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 Day Trip
Tofino Day Trip
WildPlay Nanaimo
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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.
Rathtrevor Beach Summer Picnic
East Sooke Hike and Chemainus Mural Walk
Go Karting and Coombs Trip
Tofino Bear or Whale Watching
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On this trip you have the choice to either go on a bear watching trip or a whale watching trip.
Malahat SkyWalk & Downtown Ladysmith
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Visit Vancouver Island's Newest Attraction. Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a beautiful arbutus forest leading to a spectacular g
Victoria Day Trip
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The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is home to historic Buildings, great shopping and some of the best museums in Western Canada.
Local Hikes: Englishman River Falls
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 Summer semester. We have selected 6 hikes that are based out of Nanaimo and 1 finale hike that takes you to Englishman Ri