VENUE
Kitchener Comic Con is being held in Kitchener City Hall, in the heart of Downtown Kitchener. The Rotunda will house the market area, where you can use your VIP Pass to get amazing discounts on merchandise and much more.
artist alley
Artist alley in the city hall rotunda will have a collection of talented artists and artisans, showcasing unique, original works you won't find in any store!
heritage room
This year we will be having meet-and-greets, as well as photo-ops with our premiere guests in the heritage room, Membership and vip access only!
conestoga room
the conestoga room is the home of all of our panels, lectures and workshops! VIPs get first-access!
benefits for Vip members
vip pass holders will enjoy discounts at participating vendors, access to the vip-only areas, early access to autograph signings, first-access to panels, a swag-bag filled with goodies and much more!
quarterless gaming balcony
featuring free arcade and pinball machines, retro and next-gen gaming systems; the quarterless gaming balcony offers a place to unwind, play games and have fun, for free! Great for all ages!
GETTING HERE
From Toronto by Car
- Head west on Hwy. 401 towards Kitchener-Waterloo. Go 64.0km (from Hwy. 400/401).
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Take the Hwy. 8 exit (exit 278) to Cambridge/Kitchener. Go 1.0km.
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Merge onto Hwy. 8 west. Go 7.4km.
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Continue on King St. East. Go 2.9km. The Delta will be on your left. Parking is available nearby (as marked)
From Toronto by GO Transit/Greyhound
There is frequent bus service between Toronto and Kitchener. Trip times are approximately 90 minutes. On the Greyhound website, be sure to select the destination “Kitchener St. Charles St. W, ON”. Event space is just a few minutes walk from the bus terminal. From Toronto and Milton by GO Transit, there is frequent GO Transit bus service during the day between Mississauga, Milton, and Kitchener-Waterloo, and from Toronto via GO Train transfer at Milton. Trip times are less than one hour from Milton, and about 80 minutes from Square One. Please check out the GO Transit website for further details. If you are planning a trip from Toronto / Mississauga / Milton, it is easier to find schedules by selecting “Kitchener-Waterloo” as the starting city/town, and change the service direction to “West toward Cambridge/Kitchener/Waterloo.” Your destination is the Kitchener Bus Terminal, and an easy walk to the event space.
PARKING
Does the thought of finding a parking spot in downtown Kitchener have you going around in circles? Don’t worry! The City of Kitchener provides convenient, safe, affordable and accessible parking facilities in and around our core, including:
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More than 3,400 off-street parking spaces
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More than 390 free two-hour on-street parking spaces
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19 municipal car-parks
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Five fully automated parking structures located at City Hall, Civic District, Kitchener Market, Charles & Benton and Duke & Ontario streets.
Downtown Kitchener nearby parking structure pricing:
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Underground parking garage on Young Street, under City Hall.
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Underground parking garage on Queen Street North, next to the Kitchener Public Library.
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Aboveground parking garage on Duke Street West, at Ontario Street North, behind The Museum.
To see all of our current municipal parking facilities and garage locations, please review our parking map.
For those of you who prefer cycling, we also offer a number of secure bike-rack locations downtown. Please refer to this link to get more information.
There is no re-parking allowed within 5 hours of initial parking in the two hour free parking spaces in downtown Kitchener.
We also provide a list of parking regulations for drivers to follow when parking on city streets and in local lots.
PARKING LOCATIONS AND RATES
Use our parking location details guide to find options located near your destination. For more information, including rates, addresses, availability and hours of operation, click on the individual parking locations.
HOTELS
Even superheroes get tired from time to time, so we will suggest for your consideration The Walper Hotel for your overnight stay!
When traveling, you need a partner that makes both work and relaxation easy.
Marrying Victorian architecture with contemporary design, The Walper Hotel has been beautifully restored for modern sensibilities. Enter Queen Street, where our iconic red brick exterior has been a local landmark since 1893.
The Walper Hotel is part of the Wyatt Group of hotels.
The Walper Hotel has partnered with Kitchener Comic Con to provide an additional discount of 10% off their listed best rates for rooms during the November 2-3, 2024 weekend!
Just use this link and book your room with confidence, at a Wyatt hotel around the corner from Kitchener City Hall!
Hotel Amenities:
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Free WiFi Internet
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On-Site Restaurant
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Fitness Center
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Pet Friendly
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Business Services
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Laundry Services
Check In Time: 3:00pm
Check Out Time 11:00am
Payment Accepted: American Express, Cash, MasterCard, Visa
The Walper Hotel
Kitchener, ON N2G 1V6
Phone: (519) 745-4321