THE STAGE
MARCH 21 – CENTRE IN THE SQUARE (DAY 1)
Doors open 5:30pm | Pre-show 6:00pm | Show starts 7:00pm
OPTION 1: Free Shuttle Buses from Campus
- 4:45 PM, 5:15 PM, 5:45 PM, 6:15 PM
- 20-minute ride direct to venue
- Limited spots available - book your time slot below
SHUTTLE FAQ
Q: Where do shuttles depart from?
DC Library Main Entrance
Look for Socratica signs and volunteers.
Q: What if I miss my shuttle?
Take the next shuttle (30 min later) or hop on the ION - trains run
every 15 minutes.
Q: Can I take ION instead of booking a shuttle?
Yes! ION is FREE with your Watcard/OneCard and runs frequently. Shuttles
are just for convenience.
Q: Are shuttles wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, shuttles are not wheelchair accessible. However, the
ION is fully wheelchair accessible.
More questions? Contact symposium@socratica.info
Note: Shuttle spots are first-come, first-serve. Early departures = better seats + exclusive stickers!
OPTION 2: Public Transit
ION LIGHT RAIL
*FREE with Watcard/OneCard, fare available for purchase in Transit app
- Runs every 15 minutes from UW Station to Queen Station
- Upon arrival, walk straight up Queen St to the venue. Volunteers will be positioned to direct you the rest of the way!
- Fully wheelchair accessible
ROUTE 12 BUS
- Runs every 30 minutes from Uni/University of Waterloo to Frederick/Weber
- Upon arrival, walk straight up Frederick St to the venue
GO BUS
- Departures at 5pm and 6:11pm from the University transit hub to Weber St. W. @ Queen St. N
- Upon arrival, walk straight up Queen St to the venue
OPTION 3: Driving & Parking
Recommended parking:
City of Kitchener Lot (Otto Street Parking), 172 Frederick St. $2.80 per hour, $13.95 daily max.
Ride share:
Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are available.
More options:
View Downtown Kitchener parking map and parking options.
Leaving the Event
Shuttles will depart at 10:00 pm and 10:30 pm. ION runs until 11:30 PM. Please note that the shuttles back will be first-come, first-serve!
THE SHOWCASE
MARCH 22 – THE TANNERY BUILDING (DAY 2)
Doors open 12:00pm | Free-flowing until 4pm
OPTION 1: Free Shuttle Buses from Campus
- 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm
- 15-minute ride direct to venue
- Limited spots available - book your time slot below
SHUTTLE FAQ
Q: Where do shuttles depart from?
DC Library Main Entrance
Look for Socratica signs and volunteers.
Q: What if I miss my shuttle?
Take the next shuttle (30 min later) or hop on the ION - trains run
every 15 minutes.
Q: Can I take ION instead of booking a shuttle?
Yes! ION is FREE with your Watcard/OneCard and runs frequently. Shuttles
are just for convenience.
Q: Are shuttles wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, shuttles are not wheelchair accessible. However, the
ION is fully wheelchair accessible.
More questions? Contact symposium@socratica.info
Note: Shuttle spots are first-come, first-serve. Early departures = better seats + exclusive stickers!
OPTION 2: Public Transit
ION LIGHT RAIL
*FREE with Watcard/OneCard, fare available for purchase in Transit app
- Runs every 15 minutes from UW Station to Queen Station
- Upon arrival, walk straight up Queen St to the venue. Volunteers will be positioned to direct you the rest of the way!
- Fully wheelchair accessible
OPTION 3: Driving & Parking
Closest parking:
There’s free use of the parking lot at the Innovation Arena/ School of Pharmacy and Communitech.
Ride share:
Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are available.
More options:
View Downtown Kitchener parking map and parking options.
Leaving the Event
Transit runs regularly all afternoon – no organized shuttles will be provided.