Location
Wilfrid Laurier University is located 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. Waterloo is
easily reached by Highways 7, 8 and 85, and by the four-lane Highway 401 which connects
Montreal and Windsor and which passes within about 16 km of the Wilfrid Laurier University
campus. The community is serviced by Via Rail and by the Gray Coach and Canada Coach bus
lines. Air service is through Pearson International Airport and thence by limousine or bus to
Waterloo.

    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 Shakespearean Theatre at Stratford is only 48 km
from the campus. A neighbouring university, the University of Waterloo, is located less than
two km from the Wilfrid Laurier University campus.