Glendon Campus

Tours of Glendon Campus

Come visit Glendon and get to know our programs, facilities, student services and welcoming atmosphere! Discover an exciting blend of historical and modern architecture at York University’s founding campus located in the heart of Toronto. 

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In-person campus tour 

Step foot onto campus and step into your future! Tour our scenic campus and discover where you could start your future with confidence through this free, student-led tour. 

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Virtual tour 

This tour gives you the most realistic virtual experience that you can enjoy from anywhere, at anytime. Explore at your own pace or click the auto-play feature. 

DISCOVER TOUR

School tours 

Are you a teacher, guidance counsellor or school administrator? Your students can discover our picturesque campus in the heart of Toronto through an interactive, guided campus tour!

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The outside of Glendon's Centre of Excellence building surrounded by fall trees.

What people are saying

“On short notice, our family received a very thorough campus tour for our first-year daughter. As parents, all our questions were answered which made us feel far more at ease and comfortable with our decision to choose Glendon. From academics to logistics, everything was covered, putting everyone’s mind at ease.” 

– Darrell Nash, parent 

Glendon Campus Tours: Frequently Asked Questions 

Campus tours are a great way to experience Glendon firsthand. Led by a current student ambassador, tours typically include classrooms, hands-on learning spaces, student gathering spots, study areas, and Glendon's beautiful green campus. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions about student life, academics, admissions, and more. 

Most campus tours last approximately 60 minutes, depending on the size of the group and the number of questions asked along the way. 

Tours are led by current Glendon students who can share their personal experiences and insights about studying, living, and getting involved on campus. 

Yes. We recommend registering in advance to reserve your spot and ensure you receive important tour details and updates. 

Absolutely! We encourage parents, guardians, family members, and other supporters to join the tour and ask questions about the student experience, academics, admissions, and campus resources. We encourage everyone joining the tour to register so we can plan accordingly.  

Tours take place rain or shine and involve walking both indoors and outdoors. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather. 

Campus tours run in most weather conditions. Please dress for the forecast and bring an umbrella or rain jacket if needed. We also have a limited number of umbrellas available to offer you. 

Glendon is committed to creating an accessible environment for all visitors. The tour follows a step-free route with no stairs and is accessible for visitors who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. If you think you may require accommodation to participate in a campus tour, please let us know when registering or contact us in advance so we can support your visit. Lot A has several accessible parking spots and is located directly beside the Campus Visitor Centre where tours depart from.  

Residence viewing opportunities may be available depending on occupancy and scheduling. We recommend contacting us before your visit if seeing residence is important to you. Residence tours are offered at our Fall and Spring Open Houses as well.  

Many of your admissions questions can be answered during your tour. If you have specific questions about your application, admission requirements, or next steps, our team can help connect you with the appropriate admissions representative. 

If your plans change, simply cancel or reschedule your registration for another available tour date. 

Tours will start from Glendon’s Campus Visitor Centre (Room A118 in the A-Wing of York Hall) located in the Centre of Excellence (the large glass building you will see when you enter through the main gate at Bayview and Lawrence Avenues).  

Yes, visitor parking is available at several locations on campus. Parking Lot A is located the closest to the tour starting point and can be accessed by taking the first right at the Centre of Excellence roundabout. Other parking lots can be found by consulting this map. Unfortunately, there is no free parking on the campus, but you can pay at the meters in the lot or through the Honk Mobile app. 

Our nearest subway station is Lawrence Station (on the Yonge line). From there, take the 124 Sunnybrook Hospital bus. The campus is located at the intersection of Bayview and Lawrence Avenues, only minutes away. The bus stops right in front of the campus.

For more specific information on bus routes and transit services, visit your city’s transit web sites:

Markham

TTC – Toronto Transit Commission

GO Transit

York Region Transit

Brampton

Mississauga

Richmond Hill

Definitely! Campus tours are one of the best ways to determine whether a university community feels like the right fit. Visiting campus allows you to explore the learning environment, meet current students, and imagine what your future could look like at Glendon. 

Glendon's campus combines the advantages of a small, close-knit community with access to the resources and opportunities of York University. During your visit, you'll experience our welcoming campus culture, multilingual and international community, personalized learning environment, and beautiful park-like setting in the heart of Toronto. 

Finding your way

Interactive campus map

See accessible parking options, TTC stops, and 360 panaromas so you can prepare for your Glendon visit. 

Goodmaps 

This free smartphone app provides turn-by-turn indoor directions of our campus.  

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