Visitor Guide - Perimeter Institute

Long‐term Visitors Spring 2009 | Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics | Ph: 519.569.7600
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
28
Maps
33
Index
36
2 About this guide
Your Visitor Kit
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.
Access Card:
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/pifiles/pi_overview.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.
Grants you entry to the main
building and certain areas within
PI. The front door is unlocked
during our regular office hours of
9am and 5pm, 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 it.
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 and, FAQs, and contact
information.
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 206A
Extension 6061
As Visitor Program Coordinator, Karen helps
arrange your visit to PI, finds your temporary
accommodations, and assigns your office. See
Karen to:
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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
•
receive information about library and
electronic journal access
•
set up/resolve issues with your voice
mail
•
set up a cleaning schedule for your PI
accommodations, if the duration of your
stay is longer than 2 weeks
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: https://intra.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
available in the brochure stand in
the library and this guide.
3 Debbie Guenther
Researcher Services Administrator
Office 215A
Extension 6151
As Researcher Services Administrator, Debbie coordinates career development initiatives for
postdoctoral researchers
and assists with the integration of researchers and their families into
the Institute and the community. Debbie also coordinates activities for the Spousal.
See Debbie to:
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get advice on resources for your family
sign up for the spousal network
complete tour of the facilities
get assistance with housing, schools and daycare
Sheri Keffer
Senior Human Resources Administrator
Office 209A
Extension 6092
As Senior Human Resources Administrator, Sheri is responsible for immigration, health
benefits enrolment and administration, in both the provincial and private health programs.
See Sheri to:
•
verify passports
•
register for work permits
•
enroll in payroll system
•
enroll in benefits program
Mandy Soede
Human Resources Administrator
Office 209B
Extension 6091
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)
Colleen West
Bookkeeper
Office 35 King St
Extension 5011
See Colleen to:
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order your BlackBerry
•
process travel reimbursements
•
obtain a long distance telephone PIN number
4 Other Important Contacts
During the course of your stay, you may need to enlist the services of the following administrative staff members:
Leanne Kane
Scientific Administrative Coordinator
Office 215B
Extension 6152
As Scientific Administrative Coordinator, 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 and course 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 LTV sabbatical and undergraduate programs
Jodie Carriere
Conference Coordinator
Office 205B
Extension 6052
As Conference Coordinator, Jodie is responsible for planning conferences and
other events at PI. See Jodie for:
•
information about conferences or other events going on within the Institute
•
assistance with planning events
•
sign-up for social events
Sheena Gilks
Reception
Extension 5191
See Sheena with any concerns about your office, furniture, and supplies
Joy Montgomery
IT Help Desk Analyst
Office 207
Extension 6073
If you encounter any issues with your computer, or need to request hardware,
software, or configuration changes, please contact IT in one of the following ways:
Submit a help desk ticket to the IT Help Desk Representative via PINET (PI’s intranet).
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.
5 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 in the lot located between the front of the building and the Canadian Clay and Glass
Gallery; however you will need to display a parking permit. Please contact Sheena at Reception, ext. 5191, for
your permit.
If you need help finding your way around, you can access floor plans on PINET at https://intra.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 store milk and cream
for coffee. Complementary cold beverages, a pool table, table
tennis (ping pong), and couches are all ready to make your day
more comfortable.
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., afternoon high tea at 3:00
p.m. (please call ahead) , 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 games night and pub night. A selection of
sandwiches is available on weekends. You can check what’s going
on at the Bistro on the Events Calendar via PINET at
https://intra.pi.local/, and click the link to the calendar at the top of
the page.
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, The National Post, Globe & Mail and Toronto Star are
all received daily and available for your perusal in the Bistro.
Please return the newspapers to this location after you have
reviewed them. The foosball table is also found in the Bistro.
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.
6 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.
Music Practice 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. If you wish to use the practice room, please contact
Reception, at Ext. 5191.
Daily Newspapers
The Record, The National Post, Globe & Mail and Toronto Star are all received daily and 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. 5011 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, periodicals, and electronic journals can be found in
the George Leibbrandt Library, accessible from the first and second
floors. If you are visiting for more than two weeks, your Access Card
has been set up to function as a library card. The library books are
protected by a security system so please go to the checkout station to
sign out and return your books. If you are visiting for less than two
weeks, please see Dawn Bombay, the Librarian to coordinate access
to library resources
University of Waterloo
Long-term visitors and PI residents have full access to the University
of Waterloo library system, which includes materials from the
University of Waterloo, University of Guelph and Wilfrid Laurier
University. Electronic access to journals is also available. The
University of Waterloo library is within walking distance through
Waterloo Park. Note: Before you can access the University system,
you will need to obtain a library card. For more information, please see
the Librarian.
To access the University of Waterloo library remotely, please point
your web browser at: http://login.lib.uwaterloo.ca
You’ll need to supply your last name and the barcode number from the
back of your library card.
7 Your Office
Office Supplies
The supply cabinet is located on the second floor in the administrative 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 MSWindows XP Pro based operating
systems and limited support for Apple
OS/X based computers. Our server
infrastructure is based on Linux and MSWindows 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. 6061) before your
arrival. After you arrive, please submit a
help desk ticket (available from the
Intranet website) or contact the help desk
at ext. 7051.
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 e-mail 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.
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 John McCormick (ext. 6081).
IT Help Ticket System
Perimeter has implemented a help desk system which is available from the
Intranet at: https://intra.pi.local/mantis/
Please use the help desk system 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 Director of IT, ext. 6081.
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 from the Bookkeeper, ext.
5080.
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
8 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.
A colour printer (without duplex capability) is available in room 212. 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
https://intra.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.
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 machine has many copying capabilities including the ability to enlarge/reduce, duplex, 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) 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.
9 Your Information Portals
PINET: https://intra.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):
10 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 website, www.perimeterinstitute.ca for complete details.
Infocaster
Infocaster is a multimedia device that communicates information about current events at Perimeter Institute.
There are three Infocasters, one near the main entry, 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
University of Guelph, Guelph
McMaster University, Hamilton
University of Western Ontario, London
Fields Institute, Toronto
Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA), Toronto
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo
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
11 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, as well as scenic rural landscapes.
The Waterloo Region has a prosperous economy and enviable quality of life,
that all of us in this area have come to expect living in the Waterloo Region.
The Waterloo Region has 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.
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
PI Spousal Network
The PI Spousal Network is a network of spouses of PI students, postdocs, and
faculty. They organize many social events and can help you with
recommendations for services and activities available in the area.
For details, see Debbie, the Researcher Services Administrator, or email her at
dguenther@perimeterinstitute.ca.
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:
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.
12 Accommodations
Whether you are looking for 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
Hillcrest B&B (www.hillcresthouse.ca)
519.744.3534
73 George St. Waterloo, ON N2J 1K8
info@hillcresthouse.ca
Budget Accommodations
Ron Eydt Village (https://info.uwaterloo.ca/conferences)
519.884.5400
1.800.565.5410
University of Waterloo, Box 16610
Waterloo, ON N2J 4C1
Les Diplomates B&B (www.lesdiplomates.com)
519.725.3184,
1.888.645.9457
100 Blythwood Rd. Waterloo, ON N2L 4A2
hoda@lesdiplomates.com
Hotel Laurier (www.laurierconferences.ca)
519.884.1970 ext. 3958 or 2771
75 University Avenue West, Waterloo ON N2L 3C5
conferences@wlu.ca
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 13 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 Debbie, the Researcher Services Administrator, for the current listing. 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 Debbie (ext. 6151) 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 Debbie 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.mls.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
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
14 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 week day.
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
To find out what the road conditions are
in the region, call 519.743.2621. If you
are traveling outside of the main urban
areas the rural roads may be in different
shape than urban streets
15 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.
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
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.
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.
16 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. Also, Debbie, the Researcher Services Administrator (ext. 6151) can help set up daycare.
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 "daycare" under category then your desired city.
Another site to check for daycare centres is the Childcare Directory. This site not only provides a directory
of daycare centres in Canada, but also provides some useful links to everyday questions and concerns of
parents
Little Reader’s
Preschool – ages 3-6
Sunshine Montessori School
Preschool – Grade 8
Owl Childcare
18 months – 5 yrs
Emmanuel Daycare & Nursery 2 – 5 yrs
Alexandra & Sunny Daycare
16 months – 6 yrs
Little Bear Daycare
Call for ages
Hildegard Marsden Day Nursery 3 months – 6 yrs
Waterloo Childcare Centre
2 ½ - 5 yrs
Kids & Company (Tech Town)
10 Fischer-Hallman, Kitchener
10 Boniface Ave, Kitchener
316 Auburn Dr, Waterloo
65 Noecker Dr, Waterloo
68 Alexandra, Waterloo
37 Allen St. E., Waterloo
UW Campus
145 Lincoln Rd., Waterloo
340 Hagey Blvd, Waterloo
519.725.3577
519.744.1423
519.885.0512
519.886.3610
519.886.9110
519.743.1592
519.886.5437
519.885.3508
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. Here 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
17 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.
Waterloo-Wellington Information Network for Employment and Training (http://wwinet.org/joblistings.html) –
This site offers links to other employment resources. Those sites feature lots of up-to-date job listings that
could help you find a job that's right for you. Many of the sites also allow job seekers to post résumés, so
they're also useful to employers looking for qualified staff.
Careerbuilder.ca
London Ontario Job Employment Resources (http://www.donkeyorange.com/london_jobs/)
Guelphjobs.com
Cambridgejobs.ca
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 and 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. Giving back to the community is always
something joyful.
18 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, tell the
operator the nature of emergency, your name, location of emergency,
and information about the emergency.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Family Physicians
For help in finding a family physician please contact Debbie, the
Researcher Services Administrator.
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).
Hospitals
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 and 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
Fire/Police/Ambulance – 911
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.
19 Other
Banking
The following banks are located in Uptown Waterloo within walking distance of Perimeter Institute:
TD Canada Trust - www.tdcanadatrust.com
15 King Street South, Waterloo, ON5
19.725.3630
Bank of Montreal – www.bmo.com
3 King Street South, Waterloo, ON
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
Scotia Bank – www.scotiabank.com
75 King Street South, Waterloo, ON 5
519.886.2500
Note: If you have a cheque that needs to be cashed, please go to Scotia Bank. Remember to bring photo ID and
mention that you are a visitor with Perimeter Institute.
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.
Grocery and International Food Stores
Kitchener-Waterloo offers traditional large grocery stores as well as specialty/international options. Visit
Foodlink Waterloo Region 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
Weber Street N. and Farmers' Market Road, north of Waterloo
519.747.1830
markets@stjacobs.com
(http://www.stjacobs.com/html/shopping-farmersmarkets.html)
Your Kitchener Market
300 King Street E. Kitchener, ON
519.741.2287
info@kitchenermarket.ca
(www.kitchenermarket.ca)
20 Grocery
Central Meat Market
760 King St. W, Kitchener
519.576.9400
Please note that many stores (including grocery stores and restaurants) are open 7 days a week though hours may be reduced on weekends.
Eating Well, Organically
104 King St. S., Waterloo
519.883.0734
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
Laochaleune Asia Food Market
16 Charles Street West, Kitchener
519.743.2639
Caribbean
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
Nougat Bakery and Delicatessen
600 Queen Street South, Kitchener
519.570.1303
German
Fiedler’s of Kitchener
197 King St. East, Kitchener
519.745.8356
Greek
Acropolis Bakery
22 Ontario Street N, Kitchener
519.745.2121
Indian
Onkar Foods & Spices
4-500 Glenforest Blvd., Waterloo
519.746.3659
Italian
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 Rd W., Kitchener
519.576.5262
Portuguese
Peixaria Micaelense
640 Queen St. S., Kitchener
519.743.2349
West Indies
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/
21 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 Licence.
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 Licence 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(s) 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’ licence tests.
See Debbie for training guide or
access it online:
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/
dandv/driver/handbook
Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing
Office:
519.578.3211
701 Belmont Ave W.
Kitchener, ON N2M 1P1
Mon to Fri 9 AM. – 5 PM.
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 Arizona, District of Columbia, Illinois, New Jersey and Vermont) Austria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, Japan and Korea Insurance
Vehicle insurance is mandatory for any vehicle registered & 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.
22 What to see and do
Transportation
If you require a map to reach your destination please see the Researcher Services Administrator, or visit
www.google.ca/maps to obtain a map, driving directions, and approximate duration of your trip.
Bicycles
PI has 2 bicycles for visitors use during nice weather (Spring-Fall). These bikes may be rented on a day to day
basis unless special arrangements are made with the Visitor Program Coordinator.
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 $1.75 each and 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.myfivestarlimo.com)
519.578.8005, or 1.866.578.8005
info@myfivestarlimo.com
23 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. 6061) 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 MontTremblant, PQ). 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 Services Coordinator if you need assistance in renting a car.
Perimeter Institute has negotiated special rates with Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Waterloo. Enterprise will also
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.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car – www.enterpriserentacar.ca
519.884.6001
379 Weber St. N., Waterloo, ON
The following rates are based on the rental of a mid-size car:
Limited Kilometers
1 day - $35.99
1 week - $210
Unlimited Kilometers
1 day - $41
1 week - $230
The above prices do not include insurance fees, which range depending on driver status, car, and coverage
and are subject to change.
Check PI’s Shuttle Schedule online at:
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/Scientific/Visitors/S
huttle_Service/ or
email shuttle@perimeterinstitute.ca to arrange a trip.
24 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 games night, pub night, or special events.
You can check what’s going on at the Bistro on the Events Calendar via PINET.
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
Our Conference Co-ordinator, organizes numerous day, overnight, and weekend trips throughout the year. You’ll
be notified of upcoming events via bulletin boards, weekly news emails, the monthly newsletter, and the
Infocaster. Please contact Visitor Services for details regarding schedule events, or to suggest an event.
Spousal Network
Spouses and partners of PI scientists have an additional social network to coordinate extra activities – such as
movie nights, lunches, shopping excursions and other events. Contact the Researcher Services Coordinator for
details.
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
Perimeter Institute’s researchers frequently show a movie on Thursdays in the Mike Lazaridis Theatre of Ideas,
following Pub Night in the Black Hole Bistro. An email is sent each week with details about the movie.
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.
25 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 & 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 outlets.
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 house ware 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, 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.
26 Restaurants
For a complete listing of area restaurants see: www.kwrestaurants.com
The following list 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. Many of the
restaurants in the K-W area are sensitive to the needs of vegetarian-friendly 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
Breakfast
Name
Rating
$
$
$
$
$
Location
47 Erb St W
59 King St N
140 University W
109 King St N
80 King St S
Phone
519.886.2540
519.886.3350
519.888.7892
519.884.2540
519.886.9590
Description
PI favourite for a full breakfast
Coffee and bagel or a full cooked breakfast
50s style diner with all day breakfast
Coffee, doughnuts and sandwiches
Coffee and sandwiches
Rating
$$$
Location
31 Caroline St. N.
$$
$$
$
$
$
$$
$$
114 King St N
103 King St N
80 King St S
75 King St S
82 King St. N.
170 University W
120 King St. S.
Phone
519.569.7600
x 8021
519.725.2361
519.888.6223
519.888.0566
519.884.5511
519.886.7278
519.884.6053
519.884.5760
Description
Local product adapted to suit the
international palate
Eclectic Menu
Indian Buffet
Sandwiches, some soups and salads
Hot table serves chicken, salad and soup
Stone-Oven Pizza and European Pastries
Korean and Japanese
Home-made gelato, panini sandwiches
and fair-trade coffee & teas
Rating
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Location
85 King St N
59 King St N
Phone
519.747.4530
519.886.3350
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3 King St N
15 King St N
92 King St S
83 Erb St W
75 King St. S
4 King St. N
519.886.3600
519.886.4678
519.725.3440
519.747.5622
519.746.3504
519.747.9006
Description
Live music and an Irish theme
Historical building with large menu (great
for children too)
Fusion cuisine
Strongly recommended
Restaurant critics’ choice
Mediterranean cuisine in historic building
Thai menu, take-out available
International fusion cuisine
Ali Baba’s Steak
House
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130 King St. S.
519.886.2550
Fine dining (Steak & Seafood)
Crooner’s
Lounge
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130 King. St. S.
519.886.2550
“cool” atmosphere and comfortable menu
Salute
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21 King St. N.
103 King St. W.
51 King St. N.
3B Regina N
59 King St. N.
519.883.1100
519.568.7566
519.885.3205
519.747.2763
519.886.2540
Fine Italian dining
All you can eat sushi
Authentic vegetarian cuisine
Indian Food, Lunch Buffet
Huge patio and they make their own beer!
Angie’s Kitchen
Café 1842
Mel’s Diner
Tim Horton’s
Timothy’s
Lunch
Name
Black Hole Bistro
Ethel’s Lounge
Maharaja Place
Subway
Valu-Mart
Fratello Pizzeria
Seoul Soul
Whole Lot-AGelata
Lunch or Dinner
Name
Failte Irish Pub
Lion Brewery
Restaurant
Rude Native
Charbries
Janet Lynn’s
Sole
Thai Sun
Hannah’s Bella
Bistro
Ye’s Sushi
Zen Garden
Masala Bay
Barley Works
27 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 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
Community Services
Kitchener
519.741.2382
Community Programs and
Services
Community Information
Region of Waterloo
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/communit
y_program/comm_progservice.html)
519.741.2382
7th Floor, City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON
Wilfrid Laurier University has an Olympic length swimming that is open for recreational Waterloo Recreation and Leisure Services –
swimming for a cost of $150 per term (http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=318)
519.747.8733
Check www.laurierathletics.com/ 3rd Floor, 100 Regina St S., Waterloo, ON
recreation/aquatics.asp for schedule Grand River Conservation Authority – (www.grandriver.ca)
519.621.2761
400 Clyde Road, Cambridge, ON,
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
28 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
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
Green Valley Bicycle Adventures –
(http://www3.sympatico.ca/gvalley.bike/)
519.669.9067
27B Riverside Drive East, Elmira, 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 29 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
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
Brick Brewery Company – (www.brickbeer.com)
Regional brewer of award-winning beers.
519.576.9100
181 King Street S., Waterloo, 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
Castle Kilbride – (www.castlekilbride.ca)
An area heritage building built in 1877.
519.634.8444, ext 256
60 Snyder's Road West, Baden, ON
Wings of Paradise – (www.wingsofparadise.ca)
Butterfly conservatory and café.
519.653.1234
2500 Kossuth Road, Cambridge, ON
Doon Heritage Crossroads –
(www.region.waterloo.on.ca)
A “living history” museum where interpreters take
you back to the year 1914.
519.748.1914
10 Huron Road (@ Homer Watson Boulevard),
Kitchener, 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
Golfnorth Properties – (www.golfnorth.ca)
Fifteen golf courses found in the region and
surrounding areas.
519.664.2851,
1-888-833-8787
Yee Haw Adventure Farm –
(www.yeehawadventurefarm.com)
Family farm with seasonal attractions and birthday
party functions.
519.624.0085
R.R. # 1 Cambridge, ON
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
30 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 over four days 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.centresquare.com)
519.578.1570
101 Queen St N, Waterloo, ON
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
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery (www.canadianclayandglass.ca)
519.746.1882
25 Caroline St N, Waterloo, ON
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony –
(www.kwsymphony.on.ca)
Performances at Centre in the Square
contact their box office for details
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum and Gallery (www.region.waterloo.on.ca)
519.742.7752
466 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON
The Registry Theatre – (www.registrytheatre.com)
519.745.6565
122 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON
Grand Philharmonic Choir –
(www.grandphilchoir.com)
519.578.6885
101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON
Theatre & Company –
(www.theatreandcompany.org)
519.571.0928
36 King Street West, Kitchener, ON
K-W Children's Drama Workshop –
(www.kwdramakids.ca)
519.725.3586
at the Waterloo Community Arts Centre
25 Regina St. Waterloo, ON
Waterloo Community Arts Centre –
(www.buttonfactoryarts.ca)
519.886.4577
25 Regina St. South, Waterloo, ON
Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery –
(www.kwag.on.ca)
519.579.5860
101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON
Waterloo Potter's Workshop –
(www.waterloopotters.ca)
519.885.5570
Jacob Eby Farmhouse in Waterloo Park
Young St. entrance from Albert St
31 Travelling Further Afield
Check out these websites for information about tourism in other near-by cities:
Toronto (approx. 1 hour drive, also accessible by VIA Rail from Kitchener) – www.torontotourism.com
For a map and guide for Toronto, see Debbie, the Researcher Services Administrator
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 Banff, Alberta Fishing Village, PEI 32 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
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
Newspapers
The KW Record – can be found daily at the Black Hole Bistro - www.therecord.com
Waterloo Chronicle – www.waterloochronicle.ca
Cambridge Times – www.cambridgetimes.ca
33 Maps
For more maps within the Waterloo Region go to: http://locator.region.waterloo.on.ca/locator.htm
University of Waterloo
Library
Physics Bldg.
PI
Wilfrid Laurier University
PI
UW
34 Up Town Waterloo
35 King St
WLU
UW
PI
City of Waterloo
35 Region of Waterloo
Toronto
Stratford
London
Southwestern Ontario
U of T
U OF G
McMaster
UWO
36 A H Accommodations Bed and Breakfast .........................................................12 Budget ...........................................................................12 Hotels ............................................................................12 Airport Transfers .................................... See Transportation Art Gallery ........................................................ See Galleries 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 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, See Theatres Chamber of Commerce .....................................................13 Churches ........................................... See Places of Worship Community Services Contact Info ...................................................................27 Computers ........................................................... See Office Contacts ...................................................................... 2, 3, 4 D Day Care ............................................................. See Schools Doctors ....................................................... See Health Care Drivers Licence ............................. See Licensing and Vehicle I Insurance ..................................... See Licensing and Vehicle Internet Providers............................................................. 14 Intranet ............................................................................... 9 IT Help Ticket System ......................................................... 7 K Kitchener City of, contact info. ...................................................... 11 Tourism ......................................................................... 28 L Library City Libraries .................................................................. 16 George Leibbrandt Library .............................................. 6 University of Waterloo .................................................... 6 Licensing and Vehicle Transfers ........................................ 21 M Education ........................................................... See Schools Email .................................................................... See Office Emergency Contact Numbers ...........................................18 Employment .....................................................................17 Entertainment ..................................................................24 Event Horizons ........................................ See Entertainment Mailing .......................................................... See Post Office Maps City of Waterloo ............................................................ 34 Region of Waterloo ....................................................... 35 Southwestern Ontario ................................................... 35 Universities ................................................................... 33 Media ................................................................................ 32 Mosques ........................................... See Places of Worship Movies .................................................... See Entertainment Museums .......................................................................... 30 F N Facilities Black Hole Bistro ............................................................. 5 Music Practice Room ....................................................... 6 Festivals ............................................................................30 Food Farmers Markets ...........................................................19 Grocery Stores ...............................................................20 International Grocery Stores .........................................20 Restaurants ...................................................................26 Specialty Grocery Stores ...............................................20 Newspapers ......................................................... See Media E G Galleries ............................................................................30 Garbage Collection ...........................................................14 O Office .................................................................................. 7 P Parks ............................................................. See Recreation Photocopying ...................................................................... 8 PINET .................................................................................. 9 Places of Worship ............................................................. 17 Post Office ........................................................................ 19 PQC Spousal Network ....................................................... 11 Printers ............................................................................... 8 37 R Radio Stations ...................................................... See Media Real Estate ........................................................................13 Recreation Area Facilities ................................................................27 National Parks ...............................................................27 Ontario Provincial Parks ................................................27 Parks ..............................................................................27 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 ............................................................................30 Tourism Festivals .........................................................................30 Local Attractions............................................................29 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 ...........................................................................34 Region of, contact info. .................................................11 Tourism .........................................................................28 Website .............................................................................10 Wine and Cheese .................................... See Entertainment 38 Perimeter Institute for
Theoretical
Physics
31 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, ON
Ph: 519.569.7600 Fax: 519.569.7611
Visit our website at:
www.perimeterinstitute. ca