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
Tofino Day Trip
Trip Information
You can’t leave Vancouver Island without visiting the West Coast. From Pacific Rim National Park to Cox Bay, experience some of Canada’s most beautiful beaches and wild, rugged coastlines.
Salt Spring Island Day Trip
About Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island is the largest (70 square miles or 180 square kilometres), most populated (10,500) and, some might say most popular, of the Southern Gulf Islands.
Victoria Day Trip
Trip Information
The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is home to historic Buildings, great shopping and some of the best museums in Western Canada.
Laser Tag & Go-Karting in Parksville
Trip Information
Do we have an adrenaline-infused fun-packed weekend prepared for you!
DC Tours - Discover North Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge
Local Hikes: Saysutshun Island
Local Hikes: Blueback Beach
Local Hikes: Ammonite Falls
POSTER TO COME!
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 of our favorite hikes that are based right out of Nanaimo for you check out! This program runs from May - June every Friday from 1:30PM - 4PM. The cost to join is only $2.00, with the exception of our Saysutshun Island adventure - costing $15.00 due to ferry expense and the extended duration of the hike (overall time). Please sign up in advance.
Local Hikes: Jack Point Park
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 Summer semester. We have selected 10 of our favorite hikes that are based right out of Nanaimo for you check out!