The primary goal of our Cultural Connections Activities & Day Trips is to enhance the student experience at VIU. We seek to do this by providing opportunities for students to engage with the local community and experience cultural events, while exploring nature and connecting with peers.
Being connected, active, and engaged in the local environment is healthy. It can help with the cultural adjustment process for students who are new to Canada or new to the community.
For more information contact:
CONTACT
Robin Lemmens – Activity Program Coordinator
Robin.Lemmens@viu.ca
C: 250-618-2549
Office: 250-740-2228
Local Hikes: Nanaimo River Hatchery
Cultural Connections - Local Hikes
Join Cultural Connections as we head outdoors and explore some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring, local hiking trails throughout the Summer semester. We have selected 10 hikes that are based out of Nanaimo.
Local Hike: The Abyss
Cultural Connections - Local Hikes
Join Cultural Connections as we head outdoors and explore some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring, local hiking trails throughout the Summer semester. This program runs from May - July on Fridays from 1:30PM - 4PM. The cost to join is only $2.00. Please sign up in advance.
Local Hikes: Blueback Beach
Local Hikes: Jack Point Park
Cultural Connections - Local Hikes
Join Cultural Connections as we head outdoors and explore some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring, local hiking trails throughout the Summer semester. We have selected 10 hikes that are based out of Nanaimo. This program runs from May - July on Fridays from 1:30PM - 4PM.
Local Hikes: Linley Valley
Cultural Connections - Local Hikes
Join Cultural Connections as we head outdoors and explore some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring, local hiking trails throughout the Summer semester. We have selected 6 hikes that are based out of Nanaimo and 1 finale hike that takes you to Englishman River Falls, located 45 minute
WildPlay Nanaimo
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Little platforms way, way above your head. Dozens of ziplines whizzing everywhere. A gravity-powered jump that makes your palms sweat. More suspended ladders, bridges, nets, and obstacle games than you can count. The swing so giant and fast that it makes your vision blur.
Caving & Coombs
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Join us for a day of exploring central Vancouver Island and discovering the fascinating underground world of our local caves.
Victoria Day Trip
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The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is home to historic Buildings, great shopping and some of the best museums in Western Canada.
Intro to golf - a driving range experience
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On this trip we'll head South to the Eagle Quest golf course for an introduction to the popular game of golf. We'll stick to the driving range on this one, where we'll get a quick introduction to golf and how 'the swing' is the key start to any good golf game.
DC Tours - Rockies Summer Explorer Tour
Duration:
4 Days, 3 Nights