University of Calgary Aquatic Centre (U of C)
Gymnastics Centre (KNB 70) - North Side Indoor Entrance

Associated meeting areas: Auxiliary Gym KNA 117, Multipurpose Studio KNA 162, Dance Studio KNA 163, Classroom KNA 264, KNB Classrooms KNB 126, KNB 128, KNB 130, KNB 131, KNB 132, KNB 133, Brews & Blendz Coffee Shop, Observation Deck.

Note: one of two options for entry: See South Side Outdoor for alternative.

This option is best for pick-up / drop-off directly at the Gymastics Centre.
Otherwise, use an alternative:

Special Note: For summer camp / boot camp, see Kinesiology South Side Pick-up / Drop-off Location (Summer Camps).

Address Lower Level KNB 092, Kinesiology Complex University Ct NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4V8

Location

Parking Un-named lot south of Lot 11.
Parking map
GPS: 51°04'44.4"N 114°08'10.6"W
Other lots are available but may be considerably more expensive.
Parking cost

Parking rates for all lots vary erratically by season, day of week, and event schedules.
At last check: $9 flat-rate.
Normally (but not always) free on weekends.
Rates posted on U of C website may not be accurate.
University of Calgary parking finder

Payment Pay machines are located in the various lots.
Frequent parkers can use the WayToPark app (Android, iOS) to pay online.
Pick-up / Drop-off Closest pick-up / drop-off location is Lot 11: GPS: 51°04'41.6"N 114°08'04.8"W
However, pick-up / drop-off from this location is not recommended, because the
pool/building entrances are located in the middle of the campus, well distant from the parking lot.

For a better pick-up / drop-off location, see South Side Outdoor alternative.
Facility Location Lower Level

KNB 092, Kinesiology Complex
University Ct NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4V8
Location

Note: Facility is in the basement of the building.

Entrance Special Note: This is the indoor entrance.
For the outdoor entrance recommended by some clubs, see South Side Outdoor alternative.

Entrance door is on the south side of the hall connecting the Olympic Oval and Kinesiology B.
Entrance
Wayfinding

Turn into lot, turn RIGHT. Park anywhere.

Walk across the street towards the red arch.
Pass under the red archway.
Pathway arch
Enter the doors in front of you.
Entrance

Turn left.
Proceed down the hall, keeping an eye out for the entrance door on the right.
Go through the door and down the stairs.
At the bottom, head left under the sign saying Gymnastics Centre (KNB 70).
Hall
Sign
The entrance is the unmarked doors at the end of the hallway.
Gym entrance
Walking map

Note: is it often not allowed for athletes to enter without their coach.
Please wait out in the hall if necessary.

Viewing Second-level access with wooden benches.

There is also a study area with several desks, which may not have electrical power.
Entrance inside public washroom.

Map to stairs
The entrance is down this hallway.
Washroom entrance
Go up stairs.
Study area
Viewing area

Pro tip: Follow the signs.

Staying There

There is a Starbucks right by the parking lot.
Location
Street view

There are full-service restaurants and a comfortable food court in MacEwan Hall (5 min walk).
Tenants include:
Level 1: Starbucks, Subway, The Den / Black Lounge (2 levels)
Level 2 (upstairs): Tim Hortons, A&W, Orange Julius, Kobe Beef, Uni Sushi Express, OPA! of Greece, The Den / Black Lounge (2 levels), etc.
List of tenants
Building location (map)
Building location (Google)
Walking map

Campus Wi-Fi is available, free signup is required.

No facilities or services catering to little ones.

Notes These directions are for the Gymnastics Centre (KNB 70), not the pool For the pool, see Primary Parking, Theatre Loop Pick-Up / Drop-off, or L5 Loop Pick-up / Drop-Off.

This option is almost identical to the L5 Loop drop-off option.