Getting around the city

A street sign in London, Ontario


Need help navigating the city? Explore the page below for details about parking, public transit, and accessible parking.

Parking Downtown

  • 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.
  • Visit the Canada Life Place website for an interactive map of parking locations near Canada Life Place.

Parking on Campus

  • 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.

Accessible 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.

Using the LTC

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.

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.