Visitor Guide - Perimeter Institute

Summer 2010 | Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics | Ph: 519.569.7600 

Long Term Visitors 

Visitor Guide 

Contents 

About Perimeter Institute 

Contacts 3 

Facilities 5 

Information Portals 9 

Living in Waterloo 11 

Accommodations 12 

Education 15 

Health Care 18 

Tourism 29 

Maps 34 

Index 37

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About this guide 

You can find the online version of this guide via our website at: 

www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/Scientific/Visitors/Visitor_Guide/ 

The online Visitor Guide offers more extensive links to a wide range of 

resources, including arts and entertainment, tourism information, 

government information, and job search resources. 

You can download an up-to-date guide in PDF via our website at: 

www.perimeterinstitute.ca/pifiles/VisitorGuide.pdf 

For a more complete overview of Perimeter Institute and its history, you 

can download a PDF version of the comprehensive Perimeter Institute 

overview via our website here: 

www.perimeterinstitute.ca/PI_Overview_Winter_10.pdf 

Getting Started 

At Perimeter Institute, we strive to provide our visitors with all the information 

and tools they need to make their visit as comfortable and productive as 

possible. Our Visitor Services team and other administrative staff will provide 

you with a comprehensive PI orientation and make sure you have everything 

you need to get started. 

Your Key Contacts 

You’ll need to see the following key contacts on your first day at PI to complete your 

orientation and make sure you have everything you need to start your visit with us 

(Please note that the items/tasks listed under Key Contact names are important and 

may have implications on your visa and immigration, OHIP and extended benefits, and 

other matters). 

Karen Wiatowski 

Visitor Program Coordinator 

Office 205 

Extension 6051 

As Visitor Program Coordinator, Karen helps 

arrange your visit to PI, finds your temporary 

accommodations, and assigns your office. 

See Karen to: 

Receive your welcome package and 

have your photo taken 

Receive a brief orientation (including 

explanation of per diems, visitor activity 

reports, and expense reports) 

Address any access card problems 

Receive your office assignment 

 

 

Submit your emergency contact form 

Set up a cleaning schedule for your PI 

accommodations, if the duration of your 

stay is longer than 2 weeks 

Your Visitor Kit 

Access Card: 

Grants you entry to the main 

building and certain areas within 

PI. The front door is unlocked 

during our regular office hours of 

8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to 

Friday. You can contact security 

(ext. 5192, or 519.572.7947) 

outside office hours should you 

require extra assistance. Please 

notify Visitor Services and security 

should you misplace your access 

card. 

PI Apartments Map and Keys: 

A map and keys for your 

accommodations has been 

included, if applicable. These can 

be returned to your driver upon 

your departure. 

Visitor Emergency Contact 

Form: 

Complete and remit on your first 

day. 

Perimeter Institute 

Computing Guide: 

A ‘quick start’ guide that includes 

your username and password, as 

well as an overview of computing 

at PI, FAQs, and contact 

information. 

Inside the Perimeter: 

A copy of the most recent issue of 

our internal newsletter will be 

included. 

Perimeter Institute Staff 

Directory: 

A current staff directory can be 

found in your booklet. You can also 

find this on PINET, our intranet at: 

http://my.pi.local 

Visitor Program Improvement 

Form: 

PI is dedicated to making your visit 

as fulfilling as possible. Please 

complete this form and remit to 

Human Resources. 

Other Notes: 

A variety of tourist information is 

available in the brochure stand in 

the library and in this guide.

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Debbie Guenther 

Academic Program Coordinator 

35 King St., 3 rd floor 


As Academic Program Coordinator, Debbie coordinates the graduate student and Perimeter 

Scholars International programs. 

See Debbie for: 

Information about courses 

Information about Perimeter Scholars International 

Sheri Keffer 

Human Resources Manager 

Office 409 


As Human Resources Manager, Sheri is responsible for employee relations, immigration 

matters and employment contracts. 

See Sheri for: 

Work permit and immigration assistance 

Resources regarding individual and family support 

Mandy Soede 

Human Resources Administrator 

Office 209B 


As Human Resources Administrator, Mandy is responsible for health benefits enrolment and 

administration, in both the provincial and private health programs. 

See Mandy to: 

Complete your application for a SIN number (required to work in Canada) 

Enroll in the payroll system 

Enroll in Foreign workers and extended health benefits, if applicable 

Details regarding application for OHIP benefits (if your stay is longer than 6 months) 

Sign up for social events 

Dawn Poll 

Senior Bookkeeper 

35 King St., 1 st floor 


See Dawn to: 

Order your BlackBerry 

Process travel reimbursements 

Obtain a long distance telephone PIN number

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Other Important Contacts 

During the course of your stay, you may need to enlist the services of the following administrative staff members: 

LeeAnne Kane 

Scientific Programs Administrator 

Office 215B 


As Scientific Programs Administrator, Leanne helps visitors make any 

arrangements required for seminars, and uses your visitor activity reports to track 

information on collaborations and publications. 

See Leanne to: 

Arrange seminar details, such as room booking, listing on website and 

Infocaster 

Arrange colloquium speaker meetings and dinners 

Determine the appropriate administrative staff member to help with 

whatever you may need 

Arrange coordination of visiting researcher and sabbatical programs 

Holly Hatch 

Conference Coordinator 

Office 206A 


As Conference Coordinator, Holly is responsible for planning conferences and other 

events at PI. See Holly for: 

Information about conferences or other events going on within the Institute 

Assistance with planning events 

Sheena Gilks 

Reception and Operations Administrator 


See Sheena with any concerns about your office, furniture, and supplies. 

Joy Montgomery 

IT Help Desk Analyst 

Office 207 


If you encounter any issues with your computer, or need to request hardware, 

software, or configuration changes, please contact IT or submit a help desk request by 

sending an email to help@perimeterinstitute.ca. Your username and password are the 

same as your Windows or Linux username and password. See the section PINET: 

Your Information Portal for more information. Joy will also help with any phone and/or 

voicemail issues.

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Location 

31 Caroline St. 

Perimeter Institute’s main building is a four-storey facility located at 31 Caroline Street. The first floor is dedicated 

to common areas such as the Reflecting Lounge, fitness areas, library, and lecture theatre. The second floor 

houses administrative offices (including Visitor Services) on the south side, and research offices on the north side. 

The third floor is similar, with the addition of a seminar room, boardroom and kitchen on the south side. The fourth 

floor is dedicated to research offices, a second seminar room and the Black Hole Bistro. 

Parking is free of charge; however you will need to display a parking permit. Please contact Sheena at Reception, 

ext. 5191, for your permit. The temporary parking lot (during construction) is located on Father David Bauer Dr. 

across from the Waterloo Recreation Centre. There are a few 15 minute spots in the PI lot. 

If you need help finding your way around, you can access floor plans on PINET at http://my.pi.local/. 

Floor plans are also posted on each floor of the building. 

35 King St. N. 

The second building, a historic post office with clock tower, is located just over a block away on the corner of King 

Street and Dupont Street. 

Facilities at 31 Caroline St. 

Kitchen Facilities 

Full kitchen facilities are provided on the south side of the third 

floor. Fridges are provided for your use, and also regularly store 

milk and cream for coffee. A pool table, table tennis (ping pong), 

and couches are all ready to make your day more comfortable. 

Cold beverages can be purchased from a vending machine for 

just $0.50. 

The Black Hole Bistro 

The fourth floor bistro is open on weekdays for coffee in the 

mornings, lunch from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., and a dinner service into 

the evening, except when there is an event in the Bistro. The 

diverse menu changes daily. Several nights throughout the week 

include themed events – such as pub night. A selection of 

sandwiches is available on weekends. You can check out the 

Bistro’s menu via PINET at http://my.pi.local/. 

The Bistro is open to PI residents and their guests. Members of 

the general public are occasionally permitted to enjoy the fine 

food and atmosphere in conjunction with ticketed events. 

The Record, National Post, Globe & Mail and Toronto Star are all 

received daily and available for your perusal in the Bistro, as well 

as a number of magazines. Please return these reading materials 

to the Bistro after you have read them. 

Lounges and Coffee Stations 

Comfortable leather couches, cappuccino machines and 

blackboards around every corner make the lounges scattered 

throughout the building a meeting place for discussion, debate 

and…caffeine. Please make yourself at home, being mindful that 

others will appreciate you tidying the space after you leave.

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Fireplaces 

There are wood-burning fireplaces throughout the building. The fireplaces are a wonderful and safe feature of the 

Institute, but do require monitoring when in use. Please do not place any items, even paper, inside the fireplaces. 

Fires will be started by building maintenance; please contact them at ext. 7002 should you wish to use a fireplace. 

Fitness 

On the first floor, on the north side of the building behind the Reflecting Lounge, you will find an exercise room, 

squash court and change rooms complete with sauna. For your own safety, before accessing these rooms you will 

need a brief training session, which can be arranged by Reception, at ext. 5191. The foosball table is located near 

the change rooms, and there is a vending machine in the hall above the squash courts. 

Music Practice Room/Health Room 

On the first floor, in front of the Mike Lazaridis Theatre of Ideas, there is a music practice room which contains a 

piano that is at your disposal when the theatre is not in use. This room is also available as a quiet room for those 

who need it. If you wish to use the room, please contact Reception, at ext. 5191. 

Daily Newspapers 

The Record, National Post, Globe & Mail and Toronto Star are all received daily and are available for your perusal 

in the Bistro. Please return the newspapers to this location after you have reviewed them. If you missed an article 

relevant to PI in one of the papers, contact the External Relations department at ext. 5051 for a clipping or 

electronic copy. 

Smoking 

Regional by-laws prohibit smoking inside Perimeter Institute, as well as all public places in the Region of Waterloo. 

Smoking is permitted outside the building and ashtrays in the form of large grey pylons have been provided. 

Additionally, please note that smoking is not permitted in any of PI’s apartments. 

George Leibbrandt Library 

A variety of books, electronic journals, and leisure magazines can be 

found in the George Leibbrandt Library. The collections are located on 

the first floor; the second floor is assigned as office space. If you are 

visiting for more than three weeks, you are given a library account 

allowing you to borrow materials. Your PI Access Card has been set 

up to function as a library card with the self-checkout station located 

near the first floor entrance. Items can be returned in the slot by the 

librarian’s desk. The online catalogue and e-journals are available on 

your desktop through PINET at http://my.pi.local/. 

If you are visiting for less than three weeks, please see the Librarian, 

Dawn Bombay, to coordinate access to library resources. 

University of Waterloo 

Long-term visitors and PI residents have full access (book loans and 

e-journals) to the University of Waterloo library system, which includes 

materials from the University of Waterloo, University of Guelph and 

Wilfrid Laurier University. You must activate your access by registering 

your WatCard at the UW library. The University of Waterloo is within 

walking distance through Waterloo Park. Note: For more information 

about obtaining a WatCard, please see the Librarian, Dawn Bombay. 

To access the University of Waterloo library remotely, please visit: 

http://login.lib.uwaterloo.ca. You’ll need to supply your last name and 

the barcode number from the front of your WatCard.

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Your Office 

Office Supplies 

The supply cabinet is located on the second floor on the south side of the 

building, underneath the staircase across from Room 211. You are welcome 

to help yourself to any necessary supplies. If you are unable to find what you 

are looking for, please contact Reception, ext. 5191, for assistance in 

obtaining/ordering the supplies you need. 

Computers 

Perimeter Institute currently provides 

desktop support for Linux and MS- 

Windows XP Pro based operating 

systems and limited support for Apple 

OS/X based computers. Our server 

infrastructure is based on Linux and MS- 

Windows Server 2003. This infrastructure 

has met the needs of most of our 

researchers and visitors; if you have 

special requirements outside of these 

areas please contact the Visitor Program 

Coordinator (ext. 6051) before your 

arrival. After you arrive, please submit a 

help desk request (by simply emailing 

help@perimeterinstitute.ca) or contact the 

help desk at ext. 6073. 

Perimeter generally tries to use open 

source software to meet its application 

software needs. Some of the directly 

supported packages include SSH, 

Fortran, C++, LaTeX, gnuplot, and 

inkscape. We also provide access to 

some commercial software packages 

including Maple, Matlab, Mathematica, 

and MS Office. 

Email 

Our email infrastructure is based on MS-Exchange 2003 in order to support 

integration with our BlackBerry devices. Supported email clients include MS 

Outlook, Outlook web client, pine, and the default mail client in OS/X. Your 

email address will be the first letter of your first name and your last name 

@perimeterinstitute.ca. E.g. John Smith – jsmith@perimeterinstitute.ca. 

Telephone Use 

Each office is equipped with a 

telephone and extension 

number, which is displayed 

beside the green button on the 

right hand side of the phone. 

The main switchboard line is 

519.569.7600. 

To bypass the switchboard to 

check your voicemail, dial 

519.747.1443. 

If you intend to dial long-distance 

you must first get a long distance 

pin. To do so, you’ll need to 

speak with the Visitor Program 

Coordinator, Karen Wiatowski, at 

ext. 6051. 

A personal voicemail box may be 

set up for long term visitors only. 

Please see the Visitor Program 

Coordinator for assistance. 

Outgoing Calls 

Dial 9 to access an outgoing 

telephone line 

Local Calls 

Dial 9 + 519 + Phone number 

Long Distance (Canada & US) 

Dial * + LD Code + 9 + 1 + Area 

Code + Phone number 

International Calls 

Dial* + LD Code + 9 + 011 + 

country code + Phone number 

Internal Calls 

Dial 4 digit extension number 

SHARCNET 

Perimeter researchers have access to the SHARCNET high performance 

computing facilities. Please view the introductory SHARCNET article on the 

Intranet for further details or contact Ben Davies (ext. 7102). 

IT Help Ticket System 

To submit a help request, simply send an email to help@perimeterinstitute.ca. 

This system can be used to log any infrastructure issues you experience. Our 

IT team will track, assign, and resolve any problems as quickly as possible. 

You may also contact the help desk person at ext. 6073 or come directly to 

office 207. 

For more information, please contact the Chief Information Officer, Ben 

Davies, at ext. 7102.

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Printers 

There are printers located on each wing of levels two, three, and four. There is also a printer located in the 

library on level one. All of these printers are black and white units with duplex capabilities. 

As well, there are two colour photocopiers which have higher quality printing capabilities located on the 

second floor of both wings. 

Please see the Researcher Wiki on PINET for a complete list of available printers and their names/location, at 

http://my.pi.local/. Please contact the IT Help Desk if you need help setting up a particular printer. 

Finally, as noted above, the machines can be used to print your documents. Please contact the IT department 

for assistance with setting up the necessary printer drivers. 

When printing, please consider your impact on the environment and double-side your printouts whenever 

possible. Joy Montgomery at the IT Help Desk (ext. 6073) would be happy to show you how to do this if you 

are uncertain. 

Photocopying, Scanning, and Faxing 

Perimeter has two Xerox Work Center Pro C3545 machines. One is located across from Room 211 on the 

second floor, south wing, near the supply cabinet; the second is located under the stairwell across from room 

253 in the north wing. 

This user-friendly duplex machine has many copying capabilities including the ability to enlarge/reduce, and 

staple. A wide variety of output media (including transparencies) can be used. 

The machine can also be used to scan documents to a number of formats (TIFF, PDF, etc.) and will email the 

resulting document to whomever you specify. If you are scanning transparencies, please scan them in the 

landscape orientation to prevent jamming. 

The machines are capable of faxing documents. Currently, we have not implemented long distance codes for this 

service (we encourage you to use the scan to email functionality instead). Only the south side Xerox machine is 

able to receive faxes. 

For long distance dialing with the Fax machine: 

Within North America: Press 1 + Area Code + Phone Number 

Outside North America: Press 011 + Country Code + Full Phone Number 

Finally, as noted above, the machines can be used to print your documents. Please contact the IT department 

for assistance with setting up the necessary printer drivers. 

OCR and CD/DVD Burning 

A single-page scanner and CD/DVD burner are located on a workstation in the first floor of the library. We 

encourage you to use the photocopiers for scanning purposes as they are more convenient. However, if you 

require OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software, you should use this machine. Instructions are available at 

the station. This workstation also has a CD/DVD burner so that you can make a copy of your files on CD (or 

DVD) if your desktop or laptop does not have these capabilities.

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Your Information Portals 

PINET: http://my.pi.local/ 

Perimeter Institute maintains an extensive intranet called PINET, designed to give you the tools and resources 

you need. 

Log on with your User and Password information provided in your Visitor Kit. 

To request a hands-on overview of the tools and resources available on PINET, please contact IT. 

Using PINET, you can: 

maintain your profile in our Contact System 

book rooms and equipment 

access contact information for all staff 

access library resources 

access policy information about Perimeter Institute 

access forms required for expenses/reimbursements 

access human resources information 

access IT information, such as using wireless and printer resources 

log IT help requests 

access the Perimeter Institute events calendar, which lists all talks, colloquia, seminars, 

conferences/workshops, event horizons events, and social events 

Take a quick look at some of the tools available to you via PINET. Note: PINET is customized by user; the 

actual tools and resources available to you may differ from the sample window shown below:

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Website 

Perimeter Institute’s website offers a wealth of information about Scientific and Outreach activities past 

(recorded talks and resources), current, and future. It also includes a complete list of current research and 

administration staff. Check out the website, www.perimeterinstitute.ca, for complete details. 

Infocaster 

The Infocaster is a multimedia device that communicates information about current events at Perimeter 

Institute. There are three Infocasters, one near the main entry next to the elevator, another near Visitor 

Services, and another in the Black Hole Bistro. 

Interaction with Other Institutions 

Perimeter Institute is located in the heart of southwestern Ontario, and is able to facilitate interaction with the 

following institutions, each of which is located no more than 1.5 hours away: 

Institute for Quantum Computing, Waterloo 

University of Waterloo, Waterloo 

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo 

University of Guelph, Guelph 

McMaster University, Hamilton 

University of Western Ontario, London 

Fields Institute, Toronto 

Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), Toronto 

Shuttle Service 

Our Shuttle Van service makes 

regular trips to and from these 

institutions. 

If you want to arrange a visit, 

check the Shuttle Schedule 

online at: 

http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/e 

n/Scientific/Visitors/Shuttle_Servi 

ce/ 

Or email: 

shuttle@perimeterinstitute.ca

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Living in Waterloo 

The Region of Waterloo is a unique blend of urban and rural. Located just one 

hour west of Toronto, the Region is made up of the cities of Cambridge 

(www.cambridge.ca), Kitchener (www.kitchener.ca) and Waterloo 

(www.waterloo.ca), as well as the Townships of North Dumfries 

(www.township.northdumfries.on.ca), Wellesley 

(www.township.wellesley.on.ca), Wilmot (www.wilmot.ca), and Woolwich 

(www.woolwich.ca). It offers visitors to the Region a perfect blend of modern 

energetic urban centres and scenic rural landscapes. 

The Region has a prosperous economy and enviable quality of life, that all of 

us in this area have come to expect living here. There are great restaurants, 

live theatre, museums, galleries and a symphony. Waterloo has a strong arts 

and culture presence – ideal for the enthusiast – with galleries, studios, 

museums and festivals at every turn. We're proud to be home to numerous 

galleries celebrating and showcasing a great diversity of artistic undertakings 

from native arts to jewelry to modern sculpture and painting. Our top-ranked 

universities and community college provide programs to help you and your 

family reach their educational goals. 

The Yellow Pages in the Bell phone book offers a comprehensive resource for 

goods and services in the Region. You can also access the directory online at 

www.yellowpages.ca. 

PI Spousal Network 

The PI Spousal Network is a network of spouses of PI students, postdocs, and 

faculty. They can help you with recommendations for services and activities 

available in the area. For details, see Morgan, the Human Resources Advisor, 

or email her at mmalinski@perimeterinstitute.ca. 

Waterloo Region 

Resources 

City of Waterloo 

519.886.1550 

100 Regina Street South, 

Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 

www.city.waterloo.on.ca 

City of Kitchener 

519.741.2286 

200 King Street West, Kitchener, 

ON N2G 4G7 

www.city.kitchener.on.ca 

Region of Waterloo 

519.575.4400 

150 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON 

N2G 4J3 

www.region.waterloo.on.ca 

Community Information 

Centre, Region of Waterloo 

519.579.3800 

151 Frederick St, Suite 300, 

Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2 

www.waterlooregion.org/cic 

Relocation Guides 

There are several guides and websites that you can refer to that can help you 

settle into the Kitchener-Waterloo community. They are: 

Project NOW 

Settlement.org 

HRSDC (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada) 

Relocation Guide (www.workdestinations.org) 

The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Relocation 

Guide (www.greaterkwchamber.com/relocation_tourism.aspx) 

Waterloo.com – Your Community Portal (www.waterloo.com) 

www.relocatecanada.com/kitchener 

Coldwell-Banker – Concierge Services 

http://www.coldwellbankerpbr.com/concierge/index.aspx 

Email: conciergerep@coldwellbankerpbr.com 

Laundry Services: 

Campus Coin Laundry and Dry Cleaning 

150 University Ave. W. (at Philip St, near 

University of Waterloo) 

519.886.1759 

Bring in your laundry and they will wash 

and fold it for you for a fee.

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Accommodations 

Whether you are looking for a traditional, modern, or turn-of-the-century home, Waterloo has 

something right for you. For information about by-laws and enforcement, garbage and recycling, gas 

and hydro, noxious weeds, water and water restrictions, visit www.city.waterloo.on.ca. 

Bed and Breakfast 

Budget Accommodations 

Hillcrest B&B (www.hillcresthouse.ca) 

Ron Eydt Village (https://info.uwaterloo.ca/conferences) 

519.744.3534 519.884.5400 

73 George St. Waterloo, ON N2J 1K8 1.800.565.5410 

info@hillcresthouse.ca University of Waterloo, Box 16610 

Waterloo, ON N2J 4C1 

Les Diplomates B&B (www.lesdiplomates.com) Hotel Laurier (www.laurierconferences.ca) 

519.725.3184 519.884.1970 ext. 3958 or 2771 

1.888.645.9457 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 

100 Blythwood Rd. Waterloo, ON N2L 4A2 conferences@wlu.ca 

hoda@lesdiplomates.com 

Hotels 

Waterloo Hotel 

(www.countryinns.org/inn_waterloo.html) 

519.885.2626 

1.877.885.1890 

2 King Street N., Waterloo ON N2J 2W7 

waterloohotel@aol.com 

Comfort Inn (www.comfortinn.com) 

519.747.9400 

190 Weber Street N., Waterloo ON N2J 3H4 

Waterloo Inn (www.waterlooinn.com) 

519.884.0220 

1.800.361.4708 

475 King Street N., Waterloo ON N2J 2Z5 

Walper Terrace Hotel (www.walper.com) 

519.745.4321 

1.800.265.8749 

1 King Street W., Kitchener ON N2G 1A1 

Hillcrest B & B 

Best Western St Jacobs Country Inn 

(www.stjacobscountryinn.com) 

519.884.9295 

1.800.972.5371 

50 Benjamin Road E., St Jacobs ON 

N2V 2J9 

Destination Inn (www.destinationinn.com) 

519.884.0100 

1.866.222.9175 

547 King Street N., Waterloo ON N2L 5Z7 

info@destinationinn.com 

Best Western St. Jacobs

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Renting/Leasing 

PI receives numerous calls from people in the area who have houses and apartments to lease or are going 

on sabbatical. Please see the Human Resources Administrator for current listings. You can also check the 

following websites: 

www.hrf.uwaterloo.ca/ochousing 

www.wlu.ca/~wwwhouse/offcampus/ocindex.shtm 

www.gscrentals.com/ 

www.relocatecanada.com/kitchener/rentals.html 

www.therecord.com/classified 

Waterloo supplies free real estate magazines for rentals in the area called ‘Renters News’. For a 

copy, please see Mandy (ext. 6091) or you can pick up your copy at Waterloo Square (in front of 

Shoppers Drug Mart or at the exit near Valu-Mart grocery store). 

Purchasing a Property 

Waterloo supplies a free publication called ‘The Real Estate Book’. Contact Mandy to obtain one, or pick up a copy 

at Waterloo Town Square (in racks near the main entrances). You can search properties for sale in specific areas 

by visiting: www.realtor.ca. 

Agents 

There are many real estate agents in the 

Waterloo area. You can obtain an agent 

via: 

Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Board 

519.576.1405 

40 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON 

KW Chamber of Commerce 

519.576.5000 

P.O. Box 2367, 

80 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON 

www.greaterkwchamber.com 

Previous visitors recommend: 

Rick Roedding, Roedding Roger Real Estate 

519.744.2211 

rmroedding@sympatico.ca 

Ian Brown, Team Realty K.W. Inc. 

519.741.1400 

ianb@golden.net 

www.ianbrownteam.com 

Mary Bales, Coldwell-Banker 

519.742.5800, ext. 2007 

mary-bales@coldwell-banker.ca 

www.coldwellbankerpbr.com/bales 

Home Inspector: 

Graham Lobban, Lobban-Stroud Ltd. 

519.654.6264 

Where to buy (inexpensive) furniture 

IKEA (both locations are about an hour’s drive from Kitchener-Waterloo) 

Burlington location – 905.681.4532, 1065 Plains Rd E., Burlington, ON 

Etobicoke location – 416.646.4532, 1475 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON

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Utilities and Communications 

Hydro & Water 

Waterloo North Hydro Inc. 

519.886.5090 

300 Northfield Drive, Waterloo 

customersupport@wnhydro.com 

www.wnhydro.com 

Natural Gas 

Union Gas 

1.877.969.0999 

www.uniongas.com 

Communications 

The following two companies are 

the two most popular providers 

of land line and wireless 

telephone and internet services, 

as well as cable and satellite TV 

packages. Check the Yellow 

Pages for other providers. 

Bell Canada 

310.BELL (2355) 

www.bell.ca 

Rogers 

519.747.4141 

www.shoprogers.com 

Other wireless phone companies 

include: 

Fido 1.888.481.3436 

www.fido.ca 

Telus Mobility 

519.742.2473 

370 Highland Road W., Kitchener 

www.telus.com 

Garbage Collection 

To find out which day your garbage will be picked up, call 519.883.5100 

(Region of Waterloo). 

To receive a recycling blue box, call 519.886.2634 or 519.883.5100. 

This information is also available on the Region’s website at: 

www.region.waterloo.on.ca. 

Some points to remember are: 

Garbage is collected Monday to Friday only, and must be placed at the 

curb by 7:00 am. 

Yard waste is collected separately from April to November. It must be in 

paper bags, bundles, or containers identified with brightly coloured 

ribbon. 

If you have a large metal item, like a washing machine, you must call 

for a pickup. 

There is collection on all statutory holidays except Christmas Day and 

New Year’s Day, which delay pick-up by one weekday. 

Snow Removal 

Snowplows clear all roadways, but prioritize them in the following order: 

Major arterial roads and Uptown streets 

Remaining arterial roads, bus routes and high volume rural roads 

Collector roads and medium volume rural roads 

Local residential and rural roads with low volume 

Cul-de-sacs are serviced with a plow that goes around once to allow 

movement and is later cleaned up with another piece of equipment 

Each road grouping also has standards for maintenance. In general, the 

maximum depth of snow acceptable on major arterial roads and downtown 

streets is 5 cm (2 inches) and on local residential and rural roads is 13 cm (5 

inches). The remainder of the roads falls in between these limits. 

The owner or occupant of a property is required to remove all snow and ice 

from sidewalks on the street in front or along the side of the property within 24 

hours after a snowfall. For the safety and convenience of all pedestrians, we 

urge you to do your part in keeping the sidewalks clear. 

Winter Road Conditions 

If you are traveling outside of the main 

urban areas, the rural roads may be in 

different shape than urban streets.

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Education 

Schools 

All permanent residents between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school, as 

stipulated in the Ontario Education Act which can be accessed through the 

Government of Ontario's Ministry of Education website (www.edu.gov.on.ca). 

The Education Act also ensures that all children, regardless of their physical or 

mental capabilities, have access to education suitable to them. School boards 

provide a comprehensive selection of programs for children with special 

needs. Students are generally required to attend the school in the area where 

they live. Busing is limited. 

Elementary schools provide programs for junior and senior kindergarten (for 

children aged 4 & 5) and grades one to eight (aged 6 - 13). The majority of the 

public school board schools are split into elementary and senior elementary 

schools, whereas the separate school board has composite elementary 

schools with kindergarten through to grade 8. Secondary school provides 

programs for children in grades 9 through 12. 

Tuition fees and Study Permits for any of your children under the age of 

majority (18 years of age in Ontario) are waived if you have a Work Permit. 

The school year begins early in September, and ends in late June, with a 

vacation of about two weeks at the end of December and a week-long break in 

March. Schools operate Monday through Friday. The school day runs from 

about 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. 

English is the language of instruction in the schools, though Waterloo district 

has a French language school board for the children of Francophone parents. 

In addition, a number of schools in the public and separate systems offer 

optional French immersion programs, where all or most subjects are taught in 

French. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are given where there 

is a need, at both elementary and secondary school levels, and are also 

offered in the evenings for adults. 

School Boards 

Waterloo Region District School 

Board 

(Public, non-denominational) 

519.570.0003 

51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener, ON 

N2C 2R5 

www.wrdsb.on.ca 

For information on registration and 

boundaries, visit 

http://www.wrdsb.on.ca/registration 

_welcome.php 

Waterloo Catholic District School 

Board 

(Separate, Roman Catholic) 

519.578.3660 

35 Weber St. W., Unit A, Kitchener, 

ON N2H 3Z1 

info@wcdsb.edu.on.ca 

www.wcdsb.edu.on.ca 

For information on registration and 

boundaries, visit www.wects.ca 

Elementary and Secondary Schools 

The Ontario Ministry of Education website provides an in-depth description of elementary and secondary education 

(including curriculum and expectations for each grade level and subject), a school board directory, and an 

elementary and secondary school finder. (http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/elemsec.html) 

In Ontario, there are two publicly-funded school systems. To enroll your child in elementary or secondary school, 

you’ll need to contact the appropriate school board (listed in sidebar). The school your child will attend is determined 

by where you live.

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Day Care 

Check out Child Care Connection (www.cccndsa.on.ca) for a list of other day care centres listed by city, 

519.741.1811. The Region of Waterloo also has a very comprehensive New Parent Resource Guide (2006) 

(http://www.watport.uwaterloo.ca/CD/documents/NewParentsGuide06.pdf) available with lots of information 

for new families with children 0 to 6 years of age. 

Try the Yellow Pages (www.yellowpages.ca) and type in "day care" under category, and then enter your 

desired city. Another site to check for day care centres is the Childcare Directory. This site not only provides 

a directory of day care centres in Canada, but also provides some useful links to everyday questions and 

concerns of parents. 

Little Reader’s Preschool – ages 3-6 10 Fischer-Hallman, Kitchener 519.725.3577 

Sunshine Montessori School Preschool – Grade 8 10 Boniface Ave, Kitchener 519.744.1423 

Owl Childcare 18 months – 5 yrs 316 Auburn Dr, Waterloo 519.885.0512 

Emmanuel Daycare & Nursery 2 – 5 yrs 65 Noecker Dr, Waterloo 519.886.3610 

Alexandra & Sunny Daycare 16 months – 6 yrs 68 Alexandra, Waterloo 519.886.9110 

Little Bear Daycare Call for ages 37 Allen St. E., Waterloo 519.743.1592 

Hildegard Marsden Day Nursery 3 months – 6 yrs UW Campus 519.886.5437 

Waterloo Childcare Centre 2 ½ - 5 yrs 145 Lincoln Rd., Waterloo 519.885.3508 

Kids & Company (Tech Town) Call for ages 340 Hagey Blvd, Waterloo 519.885.4877 

Private Schools 

The Ministry of Education maintains a directory of private elementary and secondary schools. 

Information about private schools can be accessed through the Canadian Association of Independent 

Schools website, www.cais.ca. 

Post-Secondary Education 

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities provides a good overview of post-secondary education 

in Ontario and includes useful links to individual universities, colleges of applied arts and technology, 

privately funded degree-granting institutions, and registered private vocational schools. There are several 

post-secondary options in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, including: 

The University of Waterloo 

http://www.uwaterloo.ca/ 

Wilfrid Laurier University 

http://www.wlu.ca/ 

Conestoga College 

http://www.conestogac.on.ca/ 

Libraries 

There are several public libraries in the Kitchener & Waterloo area. The two main branches are: 

Waterloo Public Library (across Caroline St from PI) – www.wpl.ca 

519.886.1310 

35 Albert St., Waterloo, ON N2L 5E2 

Kitchener Public Library – www.kpl.org 

519.743.0271 

85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, ON N2H 2H1 

You also have library privileges at the University of Waterloo. If you haven’t already received a library letter 

in your welcome package from the Visitor Program Coordinator, please contact her and she will request 

one for you.

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Employment 

The following resources offer job banks, resume and interview tips, as well as supplemental information about 

companies in the area: 

WaterlooTechJobs.com – WaterlooTechJobs.com is a member-supported site managed by Communitech 

Technology Association. Focused on the technology industry in Waterloo Region, the site lists locally 

available jobs, and provides useful information on the people, companies and places in the region. 

The goal of KWCareers.ca is to provide an effective, high-value tool for bringing skilled local candidates and 

dynamic organizations together. To discover more about local companies, some are listed at this site. 

Careerbuilder.ca 

London Ontario Job Employment Resources (http://www.donkeyorange.com/london_jobs/) 

Guelphjobs.com 

Charityvillage.ca – employment and volunteer postings, search in Central & Southern Ontario 

Adecco employment agency, www.adecco.ca. This company also has an office is Kitchener; call or visit 

them at: 

73 King Street W., Kitchener, ON 

519.741.5559 

Check these government sites for information about living and working in Canada: 

Social Insurance Number: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/cs/sin/0200/0200_010.shtml 

Temporary work permits: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/goc/work_permits.shtml 

Information on regulated and trade occupations: http://www.workdestinations.org/home.jsp?lang=en 

Guide to Financial Assistance and Benefits programs: 

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/fact_incomesec.asp#oas 

Tips and other information: http://www.goingtocanada.gc.ca/Immigrating_and_Working_In_Canada-en.htm 

Getting Involved 

Area Churches, Synagogues & Mosques 

Various churches and synagogues can be found in the K-W area. Most mosques are within driving distance of 

Waterloo Region. Click on this link to find places of worship in Waterloo: 

http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabID=260. 

Cultural Organizations 

The Kitchener-Waterloo region has numerous cultural associations and organizations that one can join. 

Volunteer Services 

For inquiries about volunteer opportunities that may be of interest to you, contact The Volunteer Action Centre 

(www.volunteerkw.ca) or the City of Waterloo's Volunteer Services.

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Health Care 

Emergency Health Care 

The Kitchener-Waterloo area works under a 911 emergency phone 

number system. For fast response to any emergency, dial 911 and tell 

the operator the nature of the emergency, your name, the location of the 

emergency, and information about the emergency. 

Family Physicians 

For help in finding a family physician, please contact the Human 

Resources Department. For more information about community health 

services and alternative medical care, visit the Region of Waterloo's 

Public Health site 

(http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/web/Region.nsf/0/5a3606fa058c5c488 

5256b0a005a950e?OpenDocument). 

Walk-In Clinics (No appointment necessary) 

If you do not have a doctor, or your doctor is not available, medical 

concerns should be directed to the urgent care clinics or hospital 

emergency rooms. Urgent care clinics or walk-in clinics are medical 

clinics that have on-site doctors and nurses that can provide limited 

medical services; these clinics operate on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

The Doctors Office 

519.725.1514 

University Shops Plaza, 170 University Ave. W., Waterloo, ON 

Urgent Care Clinic 

519.748.2327 

385 Fairway Road South, at Wilson Ave., Kitchener, ON 

Emergency Phone Numbers 

Emergency 

Fire/Police/Ambulance – 911 

Hospitals 

Grand River Hospital 

519.742.3611 

835 King St. West, 

Kitchener, ON 

St. Mary’s General Hospital 

519.744.3311 

911 Queen's Boulevard, 

Kitchener, ON 

Non-Emergency Police 

519.653.7700 

Dental Emergency 

519.749.4078 

The dental emergency number is 

for any dental emergency, 

including injuries, outside of 

regular business hours. Payment 

is at the discretion of the dentist 

on call at the time. Please ensure 

you have your dental insurance 

card with you. 

Westmount Urgent Care Clinic 

519.745.2273 

751 Victoria St. South, Kitchener, ON 

Pharmacies 

The following pharmacies are located close to Perimeter Institute: 

Shoppers Drug Mart 

Waterloo Town Square 

519.884.1500 

www.shoppersdrugmart.com 

50 Weber Street. N. Waterloo (Open 24 hours) 

519.880.8083 

Google map 

Waterloo has a large number of 

complementary health care providers such 

as Registered Massage Therapists, 

Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Optometrists, 

etc. Check the Yellow Pages for various 

listings. 

Dental Care 

Many PI Residents are dental patients of Dr. Hare, located within walking distance of the Institute. 

Dr. Hare 

30 Dupont St. East, Waterloo, ON 

519.884.3730 

Most local dental offices accept new patients. For alternate dentists, check the Yellow Pages.

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Other 

Banking 

The following banks are located in Uptown Waterloo within walking distance of Perimeter Institute: 

Scotiabank – www.scotiabank.com 

75 King Street South, Waterloo, ON 

519.886.2500 (This bank has the closest ATM to PI) 

Note: If you have a cheque that needs to be cashed, please go to Scotiabank. Remember to bring your passport and 

mention that you are a visitor with Perimeter Institute. Foreign currency can also be exchanged here, for a fee. 

TD Canada Trust – www.tdcanadatrust.com 


519.725.3630 

Bank of Montreal – www.bmo.com 


519.885.9330 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce – www.cibc.com 

27 King Street N, Waterloo, ON 

519.886.2960 

Royal Bank of Canada – www.rbc.com (Recommended by PI for opening a new account) 

70-74 King Street South, Waterloo, ON 

519.747.5884 or 519.747.8336 

Postal Services 

The post office is located at 70 King St. N., on the corner of King St. and Bridgeport Rd. in Waterloo. For details about 

mailing/shipping fees and options, visit www.canadapost.ca. 

Another post office is located in Shoppers Drug Mart at Waterloo Town Square. 

If you have a regular letter for mailing, please feel free to drop it at Reception. Please note that Perimeter Institute 

does not have the resources for mailing out packages or parcels so please go to the above mentioned locations to 

send your packages. 

Grocery and International Food Stores 

Kitchener-Waterloo offers traditional large grocery stores as well as specialty/international options. Visit 

Foodlink Waterloo Region (www.foodlink.ca) for information on buying local produce. 

To stock up on basics, find a taste of home or try an alternative to your everyday cuisine, visit any of the 

stores listed below. Please call prior to your visit to confirm location and hours of operation. 

Farmers Markets 

St. Jacobs Farmers Market 

Your Kitchener Market 

Weber Street N. and Farmers' Market Road, north of Waterloo 300 King Street E., Kitchener, ON 

519.747.1830 519.741.2287 

markets@stjacobs.com 

info@kitchenermarket.ca 

http://www.stjacobs.com/html/shopping-farmersmarkets.html 

www.kitchenermarket.ca

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Grocery 

Central Meat Market 

760 King St. W., Kitchener 

519.576.9400 

Eating Well, Organically 

104 King St. S., Waterloo 

519.883.0734 

Please note that many stores (including 

grocery stores and restaurants) are open 

7 days a week, though hours may be 

reduced on weekends. 

Sobeys – www.sobeys.com 

94 Bridgeport Rd. E., Waterloo (Open 24 hours) 519.885.4170 

450 Columbia St. W., Waterloo 519.880.9143 

585 Weber St. N., Waterloo 519.746.3821 

Valu-Mart – www.valumart.ca 

75 King St. S., Waterloo 

519.884.5511 

Zehrs Grocery – www.zehrs.ca 

50 Erb St. West, Waterloo (Beechwood Plaza) 519.886.4900 

555 Davenport Road, Waterloo (Conestoga Mall) 519.746.5534 

315 Lincoln Road, Waterloo (Glenridge Plaza) 519.885.5116 

Specialty Groceries – Call ahead to ensure location has not changed 

Asian 

Caribbean 

Laochaleune Asia Food Market 

16 Charles Street West, Kitchener 

519.743.2639 

LN International Food Market 

145 King St. East, Kitchener 

519.743.5882 

Central America Midienda Latina 

103 Ontario St. S., Kitchener 

519.576.0809 

European 

German 

Greek 

Nougat Bakery and Delicatessen 

600 Queen Street South, Kitchener 

519.570.1303 

Fiedler’s of Kitchener 

197 King St. East, Kitchener 

519.745.8356 

Acropolis Bakery 

22 Ontario Street N., Kitchener 

519.745.2121 

Indian 

Italian 

Onkar Foods & Spices 

4-500 Glenforest Blvd., Waterloo 

519.746.3659 

Vincenzo’s 

740 Belmont Ave. W., Kitchener 

519.741.1437 

Korean and Japanese Korean and Japanese Grocery 

510 King Street W., Kitchener 

519.569.7199 

Middle Eastern Kishki Halal Food Market 

200 Highland Road W., Kitchener 

519.576.5262 

Portuguese 

West Indies 

Peixaria Micaelense 

640 Queen St. S., Kitchener 

519.743.2349 

OK’s Tropical Supermarket. 

2399 Kingsway Dr., Kitchener 

519.896.0679 

Visit Kitchener Waterloo Direct to search for grocery stores, 

specialty shops, services, and more. 

http://www.kitchenerwaterloodirect.info/

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Licensing & Vehicle Transfers/Import 

If you have a valid driver's license from another province, state or country, or 

an International driver’s license, you can use it for up to 60 days after you 

move to Ontario. If you want to keep driving in Ontario, you must get an 

Ontario driver's license. You must use your Ontario license when you are 

issued one. 

Click here for more information on Getting an Ontario Driver's License: 

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/drvlicen.htm 

Other useful MTO pages: 

Visiting or Moving to Ontario? - 

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/visiting.htm 

Exchanging an Out-of-Country License - 

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/exchange.htm 

Please note that if you possess a foreign driver's license not written in English 

or French, it must first be translated by a certified translator before presenting 

to the local MTO office. This can be done at the K-W Multicultural Centre for 

a fee of $25 per translation. 

K-W Multicultural Centre 

519.745.2531 

102 King Street West, Kitchener, ON 

http://www.kwmc.on.ca/ 

If you have brought a vehicle with you, you have 30 days before you have to 

register the vehicle and get Ontario license plates and vehicle permit(s). Here 

is some general information about licensing a vehicle in Ontario which will 

help prepare you with what is involved in vehicle ownership: 

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/register.htm 

If you are arriving from the United States and wish to bring your car, you will 

need to pay importing taxes, which will be refunded upon your return to the 

US; however, there are other fees involved in this process. For more 

information and a list of fees, visit www.riv.ca. 

Office Locations 

DriveTest Examination 

Centre 

519.893.0742 

1405 Ottawa St. N., Unit 11, 

Kitchener, ON N2A 3Z1 

Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

These centres are licensed by the 

Ontario government for most 

drivers’ license tests. 

Access the training guide online 

at: 

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/ 

dandv/driver/handbook 

Driver and Vehicle License Issuing 

Office: 

519.578.3211 

701 Belmont Ave. W. 

Kitchener, ON N2M 1P1 

Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

For most other licensing or permit 

needs. 

Or the ServiceOntario kiosk at 

Conestoga Mall, near Zellers 

Drivers with licenses from the following countries can exchange 

their license for an Ontario license: 

United States (excluding Illinois, New Jersey and Vermont – 

residents of these states must provide a driving abstract dated 

within six months) 

Austria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, 

Japan and Korea 

Insurance 

Vehicle insurance is mandatory for any vehicle registered and driven in Ontario. Contact several different insurance 

brokers to get the best quote. You can contact the same brokers for any of your other insurance needs. 

Note: Be warned that most, if not all, insurance companies will only accept a Canadian or American driving record 

as proof of driving experience. However, a few insurance brokers will try to take into account your foreign driving 

records and negotiate with the insurance companies to provide a bit better rate than that of an "international driver." 

If you require a map to reach your destination, please see the Visitor Program Coordinator or visit 

www.google.ca/maps to obtain a map, driving directions, and approximate duration of your trip.

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What to see and do 

Transportation 

If you require a map to reach your destination, please see the Visitor Program Coordinator or visit 

www.google.ca/maps to obtain a map, driving directions, and approximate duration of your trip. 

Bicycles 

PI has several bicycles for visitors to use during nice weather (Spring-Fall). These bikes may be rented on a 

day-to-day basis unless special arrangements are made. To sign out a bike, please see Sheena at reception. 

Buses 

Grand River Transit 

Kitchener Bus Terminal 

15 Charles Street West 

519.585.7555 

519.585.2370 (out-of-town bus, automated attendant) 

www.grt.ca 

Grand River Transit travels throughout the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge on a fixed route 

schedule. In particular, there are direct buses from Uptown Waterloo to both universities (Route 7), Fairview Mall 

(Route 8) and Conestoga Mall (Route 12). Fares are $2.50 and are good for 60 minutes of travel. Tickets may 

be at reduced fares at the Kitchener Bus Terminal or any location displaying the GRT TICKET AGENT sign, 

including grocery and convenience stores. Tickets are $1.80 each (purchased in strips of five). Exact change 

must be used to purchase them. 

For route information, phone 519.585.7555. 

Schedules and routes can be viewed at www.region.waterloo.on.ca/web/transit.nsf/map?openform . 

Greyhound Bus Lines 

Greyhound Bus lines offer transit to other cities, and depart from the Grand River Transit Kitchener Bus 

Terminal. To get to the station, take the Grand River Transit Bus #7 south on King Street. This will take you 

directly to the Greyhound Terminal where a bus leaves about every hour to Toronto. 

Information for Greyhound Bus lines can be found at www.greyhound.ca or 1-800-661-8747 (TRIP). 

Alternatively, you may visit or call the bus depot, which is the same as the city transportation at: 

Grand River Transit 519.585.7597 

15 Charles Street West, Kitchener, ON 

Airport Shuttle / Limousine 

The Visitor Program Coordinator can help coordinate travel to and from the airport. You can also book your own 

travel, or ask for assistance after reviewing the points below to determine which option is best. 

Airways Transit 

Airways Transit, www.airwaystransit.com, 519.886.2121, makes frequent pickups and stops along the way, and 

has a regular shuttle leaving from the Waterloo Inn. If two or more people are traveling, it is less expensive to 

use Five Star Limousine (see below). 

Limousine Service 

If there is more than one person traveling, it would be less expensive to use a limousine service, with the added 

benefit that you will be taken directly to your destination without frequent stops for other passengers. 

Five Star Limousine Service – www.fivestarlimos.ca 

519.578.8005 or 1.866.578.8005 

info@myfivestarlimo.ca

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Via Rail Canada 

Whether you would like to go to Toronto for a day or take several weeks vacation across Canada, Via Rail 

offers a scenic, affordable means of transportation. For schedule information, please see the Visitor Program 

Coordinator (ext. 6051) or view their website, www.viarail.ca. 

Airports 

There are several regional and international airports within an approximately hour and a half drive of 

Waterloo. 

Region of Waterloo International Airport 

This regional airport is serviced by Northwest Airlines, WestJet Airlines, Skyservice (numerous vacation 

destinations offered through Sunquest and Signature Vacations), and Ultimate Ski Vacations (to Mont- 

Tremblant, Quebec). Check their website for schedules to an expanding list of destinations. Many charter 

companies operate out of this airport. 

www.waterlooairport.ca 

Pearson International Airport (Toronto) 

www.gtaa.com 

Hamilton International Airport 

www.flyhi.ca 

Car Rentals 

Please contact the Visitor Program Coordinator if you need assistance in renting a car. 

Enterprise will beat any lower quoted prices. However, Enterprise does not have an office at Pearson Airport, 

in Toronto, and they charge $150.00 should you want to leave the car at the airport. They do offer free pickup 

at your location to their rental office. 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car – www.enterpriserentacar.ca 

519.884.6001 

379 Weber St. N., Waterloo, ON 

Mention you are from PI when renting a car for possible discounts.

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Entertainment 

Events at Perimeter Institute 

Wine and Cheese 

Each Friday at 3:45 pm, there is an informal wine and cheese in the Black Hole Bistro. All visiting scientists, 

researchers and administrative staff are invited to attend. This event is occasionally pre-empted for a larger 

seminar or reception, in which case you will receive advance notice of the new location and any other details to 

your PI email address. 

Black Hole Bistro 

Several nights throughout the week include themed events – such as pub night on Thursdays, or special events. 

Pub night is occasionally pre-empted for a larger seminar or reception, in which case you will receive advance 

notice to your PI email address. 

Event Horizons 

Perimeter Institute shares the joys of creative inquiry with the wider community through Event Horizons, an 

ambitious agenda of top quality musical and cultural events in a unique atmosphere that provides the opportunity 

to interact with world class artists. 

For event details and tickets, visit www.perimeterinstitute.ca/eventhorizons. 

Other Events 

Numerous day, overnight, and weekend trips are organized throughout the year. You’ll be notified of upcoming 

events via bulletin boards, weekly news emails, the PI newsletter, and the Infocaster. Please contact Human 

Resources for details regarding scheduled events, or to suggest an event. 

Movies 

Uptown Waterloo boasts two movie theatres that show mainstream feature, foreign, documentary, and 

experimental films. 

Princess Cinemas – www.princesscinemas.com 

519.885.2950 

6 Princess St. W., Waterloo, ON 

Princess Twin 

519.885.2950 

46 King St. N., Waterloo, ON 

Galaxy Cinemas – www.galaxycinemas.ca – This theatre is located about 10 minutes from PI at Conestoga Mall 

519.883.8843 

550 King St. N., Waterloo, ON 

For other movie theatre locations, what's playing, and show times, check the local newspaper, available in the 

Black Hole Bistro, grocery and convenience stores, and online at www.therecord.com.

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Shopping 

Conestoga Mall – www.conestoga.shopping.ca 

519.886.5500 

550 King St. N., Waterloo, ON N2L 5W6 

Conestoga Mall is located in north Waterloo and offers a combination of large department stores and smaller shops, 

and a Galaxy Cinema movie theatre. 

Fairview Park Mall – www.fairviewpark.ca 

519.894.2450 

2960 Kingsway Dr., Kitchener, ON N2C 1X1 

Fairview Park is located in the City of Kitchener close to the expressway, and offers 150 stores and services plus 

great department stores like Sears, The Bay, and Wal-Mart. 

St. Jacobs Outlet Mall – www.stjacobs.com/html/shopping-outletmall.html 

519.888.0138 

25 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo, ON 

A uniquely designed, bright and cheery complex in a pleasant country setting at the north edge of Waterloo and only 

3 km south of the village of St. Jacobs. Shop in more than 30 top brand outlet stores. 

Sunrise Shopping Centre – www.sunriseshoppingcentre.com 

519.749.9900 

1400 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, ON N2E 4E2 

A strip mall with hardware, department, communications, clothing and houseware stores and restaurants. 

Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area – www.uptownwaterloobia.com 

519.885.1921 

Suite 160, 100 Regina St. S., Waterloo, ON 

Uptown Waterloo is home to many specialty shops and restaurants. Check out the Uptown Waterloo Business 

Association’s website for a complete business directory. 

Waterloo Town Square – www.waterlootownsquare.com 

519.886.4190 

75 King St. S., Waterloo, ON 

An array of upscale shops, grocery stores, and restaurants located in the heart of uptown Waterloo. 

Westmount Place Shopping Centre 

519.886.6260 

50 Westmount Rd. N., Waterloo, ON 

A small mall featuring some specialty shops and small grocery store and pharmacy. 

Bridgeport Plaza 

70 Bridgeport Rd. E, Waterloo, ON (corner of Bridgeport and Weber) 

A strip mall including a 24-hour grocery store, a Zellers store and other small food and service stores.

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Restaurants 

For a complete listing of area restaurants, see www.kwrestaurants.com 

The following list (on the next page) was compiled based on the preferences/feedback of Perimeter Institute’s 

research and administrative staff. All listed restaurants are within walking distance of Perimeter Institute, and many 

are identified on the map below. Many of the restaurants in the K-W area are sensitive to the needs of vegetarianfriendly 

or lactose-free diets and will try to accommodate – you need only let them know! 

$ $10 and under per person 

$$ $10-$20 per person 

$$$ $20+ per person 

Please note: Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants. It is customary to tip approximately 15% on 

the total bill before tax, or 20% for exceptional service.

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Breakfast 

Name Rating Location Phone Description 

Angie’s Kitchen $ 47 Erb St. W. 519.886.2540 PI favourite for a full breakfast 

Café 1842 $ 59 King St. N. 519.886.3350 Coffee and bagel or a full cooked breakfast 

Tim Horton’s $ 109 King St. N. 519.884.2540 Coffee, doughnuts and sandwiches 

Lunch or Dinner 

Name Rating Location Phone Description 

Subway $ 80 King St. S. 519.888.0566 Sandwiches, some soups and salads 

Valu-Mart $ 75 King St. S. 519.884.5511 Hot table serves chicken, salad and soup 

Fratello Pizzeria $ 82 King St. N. 519.886.7278 Stone-Oven Pizza and European Pastries 

Gourmet Pizza $ 75 King St. S. 519.866.4545 Stone-Oven Pizza 

Café 

Vincenzo’s $ 50 Caroline St. S. 519.741.1437 Specialty foods grocer, great sandwiches 

to order, coffee, etc. 

Starbucks $ 95 King St. S. 519.886.2604 Coffee, pastries, etc. 

University Plaza $ to $$ 170 University 

Ave. W. 

Cora Breakfast & 

Lunch 

Whole Lot-A- 

Gelata 

Various 

Options include: Harvey’s, Mongolian Grill, 

Curry in a Hurry, Seoul Soul, Taste of 

Taiwan, Pita Factory, and many more. 

$$ 75 King St. S. 519.886.8878 Fresh juice, breakfast items with a twist 

$$ 120 King St. S. 519.884.5760 Home-made gelato, panini sandwiches 

and fair-trade coffee & teas 

Failte Irish Pub $$ 85 King St. N. 519.747.4530 Live music and an Irish theme 

Barley Works $$ 59 King St. N. 519.886.2540 Huge patio and they make their own beer! 

Ye’s Sushi $$ 103 King St. W. 519.568.7566 All-you-can-eat sushi 

Black Hole Bistro $$ 31 Caroline St. N. x 8001 Local product adapted to suit the 

international palate 

Ethel’s Lounge $$ 114 King St. N. 519.725.2361 Best pulled pork sandwich in town! 

Masala Bay $$ 3B Regina St. N. 519.747.2763 Indian Food, Lunch Buffet 

Symposium $$ 4 King St. N. 519.746.3109 All day breakfast, great desserts 

Lotus Tea House $$ 79 Regina St. N. 519.880.1638 All vegetarian options, Oriental cuisine 

Princess Twin 

Café 

Casa Mia Deli & 

Café 

Hometown 

Eatery (Yukiko’s) 

$$ 46 King St. N. 519.885.2950 Best panini sandwiches in uptown 

$$ 7 Father David 

Bauer Dr. 

519.725.2272 NEW! Soup, salads, sandwiches, sushi … 

$$ 30 William St. W. 519.576.9424 Just renovated! Great atmosphere, cozy 

spot, home-style cooking 

Thai Sun $$$ 75 King St. S. 519.746.3504 Thai menu, take-out available 

Uptown 21 $$$ 21 King St. N. 519.883.1100 NEW! Endorses fresh and local first ideal 

Tyrone 

Restaurant 

$$$ 56 King St. N. 519.954.5628 NEW! Resto Lounge with fusion of eclectic 

and exquisite cuisine 

The Bauer 

Kitchen 

$$$ 187 King St. S. 

#102 

519.772.0790 NEW! Up-market bistro set in SoHoinspired, 

restored factory – with wine list 

Rude Native $$$ 3 King St. N. 519.886.3600 Fusion cuisine 

Charbries $$$ 15 King St. N. 519.886.4678 Strongly recommended 

Janet Lynn’s $$$ 92 King St. S. 519.725.3440 Restaurant critics’ choice 

Sole $$$ 83 Erb St. W. 519.747.5622 Mediterranean cuisine in historic building

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Recreation 

Parks 

Public parks are a great way to relax and enjoy a fun time with family and 

friends. 

Visit the City of Waterloo’s website to download (pdf format) maps of the city’s 

parks and trails: www.city.waterloo.on.ca. 

For more information and facility listings, visit the Recreation 

section of the City of Waterloo website at: 

www.city.waterloo.on.ca 

For information about Ontario’s Provincial Parks, visit 

www.ontarioparks.com, or for Canada’s National Park 

system, visit www.pc.gc.ca 

Other area facilities 

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex – www.theaud.ca 

519.741.2699 

400 East Avenue, Kitchener, ON 

Community Services Info. 

Community Services 

Waterloo 

519.886.1550 

Community Adult Recreation 

League (CARL) at RIM Park 

(519) 884-5363 ext. 229 or ext. 

239 


Kitchener 

519.741.2382 

Community Programs and 

Services 

Community Information 


519.579.3800 

RIM Park – http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=341 

519.884.5363 

2001 University Avenue, Waterloo, ON 

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex – 

http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=346 

519.886.1177 

101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON (across from PI) 

Kitchener Community Programs and Services – 

http://www.kitchener.ca/city_hall/departments/community_services/community_p 

rogram/comm_progservice.html 

519.741.2382 

7th Floor, City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON 

Waterloo Recreation and Leisure Services – 

http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=318 

519.747.8733 

3rd Floor, 100 Regina St. S., Waterloo, ON 

Grand River Conservation Authority – www.grandriver.ca 

519.621.2761 

400 Clyde Road, Cambridge, ON, 

Wilfrid Laurier University has an Olympic length 

swimming that is open for recreational 

swimming for a cost of $150 per term 

Check www.laurierathletics.com/ 

recreation/aquatics.asp for schedule 

Laurel Creek Conservation Area – 

http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=27&Sub1=127&Sub2=0 

519.884.6620 

625 Westmount Rd., RR 3, Waterloo, ON 

Manulife Financial Soccer and Sports Complex – Bechtel Park 

http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabID=1056 

519.576.2420 

185 Bridge Street, Waterloo, ON

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Canoeing the Grand – www.canoeingthegrand.ca 

519.896.0290 

3734 King St. E., Kitchener, ON 

Chicopee Ski Club – www.skichicopee.ca 

519.894.5610 

396 Morrison Dr., Kitchener, ON 

Green Valley Bicycle Adventures – 

http://www3.sympatico.ca/gvalley.bike/ 

519.669.9067 

27B Riverside Drive East, Elmira, ON 

Doon Valley and Rockway Golf Courses – 

www.kitchenergolf.ca 

Doon Valley – 519.741.2939 

500 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON 

Rockway – 519.741.2949 

625 Rockway Drive, Kitchener, ON 

River Edge Golf Course – www.riveredgegolf.com 

519.650.1381 

245 Edgehill Dr., Kitchener, ON 

Horseback Adventures – www.horsebackadventures.ca 

519.888.6503 

535 Northfield Drive E. Waterloo, ON 

Tourism 

Around Waterloo 

You’ll find every urban amenity in Waterloo! For a comprehensive listing of accommodations, dining, festivals and 

events, services and transportation, shopping, tours, and other things to do, visit www.kwtourism.ca 

KW Tourism – during summer months they can be found across the tracks from PI in the train station 

519.745.3536 

191 King St. W., Kitchener 

info@kwtourism.ca 

These local tourism websites will help you find everything there is to see and do in Waterloo and the surrounding 

areas. 

Kitchener Downtown – What's happening! – www.downtownkitchener.ca 

Cambridge Tourism – www.cambridgetourism.com 

Guelph Tourism – http://guelph.ca/visiting.cfm 

Or call 519.886.2831 to receive a visitor guide – Visitor Guide Kitchener-Waterloo – 

http://www.kwtourism.ca/KWT_GuideBook_rev.pdf 

Grist mill ‐ Waterloo Park

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Local Attractions 

Here is a sampling of some area attractions: 

African Lion Safari – www.lionsafari.com 

Includes a drive-through game reserve, animal 

shows and water play area. 

519.623.2620 

1-800-461-WILD (9453) 

1386 Cooper Road, Flamborough, ON 

Bingemans Water and Fun Park – 

www.bingemans.com 

The area’s largest water park, as well as an indoor 

playground and beach volleyball courts. 

519.744.1555 

425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON 

Brick Brewery Company – www.brickbeer.com 

Regional brewer of award-winning beers. 

519.576.9100 

181 King Street S., Waterloo, ON 

Castle Kilbride – www.castlekilbride.ca 

An area heritage building built in 1877. 

519.634.8444, ext 256 

60 Snyder's Road West, Baden, ON 

Doon Heritage Crossroads – 


A “living history” museum where interpreters take 

you back to the year 1914. 

519.748.1914 

10 Huron Road (@ Homer Watson Boulevard), 

Kitchener, ON 

Golfnorth Properties – www.golfnorth.ca 

Fifteen golf courses found in the region and 

surrounding areas. 

519.664.2851 

1-888-833-8787 

The Arboretum – www.uguelph.ca/arboretum 

Year-round arboretum at the University of Guelph. 

519.824.4120 x 52113 

50 Stone Rd. E., Guelph, ON 

Grand River Raceway – 

www.grandriverraceway.com 

Local harness-racing track. 

519.846.5455 

7445 Wellington County Road 21, Elora, ON 

The Aud – www.theaud.ca 

Home of Kitchener Rangers hockey and host to a 

variety of events all year long. 

519.741.2699 

400 East Avenue, Kitchener, ON 

Waterloo Regional Children's Museum – 

www.childrensmuseum.ca 

Local museum with exhibits focused on children, 

including hands-on and interactive activities. 

519.749.9387 

10 King Street West, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1A3 

Wings of Paradise – www.wingsofparadise.ca 

Butterfly conservatory and café. 

519.653.1234 

2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge, ON 

Woodside National Historic Site – 

http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhnnhs/on/woodside/index_e.asp 

Boyhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King, 

Canada’s longest serving prime minister. 

519.571.5684 

528 Wellington Street North, Kitchener, ON 

Yee Haw Adventure Farm – 

www.yeehawadventurefarm.com 

Family farm with seasonal attractions and birthday 

party functions. 

519.624.0085 

R.R. # 1 Cambridge, ON

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Festivals and Events 

The City of Waterloo hosts many festivals and events year-round. For specific details, check the City of Waterloo’s 

Calendar of Events (http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=40). 

Waterloo's newest festival, Ice Dogs (http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabID=1428), occurs 

annually in February and features an exciting variety of activities centred around ice sculpture demonstrations and 

live dog-sled competitions. June sees UpTown Country (www.uptowncountrywaterloo.com) live on King Street 

(between Princess and Erb) in UpTown Waterloo. July brings another ever-popular music festival to the UpTown area 

– the UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival (www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca). 

The Waterloo Buskers Festival (www.waterloo-buskers.ca) continues growing in popularity, taking place over four 

days in late August. Following closely is the Royal Medieval Faire (www.royalmedievalfaire.org) in Waterloo Park, and 

the annual Dionysia Wine and Food Festival (www.dionysia-festival.com) at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation 

Complex. For two weeks in October, experience Canada’s Great Bavarian Festival at Oktoberfest 

(www.oktoberfest.ca). From December through early January, enjoy the Wonders of Winter 

(www.wondersofwinter.ca) in Waterloo Park. 

Other events include: 

Blues, Brews & BBQ's Festival; Christkindl Market; Doors Open Waterloo Region; KW Multicultural Festival 

Arts and Culture 

Numerous venues for entertainment are available in Kitchener-Waterloo. 

Visit their websites for details: 

Centre in the Square – www.centre-square.com 

519.578.1570 

101 Queen St. N., Waterloo, ON 

Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery – 

www.canadianclayandglass.ca 

519.746.1882 

25 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, ON 

Joseph Schneider Haus Museum and Gallery – 


519.742.7752 

466 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON 

Grand Philharmonic Choir – 

www.grandphilchoir.com 

519.578.6885 


K-W Children's Drama Workshop – 

www.kwdramakids.ca 

519.725.3586 

At the Waterloo Community Arts Centre 

25 Regina St., Waterloo, ON 

Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery – 

www.kwag.on.ca 

519.579.5860 


Waterloo Entertainment Centre – 

www.waterlooentertainmentcentre.com 

519.883.0300 

24 King Street N., Waterloo, ON 

Kitchener Waterloo Opera 

Performances at Centre in the Square 

Contact their box office for details 

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony – 

www.kwsymphony.on.ca 

Performances at Centre in the Square 

Contact their box office for details 

The Registry Theatre – www.registrytheatre.com 

519.745.6565 

122 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON 

Theatre & Company – www.theatreandcompany.org 

519.571.0928 

36 King Street West, Kitchener, ON 

Waterloo Community Arts Centre – 

www.buttonfactoryarts.ca 

519.886.4577 

25 Regina St. South, Waterloo, ON 

Waterloo Potter's Workshop – 

www.waterloopotters.ca 

519.885.5570 

Jacob Eby Farmhouse in Waterloo Park 

Young St. entrance from Albert St.

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Travelling Further Afield 

Check out these websites for information about tourism in other nearby cities: 

Toronto (approx. 1 hour drive, also accessible by VIA Rail from Kitchener) – www.torontotourism.com 

For a map and guide for Toronto, see Karen Wiatowski, the Visitor Program Coordinator 

Niagara Falls (approx. 2 hour drive) – www.niagarafallstourism.com 

Niagara-on-the-Lake (approx. 2 hour drive) – Wine region, www.niagaraonthelake.com 

Muskoka and the Haliburton Highlands (approx. 2-3 hour drive) – “Cottage Country” 

www.discovermuskoka.ca and www.haliburton-tourism.com 

Across Canada 

Follow the links to tourism websites from across Canada: 

British Columbia – www.hellobc.com 

Alberta – www.discoveralberta.com, www.travelalberta.com 

Saskatchewan – www.sasktourism.com 

Manitoba – www.travelmanitoba.com 

Ontario – www.ontariotravel.net 

Quebec – www.bonjourquebec.com 

New Brunswick – www.gonewbrunswick.com 

Nova Scotia – www.novascotia.com 

Prince Edward Island – www.gov.pe.ca/visitorsguide 

Newfoundland and Labrador – www.newfoundlandandlabrador.com 

Yukon – www.travelyukon.com 

Northwest Territories – www.explorenwt.com 

Nunavut – www.nunavuttourism.com 

La Citadelle and 

Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Quebec 

Fishing Village, PEI 

Banff, Alberta

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Local Media 

Television 

CKCO – Local CTV affiliate – network news and series 

Rogers Television – community cable channel – information on local events and happenings 

Radio 

570 News – AM all-talk news station, frequent weather and traffic updates 

1090 AM – Oldies music 

88.3 FM CJIQ – Conestoga College campus radio station specializing in New Rock 

91.5 FM “The Beat” – Top 40 music 

Faith 94.3 FM – Christian music and talk programming 

96.7 FM – Adult Contemporary music 

98.5 FM – Community radio station 

100.3 FM – University of Waterloo campus radio station 

105.3 FM “KoolFM” – Adult Contemporary music 

106.7 FM “KICX” – Country-western music 

107.5 FM “Dave FM” – Adult hits 

Radiolaurier.com – Wilfrid Laurier University campus radio station 

Newspapers 

The Waterloo Region Record – can be found daily at the Black Hole Bistro – www.therecord.com 

Waterloo Chronicle – www.waterloochronicle.ca 

Cambridge Times – www.cambridgetimes.ca

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Maps 

For more maps within Waterloo Region, go to: http://locator.region.waterloo.on.ca/locator.htm 

University of Waterloo 

Library 

Physics Bldg. 

PI 

Wilfrid Laurier University 

PI 

UW

35 

Up Town Waterloo 

UW 

WLU 

35 King St 

PI 

ValuMart 

(groceries) 

X 

City of Waterloo

36 


Toronto 

Stratford 

London 

Southwestern Ontario 

U of T 

U OF G 

McMaster 

UWO

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A 

Accommodations 

Bed and Breakfast ....................................................... 12 

Budget ......................................................................... 12 

Hotels .......................................................................... 12 

Airport Transfers .................................. See Transportation 

Art Gallery ...................................................... See Galleries 

B 

Banks .............................................................................. 19 

Black Hole Bistro ............................................ See Facilities 

Buildings 

31 Caroline .................................................................... 5 

35 King St ....................................................................... 5 

Buses .................................................... See Transportation 

C 

Cable Providers ............................................................... 14 

Camping ...................................................... See Recreation 

Car Rentals ........................................... See Transportation 

Centre in the Square ..................................... .See Theatres 

Chamber of Commerce ................................................... 13 

Churches ......................................... See Places of Worship 


Contact Info ................................................................. 28 

Computers ......................................................... See Office 

Contacts .................................................................... 2, 3, 4 

D 

Day Care ........................................................... See Schools 

Doctors ..................................................... See Health Care 

Drivers License ........................... See Licensing and Vehicle 

E 

Education ......................................................... See Schools 

Email .................................................................. See Office 

Emergency Contact Numbers ......................................... 18 

Employment ................................................................... 17 

Entertainment ................................................................ 24 

Event Horizons ...................................... See Entertainment 

F 

Facilities 

Black Hole Bistro ........................................................... 5 

Festivals .......................................................................... 31 

Food 

Farmers Markets ......................................................... 19 

Grocery Stores ............................................................. 20 

International Grocery Stores ....................................... 20 

Restaurants ................................................................. 26 

Specialty Grocery Stores ............................................. 20 

G 

Galleries .......................................................................... 31 

Garbage Collection ......................................................... 14 

H 

Health Care 

Family Physicians ........................................................ 18 

Pharmacies .................................................................. 18 

Walk‐In Clinics ............................................................. 18 

Hiking .......................................................... See Recreation 

Hospital 

Grand River Hospital ................................................... 18 

St. Mary's Hospital ...................................................... 18 

Hotels .............................................. See Accommodations 

I 

Insurance ................................... See Licensing and Vehicle 

Internet Providers........................................................... 14 

Intranet ............................................................................. 9 

IT Help System .................................................................. 7 

K 

Kitchener 

City of, contact info. .................................................... 11 

Tourism ....................................................................... 29 

L 

Library………………………………………………………………………….. 6 

City Libraries ................................................................ 16 

Licensing and Vehicle Transfers ...................................... 21 

M 

Mailing ........................................................ See Post Office 

Maps 

City of Waterloo .......................................................... 35 

Region of Waterloo ..................................................... 36 

Southwestern Ontario ................................................. 36 

Universities ................................................................. 34 

Media .............................................................................. 33 

Mosques ......................................... See Places of Worship 

Movies .................................................. See Entertainment 

Museums ........................................................................ 31 

N 

Newspapers ....................................................... See Media 

O 

Office ................................................................................ 7 

P 

Parks ........................................................... See Recreation 

Photocopying .................................................................... 8 

PINET ................................................................................ 9 

Places of Worship ........................................................... 17 

Post Office ...................................................................... 19 

PQC Spousal Network ..................................................... 11 

Printers ............................................................................. 8 

R 

Radio Stations .................................................... See Media 

Real Estate ...................................................................... 13

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Recreation 

Area Facilities .............................................................. 28 

National Parks ............................................................. 28 

Ontario Provincial Parks .............................................. 28 

Parks ............................................................................ 28 

Renting/Leasing .............................................................. 13 

Restaurants ..................................................................... 26 

S 

Schools 

Boundary Info. ............................................................. 15 

Day Care ...................................................................... 16 

Elementary and Secondary ......................................... 15 

Post‐Secondary Schools .............................................. 16 

Private Schools ............................................................ 16 

School Board Contact Info ........................................... 15 

Shopping ......................................................................... 25 

Shuttle Service ................................................................ 10 

Snow Removal ................................................................ 14 

Synagogues ..................................... See Places of Worship 

T 

Telephone .......................................................... See Office 

Telephone Providers ....................................................... 14 

Television Stations ............................................. See Media 

Theatres .......................................................................... 31 

Tourism 

Festivals ....................................................................... 31 

Local Attractions.......................................................... 30 

Trains ................................................... See Transportation 

Transportation .......................................................... 22, 23 

U 

Utilities ............................................................................ 14 

V 

Visitor Kit .......................................................................... 2 

Volunteering ............................................ See Employment 

W 

Waterloo 

City of, contact info. .................................................... 11 

Map of ......................................................................... 35 

Region of, contact info. ............................................... 11 

Tourism ....................................................................... 29 

Website ........................................................................... 10 

Wine and Cheese .................................. See Entertainment

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Perimeter Institute for 

Theoretical Physics 

31 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, ON 

Phone: 519.569.7600 

Fax: 519.569.7611 

Visit our website at: 

http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/

Visitor Guide - Perimeter Institute

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