The Centre for Ocular Research & Education is located within the School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo. It is located in the north campus just opposite the Columbia Street/Hagey Boulevard entrance of the University of Waterloo and next to the Columbia Ice Fields. Our reception desk is located on the 3rd floor of the School of Optometry and Vision Science – Room 352.
By Bus: In Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, you can use Grand River Transit to reach the University of Waterloo campus. 7D or 7E buses travel straight to campus and stops #1094 or #2520 are closest to the Centre for Ocular Research & Education. The closest iXpress bus stop is approximately 2 blocks away in the Research & Technology Park.
By Car: From Highway 401 take exit 278 (from Toronto) or exit 278B (from London) to Highway 8 West Kitchener. Exit at Highway 85 to Waterloo. Exit at University Avenue West (immediately after University Avenue East exit). Follow University Avenue West and turn right at Phillip Street. Turn left at Columbia Street West. The School of Optometry & Vision Science is located just past the railway tracks on the right side of Columbia Street.
Parking: If you drive to CORE, please park your car in the “X” parking lot at the back of the school off of Columbia St and Hagey Blvd. Effective January 20, 2025, visitors must use the AMP Mobile Pay App to pay for parking, which is a $7 flat fee for the day in the X-lot. To get to CORE from the X-lot, the nearest entrance is the door opposite the lot, at the back of the building (see red arrow below). Enter through the doors, walk up one flight of stairs, proceed through the door, and up another flight of stairs and through the next door. The CORE reception desk is then immediately to your right.
