Location

Introducing Wilfrid Laurier University

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 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 86, and by the four-lane Highway 401 which connects Montreal and Windsor and passes within about 16 km of the Laurier campus. The community is serviced by Via Rail, bus lines and air service through Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario.

Throughout the Region of Waterloo, a rich local history, vigorous industry and 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 students. The Stratford Shakespearean Festival is only 48 km from the campus.

In September 1999, a satellite campus was established in the city of Brantford, Ontario. This campus is described in more detail in the section which follows and on the Laurier Web site.

Introducing Wilfrid Laurier University

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Official electronic version updated on November 17, 2000

M. Watson, Editor