Activities + Day Trips

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

Activity Sign-Up

CC - How to Sign Up

Please be advised that our Cultural Connections team will be stationed in the "Glassroom" (next to the front desk in Building 255) for the Fall 2022 semester for the duration of the sign-up hours.

Local Hikes: Ammonite Falls

CC Local Hikes - Ammonite Falls

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 fall semester. We have selected 5 of our favorite hikes that are based right out of Nanaimo for you to check out!

Local Hikes: Neck Point Park

CC Local Hikes - Neck 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 fall semester. We have selected 5 of our favorite hikes that are based right out of Nanaimo for you to check out!

Local Hikes: Westwood Lake

CC Local Hikes - Westwood Lake

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 fall semester. We have selected 5 of our favorite hikes that are based right out of Nanaimo for you to check out!