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
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.
Maple Syrup Festival & Ice Skating
About Maple Syrup Festival & Ice Skating
Join us as we visit the BC Forest Discovery Centre for the Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival. There you can learn how to tap your own maple trees, or simply enjoy the live entertainment and try a variety of local Maple Syrup.
Mt. Washington Day 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 snow tubing!
Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge (Canyon Lights)
Trip Information
Take a ride on BC Ferries and head to the Mainland to discover one of Canada’s most beautiful and diverse cities. Take local transit and learn how to navigate the city.
Duncan Curling & Totem Pole Tour
Trip Information
About Curling
Curling has a long and rich history.
Hip Hop Showcase at Campus Pub (Free)
Global Groove is a FREE monthly concert series produced just for VIU students! Each month features a different musical genre from around the world.
Featuring Hip Hop Open Mic with Waahli, Tonye, and DJ All Good.
Culture Couch: Fun in the Philippines
Culture Couch is a free, weekly event. All students welcome!
The Culture Couch Series is a place to engage in cross-cultural understanding. The symbol of a couch reflects the casual and comfortable nature that we come together with in this student-led weekly series.
Culture Couch: An evening in Chile
Culture Couch is a free, weekly event. All students welcome!
The Culture Couch Series is a place to engage in cross-cultural understanding. The symbol of a couch reflects the casual and comfortable nature that we come together with in this student-led weekly series.
No Culture Couch (but they may be snacks)
Reading break from November 12 - 15, 2019
Culture Couch Hip Hop Edition: Introduction to Turntablism with DJ All Good
Culture Couch is a weekly drop-in event hosted by Intercultural Programs in the Faculty of International Education.
The events are usually facilitated by students but this special edition is led by veteran turntablist (and VIU alumni) DJ All Good for an interactive workshop on the four elements of hip hop with a specific focus on turntablism.
This event is part of WorldVIU Days and the 3rd Annual Intercultural Hip Hop Forum, November 4 - 8, 2019! See WorldVIU Days for more information