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
Port Renfrew Botanical Beach Hike
Mt. Washington Skii & Snowboard Trip
About Mt. Washington Day Trip
Join us as we make our way 2 hours north of Nanaimo to visit Mount Washington Alpine Resort where we will spend the day skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing!
Discover Canada Tours - Canadian Rockies Classic Tour
Tour Info
On this tour you'll travel over 2,000 kilometers, leaving the Province of British Columbia to Alberta, and even cross a time-zone!
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.
Views & Brews Tour
Trip Information
Come and join Cultural Connections as we head to the outdoors to visit our local neighborhood area of Parksville and Coombs.
Nanaimo Axes & Ales Tour
Learn to Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe - CANCELLED
Trip Information
This is an introductory cross country skiing and snowshoeing activity at Mt. Washington Alpine Resort.
Malahat SkyWalk & Merridale Cidery Lunch
Trip Information
Visit Vancouver Island's Newest Attraction. Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a beautiful arbutus forest lead
Victoria Day Trip - CANCELLED
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.
ESL Orientation: Bowling
Come bowling and meet your new classmates! This orientation activity is only $10 and includes round-trip transportation, shoe rentals, and your bowling fee.
Seats are limited for this activity. Sign up in advance with Simon, Kelsey or Roberto during orientation week.