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
Rathtrevor Beach Summer Picnic
Rathtrevor Beach Summer Picnic
In Canada there is no better way to kick off the summer months than to sit around a campfire with a good group of old/new friends. Join Cultural Connections as we create fond memories at the beautiful, Rathtrevor Beach. Set amongst Vancouver Island's infamous old-growth forest, and running right up to the ocean, the views in this park cannot be beat! We will provide food (hotdogs, snacks & drinks) and sports/beach equipment for your entertainment.
Victoria & Butchart Gardens
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.
Tofino & Pacific Rim National Park
Trip Information
Discover Canada Tours - Canadian Rockies Summer Classic Tour
WildPlay Nanaimo
Trip Information
Little platforms way, way above your head. Dozens of ziplines whizzing everywhere. A gravity-powered jump that makes your palms sweat. More suspended ladders, bridges, nets, and obstacle games than you can count. The swing so giant and fast that it makes your vision blur. Some call it crazy, or thrilling – kinda terrifying, or surprisingly intense. Join Cultural Connections as we hit the road and head to WildPlay in Nanaimo.
Caving & Coombs Market
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Join us for a day of exploring central Vancouver Island and discovering the fascinating underground world of our local caves.
Pacific FC Soccer Game
Pacific FC Trip Information
Join Cultural Connections as we head south and cheer on our very own professional soccer team as they take on the Winnipeg Valour FC! We will be in the "party zone" - so get your face paint on and get loud!
"On the Island. For the Island."
Global Groove: SalsaHall Collective at VIU Student Pub
Global Groove is a FREE monthly concert series produced just for VIU students! Each month features a different musical genre from the region and/or around the world.
The series is a proud partnership between Vancouver Island University Students' Union (VIUSU) and VIU Cultural Connections (Faculty of International Education).
SALSAHALL COLLECTIVE:
Floor Hockey & Beach Volleyball
Try a new sport, get outside, meet your new classmates, and start your weekend off with some fun! We will play floor hockey and volleyball at VIU Student Residences. No experience is necessary, we will teach you how to play if you have never tried it before. Everyone welcome!
Meet in Building 255, second floor lobby - we will walk to the VIU Residences.
Saysutshun / Newcastle Island Adventure
Welcome to Saysutshun, the Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. Known as Saysutshun by the Snuneymuxw (pronounced Snuh-NAY-mow) First Nation people, this family friendly park is accessible only by foot passenger ferry or boat. With breathtaking views of the Coastal Mountains and the Harbour City of Nanaimo, the island offers a unique natural, historical and cultural experience for visitors. It is a beautiful place to spend the day with family, go on a natural adventure!