Location

There are two locations for SoOnCon 2013, one for the main event, and the other for the Kwartzlab BBQ the day before.

MAIN CONFERENCE – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND

The Main Event on Saturday happens at THEMUSEUM, in the heart of downtown kitchener:

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THEMUSEUM Address:
10 King Street West
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 1A3

Parking

There is unpaid street parking available on the block around THEMUSEUM. There is also a paid parking garage accessible from Duke Street with direct access to THEMUSEUM (look for the green garage). There is also an assortment of paid open lots in the downtown core. If you are already parked at Kwartzlab, THEMUSEUM is a 20 minute walk (approx 1.5km) down Charles Street.

Mass Transportation

You can take the GRT to the Charles Street Terminal, which is within a block of THEMUSEUM. There is also a GO train station station (Kitchener) several blocks North at the corner of Weber and Victoria Street.

KWARTZLAB BBQ – FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST

The Kwartzlab BBQ/Meet & Greet will be happening at Kwartzlab Makerspace, at the corner of Charles Street and Kent Avenue, on the edge of downtown Kitchener:

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Kwartzlab Address:
33 Kent Avenue
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 3R2

Parking

Parking at Kwartzlab is minimal, as the parking lot behind the building will not be available. Parking is allowed on Kent Avenue on the opposite side from the lab. Please carpool if you can, or use public transit. There is a public (paid) parking garage several blocks away (10 minute walk) at the corner of Charles and Benton street.

If you are planning to consume alcohol, please do not drive to the event. There is no overnight parking in the vicinity of Kwartzlab.