Shirley, BC
Trip Information
Join Cultural Connections as we head to south towards Shirley, BC to get our zen & bend on while playing and snuggling with Nigerian Dwarf Goats!!! Enjoy a guided yoga class along with adorable goats in an outdoor environment. No yoga experience is necessary as this class is full of gentle stretches and movements - modifications to poses will be provided for all bodies. Ample time is given for goat socializing, learning about our goat friends and taking pictures! After we get our fill at Vancouver Island Goat Yoga, there will be ample free time to explore other local attractions and get some food in our bellies. With the highly rated Shirley Delicious Cafe and Stoked Pizzeria so close to our first adventure - you will not be left hungry!
For more on goat yoga - check out this great article online: goat-yoga
After lunch we will hop back onto the bus and head to the trailhead for our next adventure! Mystic Beach, is a beautiful 2km hike through the ancient forest and is a "Must Do" while living on Vancouver Island! You'll pass a cool suspension bridge before ending at the gorgeous waterfall. This hike is suitable for beginners and intermediate hikers.
What to wear
- Bring clothes for warm and cold weather
- A warm sweater and a light jacket (waterproof jacket if possible)
- Warm pants (if you have waterproof pants you may want to bring them)
- Appropriate footwear (running shoes, hiking boots, or gum boots)
- Yoga/athletic wear that you won't mind getting a bit dirty
What to bring:
- Face mask (optional, but still recommended when traveling on the bus)
- Yoga mat - may get dirty (we will have wipes for you to use to clean it up)
- A change of socks, shoes, and pants: your clothes may get wet
- A warm hat or toque & gloves
- Water bottle
- Snacks & lunch (or money to buy food)
- Sunglasses & sunscreen
- Camera (optional and at your own risk)
- Binoculars (optional)
- A backpack to carry all your items
Meeting Location:
VIU Building 255, Main Lobby (second floor) at 8:30 am
Trip Includes:
Round-trip Transportation, Goat Yoga class with a professional instructor (yoga mat NOT included), free time for lunch, guided hike to Mystic Beach
Policies, Health & Safety
We have an ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and quality of our trips, with trained and responsible student leaders, staff and community partners. Before you sign-up, please check out our policies & procedures for more information about how to prepare for a trip, as well as our cancellation policy.
How to Sign Up
Our activities are available to all current VIU Students. Sign up with us in person in at the Front Reception Desk on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 1pm in Building 255 - Second Floor.
You will need to have your:
- Student card
- Proof of Vaccination (Digital QR code or paper verification are acceptable)
- Proof of medical insurance (BC Care Card or Guard.me Insurance Policy)
- Payment (cash is currently the only method of payment for activities)
Waiver Form
Please read our general waiver form for VIU group activities in the attachment section below. All participants are required to read and sign the waiver before the start of the trip. We will provide a paper copy for you to read through again and sign the morning of the trip.
Contact
Kelsey Moon – Activity Program Coordinator
Kelsey.moon@viu.ca
250-753-3245 x 2228
Attachments
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| VIU Cultural Connections - Waiver.pdf | 297.5 KB |