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Getting Around the City
Getting Around the City
Getting Around the City
Downtown Parking Lots Near Canada Life Place
📍 The following parking lots are within a 10-minute walk from Canada Life Place. Click on a location to view it in Google Maps. Note: information is subject to change; parking availability and rates may be affected by construction or other factors.
Ceremonies generally run for two hours; make sure you pay ahead for the right amount of time. Paying for 3 hours should allow enough time for ceremonies and celebrations afterwards.
| Location | Price | Spots | Minutes Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 King St | C$22.50–C$30.50 | 93 | 3 |
| 421 Ridout St N | C$4/hour | 28 | 5 |
| 100 Queens Ave | C$30.50 | 270 | 5 |
| 130 King St (Covent Garden Market, Underground) | C$12.00 | 420 | 5 |
| 435 Ridout St N | C$30.50 | 48 | 6 |
| 134 Carling St | C$20.00 | 195 | 6 |
| 350 Ridout St N | C$7.00/2 hours | 250 | 6 |
| 370 Richmond St | — | 22 | 7 |
| 126 York St | C$22.50 | 65 | 7 |
| 74 Fullerton St (Metro Park Service) | C$20.00 | 68 | 7 |
| 74 Fullerton St (Precise ParkLink) | C$30.50 | 71 | 7 |
| 57 York St | C$8.00/2 hours | 120 | 7 |
| 331 Thames St | C$13.00 | 18 | 8 |
| 135 York St | C$12.00/2 hours | 60 | 8 |
| 331 Thames St | C$13.00 | 26 | 9 |
| 195 York St | C$22.50 | 73 | 10 |
| 181 King St | C$8.00 / 2 hours | 81 | 10 |
Accessible Parking
There are accessible parking arrangements available at Canada Life Place and on campus. Explore your options below.
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; therefore 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
Visitors who require accessible parking are granted access to all Pay and Display and Honk Mobile zones on campus. Parking must be paid when displaying an Ontario Ministry of Transportation Accessible Parking Permit.
Take a look at Western’s Campus Accessibility Map to help you locate accessible routes between buildings on campus.
Additional Transportation Options
Don't want to park downtown? Visiting campus for tours, photos, faculty events, or eateries? Park on Western's campus!
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.
Your convocation ticket will function as a bus ticket. Convocation attendees will be able to board London Transit Commission (LTC) buses 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.
Coming from out of town? Use the VIA Rail to travel to London!
Western alumni can save 15% on select fares using their Purple Perks discount code.
- The booking must be made by a Western alumni and travelers are required to have their Western Alumni Card to travel as well as a photo ID.
- Up to three additional passengers can be accomodated, if accompanied by the alumni.
- Log in to your Western Alumni Purple Perks account for the code and more details.