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Options for Mathematica Student Free Day: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 We hope you explore beautiful Southern Ontario on your free day while attending the Mathematica Summer School at Perimeter Institute. Please find below a list of things to do including more information and links.
St. Jacob’s Country
www.stjacobs.com
Explore the beautiful town of St. Jacob’s, famous for Mennonites, maple syrup, shops and antiques, baked goods and local artisan crafts Get there by taxi: 519-886-1200
Cost: approximately $14/one way
Travel time one way: approximately 15 min Get there by public transit:
Cost: $2.50 cash one way
Travel time one way: approximately 1 hr
o Go to South Campus Hall on the UW campus Bus Stop #2515 (Route 31 to Conestoga Mall)
o Transfer at the Mall bus terminal to Bus Stop #3798 (Route 21 to Elmira)
o Get off at Bus Stop #2093 on King Street in St. Jacob’s Remember to ask the Bus Driver if you need help or are unsure of your route. Also inquire about times for departing St. Jacob’s
Conestoga Mall
www.conestogamall.com Get there by taxi: 519-886-1200
Cost: approximately $7/one way
Travel time one way: approximately 8 min Get there by public transit:
Cost: $2.50 cash one way
Travel time one way: approximately 20 min
o Go to South Campus Hall on the UW campus Bus Stop #2515 (Route 31 to Conestoga Mall)
Take in a movie
www.princesscinemas.com or www.tribute.ca (Galaxy Cinema, Waterloo, ON location) Princess Cinema is located at 46 King Street North in Waterloo and is within walking distance from UW Galaxy Cinema is located behind Conestoga Mall, please see above for directions
City of Waterloo and Waterloo Park
www.city.waterloo.on.ca
Uptown Waterloo has much to offer in the way of shops, food and entertainment. Waterloo Park has a beautiful water feature with swans and wild local birds, picnic areas and large green spaces. Both Uptown and the Park are within walking distance of UW.
Niagara Falls
www.niagarafallstourism.com
Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. Niagara Falls also has casinos, restaurants, shops and tons of entertainment Purchase a bus ticket online or by calling 1-800-661-8747. A credit card is required to book. Round trip $122.49 (non-refundable) A ticket booth is conveniently located in the Student Life Centre at UW Catch the bus 9:00 am, pick up location is just outside the Student Life Centre Depart Niagara Falls at 7:35 pm
Toronto
www.toronto.com/attractions
Canada’s largest city is bustling with activity. Take in a show or theater production, visit the CN Tower, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, enjoy restaurants and bars, Queen Street or Front Street. There’s so much to see and do. Purchase a bus ticket online or by calling 1-800-661-8747. A credit card is required to book Round trip $50.80 (non-refundable) A ticket booth is conveniently located in the Student Life Centre at UW Catch the bus 9:30 am, pick up location is just outside the Student Life Centre The Bus will drop you at Bay and Dundas Streets in Toronto, in the heart of downtown Depart Toronto at 9:30 pm
Stratford
www.welcometostratford.com
A charming Victorian city nestled in the pastoral countryside, internationally renowned as one of North America’s great arts towns. Visit the famous Stratford Festival Theater: www.stratfordfestival.ca Purchase a bus ticket online or by calling 1-800-661-8747. A credit card is required to book Round trip $36.16 (non-refundable) A ticket booth is conveniently located in the Student Life Centre at UW Catch the bus 9:00 am, pick up location is just outside the Student Life Centre Depart Stratford 5:00 pm
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