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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Arriving from Toronto (via 401)

  1. Take Highway 8 north to Kitchener (via exit 278).
  2. Then transfer to Highway 7/85 (traveling east).
  3. Highway 7 will exit, continue along Highway 85.
  4. Exit at University Ave west (there are two exits, you need to take the one on the north side of the overpass).
  5. Drive west along University Ave. until you come to Phillip St. (it will be a T-intersection going North, and on the NE corner there is a HMV store).
  6. Our Main Office is located at 268 Phillip St. It is about half way between the intersection of University Ave. + Phillip St. and Columbia St. + Phillip St. Watch for white signs with red posts to indicate the drive way.
  7. Refer to map below to get to the Main Office.

Arriving from London (via 401)

  1. Take King St north (via exit 278).
  2. Transfer to Highway 8 north (Kitchener).
  3. Then transfer to Highway 7/85 (traveling east).
  4. Highway 7 will exit, continue along Highway 85.
  5. Exit at University Ave. west (there are two exits, you need to take the one on the north side of the overpass).
  6. Drive west along University Ave. until you come to Phillip St. (it will be a T-intersection going North, and on the NE corner there is a HMV store).
  7. Our Main Office is located at 268 Phillip St. It is about half way between the intersection of University Ave. + Phillip St. and Columbia St. + Phillip St. Watch for white signs with red posts to indicate the drive way.
  8. Refer to map below to get to the Main Office.

USEFUL MAPS

Map of Waterloo
Site Map of WCRI

FINDING THE WCRI OFFICE

One of the questions most often asked is "How do I find the WCRI Office?". So to simplify:

  • The WCRI Office is located in the center of the Clayfield Division (Block 2).
  • If you are looking at the Clayfield Building (see picture below) take the stairs to the right of the flag poles.


INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGION

The Waterloo Co-operative Residence Incorporated is located at 268 Philip Street in the city of Waterloo, in the province of Ontario, Canada. The twin cities of Kitchener - Waterloo, with a combined population of over 270 000, lie in the prosperous rural and urban area known as the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Waterloo is located some 112 km west of Toronto, 104 km northeast of London, 128 km northwest of Niagara Falls, and 65 km northwest of Hamilton. The region is serviced by Via Rail and by the Grey Hound Coach Lines. International Air service is through Pearson International Airport in Toronto.

Throughout the Region of Waterloo, a rich local history, a vigorous industry and a high quality of life are readily apparent. Musical and theatrical performances, art exhibitions, film screenings and sports activities are among the many cultural and recreational events which will interest the student. The Festival Theatre at Stratford is only 48 km from the WCRI. Both neighbouring universities, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, are located less than a km from WCRI.