16th IHC travel info
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 the United States:
- We recommend flying into either Toronto International Airport (YYZ).
From Western Canada:
- We recommend flying into either Waterloo International Airport (YKF) or Toronto International Airport (YYZ).
From Eastern Canada:
- We recommend flying into either Hamilton International Airport (YHM) or Toronto International Airport (YYZ).
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.
- 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
By Taxi
Red Top Taxi provides accessible service. Taxi service is available on-demand or by booking in advance – 519-821-1700