Directions and Parking

Map for Welcome Reception and FSS Building

  • From Ottawa International Airport

By taxi: Taxis are available outside the level 1 of Arrivals area and cost approximately $35 to campus.

By bus: From the airport, you can take Route 97 to Campus Station (for Department of Economics and uOttawa residence) or Mackenzie King Station (for Novotel Hotel). Route 97 departs from pillar 14 outside the level 1 Arrivals area. It runs every 15 minutes and takes about 25 minutes to downtown. Bus tickets are available at the Ground Transportation Desk located on level 1 at the central door of the Arrivals area and cost $2.60. Alternatively, tickets can be bought in the bus and cost $3.30 (no change provided). Upon payment, make sure you keep the receipt since you may be controlled during the trip.

  • From the train station

By taxi: Taxis are available outside the train station and cost approximately $10 to the campus.

By bus: Follow the signs to the bus station and take Route 95 to Barrhaven Centre (direction West). Buses run every 5 minutes and take 5 minutes to get to Campus Station (for Department of Economics and uOttawa residence) or Mackenzie King Station (for Novotel Hotel).

  • By car

From the East: The main access to Ottawa from the East is via Highway 417. Off Highway 417 West, take the Nicholas/Mann exit. Follow the Mann Avenue exit to King Edward Avenue. (Continue straight ahead, do not turn on Mann). Follow King Edward Avenue to the first set of lights (Marie Curie Street). Turn left (west) on Thomas-More to access the parking lot Brooks (100 Thomas-More). The daily maximum rate is $16.

From the West: The main access to Ottawa from the West is via Highway 417. Off Highway 417 East, take the Nicholas/Lees exit. Follow Nicholas Street to the first set of lights (Laurier Street). Turn right (east) on Laurier Street. Follow Laurier Street to the third set of lights (King Edward Avenue). Turn right (south) on King Edward Avenue and first right in the second set of lights (Thomas-More Street). The parking lot Brooks is located on 100 Thomas-More. The daily maximum rate is $16.