Where to Eat
It's said that we travel on our stomachs. So, living in another country is part of the living and learning experience.
There are cafeterias on campus. If you live in residence, you'll also have access to a shared kitchen where you can prepare your own meals.
Grocery stores may be different than what you are used to, and the same with restaurants. Although more grocery stores are stocking "international" choices.
At Lakeland, we like to have events with food—from free giveaways from the students' associations to potlucks in residence.
Campus Cafeteria |
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| There are cafeterias on both the Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses. You can learn more about the cafeteria locations, hours, menus and meal plans on the Campus Dish website.
Here are some of the basics:
Both cafeterias re-open in late August about 10 days before classes start again. |
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Residence kitchens |
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| Your dorm has a large shared kitchen. You'll be able to prepare your own food.
You may eat in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch, but the cafeterias aren't open in the evening for supper If you are on the Lloydminster campus, you'll share the kitchen with 7 other people. You'll have a stove with oven, microwave and refrigerator If you are on the Vermilion campus, the main dorm buildings have larger shared kitchens with multiple stoves, ovens, microwaves and refrigerators. You'll also have a mini-fridge in your dorm room. |
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Grocery shopping |
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| You have choices about where to buy your groceries. But, getting to and from grocery stores could be a problem.
Grocery stores aren't within reasonable walking distance. Neither Vermilion or Lloydminster has a bus or light rail system. The only public transportation is taxi services Lloydminster has several large grocery stores including Co-op, Sobey's, Safeway, Superstore and Walmart. Vermilion has a Co-op and a Family Foods There are also seasonal farmer's markets with fresh produce, baked goods and specialty products. |
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Eating out |
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| From fast food to fine dining, you'll discover a variety of options if you want to eat out.
Most options are a distance from our campuses. |
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Special events |
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| Watch for special events held on campuses where you may be able to try a new activity, try some different foods, connect with acquaintances, or meet new people.
The students' associations on both campuses offer free snacks. Vermilion campus often has a meal deal at the Students' Centre such as a spaghetti night. Residences often organize a special dinner for Canadian holidays. Often this is a potluck where everyone brings a dish to share If you'd like to share one of your country's holidays with your new Canadian friends, talk to your Student's Association about the possibility of helping to organize this type of event. |