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

Coffee Around the World: International Education Block Party

Meet students and staff of VIU's Faculty of International Education while sampling coffees and teas from around the world. VIU international students will host tables representing their respective countries and serving up samples of their favourite coffee or tea from back home. This event is a RockVIU Welcome to Campus faculty "Block Party" hosted by Cultural Connections and the Peer Helper Program (International student volunteers).

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 4 hikes that are based out of Nanaimo and 1 finale hike that takes you to Englishman River Falls, located 45 Minutes

Local Hikes: Jack Point Park

CC - Local Hikes - Jack 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 4 hikes that are based out of Nanaimo and 1 finale hike that takes you to Englishman