University Stadium, Waterloo

Name: University Stadium
Address: Waterloo, Canada

#27 among attractions in Waterloo

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University Stadium, also known as Knight–Newbrough Field and formerly known as Seagram Stadium, is a football stadium in Waterloo, Ontario with a capacity of 6,000. It is home to the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks football, rugby, and lacrosse teams. It also served for several years as the home field of soccer side K–W United FC which ceased operations in 2018. Facilities include space for recreational programs and Kinesiology classrooms; there is also a large gym and the football field. The stadium is closed to the public. ()

Opened: 1958 (66 years ago)Capacity: 6000Coordinates: 43°28'13"N, 80°31'49"W

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University Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo Park, Brubacher House, University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics.

0.4 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Waterloo, Ontario, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery stands as a beacon of contemporary art, dedicated to exhibiting and collecting ceramic, glass, enamel, and stained glass works. This specialized art gallery is a treasure trove for art...
~1500 ftSW
Park
Waterloo Park, Waterloo
8 min walk • Waterloo Park, known as the "jewel of the city," is a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Waterloo, Ontario. This expansive city park is a haven for both residents and tourists looking for a place to relax, play, and explore amidst nature's beauty.
1.2 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Brubacher House, Waterloo
30 min walk • Brubacher House is a historic house museum in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada which showcases the home life of 19th century Mennonite pioneers in Waterloo County. The house was built in 1850 or 1851 by the Mennonite community for the Brubacher family. It and its attached farmland were sold in 1965 to the University of Waterloo.
0.7 miW
Park
University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics, Waterloo
20 min walk • The Faculty of Mathematics is one of six faculties of the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, offering over 500 courses in mathematics, statistics and computer science. The Faculty also houses the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, formerly the Faculty's computer science department. There are over 31,000 alumni.
0.7 miW
Square
Quantum Nano Quad, Waterloo
18 min walk • Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre is a research and development laboratory for quantum information science and nanotechnology at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
~680 ftNE
Seminary
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Waterloo
4 min walk • Martin Luther University College, formerly Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada federated with the nondenominational Wilfrid Laurier University, located in Waterloo, Ontario.
0.4 miSE
Brewery, Cafe
Huether Hotel, Waterloo
11 min walk • The Huether Hotel is an historic building in Waterloo, Ontario. Originally built in 1855, renovations beginning in the 1870s established the building in the High Victorian style. Starting as a hotel and home for the Lion Brewery, the building today houses a café, restaurant and pub with the brewery now located next door.
0.8 miNW
Museum
University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, Waterloo
22 min walk • The School of Optometry and Vision Science is one of the professional schools at the University of Waterloo. It is a school within the university's Faculty of Science and is the larger of the two optometry schools in Canada.
0.6 miSE
Square
Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo
16 min walk • Waterloo Public Square is a stop on the Region of Waterloo's Ion rapid transit system. It is located on the Waterloo Spur rail line in Waterloo, between Willis Way and Erb Street at King Street, and at the north end of its namesake, the Waterloo Public Square.
0.6 miSE
43°27'51"N • 80°31'17"W
Button Factory Arts, Waterloo
16 min walk • Museum
0.4 miSE
Library
Waterloo Public Library, Waterloo
11 min walk • The Waterloo Public Library is the public library system for Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1888, the library has three branches as of February 2021, with another under construction.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Waterloo (4 min walk), Waterloo Park, Waterloo (8 min walk), State of the Art Supplies, Waterloo (11 min walk), Waterloo Public Library, Waterloo (11 min walk).

How to get to University Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to University Stadium:

Bus

University Ave. / Sunview • Lines: 29 (7 min walk)
University Ave. / Phillip • Lines: 12, 29, 8 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Laurier - Waterloo Park • Lines: 301 (7 min walk)
Waterloo Public Square • Lines: 301 (15 min walk)