Directions and Parking Information
Driving Directions
UW’s main campus is located in the twin cities of Kitchener-Waterloo in southwestern Ontario, about 90 minutes' drive west of Toronto or three hours east of Windsor-Detroit.
From east or west, follow highway 401 to exit 278, highway 8 West; proceed as below.
From Buffalo and Niagara Falls, follow Queen Elizabeth Way in the "Toronto" direction to highway 403 West (one hour); follow 403 West to 6 North to 401 West to exit 278 (45 minutes), highway 8 West; proceed as below.
- Follow 8 West to 7 East (an expressway called the Conestoga Parkway). Be sure to take the exit for 7 East, not 7 West.
- Keep left; do not exit on 7 East (Victoria Street and Guelph). Expressway becomes 85 North (formerly 86).
- Exit at University Avenue West and drive about 2 miles (3 km).
- Stop at the UW entrance kiosk for parking information and directions. Visitor parking is available near the main entrance.
Use Google Maps for directions to UW.
Campus Directions (Printable Campus Map)
For questions, please contact mjfeeney@uwaterloo.ca.