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

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: Neck Point Park

CC Local Hikes - Neck Point

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!

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 Summer semester. We have selected 10 of our favorite hikes that are based right out of Nanaimo for you check out!