WRC Venue

Prestigious
Humanities Theatre
J. G. Hagey Hall
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Venue of the 31th World Religions Conference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The "Humanities Theatre" is located at the J.G. Hagey Hall of the University of Waterloo
in City of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

The twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo are located less than one hour west of Toronto -- Canada's largest city -- and a couple of hours from the American cities of Detroit and Buffalo via Highway 401.

Driving Directions by Road

From East (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal)
Follow Highway 401 westbound take exit 278 to Highway 8 west towards Kitchener-Waterloo. Exit at Highway 85 (formerly 86) towards Waterloo. Then exit at University Avenue West. Turn Right on Seagram Drive (University of Waterloo is at University Avenue and Seagram Drive). Park in Parking Lot H, which is across J.G. Hagey Humanities Theatre.

From West (Detroit, Windsor, London)
Follow Highway 401 eastbound take exit 278B to Highway 8 west towards Kitchener-Waterloo. Exit at Highway 85 (formerly 86) towards Waterloo. Then exit at University Avenue West. Turn Right on Seagram Drive (University of Waterloo is at University Avenue and Seagram Drive). Park in Parking Lot H, which is across J.G. Hagey Humanities Theatre.

From South (Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Hamilton)
Follow the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) across the Burlington Skyway. Take Exit 100 West onto Highway 403 westbound. Take 403 west to Highway 6 North to Highway 401, at the village of Morriston. Continue westbound on Highway 401 until Interchange 278 where you will exit for Kitchener onto to Highway 8. Exit at Highway 85 (formerly 86) towards Waterloo. Then exit at University Avenue West. Turn Right on Seagram Drive (University of Waterloo is at University Avenue and Seagram Drive). Park in Parking Lot H, which is across J.G. Hagey Humanities Theatre.

Address:

University of Waterloo 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G1

Phone:

1-877-INFO-WRC (1-877-463-6972)

Links to other resources:

Regional map
Map of Kitchener-Waterloo

Ontario road condition reports
Map of this route

Travelling by public transportation

Waterloo is approximately the same distance, less than a two hour flight, from the other major North American financial centres, Montreal, Chicago and New York. More than 60% of Canadian's, and 40% of the population of the U.S. live within a 500 mile radius.

Border Crossing
City Distance Drive Time
(Km/Miles) (Hours)
Niagara Falls 131/82 1.5
Fort Erie 158/98 1.75
Buffalo 160/100 1.75
Sarnia 191/119 2.0
Windsor 292/182 3.0
Detroit 298/185 3.0

Distance Chart

City Distance Drive Time
(Km/Miles) (Hours)
Hamilton 56/36 0.75
Toronto 116/72 1.5
London 108/67 1.5
Cleveland via Buffalo 463/288 4.75
Ottawa 506/314 5.5
Montreal 642/401 6.5
Chicago 740/460 7.75
Philadelphia 845/553 8.75
New York 891/553 9.5
Boston 870/544 10.0

Washington

935/581 11.0

Parking Information:

Free Parking is guaranteed for guests arriving before 12:00 noon in Parking Lot "H". Once you arrive within the close proximity of the University of Waterloo, follow posted "World Religions Conference" signs and you will be directed to the parking lots.

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