front of the building for unloading.

Your parking fee for the week is included in the accommodation fee. Parking permits (available when you check in) are required at all times and will be provided at check-in. License plate numbers must be included on the permit.

Residential guests may park in Lot 34 (under King Street Residence) and in Lot 31 (Waterloo College Hall — not the stadium). It is the same distance, and there will be signs.

Get the Annotated Parking Map HERE.

Important Notes

Parking is not permitted in gold permit or reserved spots. Failure to park in designated lots will result in a ticket and/or tow. Conference Services is not responsible for parking tickets.
Parking on city streets is limited to 3 hours and this bylaw is strictly enforced.
There is no parking at St. Michael’s Church.
Complimentary parking is available on weekends (with the exception of parking meters and reserved spaces). Vehicles parking overnight must have a permit.

Eating

Dining Hall
open for lunch Monday to Friday from noon to 1:30 pm

Veritas Café
Located just off the QUAD. Take out only.

Byte 75
open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 2 pm
Located on the main floor of Lazaridis Hall. Offering a premium selection of flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, soup and baked goods. BYTE 75 features Fair Trade coffee and offers premium hot and cold beverages and desserts.

There are many places to eat within walking distance of the campus, especially toward King St. CHECK WHAT IS NEARBY