Five of Canada's top universities invite international secondary school guidance counsellors and independent education consultants to visit our campuses and learn more about our communities.
Join the University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, McMaster University, Western University and the University of Waterloo from July 9 to 12, 2026, on the Southwestern Ontario Universities Tour.
Expenses
The host institutions will provide the following at no cost to you.
- Transportation
- ground transportation between participating universities and Toronto Pearson International airport
- ground transportation between campuses for the duration of the tour
- Airfare (to a maximum of $600 CAD) from Toronto Pearson International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport for the International Association for College Admission Counselling (IACAC) conference
- for counsellors not participating in the IACAC conference, ground transportation to Toronto Pearson International Airport will be provided at the end of the tour
- Accommodations for the duration of the tour
- All meals
Participants will be responsible for the following.
- Airfare/transportation from your location to Toronto Pearson International airport
- Any necessary documents and visa fees for entry to Canada
- Ground transportation from Pittsburgh International Airport to your designated accommodations for the International ACAC conference
- Airfare/transportation from Toronto Pearson International airport to your final destination for those counsellors not participating in International ACAC
Registration
The deadline to register is January 26, 2026. Submission of the application form does not guarantee attendance. Confirmation of participation from the organizing committee will take time after the deadline.
Once your attendance has been confirmed, a $100 CAD deposit will be required to secure your participation. This deposit will be returned to you at the start of the tour.
Due to capacity limitations, only one representative per institution will be accepted on the tour.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the tour, please contact Brian Bailey at brian.bailey@uwaterloo.ca.