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
Salt Spring Island Day Trip
Trip Information
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 & Butchart Gardens
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.
Cowichan River Tubing
Trip Information
Cowichan River tubing is one of Vancouver Islands most popular activities during the summer time! Sit back and relax as you float down the crystal clear water! With safety in mind - we will each be rocking (wearing) a life jacket and remain together as one big group! This is an absolute Canadian summer treat! So don't miss out!
Campbell River Salmon Festival
About the Campbell River Salmon Festival
Discover Canada Tours - Tofino Ultimate Camping Tour
Tour Info
Relax on this awesome camping tour with plenty of time to truly appreciate the great outdoors. After setting up camp at your beachfront location enjoy all the highlights of Canada’s favourite surf town Tofino.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens (Optional)
About Victoria and Butchart Gardens
The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is home to historic Buildings, great shopping and some of the best museums in Western Canada. Established in 1843 as a fort for the Hudson’s Bay Trading Company, you can still see many British legacies such as double decker buses, horse drawn carriages, and original Buildings. Though rich in history, Victoria is now a busy city with entertainment and a wide range of street festivals & activities.
Parksville Beach Festival
Trip Information
Tofino & Wild Pacific Trail
Trip Information
Nanaimo Whale Watching Tour
Why Nanaimo?
The waters surrounding Nanaimo are home to dozens of pods of transient orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, harbour seals, porpoises, eagles and more.
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. Written up in the New York Times as “one of the prettiest artist towns in North America” a visit here will help you find out why they think so…