Travel by Vehicle to Wilfrid Laurier University:
From London or Toronto, follow Highway 401 to "Exit 278 - Highway 8 West". If traveling from Toronto, take Highway 401 West; if traveling from London, Highway 401 East.
If from Niagara Falls, follow the Queen Elizabeth Way towards "Toronto" to Highway 403 West; follow 403 West to 6 North to Highway 401 West to Exit 278.
Once on Exit 278:
- Follow Highway 8 West to Highway 7 East (also known as the Conestoga Parkway)
- Continue on 7 East as it becomes Highway 85 North (formerly known as Highway 86)
- Exit at University Avenue West (which is the second University Avenue exit) and drive until King Street
- The Athletic Complex is located at the corner of King Street and University Avenue.
For information upon arrival, visit Wilfrid Laurier University’s Information Kiosk on Mid-campus Drive.
Travel by Air:
Flights from many cities will arrive at Toronto Pearson International Airport (http://www.gtaa.com/en/home) (airport code YYZ). Delegates may want to explore seat sales through online travel sites.
Waterloo is approximately one hour away from the Toronto International Airport. Delegates who are renting a car would follow driving instructions indicated below.
The Region of Waterloo International Airport (http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/passengerservices/flightcheck.asp), Hamilton International Airport (http://www.flyhi.ca/) (airport code YHM) and London International Airport (http://www.londonairport.on.ca/) (airport code YXU) offers opportunities for travel. Please refer to the links to see if you can fly directly from your city of origin.
Travel by Taxi:
City Cabs (http://www.citycabs.ca) and Waterloo Taxi (http://www.waterlootaxi.ca) serve Waterloo Region. Cost is approximately $35 to travel from the Region of Waterloo International Airport to Laurier’s Residence.
City Cabs - (519) 747-7777
Waterloo Taxi - (519) 886-1200
Flight Discounts:
Guests can find the best WestJet rates by submitting a booking form online or by calling Toll free 1-888-493-7853.
- Our group booking number is : QC 5792
- 10% off (certain restrictions apply)
For Air Canada our promotion code is: WJETJMG1 and can be used on aircanada.com.
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Toronto, YYZ (ON)
- The travel period begins Thursday, June 11, 2009 and ends Saturday, June 20, 2009
- 10% off (certain restrictions apply)
Travel by Limousine:
Limousine service is available at Toronto Pearson International Airport via 1 Toronto Airport Limo (http://www.1torontoairportlimo.com). To book, please visit their website.
1 Toronto Airport Limo - 1-866-682-9797
Limousine service is available for Waterloo International Airport via Brentwood Livery (http://www.brentwoodlivery.ca).
Brentwood Livery - 1-877-741-5700
Travel by Rail:
Via Rail (http://www.viarail.ca) provides railway service to Kitchener. Visit the link for details on costs and to book.
Via Rail - 1-888-842-7245
Airport Ground Transportation from Toronto Pearson & Hamilton International:
Airways Transit (http://www.airwaystransit.com) connects Toronto (Pearson), Hamilton (Munroe), and Region of Waterloo Intl. Airports with the Kitchener-Waterloo area by providing 24 hour shared ride door-to-door service.
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES.
Shared Ride door to door service to/from Toronto airport
For Toronto airport transfers we have obtained a reduced conference fare of $52.00 per person, one way, tax included. This fare will only apply to travel taking place from June 13 through June18, 2009. Other travel dates will be at regular fares. To receive the reduced fare you must book in advance and identify yourself as a CACUSS 2009 delegate when making your reservation.
Shared Ride door to door service to/from Hamilton airport
There is no conference rate available for Hamilton airport. Hamilton shared ride fares: 1 passenger: $75.00, 2 passengers: $106.00.
Shared Ride door to door service to/from Region of Waterloo Intl. airport
1 - 2 passengers: $42.00
3 - 4 passengers: $63.00
5 - 8 passengers: $84.00
all fares shown are one way, tax included
Cancellation Policy - applies to all reservations
All reservations require prepayment by credit card at time of booking. No shows are charged at full fare and cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to flight arrival or less than 12 hours prior to pick-up time will be charged at full fare.
Payment Options: VISA MASTERCARD AMEX
Contact Airways Transit to make your reservations
Online: http://www.airwaystransit.com (Toronto transfers only)
By phone: 519-886-2121 24 hours
Car Rental Services:
Avis (http://www.avis.com) - 1-800-879-2847
Budget (http://www.budget.com) - 1-800-561-5212
Dollar/Thrifty (http://www.thrifty.com) - 1-800-THRIFTY
Hertz (http://www.hertz.com) - 1-800-263-0600
National/Alamo (http://www.nationalcar.com) - 1-800-CAR-RENT or 1-800-GO-ALAMO
Car Rental Discounts:
Hertz Rates available from Kitchener, Hamilton and Toronto, Ontario from June 7-25, 2009:
Car Class |
Daily |
Weekend |
Weekly |
|
|
|
Per Day |
Per Day |
5-7 Days |
A |
Compact 2DR |
$51.99 |
$24.99 |
$219.99 |
B |
Compact 2/4 DR |
$51.99 |
$24.99 |
$219.99 |
C |
Midsize |
$53.99 |
$26.99 |
$229.99 |
D |
Sporty 2DR |
$55.99 |
$28.99 |
$239.99 |
F |
Fullsize 4DR |
$55.99 |
$28.99 |
$239.99 |
G |
Premium |
$57.99 |
$30.99 |
$259.99 |
I |
Luxury |
$66.99 |
$40.99 |
$299.99 |
R |
Minivan |
$81.99 |
$54.99 |
$349.99 |
L |
Sports Utility |
$81.99 |
$54.99 |
$349.99 |
Rates shown in Canadian Dollars and include unlimited free kilometers. Click here for more information.
Out-of-town Bus Transportation:
Coach Canada (http://www.coachcanada.com/) and Greyhound (http://www.greyhound.ca) provide bus service to Kitchener to the Charles Street Terminal. Grand River Transit is available at Charles Street Terminal, as well as taxi service.
Local Bus Service:
Grand River Transit (http://www.grt.ca) provides public transit for Waterloo Region, including Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.














