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Overview

The Memorial University campus is approximately 175 acres and is conveniently located within Pippy Park in the middle of the city. The college residence is located on-campus and is halfway between uptown shopping areas and downtown dining and nightlife. Memorial is close to walking and hiking trails and is only minutes from the Trans Canada Highway and St. John's International Airport (YYT).

Rich with history, rife with culture and sprawling with natural beauty, Newfoundland is the most easterly point in North America and Canada’s youngest province.

Macpherson College offers modern two-bedroom suites (two single beds). In each suite, there is a washroom and shower. Guests have access to a TV lounge, with a small kitchenette, and a study area on each floor. Guests also have access to a large laundry room and indoor bike storage. Barrier-free units are also available.

Check in: 15:00 (3:00pm) - 23:30 (11:30pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 04:00 (4:00am) - 11:00 (11:00am)

History

Memorial University is Newfoundland and Labrador’s only university, so it has a special obligation to the people of this province. The university was established as a memorial to the Newfoundlanders who lost their lives during active service in the world wars and serves to honour that great sacrifice through educating the people of the province.

Food & beverage

The University Centre building is home to a food court on the third floor. Pizza, subs, fries, and homestyle treats are available there. The Breezeway bar is located on the first floor.

Bitters is the Graduate Students' Union restaurant and lounge located in Feild Hall.

Aramark provides food services around campus various cafeteria-style kiosks and cafés.

Bloomin’ Teapot at the Botanical Gardens is an authentic English Tearoom serving soups, sandwiches and all-day weekend breakfast.

Vending machines are located in the laundry room in each residence hall.

Grounds & Gardens

The university is located within a large 14 square kilometre urban park. Pippy Park offers views of both the city and the Atlantic Ocean and has year-round recreational opportunities. In addition to numerous groomed and wilderness-style running, walking and biking trails, visitors enjoy both a nine-hole and an 18-hole golf course, a driving range, and a public access campground.

The Memorial University Botanical Garden features plants native to the province and cultivated plants suited to the local climate. A trail system allows visitors to view a number of boreal habitats. The campus also has lots of green space - including ponds with walking paths, courtyards, as well as an outdoor basketball court and soccer field.

The Grand Concourse is 125 km integrated trail linking every major park, river, pond and green space in St. John’s, including Memorial’s Marine Institute and St. John’s campus. It is suitable for all ages.

Other facilities

Wifi is available throughout campus and is complimentary to all guests. Before connecting, guests require credentials from the reservations desk. Visiting students, staff, and faculty from other Eduroam affiliated universities are also able to avail of the eduroam wireless network.

Guests have access to common rooms including a TV lounge and laundry room.
Laundry cards are available for purchase from the reservations desk.

The Works (recreation, fitness, aquatics, and sporting facility) is located on campus.

Parking permits are issued to guests at a cost of $12/day. Guests can request/purchase permits at the front desk upon check-in. The permits are valid for a few parking lots close by.

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Facilities & information

Summary

21st-century buildings

Private parking (charge)

No smoking

Child friendly

3 Star Official Rating

Lifts

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Shared gardens

Squash court

Gym

Swimming pool

Woodland walks

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Iron/ironing board

Hair dryers

Elevator

Clothes dryer

Washing machine

Telephone

Electric heating

Bicycle storage

Food

Picnic area

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic Houses

Gardens

Golf course (a short drive)

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Tennis courts (a short drive)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: 40 Livyers Loop, St. John's, NL, St JohnsA1B 3P7, Canada

The Reservations Desk is located just inside the main entrance of Macpherson College on Livyers Loop (off of Prince Philip Drive). The entrance is immediately below a skywalk and is located at the north end of the complex.

The Reservations Desk is opened around the clock from May 15 - August 15. Please note that room price also includes 4% city accommodations (hotel) tax.

Getting here - Travel to St. John's, NL

By plane – St. John’s is home to an international airport (YYT) that serves all the airlines flying in and out of the province.

By ferry – The Marine Atlantic ferry docks in Argentia. You can take Route 100 past the communities of Dunville and Freshwater. This route meets the Trans Canada Highway – drive east on the Trans Canada Highway to St. John’s.

By car – Drive east on the Trans Canada Highway towards St. John's. Take exit 46 onto Allandale Road and then make a right onto Prince Philip Drive followed by a left onto Livyers Loop.

By bus – DRL, the province’s private bus line makes regular stops at the Smallwood University Centre to pick up and drop off travellers.

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