Frequently Asked Tour Questions

How do I get to the CLS?
Our address is 101 Perimeter Road, and we are located on the University of Saskatchewan Campus. Please refer to the following web page for maps and directions: http://www.lightsource.ca/aboutus/location.php

Where do I park?
Parking near the building is available. There are 6 metered parking stalls in front and a pay parking lot west of the building on North Road

How long does the tour last?
Tours generally last about 45 minutes, depending on the size of the group and the number of questions.

How much does the tour cost?
There is no charge for a tour

When should I get there?
Please arrive a few minutes before the start of your tour to allow time to sign in. If any of the members of your party are more than 10 minutes late, they will be escorted to join the group only if it is convenient for staff to do so.

May I bring a camera?
You may take photographs inside the CLS

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, although it is a walking tour and there are no rest stops

What if I want to see the CLS and there are no tours scheduled?
Our lobby is open Monday through Friday 8-4:30 and you may visit to pick up informational brochures and view a model of the CLS.

Is the tour suitable for children?
We don’t have an age limitation for our tours, however we have found that a basic understanding of electrons (approx grade 7) helps one to get the most out of the tour

May I purchase CLS souvenir gift items?
We have souvenirs available for purchase from the lobby. We accept cash or major credit cards.

 

Tour guidelines:

  1. For safety and security reasons all guest must sign in and out of the building. To facilitate this, please provide a list of the names and affiliation of all attendees prior to your visit, via either email outreach@lightsource.ca or fax 306-657-3535. Please allow a few minutes at the beginning of your tour to sign in.Due to the same constraints we limit the number of attendees to 15 per tour guide so please be accurate in your estimation of the number of attendees.If any of the members of your party are more than 10 minutes late, they will be escorted to join the group only if it is convenient for staff to do so. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.If you need to cancel your tour, please do so as early as possible by contacting either Tracy Walker <657-3525> or the main reception desk <657-3500>.Parking near the building is available. There are 6 metered parking stalls in front and a pay parking lot west of the building.Please refer to the following web page for maps and directions: http://www.lightsource.ca/aboutus/location.php
  2. Tours are limited to business hours (8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) and subject to availability of staff.

Thank you for your interest in CLSI. For further information regarding our facility please visit our web site http://www.lightsource.ca. If you have any questions please contact the Outreach Coordinator, Tracy Walker at 306-657-3525 or tracy.walker@lightsource.ca

Last modified: 2008-07-29 14:07:26

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