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
Caving & Coombs Market
Trip Information
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!
Free Downtown Nanaimo Walking Tour
Explore what downtown Nanaimo has to offer! Seats are limited. Please sign up in advance at Activity Sign-Up Desk. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress for the weather. The tour includes round-trip bus transportation from VIU.
Local Hikes - Elk Falls Provincial 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 Spring semester. We have selected 4 hikes that are based out of Nanaimo and 1 finale hike that takes you to Elk Falls Provincial Park, located 2 hours north of VIU. This program runs from March - April on select Fridays from 1:30PM - 4PM. The cost to join is only $2.00, with the exception of our Elk Falls adventure - costing $10.00 due to the extended duration of the hike (overall time).