Amenities Guide - Perimeter Institute

SLICE OFPerimeter’s Amenities GuideLast Updated: September 2012Index 3Facilities 12Apartment Amenities 5Phone 5Cable 5Internet 5Health Care 18Tourism 22Maps 271

AAccess Cards 3Apartment Amenities 5-9Phone 5Cable/Internet 5BBanking 19BikingSee TransportationBlack Hole BistroSee FacilitiesBusesSee TransportationCCar RentalsSee TransportationComputersSee Offi ceCableSee Apartment AmenitiesDDoctorsSee Health CareEEmergency Numbers 18Entertainment 22FFacilitiesBlack Hole Bistro 12Fireplaces 12Lounges 12Music Practice Room 13Fitness Room 13Squash & Basketball Court 13Change Rooms & Sauna 13FoodFarmers Market 17Grocery Stores 17Restaurants 24HHealth CarePharmacies 18Walk In Clinics 18Hospitals 18HousingSee AccommodationsIInformation Portals 16InternetSee Apartment AmenitiesLLibrary 14Licensing & Vehicle Transfers/Imports 20MMapsUniversities 27MoviesSee EntertainmentNNewspapersSee Information PortalsOOffi ce 15PParking 11Photocopying 15PhysiciansSee Health CarePINETSee Information PortalsPost Offi ce 19Printers 15RRecreationArea Facilities 25Parks 25Restaurants 24SShoppingSee EntertainmentSmoking 13Spousal Network 19Staff Directory 3TTelephoneSee Offi ceTourism 25Around Canada 26Transportation 21VVisitor HousingSee Apartment AmenitiesVisiting Waterloo 17WWebsiteSee Information Portals2

ABOUT THIS GUIDEAt Perimeter Institute we strive to provide our visitors with all the information and tools they needto make their visit as comfortable and productive as possible.In this guide you will find information on the amenities we offer to further aid in your enjoyment andstay with us.The Amenities Guide also offers links to a wide range of resources, including arts and entertainment,and tourism information.PERIMETER INSTITUTE STAFF DIRECTORYA current staff directory can be found on the PI-Net at this intranet link: my.pi.local/mypi.ACCESS CARDYour access grants you entry to the main building and certain areas within Perimeter. The front door isunlocked during our regular offi ce hours of 8:30 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday. You can contact security(ext. 5192, or 519.572.7947) outside offi ce hours should you require extra assistance. Please notify VisitorServices and security should you misplace your access card.Credit: Shail 3Gil

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APARTMENT AMENITIESVISITOR HOUSINGPerimeter maintains a number of apartments for visitors’ use. Most apartments are within walking distance to Perimeter.During your stay, we ask that you practice responsible use of the amenities and notify Facilities at help@perimeterinsitute.ca ofany apartment issues that might arise.TELEPHONEEach unit has a telephone for your use. If you are planning on making long distance phone calls, please see Visitor Services orSecurity to purchase a $5 long distance calling card. You may also obtain calling cards at the Shopper’s Drug Mart in Waterloo TownSquare (corner of Caroline & Erb Street).For any issues with your phone, please contact our IT team at help@perimeterinstitute.ca or by phone (519) 569-7600 ext. 8888.YOUR PHONE NUMBERPlease contact IT at help@perimeterinstitute.ca for your phone number.INTERNET & CABLEInternet AccessOur visitor housing comes equipped with high-speed internet access. To hook up your computer connect the Ethernet cord to yourcomputer’s Ethernet jack and ensure that you have your computer confi gured to use DHCP (default behavior). There is no need fora password. If using wireless, please enter the wireless network name and password listed below.Wireless Network NamePlease contact IT at 519-569-7600 ext.8888 for your wireless name.Wireless Password2012PerimeterAptsCableEach apartment is equipped with a television and Rogers Cable. For complete television listings, go to channel 13.For any issues with your internet or cable please contact our IT team at: help@perimeterinstitute.caor by phone (519) 569-7600 ext.8888.The folloiwing amenities are available at all Perimeter apartments:COOKING & FOOD STAPLESAs you may be coming in late and not get a chance to grab something to eat, Perimeter has provided some granola bars, cup ofsoup, fruit juice, and tea and coffee in the apartments for your use. Please feel free to use any of the spices, cooking oils, etc. in theapartments. If it is a shared apartment and there is someone staying with you, please check with them fi rst to see if anything is theirown personal item(s).Please note that most stores are open seven days a week, including a Valu-Mart grocery store located across from Perimeter inWaterloo Town Square (corner of Erb and Caroline).5

APARTMENT AMENITIESSAFESSafes are located in each of the bedroom closets (excluding Father David Bauer). Please ensure you lock up your valuables andcurrency when leaving the apartments. The instructions for use are inside the safe. If you have any diffi culties, please contact help@perimeterinstitute.ca.To use the safes:1. Press the red button on the back of the door near the hinge, release it and you will hear 2 beeps. The yellow light will be on atthe same time.2. Now enter 3-8 numbers that you wish to use as a combination, and confi rm by pressing the letter “B” within 15 seconds, oryou will have to do it from the beginning.3. Write down your new combination immediately and check whether your new combination has been programmed or not onconditions of the safe door opening. Note: If the red light is on it means the batteries are low. Please don’t use the safe andemail facilities at: help@perimeterinstitute.caMISCELLANEOUS ITEMSIncluded in the apartments are cooking utensils, dishes and glassware, a coffee pot and pots and pans. There is also an iron, hairdryer, and alarm clock. In the bathrooms, we have provided a few essentials in case you have forgotten to pack something, includingtoothpaste, shampoo, etc.MAINTENANCE & REPAIRSFor any ‘emergency repairs’, please contact your building superintendent (see contact info in your apartment details below). Anexample of an emergency repair is: no heat or electricity, toilet overfl owing, etc. For all other issues please contact facilities at: help@perimeterinstitute.ca which will be responded to during regular offi ce hours (Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am-5 pm).Please note: For apartments with no built in air-conditioning (A/C) units, portable A/C units are installed in the apartments by facilitiesduring the summer months. Alternately, apartments are equipped with portable fans all year long.While all units have access to laundry facilities, alternate laundry services are available nearby at Campus Coin Laundry and DryCleaning (150 University Ave. W., Waterloo, 519-886-1759). You can bring in your laundry and staff will wash and fold it for a fee.875 UNIVERSITY AVEAllowing Visitors into the BuildingThis is a self-contained condo with no buzzer code required. Visitors simply ring the doorbell.Garbage and RecyclingGarbage and recycling bins are located in the garage and are to be placed out in the front of the building for scheduled pick up.HeatingThe digital thermostat located in the main entrance and is fully adjustable for both the heating and air-conditioning.Laundry FacilitiesLaundry facilities are located in your apartment.ParkingThis apartment has a private driveway and garage for your use.6

170 ERB STREETOffice (located to the left when exiting the building): – 519.886.3410Allowing Visitors into the BuildingPhone will ring to notify you that someone is in the lobby. Dial “9” to allow visitors into building. Your buzzer number is 103.Garbage and RecyclingGarbage chutes are located on each fl oor in the storage room (located near the laundry room on the right side of the hallway whenyou exit your unit). Recycling bins are located in the parking garage to the right of the building when you exit. If there are no bluerecycling bags in the apartment, please see the Apartment Offi ce on the main fl oor.HeatingThe unit’s heating system is individually controlled. If you are having a problem with the heating, please contact the buildingsuperintendent. A small thermostat box is located on the wall typically by the front door or on the wall when you fi rst enter the livingroom. Turn the dial up for more heat or down for less heat.Laundry FacilitiesCoin-operated machines are located on the same fl oor as the unit, to the right of the hallway after you exit the apartment.ParkingParking is available at the back of the building. Please note that you will require a parking pass. Please contact Visitor Services atPerimeter to obtain a parking pass if one is not already in your package.Superintendent: Robert Thompson (Apt. 108) – 519.747.236045 CAROLINE STREETAllowing Visitors into the BuildingPhone will ring to notify you that someone is in the lobby. Dial “9” to allow visitors into building.Garbage and RecyclingThere are garbage chutes to the right of the elevator. Recycling is on the fi rst fl oor in the room marked ‘Moving Room’.Note: Make sure you bring your apartment keys with you as you will need them to re-enter.HeatingThe units’ heating systems are individually controlled. If you are having a problem with the heating, please contact the buildingsuperintendent. A small thermostat box is located on the wall typically by the front door or on the wall when you fi rst enter the livingroom. Turn the dial up for more heat or down for less heat.Laundry FacilitiesLaundry is located in the basement and a ‘SmartCity’ laundry card is required. If there is no card in the apartment please see VisitorServices at Perimeter to obtain one.ParkingParking is available to the right of 55 Caroline Street in spots 11-15. If all spots are taken you may park in the visitor parking.If you are parking in visitor parking overnight, please contact Visitor Services during offi ce hours (8 am-5 pm) to notify them of thevehicle, license plate and parking stall you are using, otherwise your car will be towed away. If late in the evening please call fi rstthing in the morning.7

55 CAROLINE STREETSuperintendent: Phil Warrington (Apt. 302) – 519.880.8518Allowing Visitors into the BuildingPhone will ring to notify you that someone is in the lobby. Dial “6” to allow visitors into building.Apartment 203 – Buzzer: 35Apartment 402 – Buzzer: 29Apartment 403 – Buzzer: 37Apartment 405 – Buzzer: 05Apartment 505 – Buzzer: 06Apartment 605 – Buzzer: 07Apartment 606 – Buzzer: 15Apartment 706 – Buzzer: 16Apartment 901 – Buzzer: 26Apartment 906 – Buzzer: 18Garbage and RecyclingThere are garbage chutes to the right of the elevator. Recycling is on the fi rst fl oor in the room marked ‘Moving Room’.Note: Make sure you bring your apartment keys with you as you will need them to re-enter.HeatingThe units’ heating systems are individually controlled. If you are having a problem with the heating, please contact the buildingsuperintendent. A small thermostat box is located on the wall typically by the front door or on the wall when you fi rst enter the livingroom. Turn the dial up for more heat or down for less heat.Laundry FacilitiesLaundry is located in the basement and a ‘SmartCity’ laundry card is required. If there is no card in the apartment please see VisitorServices at Perimeter to obtain one.ParkingParking is available to the right of 55 Caroline Street in spots 11-15. If all spots are taken you may park in the visitor parking.If you are parking in visitor parking overnight, please contact Visitor Services during offi ce hours (8 am-5 pm) to notify them of thevehicle, license plate and parking stall you are using, otherwise your car will be towed away. If late in the evening please call fi rstthing in the morning.FATHER DAVID BAUER APARTMENTSAllowing Visitors into the BuildingThere is no ‘Dial’ number for this apartment complex, simply ring the doorbells.Garbage and RecyclingThere are garbage and recycling bins located behind the apartments.HeatingThe units’ heating systems are individually controlled. If you are having a problem with the heating, please contact the buildingsuperintendent. A small thermostat box is located on the wall typically by the front door or on the wall when you fi rst enter the livingroom. Turn the dial up for more heat or down for less heat.Laundry FacilitiesLaundry facilities are located in your apartment.ParkingParking is available at the back of Casa Mia on Father David Bauer Drive. There are two garages for use.Apartment 301 –Garage – Middle door Garage door opener (Code: 1126 enter)Apartment 303 –Garage – Last one on left Garage door opener (Code: 0929 enter)8

Superintendent: Sharon, Offi ce (located to the left when exiting the building) - 519.584.233255 WILLIAM STREETAllowing Visitors into the BuildingPhone will ring to notify you that someone is in the lobby. Dial “9” to allow visitors into building.Apartment 210 - Buzzer: 1422; Apartment 619 - Buzzer: 1533; Apartment 809 - Buzzer: 1529Garbage and RecyclingGarbage chutes are located to the right of the elevator. Recycling is in the blue bins in the parking lot at the back of the building.HeatingThe units heating systems are individually controlled. If you are having a problem with the heating, please contact the buildingsuperintendent. A small thermostat box is located on the wall typically by the front door or on the wall when you fi rst enter the livingroom. Turn the dial up for more heat or down for less heat.Laundry FacilitiesLaundry facilities are located in your apartment.ParkingParking spaces have been designated for your use. If someone is parked there, park in the visitor parking and inform the Apartment Offi ce.The parking spaces are located along the fence. If facing the back of the apartment building, these spaces are to the extreme right.Apartment 210 - Parking space 51; Apartment 619 - Parking space 57; Apartment 809 - Parking space 120Superintendent: Paul Hansel – 519.885.242526 DORSET STREETAllowing Visitors into the BuildingPhone will ring to notify you that someone is in the lobby. Dial “9” to allow visitors into building.Garbage and RecyclingThere are garbage and recycling bins located at the back of the building (towards the left if facing the building).HeatingGo to the hall closet. There is a box with the name Ecologic on it. Turn the white knob from 0-5 (5 being the hottest). The rooms arealso heated with in-fl oor heating. Individual rooms can be adjusted (the knobs are labeled). Turn the knobs to the right to turn off,and vertically to turn on. Contact the superintendent if you require help.Laundry FacilitiesLaundry facilities are located in your apartment.ParkingYou may park on the street beside or behind the building.9

LOCATION31 Caroline Street NorthPerimeter Institute’s main building is a four-story facility located at 31 Caroline Street North, Waterloo. The fi rst fl oor is dedicated tocommon areas such as the Bistro, fi tness areas, library, and lecture theatre. The Visitor Program offi ce is found here as well. Thesecond fl oor houses administrative offi ces on the south side, and research offi ces on the north side. The third fl oor is similar, withthe addition of a seminar room, boardroom and kitchen on the south side. The fourth fl oor is dedicated to research offi ces and otherseminar rooms.ParkingParking is available at 31 Caroline Street North. You must have a current parking permit to park in the Perimeter lot. Permits shouldbe displayed on your rear-view mirrors. Please see reception or security if you require a parking permit. There is also free two-hourparking in the designated spots at the Museum Lot across the railway tracks. All Perimeter apartments also have parking available.Credit: Shail Gil11

FACILITIES AT 31 CAROLINE ST.KITCHEN FACILITIESFull kitchen facilities are provided on the south side of the third fl oor. Fridges are provided for your use and store milk and creamfor coffee. A soft drink machine, pool table, table tennis (ping pong), and seating are all ready to make your day more comfortable.THE BLACK HOLE BISTROThe Bistro is open on weekdays for breakfast in the mornings starting at 8:00 am, and lunch from 12-2 pm. Dinner service is typicallyavailable from 5-8 pm (except Fridays). Pub Night is hosted on most Thursday evenings and Friday Social takes place from 3:45-5 pm.The Bistro is open to Perimeter residents and their guests. Members of the general public are occasionally permitted to enjoy the fi nefood and atmosphere in conjunction with ticketed events.There are magazines located at the Bistro bar and newspapers at reception available for your perusal. Please return the magazinesand newspapers after you use them.COLLABORATION SPACESComfortable seating, wood-burning fi re places, and blackboards make the collaboration spaces scattered throughout the buildinga meeting place for discussion and debate. Please make yourself at home, being mindful that others will appreciate you tidying thespace after you leave.FIREPLACESThere are wood-burning fi replaces throughout the building. The fi replaces are a wonderful and safe feature of the Institute, but dorequire monitoring when in use. Please do not place any items, even paper, inside the fi replaces. Fires will be started by buildingmaintenance; please contact Reception or Security at ext. 7777 should you wish to use a fi replace.12

FITNESS ROOMOn the fi rst fl oor, on the north side of the building behind the Refl ecting Lounge, you will fi nd an exercise room, squash court,basketball hoop and change rooms complete with saunas. For your own safety, before accessing these rooms, you will need a brieftraining session, which can be found online at: http://my.pi.local/ under Recreation.Important note: This facility is not supervised. Use of the equipment is the responsibility of the guest.Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the fi tness equipment.CHANGE ROOMS & LOCKERSThere are change rooms and lockers located beside the squash court for day use only. Please ensure that when you are done usingthe change rooms that you take all your personal belongings with you. If you require a locker for storage of your fi tness clothes,please see Reception or Security for a locker key.SMOKINGRegional by-laws prohibit smoking inside Perimeter Institute, as well as inside all public places in the Region of Waterloo. Smokingis permitted outside the building and ashtrays in the form of large grey pylons have been provided.Important note: Smoking is not permitted in any of Perimeter’s apartments.MUSIC PRACTICE ROOMThere is currently a piano for your use in the Green Room. To use the piano you will have to see Security at the front desk.Important note: During special events, the Green Room Piano will not be available for use.UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO LIBRARYLonger term visitors and Perimeter residents have access (book loans and e-journals) to the University of Waterloo (UW) librarysystem. You must activate your access by registering at the UW Davis Library. The University of Waterloo is within walking distancethrough Waterloo Park. Note: For more information about obtaining a WatCard, please see the Perimeter Librarian.To access the University of Waterloo library remotely, please visit: http://login.proxy.lib.uwaterloo.ca/login. You’ll need to supplyyour last name and the barcode number from the front of your UW library card.13

GEORGE LEIBBRANDT LIBRARYA variety of books, electronic journals, and leisure magazines can be found in the library at 31 Caroline Street North.The main collections are housed on the fi rst fl oor; the second fl oor is assigned as offi ce space.The collection is arranged using the Library of Congress classifi cation system, an alpha-numeric identifi er. Most of Perimeter’s books are:Q (general science), QA (mathematics), QB (astronomy & cosmology), and QC (physics), although some other categories arerepresented.Some of our services• 24/7 access. The Librarian’s offi ce hours are M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Off-hours you will need your access card to enter.• Web-ready computers are located on the East wall of the Library.• A self-checkout system is located near the entrance; follow the posted instructions.• The online catalogue and e-journals are available on your desktop through PI-Net at https://intra.pi.local, using your networkusername and password. There is also a stand-alone PC in the library which hosts the catalogue.• Courtesy notices, Notifi cation of availability of requested materials, Overdue accounts, Recalled items, Reminders to returnbooks before departure.• Other traditional services: inter-library loans, copyright information, intranet pages (links to ArXiv, UW e-resources, IOPScienceextra database, other catalogues, etc.).Quiet environment: The library encourages quiet conversation and collaboration to foster academic work. Please refrain from loudor disruptive conversations or other noisy behaviors. Conversation is not permitted in designated quiet study areas. Personal audiodevices with earphones are permitted provided volumes are kept low. No cell phones or Skype use are permitted in the library.Re-shelving: Do not reshelf library materials. Used materials should be left out on tables or in designated areas.Offsite access: Please talk to the IT helpdesk (help@perimeterinstitute.ca) and they will assist you to confi gure your computer forremote access to the Perimeter network.Food and beverages: These are allowed in all public spaces in the library, except at computer workstations. Please consume foodin a responsible manner and dispose of trash in the waste and recycling containers provided. Remember to bring your dirty dishesto the Bistro. Please be responsible and keep our library clean.If you have any comments or questions, please contact the Librarian at x5073 or dbombay@perimeterinstitute.ca.If you are visiting for more than three weeks, you are provided with a library account allowing you to borrow materials.Everything circulates unless marked reference or reserve. Your Perimeter Access Card has been set up to function as a library cardwith the self-checkout station located near the fi rst fl oor entrance. Your loan period for books is 3 months, periodicals is 7 days.1. You must return any item that is RECALLED as soon as possible, no longer than 24 hours.2. All items must be returned if you are travelling 7 or more days.3. Items can be returned in the slot by the librarian’s desk.________________________________________If you are visiting for more than 2 months, please see the Librarian about activating additional access to e-resources at theUniversity of Waterloo Library.________________________________________If you are visiting for less than three weeks, you do not have a library account, however you are able to borrow materials underyour host’s account. Please see the Librarian to arrange this access.14

YOUR OFFICEOffice SuppliesThe supply cabinet is located on the second fl oor in the administrative side of the building, underneath the staircase across fromRoom 211. You are welcome to help yourself to any necessary supplies. If you are unable to fi nd what you are looking for, pleasesubmit your request to help@perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance in obtaining/ordering the supplies you need.Office Cleaning & MaintenanceAll offi ces are scheduled for cleaning by the Perimeter cleaning staff on a regular basis. Exceptions to regular cleaning are the offi ceblackboards and dish removal. To have your blackboard thoroughly cleaned, please submit your request to help@perimeterinstitute.ca. For dirty dishes, we ask that you place them in one of the three designated coffee stations (Feynman lounge, 4th fl oor kitchenette,and Bistro) within the building for cleaning.ComputersPerimeter Institute currently provides support for Linux, MS-Windows and Mac based computers. If you have any questions, pleasesubmit a help request to help@perimeterinstitute.ca or contact the help desk at ext. 8888.PrintersThere are printers located on each wing of levels two, three, and four. All of these printers are black and white units with duplexcapabilities.As well, there are two colour photocopiers which have higher quality printing capabilities located on the second fl oor of all three wings.Please contact the IT department at extension 8888 for assistance with setting up the necessary printer drivers.PhotocopyingPerimeter has two ColorQube 9201 machines. One is located across from Room 211 on the second fl oor, south wing, near thesupply cabinet; the second is located in room 270 in the East wing.This user-friendly machine has many copying capabilities including the ability to enlarge/reduce, duplex, and staple. A wide varietyof output media (including transparencies) can be used.ScanningThe ColorQube machines can also be used to scan documents to a number of formats (.tiff, .pdf) and will email the resulting documentto whomever you specify. If you are scanning transparencies, please scan them in the landscape orientation to prevent jamming.FaxingThe machines are capable of faxing documents. Currently, we have not implemented long distance codes for this service (weencourage you to use the scan to email functionality instead). Instructions are posted at these machines.Telephone UseEach offi ce is equipped with a telephone and extension number.The main switchboard line is 519.569.7600.Outgoing CallsDial 9 to access an outgoing telephone line.Local CallsDial 9 + 519 + phone number.Long Distance (Canada & US)Dial * + LD Code + 9 + 1 + area code + phone numberTo dial long distance you will require a long distance code. Thiscode is only provided to visitors staying longer than two weeks.Contact Karen Wiatowski (kwiatowski@perimeterinstitute.ca) torequest your LD code. All visitors under two weeks are expectedto purchase a long distance calling card.International CallsDial * + LD Code + 9 + 011 + country code + phone number.Internal CallsDial 4 digit extension number.15

YOUR INFORMATION PORTALSWebsitePerimeter Institute’s website offers a wealth of information about Scientifi c and Outreach activities (recorded talks and resources),past, current, and future. It also includes a complete list of current research and administrative staff. Check out the website,www.perimeterinstitute.ca, for complete details.Daily NewspapersThe Record, Globe & Mail and Toronto Star are all received daily and are available for your perusal in the waiting area at reception.Please return the newspapers to this location after you have reviewed them. If you missed an article relevant to Perimeter in one ofthe papers, contact the External Relations department at ext. 5371 for a clipping or electronic copy.Interaction with Other InstitutionsPerimeter 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, WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo, WaterlooWilfrid Laurier University, WaterlooUniversity of Guelph, GuelphMcMaster University, HamiltonWestern University, LondonFields Institute, TorontoCanadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), TorontoPINET: http://my.pi.local/Perimeter Institute maintains an extensive intranet called PI-NET, designed to give you the tools and resources you need.Log on with your username and password information provided in your Visitor Kit.To request a hands-on overview of the tools and resources available on PI-NET, please contact IT.Using PI-NET, you can:• maintain your profi le 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 andprinter resources• access the Perimeter Institute events calendar, whichlists all talks, colloquia, seminars, conferences/workshops, event horizons events, and social eventsTake a quick look at some of the tools available to you via PI-NET. Note: PI-NET is an internal use only tool. You will not be able toaccess it in the apartments or anywhere else outside of Perimeter Institute’s building.16

HEALTH CAREPlease contact the People & Culture department for information about fi nding a doctor.Emergency Health CareThe 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 emergency, your name, location of emergency, and information about the emergency.Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000 toll free)Telehealth Ontario is a free, confi dential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from aRegistered Nurse. That means quick, easy access to a qualifi ed health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help youdecide your best fi rst step. They can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to aclinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room.Walk-In Clinics (No appointment necessary)If you do not have a doctor in Waterloo Region, or your doctor is not available, medical concerns should be directed to the urgentcareclinics or hospital emergency rooms. Urgent-care clinics or walk-in clinics are medical clinics that have on-site doctors andnurses that can provide limited medical services and operate on a fi rst-come-fi rst-serve basis. As these clinics can be very busy, wesuggest you call ahead to see what the wait time may be.The Doctors Offi ce519.725.1514University Shops Plaza, 170 University Ave. W., Waterloo, ONWestmount Urgent Care Clinic519.745.2273751 Victoria St. South, Kitchener, ONPharmaciesThe following pharmacies are locatedclose to Perimeter Institute:Shoppers Drug Mart locations at:Waterloo Town Square (75 King St. South)519.884.1500and50 Weber St. N., Waterloo (Open 24 hours)519.880.8083www.shoppersdrugmart.comWaterloo has a large number of complementaryhealth care providers such as Registered MassageTherapists, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Optometrists,(etc. Check the Yellow Pages for various listings.(Emergency Phone NumbersEmergency Fire/Police/Ambulance – 911HospitalsGrand River Hospital519.742.3611835 King St. West,Kitchener, ONSt. Mary’s General Hospital519.744.3311911 Queen’s Boulevard, Kitchener, ONNon-Emergency Police519.653.7700Dental Emergency519.749.4078The dental emergency number is for any dental emergency,including injuries, outside of regular business hours. Paymentis at the discretion of the dentist on call at the time. Pleaseensure you have your dental insurance card with you.18

OTHERBankingThe following banks are located in Uptown Waterloo within walking distance of Perimeter Institute:Scotiabank – www.scotiabank.com115 King St. S., Waterloo, ON519.886.2500Note: If you have a cheque that needs to be cashed, please go to Scotiabank. Remember to bring your passport, one other pieceof ID 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.com15 King St. S., Waterloo, ON519.725.3630Bank of Montreal – www.bmo.com3 King St. S., Waterloo, ON519.885.9330 (This bank has the closest ATM to Perimeter)Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) – www.cibc.com27 King St. N., Waterloo, ON519.886.2960Royal Bank of Canada – www.rbc.comRecommended by Perimeter for opening a new account70-74 King St. S., Waterloo, ON519.747.5884 or 519.747.8336HSBC - www.hsbc.ca136 King St. S, Waterloo, ON519.745.9403Postal ServicesThe closest post offi ce is located at 70 King St. N., on the corner of King St. N. and Bridgeport Rd. in Waterloo. For details aboutmailing/shipping fees and options, visit www.canadapost.ca.Another post offi ce 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 theresources for mailing out packages or parcels, so please go to the above mentioned locations to send your packages.Perimeter Spousal NetworkThe Perimeter Spousal Network is a network of spouses of Perimeter students, postdocs, and faculty. They can help you withrecommendations for services and activities available in the area. For details, see the People & Culture department.19

Licensing & Vehicle Transfers/ImportIf 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 afteryou move to Ontario. If you want to keep driving in Ontario, you must getan Ontario driver’s license. You must use your Ontario license when you areissued one.More information on getting an Ontario driver’s license:www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/drvlicen.shtmlOther useful MTO pages:Visiting or moving to Ontario?www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/visiting.shtmlExchanging an out-of-country licensewww.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/exchange.shtmlPlease note that if you possess a foreign driver’s license not written inEnglish or French, it must fi rst be translated by a certifi ed translator beforepresenting to the local MTO offi ce. This can be done at the K-W MulticulturalCentre for a fee of $25 per translation.Office LocationsDrive Test Examination Centre, 519.893.07421405 Ottawa St. N., Unit 11, Kitchener, ONN2A 3Z1Access the training guide online at:www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/handbookDriver and Vehicle License Issuing Offices:Tel: 519.893.8802 Fax: 519.893.858730 Manitou Dr., Unit A, KitchenerMon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm Sat: 9 am-12 pmOr519.893.3966 or 1.800.268.11531400 Weber St. E., Unit 2, Kitchener8:30 am-5 pm Monday - Friday,8:30 am-6 pm on WednesdaysK-W Multicultural Centre, 519.745.2531, 102 King St. W.Kitchener, ON, www.kwmc.on.caIf you have brought a vehicle with you, you have 30 days before you have toregister the vehicle and get Ontario license plates and vehicle permit(s). Hereyou can fi nd general information about licensing a vehicle in Ontario whichwill help prepare you with what is involved in vehicle ownership:www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/register.shtmlIf you are arriving from the United States and wish to bring your car, you willneed to pay importing taxes, which will be refunded upon your return to theUS; however, there are other fees involved in this process.For more information and a list of fees, visit www.riv.ca.Drivers with licenses from the following countriescan exchange their license for an Ontario license:United States (residents of some states mustprovide a driving abstract dated within six months -check the MTO website for a complete list),Austria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Germany,Switzerland, Japan, Northern Ireland and KoreaInsuranceVehicle insurance is mandatory for any vehicle registered and driven in Ontario. Contact several different insurance brokers to get thebest 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 ofdriving experience. However, a few insurance brokers will try to take into account your foreign driving records and negotiate with theinsurance 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 obtaina map, driving directions, and approximate duration of your trip.20

GETTING AROUNDBicyclesPerimeter has several bicycles for visitors to use during nice weather (Spring-Fall). These bikes may be borrowed on a day-to-daybasis unless special arrangements are made with Reception or Security. Please see Reception or Security at the front desk to signout a bicycle.BusesGrand River TransitKitchener Bus Terminal, 15 Charles St. W., 519.585.7555, 519.585.2370 (out-of-town bus, automated attendant)www.grt.caGrand River Transit travels throughout the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge on a fi xed-route schedule. In particular, thereare direct buses from Uptown Waterloo to both universities (Route 7), Fairview Mall (Route 8) and Conestoga Mall (Route 12). Faresare $3 and are good for 60 minutes of travel. Tickets are $3 each and exact change must be used to purchase them. Tickets maybe purchased at reduced fares at the Kitchener Bus Terminal or any location displaying the GRT TICKET AGENT sign, includinggrocery and convenience stores.Bus Day Pass or Sunday/Holiday Family Pass: $6The Day Pass is a great deal for shoppers, salespeople, families or anyone making many trips in one day. If you are travelling byyourself, the Day Pass allows you unlimited rides in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo for one day. If you are travelling with yourfamily on a Sunday or holiday, the Sunday/Holiday Family Pass allows you unlimited rides for two adults and three children or oneadult and four children. Children must be under the age of 18. See ticket agent for more details.For route information, phone 519.585.7555.Schedules and routes can be viewed at www.grt.ca/en/routesschedules/routesandschedules.asp.Greyhound Bus LinesGreyhound 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 leavesabout every hour to Toronto.Information for Greyhound Bus lines can be found at www.greyhound.ca or 1-800-661-8747 (TRIP).Car RentalsPlease contact Visitor Services if you need assistance in renting a car. Perimeter Institute has negotiated special rates with EnterpriseRent-A-Car in Waterloo. Enterprise will also beat any lower quoted prices.Enterprise Rent-A-Car – 519.884.6001, 379 Weber St. N., Waterloo, ON - www.enterpriserentacar.caTaxiWaterloo Taxi - 519.888.7777TrainVia Rail and GO Transit (for trips to Toronto and beyond - all trips will route through Toronto)126 Weber St. W., KitchenerVia Rail - 1.888.842.7245, www.viarail.caGO Transit - 1.888.438.6646, www.gotransit.com21

THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWNEntertainmentEvents at Perimeter InstituteSeveral nights throughout the week include themed activities – such as movie night, pub night, or special events. You can checkwhat’s going on at the Bistro on the Events Calendar via the intranet.Event HorizonsEvent Horizons is a series of unique and extraordinary events that will stimulate and enthral. It is a showcase of innovative work ofthe highest international standard, an emotional, intellectual, and creative experience. And perhaps most importantly, it is a socialspace, where ideas collide and curious minds meet. These cultural and bistro events are ancillary activities made possible throughpaid ticketing, private donors and sponsorships. For event details and tickets visit www.perimeterinstitute.ca/eventhorizons.Other EventsThe Wellness Accelerators, which includes dedicated members of Perimeter staff, meet monthly to plan and organize numeroussocial wellness events throughout the year. You will be notifi ed of upcoming events via bulletin boards, weekly news emails, thePerimeter newsletter, and the Infowall. Feel free to contact the Wellness Accelerators at wellnessaccelerators@pitp.ca for detailsabout upcoming events.MoviesWaterloo boasts four movie theatres that show mainstream feature, foreign, documentary, and independent fi lms.Princess Cinemas – www.princesscinemas.comGalaxy Cinemas – www.galaxycinemas.ca519.885.2950 519.883.88436 Princess St. W., Waterloo, ON 550 King St. N., Waterloo, ONPrincess Twin519.885.2950 Empire Theatres - www.empiretheatres.com46 King St. N., Waterloo, ON 519-576-7600415 The Boardwalk, Waterloo, ON22

ShoppingConestoga Mall – www.conestogamall.com519.886.5500550 King St. N., Waterloo, ON N2L 5W6Conestoga Mall is located in north Waterloo and offers a combination of large department stores and smaller shops, and a GalaxyCinema movie theatre.Fairview Park Mall – www.fairviewpark.ca519.894.24502960 Kingsway Dr., Kitchener, ON N2C 1X1Fairview Park is located in the City of Kitchener close to the expressway, and offers 150 stores and services plus great departmentstores like Sears, The Bay and Wal-Mart.St. Jacobs Outlet Mall – www.embraceyourchange.ca519.888.013825 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo, ONA uniquely designed, bright and cheery complex in a pleasant country setting at the north edge of Waterloo and only 3 km south ofthe Village of St. Jacobs.Waterloo Town Square – www.waterlootownsquare.com519.886.419075 King St. S., Waterloo, ONAn array of upscale shops, grocery, and restaurants located in the heart of uptown Waterloo.Bridgeport Plaza70 Bridgeport Rd. E, Waterloo, ON (corner of Bridgeport and Weber)A strip mall including a 24-hour grocery store, and other small food and service stores.The Boardwalk - www.the-boardwalk.ca415 The Boardwalk, University & Ira Needles Blvd, Waterloo, ON N2T 0A6A million-square-foot retail development complex on the west side of Kitchener-Waterloo.23

RestaurantsFor a complete listing of area restaurants, see the dining sections of www.uptownwaterloobia.com/business-directoryPlease note: Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants. It is customary to tip approximately 15% on the total bill beforetax, or 20% for exceptional service.Please scan the codes below to view a list of restaurants in that category. All of these restaurants are within a ten minute walk fromPerimeter Institute.Casual DiningCoffee and TeaInternational CuisineCafésPubsDessertsFine Dining24

RecreationParksPublic 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.Area facilitiesRIM Park – www.city.waterloo.on.ca, 519.884.53632001 University Ave., Waterloo, ONWilfrid Laurier University has anOlympic length swimming pool that is open forrecreational swimming for a cost of $170-240 per term.Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex – www.city.waterloo.on.ca519.886.1177101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo, ON (across from Perimeter)Checkwww.laurierathletics.com/generatePage.php?ID=5for scheduleTourismAround WaterlooYou’ll fi nd every urban amenity in Waterloo! For a comprehensive listing of accommodations, dining, festivals and events, servicesand transportation, shopping, tours, and other things to do, visit: www.explorewaterlooregion.com.KW Tourism – during summer months they can be found across the tracks from Perimeter in the train station519.745.3536, 191 King St. W., Kitchener, info@kwtourism.caThese local tourism websites will help you fi nd everything there is to see and do in Waterloo Region and the surrounding areas.• Kitchener Downtown – What’s happening! – www.downtownkitchener.ca• Cambridge Tourism – www.cambridgetourism.com• Guelph Tourism – www.visitguelphwellington.caOr call 519.886.2831 to receive a visitor guide –Visitor Guide Waterloo Region –www.exchangemagazine.com/visitorFor more information and facility listings visit theRecreation section of the City of Waterloo website at:www.city.waterloo.on.caElora,Ontario - Old MillMennonite country, OntarioElora Quarry, OntarioCanoeing the Grand RiverGuelph, OntarioWest Montrose, Ontario -Covered bridge, built in 25 1880

Confederation bridge,Prince Edward IslandLake Louise, AlbertaMont-Tremblant, QuebecOttawa, Parliament BuildingNiagara Falls, OntarioWhale watchingon St. Lawrence river, QuebecTravelling Further AfieldCheck 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.comNiagara Falls (approx. 2 hour drive) – www.niagarafallstourism.comNiagara-on-the-Lake (approx. 2 hour drive) – Wine region, www.niagaraonthelake.comMuskoka and the Halliburton Highlands (approx. 2-3 hour drive) – “Cottage Country”www.discovermuskoka.ca and www.haliburton-tourism.comAcross CanadaFollow the links to tourism websites from across Canada:British Columbia – www.hellobc.comAlberta – www.discoveralberta.com, www.travelalberta.comSaskatchewan – www.sasktourism.comManitoba – www.travelmanitoba.comOntario – www.ontariotravel.netQuebec – www.bonjourquebec.comNew Brunswick – www.tourismnewbrunswick.caNova Scotia – www.novascotia.comPrince Edward Island – www.tourismpei.comNewfoundland and Labrador – www.newfoundlandandlabrador.comYukon – www.travelyukon.comNorthwest Territories – www.spectacularnwt.comNunavut – www.nunavuttourism.com26

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HAGEY BOULEVARDWES GRAHAM WAY WES GRAHAM WAYFRANK TOMPA DRIVE FRANK TOMPA DRIVEPHILLIP STREET PHILLIP STREETVILLAGE GREENCOLUMBIA STREET WESTRING ROADUniversity ShopsPlazaWILMOTCOURTEBY HALLWELLESLEYCOURTWATERLOOCOURTCampus CourtLAUREL CREEKBECK HALLWOOLWICHCOURTSEAGRAM DRIVEUNIVERSITY AVENUE WESTRING ROADWEATHERSTATIONCOLUMBIA LAKEWarrior FieldLAURELLAKETheatreof the ArtsHumanitiesTheatreVisitors CentreCampus ToursUW Police andParking ServicesCPLAYING FIELDSV S KJPPPWESTMOUNT ROAD NORTHCLNCOGCL275P445375DAVID JOHNSTONRESEARCH + TECHNOLOGY PARK340295300MPPECWRDXHNHVXOOVABUWPTLWESTMOUNT ROAD NORTHPARKING INDEXVISITOR PARKINGAll Day, Every DayC, N, W, X: $5 per day – pay and displayLot X is free on weekendsHV: Weekdays: $2 per hour with $10 depositon entry. Deposit reduces throughout day.After 3 pm and weekends: $5 coin entryM: $6 pay and displayD: Weekdays: $2 per hour up to dailymaximum of $15. After 5 pm and weekends:$5 coin entryP: $4 coin entry for St. Jerome’s University,Renison University College and St. Paul’sUniversity College; $1 per hour up to a $4daily maximum at Conrad Grebel UniversityCollegeOV: $5 coin exitJ, S, V: $5 pay and display. Pay in lot SCL, UWP: $5 pay and displayAFTER 4 PM AND WEEKENDSA, B, EC, H, R: $5 coin entryPERMIT PARKINGFaculty and Staff: A, B, H, K, L, N, O, R, T, XResident: CL, J, S, V, UWP, TParking in any ungated lot after 4:30 pmwith valid Faculty/Staff PermitMOTORCYCLESPurchase a term or day pass from ParkingServices, in the COM building for use atmotorcycle padsACCESSIBLE PARKINGAccessible parking for persons withdisabilitiesis available in most lots. For details visit:parking.uwaterloo.caSHORT-TERM PARKINGFifteen minute parking is available on theRing Road at Environment 2 and Ira G.Needles Hall. Meter parking is available, visitthe Parking website for locations at:parking.uwaterloo.caWATCARD PAYMENTAvailable at Lot C, N, W, X, M, UWPBUILDING INDEXCODE BUILDING – LOCATIONAL Arts Lecture Hall – G4B1 Biology 1 – G4B2 Biology 2 – G4BMH B.C. Matthews Hall – G3BRH Brubacher House – F2C2 Chemistry 2 – G3, G4CGR Conrad Grebel University College – F5CIF Columbia Icefield – G2CLN Columbia Lake Village North – B2, C1, C2CLV Columbia Lake Village – B2, C2, D2COG Columbia Greenhouses – D2CLVLEGENDPARKINGAccessible ParkingMeter ParkingMotorcycle ParkingPermit ParkingPShort-term ParkingVisitor ParkingCOLOUR CODESAcademic/Administrative BuildingsRoads and Parking LotsCity Roads and Parking LotsPathwaysResidence BuildingsWaterResearch Park BuildingsCOM Commissary – H3CPH Carl A. Pollock Hall – H4CSB Central Services Building – G3DC William G. Davis Computer Research Centre –H3, H4DWE Douglas Wright Engineering Building – H4E2 Engineering 2 – H4E3 Engineering 3 – H4E5 Engineering 5 – H3, H4E6 Engineering 6 – H4ECH East Campus Hall – H3, H4, I3, I4EIT Centre for Environmental & InformationTechnology – G4ERC Energy Research Centre – G3RA2RACBRHMKVREVTHV1SYMBOLSAccessible EntrancesBuilding CodesConstruction Site andFuture Site of BuildingGrand River CarShareGrand River TransitGreyhoundRENSTPGO TransitHelp Line TelephoneInformationPublic TelephoneService VehicleEV1 Environment 1 – G5EV2 Environment 2 – G5EV3 Environment 3 – G5ESC Earth Sciences & Chemistry – G4FED Federation Hall – F3GA 335 Gage Street – see back pageGH Graduate House – G4GSC General Services Complex – G3, H3HH J.G. Hagey Hall of the Humanities – G5HMN Hildegard Marsden Nursery – G2HS Health Services – F4KDC Klemmer Day Care – G2LHI Lyle S. Hallman Institute for Health Promotion –G3LIB Dana Porter Library – G4CGRFEDSTJHSUCMHRCIFHMNKDCPACEV3PASSLCEV2NHLHIEV1QNCB2MLHHBMHMCB1LIBALERCM3ESCTCOPTC2CSBEITPHYGHSCHGSCDCRCHCOMDWEE3E2CPHE5E6ECHUWPM3 Mathematics 3 – G3MC Mathematics & Computer Building– G3MHR Minota Hagey Residence – F5, G5MKV William Lyon Mackenzie King Village – E3ML Modern Languages – G4NH Ira G. Needles Hall – G4OPT School of Optometry – G2PAC Physical Activities Complex – G3PAS Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology – G5PHR School of Pharmacy – see back pagePHY Physics – G4, H4QNC Quantum Nano Centre – G4RAC Research Advancement Centre – F1RA2 Research Advancement Centre 2 – F1RCH J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall – H4REN Renison University College – F4REV Ron Eydt Village – E3SCH South Campus Hall – G4, G5, H5SLC Student Life Centre – G3STJ St. Jerome’s University – F4STP St. Paul’s University College – F4TC William M. Tatham Centre for Co-operativeEducation & Career Services – G4, G5TH Tutors’ Houses – E3UC University Club – F3UWP University of Waterloo Place – I4, I5V1 Student Village 1 – E3, F329