Nanaimo, BC
Trip Information
On this trip, we will be visiting Nanaimo's one and only axe throwing venue Axe & Grind! Here, you will have the opportunity to hone your axes throwing skills to set wooden targets in your own practice lane. Challenge fellow students in your group by starting off with the smaller sized hatchets and work yourself up to the full-sized lumberjack axes! Afterwards, come wet your whistle and relax those axe throwing muscles and join Cultural Connections as we head over to White Sails Brewery! Our quick trip to the brewery will include: A flight of White Sails beer samplers (4 small tasters), large social spaces to mingle and access to board games.
Axe & Grind
We’re bringing this quintessentially Canadian backyard sport indoors so you can experience something new with friends. Before each session, our experienced staff will teach you how to throw an axe in a safe and fun environment, paving the way for a bit of competition amongst friends. Once you hear the satisfying thud of an axe into wood, you’ll be hooked.
White Sails Brewery
White Sails Brewing is an award-winning Brewery and Taproom located in downtown Nanaimo, BC. Inspired by Island living and the natural beauty surrounding us, White Sails has built a reputation on developing clean, crisp, award-winning beers that provide a window into the community around us. With an ever-changing craft beer list, a curated, locally sourced food menu, wines and ciders and a full espresso bar, the White Sails Taproom is the place to go to relax and connect with the community.
What to Wear:
- Appropriate clothing and footwear for walking. Please make sure to bring closed toe shoes for the Axe throwing portion of the trip ( ie. no sandals, flip flops, heels etc.)
What to Bring:
- Government ID for those wishing to purchase alcohol
- Water bottle
- Snacks & lunch (or money to buy food, snacks or extra beverages)
- A backpack to carry all your items
- Camera
Meeting Location:
VIU Building 255, Main Lobby (second floor) at 1:15 pm
Trip Includes:
Round-trip Transportation, Nanaimo Axe & Grind: Axe throwing lesson, your own axe throwing lane & access to the pool table and activities room. White Sails Brewery: Flight of beer tasters (four sampler beers of your choice in the flight of beer) or a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice and brewery tour.
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, next to the Front Reception Desk in the "Glassroom" on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm – 1:30pm in Building 255 - Second Floor.
You will need to have your:
- Student card,
- 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 |