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General Information
Perched on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment with stunning views, woodland walking trails and lakeside hiking paths, Brock is the only Canadian university with the distinction of being located within a United Nations Environmental, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Biosphere Reserve. The Brock campus is a friendly and inclusive environment. The park-like setting of the University, with its wide-open spaces, offers a number of outdoor activities at any time of year. In June you can find tulip tree flowers gracing the trees lining the western sidewalk leading to the Schmon Tower!
Brock serves the Niagara region as a cultural, academic and recreational centre and offers the community excellent facilities for people of all ages. They are also dedicated to fostering an environment that serves our community both within and outside of Brock. By encouraging campus engagement in volunteer and community events, they are committed to building our community.
The University offers strong undergraduate, graduate and interdisciplinary degree programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to a student population of more than 17,000.
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tour Hours by appointment
Directions
From Toronto Airport: From Highway 401 West, take 403 South to the Queen Elizabeth Highway (QEW) in the direction of Niagara Falls. Follow the Queen Elizabeth Way around the lake, then Southeast to St. Catharines. At Exit 49, turn onto Highway 406 and continue until you reach St. Davids Road. Take the St. Davids Road West Exit and follow until you reach Glenridge Avenue. From the Hamilton Airport: Turn left on Airport Road. Turn left on Hwy. 6 (Upper James Street) and continue to the Lincoln Alexander Parkway (the 'LINC'). Turn east on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway which will turn into Mud Street. Turn left on Hwy. 20 (Upper Centennial Parkway). Take Hwy. 20 to the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) east to Niagara Falls. At Exit 49, turn onto Highway 406 (towards Welland/Port Colborne) and continue until you reach St. David Road. Take the St. Davids Road West Exit and follow until you reach Glenridge Avenue. From Buffalo (Peace Bridge): Cross the Peace bridge and then take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) towards Toronto. At Exit 32B, turn onto Thorold Stone Road West and continue through the Thorold Tunnel where the road becomes Highway 58. Take the St. Davids Road West exit and follow unitl you reach Glenridge Avenue.Accessibility
Brock aims to providing seamless access and an inclusive environment for those with disabilities. If you have any questions please contact accesibility@brocku.ca Both of Brock's theatres are accessible to the physically challenged and a Phonic Ear system is available for the hearing impaired.Address
500 Glenridge AvenueSt. Catharines, Ontario
L2S 3A1
GPS Co-ordinates
Longitude -79.243376
