Activities + Day Trips

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

Local Hikes:The Abyss

The Abyss

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 River Falls, located 45 minutes North of

Local Hikes: Pipers Lagoon

Pipers Lagoon

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 River Falls, located 45

Local Hikes: Linley Valley

Linley Valley

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 River Falls, located 45 minute