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
Malahat SkyWalk & Downtown Duncan
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.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens
DC Tours - Rockies Winter Explorer Tour
This tour is the ultimate mountain experience! Stay overnight at three of the famous ski resort towns, Vernon, Banff & Golden and have plenty of time to participate in winter activities and see the most beautiful places in the Rockies.
Sidney & Salish Sea Aquarium
Ladysmith Festival of Lights & Light Up Parade
The Nutcracker Ballet - Kirkwood Academy
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Come and join Cultural Connections as we head indoors for the afternoon and support Nanaimo's own; Kirkwood Academy Productions, this holiday season as they perform Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
Nanaimo Axes & Ales Tour
Corn Maze & Bonfire
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One of the most fun Fall activities you can do while you are in Canada. Explore the farm and pumpkin patch or take a hayride around the Corn Maze.
Festival of Fear & Downtown Victoria
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For those who love Halloween, Victoria is a great place to be in October.