1. TRIUMF
TRIUMF is one of the world’s leading subatomic physics laboratories. It brings together dedicated physicists and interdisciplinary talent, sophisticated technical resources, and commercial partners in a way that has established the laboratory as a global model of success.
2. Rose Garden
Overlooking the Georgia Strait and Cascade Mountains, the University of British Columbia Rose Garden offers beautiful blooms and view. It overlooks the majestic snow-capped mountains and the ocean as well as offering blooms to admire throughout the rose season.
3. UBC REC Events
Try out these two fun team activities, organized by UBC REC. Swim, sprint, bike, run, and STORM THE WALL and explore the shores of Jericho Beach with over 3,000 people paddling through the ocean in the largest voyager canoe race of its kind.
4. Nitobe Garden
One of the most authentic Japanese gardens in North America and among the top five Japanese gardens outside of Japan, the Nitobe Garden includes a rare authentic Tea Garden with a ceremonial Tea House.
5. Canopy Walk
The Botanical Gardens and Centre for Plant Research examine topics such as plant adoption, genomics and photochemistry. The Greenheart Canopy Walkway is a 308-metre aerial trail system along a beautiful west coast forest canopy ecosystem.
6. Wreck Beach
Wreck Beach is a popular clothing-optional beach located in Pacific Spirit Regional Park surrounding the UBC campus. Try out the brave polar bear swim during the fall and winter months.
7. Museums
UBC’s Museum of Anthropology contains world-renowned collections, exhibitions and programs. The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is Vancouver’s only natural history museum. The Pacific Museum of the Earth boasts a 15-metre dinosaur skeleton, a vault of precious gems, and a tornado machine.
8. Ropes Course
The UBC Ropes Course is operated by Pacific Adventure Learning at the University of British Columbia. Its an amazing opportunity for teams to develop and bond over a series of challenging and engaging programs.
9. UBC Farm
The Farm provides a unique “outdoor classroom,” where learners of all ages can immerse themselves in the stewardship of a working, productive landscape, linking society’s most pressing global challenges to relevant, practical solutions.
10. Circle
Want to hear your voice bounce from spot to spot? Try the Echo Circle at Wyman Plaza, a structure that commemorates individual and corporate donations to UBC during a four-year fundraising campaign. Figuring out what you want to say aloud will be up to you/