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Visa Requirements

Any visitor travelling to Canada – including those who don’t currently need a visa to visit – will have to get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) to enter Canada. Travellers will have the opportunity to go online and apply for their eTA ahead of time. For more information see the official Canadian government website.

COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid

By Air

Three airports service Guelph:

• Pearson International Airport (Toronto) – 45 minutes East of Guelph
• Region of Waterloo International Airport – 20 minutes west of Guelph
• Hamilton International Airport – 40 minutes south of Guelph

From outside North America:

• We recommend flying into Toronto International Airport (YYZ).
  • From YYZ you will have to take a 47 minute shuttle to Guelph or rent a car ( map).

From the United States:

• We recommend flying into either Toronto International Airport (YYZ).
  • From YYZ you will have to take a 47 minute shuttle to Guelph or rent a car ( map).

From Western Canada:

• We recommend flying into either Waterloo International Airport (YKF) or Toronto International Airport (YYZ).
  • From YKF you will have to take a 21 minute taxi or shuttle to Guelph ( map).
  • From YYZ you will have to take a 47 minute shuttle to Guelph or rent a car ( map).

From Eastern Canada:

• We recommend flying into either Hamilton International Airport (YHM) or Toronto International Airport (YYZ).
  • From YHM you will have to take a 47 minute shuttle to Guelph or rent a car ( map).
  • From YYZ you will have to take a 47 minute shuttle to Guelph or rent a car ( map).

Travel from the Airports to Guelph Hotels/University

Visit the website at: www.redcarservice.com to book.

Passengers requiring service to and from Toronto Island Airport (Billy Bishop) or Union Station in Toronto may book service at their regular published charter rates by calling the Red Car office at 1-855-218-4888 and speaking with an agent.

By Car

Directions from Highway 401 East or West

Exit #299 (Hwy. 6 Hamilton) and travel North (Brock Road North). Brock Road changes to Gordon Street once you enter the City of Guelph (approx. 16 km). Continue on Gordon Street which passes by many of the local hotels and through the University of Guelph campus between Stone Rd and College Ave. University of Guelph campus map

• The University of Guelph is located at 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada.
  • 92 km west from Toronto ( map).
  • 122 km east from London ( map).
  • 46 km north from Hamilton ( map).
• Parking
  • $20 / day ( See visitors parking information.)

By Bus

• Go Transit– serves Guelph and Toronto
• City of Guelph Public Transit– Buses #5 and #2a travel from downtown Guelph to the University of Guelph

By Train

• Via Rail Train

By Taxi

Red Top Taxi provides accessible service. Taxi service is available on-demand or by booking in advance – 519-821-1700