The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is located at the University of Waterloo campus in two locations.
- Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC)
- Research Advancement Center (RAC)
Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre
The Mike Ophelia Quantum-Nano Centre, also known as the Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC), is the headquarters for the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC). It is located on the University of Waterloos main campus.
Reception is located on the first floor, room 1212.
Institute for Quantum Computing
University of Waterloo
200 University Ave West
Waterloo, ON, Canada N2L 3G1
The closest parking can be found in Lot D, Lot M, Lot H. Visit the Sustainable Transportation website for more information on parking lots and parking fees.
Research and Advancement Centre
IQC also has offices in the Research and Advancement Centre (RAC1 and RAC2) in the University of Waterloos David Johnston Research and Technology Park.
RAC1 and RAC2 are located directly north of the University of Waterloos main campus via Hagey Blvd.
Reception is located on the first floor of RAC1, room 1102.
Parking is available in front of the buildings. Check in with reception for a pass.
Directions
There are many ways to make your way to the Institute of Quantum Computing. Here are some tips to help you get here more easily.
Flying
IQC recommends booking flights to Toronto Pearson International airport(YYZ). It offers the greatest number of transportation services that can take you from the airport to the City of Waterloo.
Roads to the University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is located in South-Western Ontario, about one hour's drive west of Toronto's Pearson Airport and one hour east of London. Three Ontario highways enter Kitchener-Waterloo:
- Highway 8 from the south
- Highway 7 from the east and west
- Highway 85 from the north
To the south of Kitchener is Ontario's main east-west expressway, Highway 401, which is connected to Kitchener-Waterloo by Highway 8 West. In Kitchener-Waterloo, Highway 7, 8 and 85 are linked by the Conestoga Parkway, a local expressway.
Via Highway 401
- Exit 401 at Kitchener Highway 8 West (Exit 278), Exit 8 West at 7 East/85 Waterloo (Conestoga Parkway), Exit Conestoga Parkway (85 North) at University Avenue West and drive about 3.2 kilometres.
- Our main entrance to Waterloo is on University Avenue West, one block west of Phillip Street. Watch for railway tracks and pedestrian overpass. Get into right hand lane and turn right at next set of traffic lights.
Via Grand River Transit (GRT)
The Grand River Transit (GRT) system connects the Tri-Cities: Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo by bus and light rail train.
- Bus routes 201, 9, 13, 19, 30 and 31 serve the University of Waterloo Station. The new Route 30 Ring Road will serve all existing Ring Road stops, connecting campus buildings to the new station.
- ION light rail travels between Conestoga station in Waterloo and Fairway station in Kitchener, with a total of 19 stations along the route, including a stop at the University of Waterloo.
Via GO Transit (GO)
GO Transit (GO) is the regional public transit service for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
- GO bus is a popular option to get around in different cities. If you are landing at Pearson International Airport, you can take GO Bus Route 40 from Pearson Airport Terminal 1 to Square One Terminal. From there, you can take Route 25 or 25 C to the University of Waterloo.
- GO train is another option that operates from Toronto Union Station to Kitchener GO. The train can also be taken from other GO stations in the GTA to Kitchener Go. For more information visit GO Transit.