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and how to get here:
University of Guelph.
There are many ways to get to Guelph, Ontario! Whether you plan to drive, fly, bus, or take the train, we've got you covered on everything you may need to know about getting to LABash 2025 at the
GETTING TO LABash
NOTE:
As part of conference programming, you can register for the Toronto Waterfront Tour where participants are picked up at Union Station, Toronto. After completing the tour, students are transported to the Delta Hotel prior to conference registration.
Toronto Pearson Airport is connected to Union Station by the UP Express. The UP Express leaves from Terminal 1 and it takes around 20 minutes to Union.
Both of these options have a limited number of seats, and is available for purchase at ticket check out.
By car - take a roadtrip!
Guelph is located in southwestern Ontario, around 1.5 hour drive to the Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY, USA - the closest US-Canada border. LABash encourages you to carpool if you choose to drive to this year's conference. If you choose to drive, here are links to parking information can be found here:
On Campus Parking
Parking is regulated by Campus Parking Services, please see here for visitor parking information
Downtown Guelph Parking
Regulated by the City of Guelph, spaces are limited. For more information, please see here.
NOTE: Speed is measured in kilometers in Canada,
1mile=1.6km
By air - flying in? we've got you!
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Drive time: 50 minutes to the University of Guelph Campus
If you are not driving or taking a Taxi/other rideshare services, feel free to take the GO Transit
GO Transit accepts: Interac® Debit card, Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards
Other airports:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
By train - the scenic route! (well, sometimes)
Guelph Central Station - Guelph
Drive time: 10 minutes to the University of Guelph Campus
This train station is at the heart of Downtown Guelph, and is easily accessible to the University of Guelph campus with Guelph Transit 's 99S bus at Guelph Central Station will take you straight to the University Bus Loop.
This station has GO Transit and VIA Rail trains, you can check their respective websites for routing options. Please note that on weekends, GO and VIA Rail trains may not be operating.
Plan your trip to LABash 2025 with GO Transit
Plan your trip to LABash 2025 with VIA Rail
Union Station - Toronto
From Toronto Pearson Airport, you can take the UP Express directly to Union Station.
Located in downtown Toronto, provides access to GO Transit, Via Rail, and Ontario Northland. As well, it provides Amtrak service to limited locations in the US.
Plan your trip with Amtrak
By bus - lowering your carbon footprint one ride at a time
GO Transit Buses
Has stops directly in the University of Guelph bus loop with service across southern Ontario.
GO Transit accepts: Interac® Debit card, Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards
Plan your trip to LABash 2025 with GO Transit
FLIXBUS
Does not have stops in Guelph, but has other stops in southern Ontario where you can hop onto GO transit and make your way to Guelph. Most common transfer stations may be Union Station in Toronto, or Square One in Mississauga.
FLIXBUS accepts: Credit card (VISA/MasterCard/Maestro/Amex/Diners Club/JCB/Discover), PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay.
Plan your trip to LABash 2025 with Flix Bus
Guelph Transit
City of Guelph's bus network, does not accept card payment, following are the accepted payments:​
Getting around in Guelph
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Pay by exact amount in cash, Canadian Dollars
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Purchase bus far or OnYourWay fare card, locations here
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Pay to ride the bus with the OnYourWay app
Now that you are ready
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