Getting around the city

• A list of nearby parking lots surrounding Canada Life Place and their associated costs can be found in this PDF. Please note that the costs listed for each parking lot are not maintained, and the number of spots available may be impacted by ongoing construction.
• Ceremonies typically run for about two hours; to avoid parking tickets, be sure to pre-pay for enough time in advance. 
• Visit the Canada Life Place website for an interactive map of parking locations near Canada Life Place.

Road Closure at Richmond Gates

• University Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic at the Richmond Street gates during Convocation ceremonies on October 22 & 23 to accommodate construction work at Western’s new student residence.
• Vehicles will still be able to access campus from Richmond Street via Huron Street and Sunset Street. The south sidewalk on University Drive will remain open for pedestrian use. LTC buses will continue to serve campus but will detour from their usual routes on University Drive.

General Parking Information

• Complimentary parking for graduates and guests will be provided across the Western campus in most parking areas.
• Please note, you are NOT permitted to park in a space marked Reserved and you may receive a ticket.
• Lots A, C, E, J and Q will NOT be available for Convocation parking.

• Canada Life Place offers Accessible Parking in the City of London parking lot off of King Street. There are TWELVE (12) spots available for every event. It is filled on a first come first served basis. It is recommended to arrive early to secure parking. The parking is close to Gate 1 for entry.
• Guests requiring mobility support and/or assistance can be dropped off at Gate 1.
• Western’s Campus Accessibility Map can help you locate accessible routes between buildings on campus.
• Visitors who require accessible parking are granted access to all Pay and Display and Honk Mobile zones on campus. Please note, parking must be paid when displaying an Ontario Ministry of Transportation Accessible Parking Permit.

Your Convocation ticket will function as a bus ticket. Convocation attendees will be able to board London Transit Commission (LTC) busses at any bus stop across Western and the Affiliated University Colleges to travel to and from Canada Life Place. Available routes include numbers 2, 6, 13, 90, 94, 102, 106. Please note: routes 6, 13, and 106 may be operating on a detour during Convocation due to the closure of University Drive between Richmond Street and Sunset Street. All routes will continue to serve campus at alternate stops. Please look for updates from the LTC.

Tips:

• Keep a digital copy of your Convocation ticket on your phone for easy access when using public transport.
• Google Maps: LTC recommends the use of Google Maps to plan your trip.
• RealTime: You can view current route information on the LTC website.
• Consider downloading the Amble App, LTC's recommended transit app, for real-time updates and trip planning. Download the app for Apple or Google. 

If you lose your Convocation ticket, you will not be able to ride LTC busses between Western and Canada Life Place free of charge.