Choosing to send your child to Ridley is a significant investment in your child's future, so to help you make your decision, we invite you to experience our community for yourself.
We offer many opportunities for families to tour our campus in person or from the comfort and convenience of their own homes. Learn more about each of our tour offerings and register for one of our guided tours below.
Whether you are visiting us from down the street or across the ocean, we know that once you set foot on our campus, you'll feel right at home. We offer group and private campus tours, so we encourage you to read the descriptions below to learn more before deciding which is the right option for you and your family's needs.
If you are travelling a long distance to see our campus, we recommend you book one of our private tours to ensure you see everything you need while in town.
Private Tours
A personalised campus experience tailored to your child's grade level and interests. Led by a student ambassador or Admissions team member and available Monday through Friday at a time that works for your family.
A great introduction to Ridley for families beginning their school search. Led by a student ambassador and offered on select dates throughout the summer.
Continue on NY-33 W to the Canadian-American boarder.
Take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) to Dieppe Rd. in St. Catharines.
Take exit 44 from the QEW.
Take Welland Ave., Geneva St. and McGuire St. to your destination.
The directions provided were collected from Google Maps. We recommend reviewing the directions on Google before starting your journey to Ridley in case of construction or any road changes.
We offer free parking for visitors on campus.
On this map, we’ve indicated the entrance gate, driveway, visitor parking and meet-up locations for Lower, Middle and Upper School, as well asGroup tours.
Private Tours
Families scheduled for a private Lower School campus tour should meet their guide just inside the red doors at the front entrance of the Lower School building.
Families scheduled for a private Middle School or Upper School campus tour should meet their guide at the reception desk just inside the front entrance of the Upper School building.
Group Tours
If your family is participating in a group tour, please meet our tour guide in the lobby of our Evans Athletic Centre.
We recommend that your family wears comfortable shoes, as although you won’t walk all of our 90-acre campus, you will see a lot of it. We also recommend that you check the weather before arriving on campus and come prepared, as there are portions of our tours that will be outdoors.
Many hotels, bed and breakfasts, and Airbnbs are available in the Niagara Region, close to our campus. Below are three hotel options recommended based solely on proximity to our campus. We recommend you research to ensure your family has the experience you want before booking any accommodations.
Still looking for accommodations that fit your family's needs?
Contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to recommend the right accommodation options for your family.
There are so many excellent restaurants in the Niagara Region; it's hard only to pick a few to share. Below are a few options closest to our campus, but we encourage you to do additional research to find restaurants that fit your family's dietary needs.
If you cannot join us at the date and time you booked, we can assist you in cancelling or rescheduling your campus tour. Email your Admissions team member or our [email protected] account, and our team will be happy to assist you.
Yes! Our team is here to help you navigate the campus. For assistance, please call 905-684-1889. You can reach our Reception Desk at extension 0, and our Admissions Office at extension 2207.
Virtual Campus Tours
We know that travelling to our campus isn't possible for some of our prospective families. That's why we offer different ways for you to tour our campus, no matter where you call home. Whether you are looking for an authentic tour experience or you just want to see some pictures of the campus, we offer guided and self-guided tours to suit your family's needs.
Step into our latest virtual tour, where 360-degree panoramas bring our spaces to life. Dive into detailed descriptions of each space's purpose, helping you imagine your family seamlessly integrated into our vibrant community.
