University of Waterloo, Waterloo

Name: University of Waterloo
Address: 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Canada

#19 among attractions in Waterloo

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The University of Waterloo is a public research university with a main campus in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is on 404 hectares of land adjacent to "Uptown" Waterloo and Waterloo Park. The university also operates three satellite campuses and four affiliated university colleges. The university offers academic programs administered by six faculties and thirteen faculty-based schools. Waterloo operates the largest post-secondary co-operative education program in the world, with over 20,000 undergraduate students enrolled in the university's co-op program. Waterloo is a member of the U15, a group of research-intensive universities in Canada. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 43°28'9"N, 80°32'23"W

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200 University Avenue WestDowntown WaterlooWaterloo Canada

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University of Waterloo – 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.

0.7 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo
19 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...
0.4 miSE
Park
Waterloo Park, Waterloo
10 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.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Brubacher House, Waterloo
20 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.
~1940 ftNW
Park
University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics, Waterloo
10 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.
~1290 ftNW
Square
Quantum Nano Quad, Waterloo
7 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.
0.6 miE
Seminary
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Waterloo
15 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.
0.8 miE
Brewery, Cafe
Huether Hotel, Waterloo
22 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum
University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science, Waterloo
14 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.
0.9 miE
Square
Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo
25 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.
1 miE
43°27'51"N • 80°31'17"W
Button Factory Arts, Waterloo
26 min walk • Museum
0.8 miE
Library
Waterloo Public Library, Waterloo
21 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 of Waterloo?

Nearby attractions include Engineering 5, Waterloo (3 min walk), Quantum Nano Quad, Waterloo (7 min walk), St. Jerome's University, Waterloo (9 min walk), Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo (9 min walk).

How to get to University of Waterloo by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Waterloo:

Bus

Ring Rd. / U.W. - South Campus Hall • Lines: 30 (2 min walk)
University Ave. / University of Waterloo • Lines: 12, 202, 29, 8 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Laurier - Waterloo Park • Lines: 301 (7 min walk)
University of Waterloo • Lines: 301 (8 min walk)