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 & Royal BC Museum
About Victoria and the Royal BC Museum
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, classic British imagery is present through double decker busses, horse drawn carriages & formal gardens. The City, now a cosmopolitan center is lively with entertainment and a wide range of street festivals & activities.
Ladysmith Light Up
Trip Information
From the last Thursday in November until January 13th, Ladysmith is ignited with the life of thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Ladysmith Light Up kicks the 2018 Festival of Lights off on Thursday, November 29. There will be a parade of lights and fireworks to start this festive season!
Vancouver Shopping Trip
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Tofino & Wild Pacific Trail
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Vancouver & Granville Island Day
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Whistler WOW Tour - Discover Canada Tours
Tour Info
Whistler Opening Weekend Extravaganza – This is the best offer of the year with 2-nights village hotel accommodation 2-day lift tickets and more inclusions. The official Opening Weekend in Whistler features free live entertainment, great parties and more! Don't miss out on this limited-edition tour that is only available one weekend every year!
Rockies Summer Classic Tour - Discover Canada Tours
Tour Info
This is Discover Canada Tours' original and most popular tour with overnight stays in Revelstoke, the centre of Banff, and Valemount. It includes many sightseeing stops and an awesome cowboy ranch experience in Valemount.
Campfire Cookout
Campfire Cookout
In Canada there is no better way to kick off the summer months than to sit by a campfire with a good group of friends. Join Cultural Connections as we create fond memories of toasting marshmallows, cooking hotdogs, strumming guitars and of course, telling stories around the fire. Halal and veggie dog options will be available