University of Calgary

Parking and Directions

Parking and Directions

Our main address is:

University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Canada

We are located on the main floor of the MacKimmie Library Block, in the area marked Enrolment Services.

Click here for our campus map.

How to get here:

From the North (Edmonton, Red Deer):
Take Highway 2 south, which turns into Deerfoot Trail. Take the 16th Avenue/Transcanada Highway exit west towards Banff. Head westbound to University Drive. Turn right heading north to the University of Calgary entrance.

From the South (Lethbridge):
Take Highway 2 north, which turns into Deerfoot Trail. Take the 16th Avenue/Transcanada Highway exit west towards Banff. Head westbound to University Drive. Turn right heading north to the University of Calgary entrance.

From the West (Lake Louise, Banff, Cochrane):
Take Highway 1 (Transcanada Highway) east, which turns into 16th Avenue. Turn onto the ramp to University Drive heading north. Continue on University Drive to the University of Calgary entrance.

From the East (Medicine Hat):
Take Highway 1 (Transcanada Highway) west, which turns into 16th Avenue. Head westbound to University Drive. Turn right heading north to the University of Calgary entrance.

There are a number of choices for parking at the University of Calgary. Take a look at our campus map for the locations of the following paylots.

Meters

Meters and Pay Station lots are available for short term parking needs at a variety of locations on Campus at a cost of $0.30 per 5 minutes, daily maximum $20. Please read signage as hours may vary. Meter/Pay Station lots are operational 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Paylots

Paylots are open Mon to Fri daytime hours. There are 3 paylots available: lots 10, 11 and 32. All paylots operate on a per entry basis.

  • Lot 10 - $5.00 - Re-entry fee can be purchased during the initial entry for a cost of $5.75; this permits one additional entry for the vehcle on the same day.
  • Lot 11 - $5.00 - No re-entry available
  • Lot 32 - $5.00 - No re-entry available

Most assigned lots become paylots after 3:30 pm for an entry fee of $5.00.

Parkades

There are two Parkades available for Public Parking, MacEwan Students' Centre and The Art Parkade.

MacEwan Students' Centre Parkade is a 140 stall underground facility in the Centre of Campus.

The Art Parkade is a 5 story structure with 1260 stalls.

MacEwan Student Centre - $6.00 per hour up to $24.00 daily max.

Art Parkade - $8.00 per entry.