


Although, last year, their hours were greatly impacted by COVID-19, so be sure to check hours before visiting! 4. Additionally, the CCIS observatories are open Thursday evenings for students, making for an easy and cheap night out for the friend group.

The glass walls that characterize the lower floors of CCIS continue up to the ceiling, making it super bright during the day. Contrary to the busy main floor of CCIS, the upper floor is usually pretty empty, except for maybe some grad students and professors. The upper floor of the CCIS building is a great place to have a little hangout. Fifth Floor Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) For an area that used to be the university’s cafeteria, it’s a great place to grab a snack, study, or just hang out. With the two Tim Hortons upstairs, Remedy and other restaurants in the basement, there is no shortage of places to grab a bite to eat in CAB. It’s big enough that there’s almost always an available table, but still small enough that it’s easy enough to find your friends. There’s just enough chatter to give it a coffee shop feel, and enough cozy chairs that you can get comfortable. Though it tends to be really busy during lunchtime, the lower level of CAB is a real gem in the early morning or late afternoon. Honestly, did you even go to the U of A if you didn’t play pool or go to trivia night at Dewey’s with your friends at least once? 2. Reasonable prices, friendly staff, scattered couches, and comfort foods make Dewey’s one of the places I’m most excited to get back to. The industrial feel gives Dewey’s a great ambience all day long, from early morning coffees to late afternoon get-togethers. From the fun cocktails and the mac and cheese triangles, Dewey’s has plenty celebration snacks. Nothing makes the quintessential U of A student experience quite like post-midterm drinks at Dewey’s.

Here is my list of the top five places to hang out with friends on campus! 1. Or maybe it’s just been a while since you’ve had the chance and you’ve forgotten your favourite spots.ĭon’t fret, I’ve got you covered. So, I don’t blame you if this year is your first on campus and you don’t know the best places to hang out with your friends yet. But, between the COVID-19 restrictions and having to move online for the first couple months of the winter semester, it was a weird year. I know, we were technically back in person at the end of the winter semester last year. It’s been a while since we’ve all been on campus.
