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Tours

1. Quick campus tour

   Visit the main buildings on campus as if you were here.

   Stops

   1. McGreer (front)

      McGreer Hall, our oldest building on campus, was built in 1846. Since it was Bishop's first structure, this meant it needed to house classrooms, the residences, the library and cafeteria. Today, McGreer is home to all administrative functions.

   2. St. Mark's Chapel

      St. Mark’s Chapel is located on the campus of Bishop’s University. This historic chapel was consecrated in 1857 by George Jehoshaphat Mountain, the third Anglican Bishop of Quebec.
      
      

      With funds collected by Jasper Hume Nicolls, the first Principal of the university, made it possible in 1874 to extend the original nave to the south and to add an apse. Fire destroyed the interior of the chapel in 1891 and the restoration work was completed in 1895.

      Carefully maintained and beautifully preserved, St. Mark’s Chapel was declared Cultural Property by the Quebec Ministère des affaires culturelles in 1989. It remains today as an important historical and artistic legacy of the long and significant role of Bishop’s University in the Eastern Townships region. St. Mark’s Chapel is now an ecumenical chapel serving the Bishop’s University and Champlain College Community.

       

      For hours and events, consult the Chapel's website.

   3. Bishop Williams Hall

      Bishop Williams Hall, better known as BWH, is Bishop’s largest class room with a seating capacity of 130. It is also fully equipped with audio, video, and lap top connections for every seat.
      
      It was originally built in 1891 and rebuilt in 1892 after being destroyed by a fire. 

   4. Principal's House

      Harrold Drive is where the Principal and some professors have their homes. There is a good chance that you will be invited to the Principal's home for a reception and to a professor's home for a potluck dinner at least once during your time at Bishop's.

       

      Every year during Orientation Week, students come and sing the school song to the Principal on his front lawn.  

       

      Find out more about Principal Michael Goldbloom here.

   5. Coulter Field

      Coulter Field is home to the Gaiters football, lacrosse and rugby and soccer teams. 

       

      Our teams are highly competitive and they have the fans to match. Our fans are known to be some of the most passionate on the Canadian sports scene without exception. The cheers from Gaiter fans fill our students athletes with energy and pride every time they don their purple jerseys. 

       

      The "Gaiters" Story

      In 1947, a competition was sponsored by the Committee on Athletics and The Campus Newspaper to find a nickname for the University Football team, which would fire up the enthusiasm of the fans. The contest was won by George B. McClintock '49 who originally suggested "Gators" after the alligator which is a "tough and formidable foe when aroused, capable of swift and decisive action in an emergency". However, by using a play on words, the name spelled "Gaiters" seemed more appropriate for an Anglican College. Gaiters were an article of ecclesiastical clothing, which covered part of the wearer's shoe and lower legs. These were worn by Bishops, Deans and Archdeacons as part of the clerical dress when not robed. 

   6. Lounge

      Located in our newly renovated John H. Price Sports and Recreation Centre is an outstanding facility for our students who benefit from high-quality services and programming thanks to our state-of-the-art equipment. At a project budget or $32 million, the sports centre is the largest investment in our university's history!
      

   7. Abbott Residence

      Bog style

       

      Enjoy the privacy of a single with the benefits of having a roommate. Each room has a sink and vanity, with a shared toilet and shower between the rooms.

       

      For more information, visit the Abbott Hall section of the Residence website.

   8. Dewhurst Dinning Hall

      Dewhurst Dinning Hall, commonly referred to as Dewie's by our students, is a great place to enjoy a meal and catch up with friends.

      
      

      Options include a grill, a stir-fry station, a pasta bar, a salad bar and a deli and, best of all, it's all-you-care-to-eat! It also caters to a wide range of diets: carnivore, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

      Come experience it yourself! We will be happy to provide you and your family with complementary meal passes after your campus tour!

      For more information, visit the Campus Dining section of the Residence website.

      
      
      

   9. Library Learning Commons

      The Library Learning Commons at Bishop’s University is designed to explore the rich intersections between learning, space, and technology. Originally built in 1959 to house the University’s library and archives collection and extensively renovated in 2017/2018, the new Library Learning Commons is at the centre of campus life at Bishop’s. Situated on the west side of the University’s famous “Quad”, the building is a hive of activity throughout the academic year as students, faculty, staff and the community take advantage of all the services on offer. We warmly invite you to explore the newly renovated space.