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The Ultimate Student Guide to Virtual University Tours in British Columbia

University tours in British Columbia are getting cancelled due to COVID-19. Many are now turning to virtual tours to help students choose a school for next year. (This is part of our series on virtual university tours across Canada. You can click to view the articles for Alberta, Manitoba & Saskatchewan, Ontario, Québec, or Atlantic Canada.) […]

University tours in British Columbia are getting cancelled due to COVID-19. Many are now turning to virtual tours to help students choose a school for next year.

(This is part of our series on virtual university tours across Canada. You can click to view the articles for Alberta , Manitoba & Saskatchewan ,  Ontario , Québec , or Atlantic Canada .)

Students are understandably concerned that many university tours in British Columbia aren’t happening as planned. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to learn about these schools.

Choosing the right university is a big decision and campus tours are a great tool to help with it. That’s why many schools are sending students to virtual university tours to help them explore the campuses and get their questions answered. We’re putting together a massive list (and updating it) to keep track of all the virtual university tours in British Columbia.

Virtual University Tours in British Columbia

Scroll to the bottom of this page for a 30-second video quickly showing you the kinds of facilities, buildings, and classrooms at BCIT’s Burnaby campus. Use the sidebar to see their other campus videos and visit their  prospective students page  for more info or to reach out with questions. Additionally, their YouTube channel and Facebook page  are great ways to get a feel for campus life.

Capilano University

Tours might be cancelled at this North Vancouver school but you can always watch this one-minute video to see what the gorgeous campus looks like. Learn more about their diverse programming here or here .

Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a school of students, teachers, thinkers and makers unlike any other. Their website has two  Interactive Virtual Tours , one of which is specifically designed for prospective first-year students to view the  Foundation Year  spaces. For students wishing more information, visit their  How to Apply  page. If you’re still figuring out if this academic art and design university is right for you, consult their  website ,  Facebook  page, or  email  directly for more information.

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the promise at Fairleigh Dickinson University, “Personal, global, and transformational” stands truer than ever.  Click on the link for a  brief video introduction to FDU Vancouver , b rowse their programs , or if you have questions and would like an instant reply, chat with them on Facebook between 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST on weekdays.

Simon Fraser University

Watch a half-hour student-led tour through the Burnaby campus of SFU to see what it’s like. If you’re interested in seeing more about student life or the Surrey and Vancouver campuses, your best bet is to check their Facebook or website .

Thompson Rivers University

Take a tour with a couple of TRU alumni to see what it’s like to study at this Kamloops school. Find out what it’s like to be a student here by browsing through their future students website or Facebook for more info.

Trinity Western University

TWU has launched Virtual Individual Visits, in addition to their TWU Live events that take place. It’s an opportunity to individually connect with a TWU professor, admissions counsellor, and/or financial aid counsellor, while also getting the opportunity to take a visual tour through their campus and dorms. These are set up for both undergraduate and graduate students .

University Canada West

Take a 3D immersive tour through their Urban Campus in Vancouver. Learn more about what it means for them to be Canada’s contemporary independent university from  a number of their communication channels .

University of British Columbia

You can visit the Okanagan and Vancouver campuses virtually from anywhere in the world. Once you’ve walked through some key locations, get a feel of living and learning at UBC from their social media and get more info on their programs and admissions from their official site .

University of Northern British Columbia

Located in Prince George, take in the key buildings on the scenic UNBC campus from home. To get a better sense of what it’s like to “live the north” at one of Canada’s best small universities, visit their Future Students page or say hi on their Facebook .

University of Victoria

Find out what it’s like to be on the “edge of discovery” at this gorgeous Victoria school with a guided interactive tour of the campus. For more info on becoming a UVic student, go straight to the source or see what their student life is really like .

Vancouver Island University

For future students looking to explore this Nanaimo campus, you can watch this video tour from a couple of student ambassadors. Learn more about VIU by connecting with them here .

Work at a university that isn’t listed? Have additional resources to share?  Get in touch with us!  This list will keep growing with more information on all the virtual university tours in British Columbia that we can find.

Don't see your school on our list? Let us know.

*Opinions expressed are those of the author, and not necessarily those of Student Life Network or their partners.

Connor Briggs-Morris

Connor Briggs-Morris is a copywriter for Student Life Network. He loves all things Batman and can’t deal with walking behind slow people.

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The UBC Welcome Centre offers free and friendly guided tours for individuals and groups visiting the Vancouver campus. From mid-March to mid-November, visitor tours are offered on Saturdays (10:30 am to 12:00 pm) with a focus north of University Boulevard. 

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Are you thinking of studying at UBC? Make sure you sign up for the right tour.

UBC offers a unique campus walkabout exclusively intended for prospective undergraduate students and their families, as well as for guidance counsellors. View the tour calendar and then register online.  

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This self-guided walking tour will orient you to campus and help you get a feel for UBC life. Stop by iconic spots, beloved student hangouts and some of Vancouver’s best attractions.

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John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse

7277 River Road, Richmond

Located 18km south east of UBC’s Point Grey campus, the UBC Boathouse is a mixed use venue on the shore of the Fraser River supporting rowing/paddling programs. It also acts as an idyllic backdrop for events and weddings.

Facility Features

• Boat bays and dock to support rowing and dragon boat activities
• Change and wash rooms
• Event hall and patio for weddings, reception, and other hosted events
• Learn to Row & adult Thunder community rowing team
• Youth rowing development & Thunder rowing team

Thunderbird Stadium

6288 Stadium Road

Thunderbird Stadium is an open-air, artificial turf stadium used primarily for soccer, football, and rugby. The stadium opened on October 7, 1967 and can seat 3,500 in the main grandstand. By using the surrounding grass embankment the facility can accommodate up to 12,000 spectators. In 2017, the UBC Homecoming game between the Thunderbirds and the Saskatchewan Huskies had the top football attendance, estimated over 10,000.

• Fully lit, artificial turf suitable for day/night and all-weather use
• Team change and wash rooms
• Covered seating for 3,500; additional capacity for 5,000 spectators on west embankment
• Weekly intramural soccer league for UBC students, faculty, and staff
• Home to UBC Thunderbirds varsity football & soccer games

Thunderbird Park

2700 East Mall

Thunderbird Park is a sprawling collection of turf and grass fields near the south end of the UBC campus that are host to a variety of teams, student leagues, and community activities. Including the adjacent Rashpal Dhillon Track & Field Oval, Thunderbird Park provides extensive opportunities for organized recreation as well as less formal activities like walking or pick-up soccer games during less busy times.

Between September to April, expect to see Thunderbird Park bustling in the evenings and weekends as it’s not unusual for the intramural soccer and ultimate leagues to be running for students while Thunderbirds varsity teams like field hockey and rugby may also be hosting important matches.

• Accessible change & wash rooms at the National Soccer Development Centre (NSDC)
• Ken Woods Field
• Warren Field
• Wright Field – dedicated turf, field hockey field
• Wolfson East Field
• Tourmaline West Baseball Stadium and Rashpal Dhillon Track & Field Oval are additional facilities at Thunderbird Park
• Weekly intramural soccer and Ultimate frisbee leagues for UBC students, faculty, & staff
• Community leagues including the Thunderbird Adult Soccer League
• Varsity rugby & field hockey home games

Tourmaline West Baseball Stadium

3085 Wesbrook Mall

Tourmaline West Stadium is the first artificial turf baseball field in the province of British Columbia. Completed in 2018, the baseball stadium is home to varsity, junior varsity, and younger community baseball teams. In 219, the stadium and the UBC Thunderbirds varsity baseball team hosted the International Collegiate Baseball Classic featuring two Japanese universities (Keio University and University Tokyo) and NCAA Div I team, Sacramento State University.

• AstroTurf surface for natural grass feel and all-weather use
• 4 AstroTurf Bullpens
• Portable on-field mounds and fence that allow for field conversions to softball, slo-pitch or little league
• Outfield available for flag football, softball, and ultimate frisbee rentals
• Dimensions: RF – 98.1 (322 feet); CF – 113.1m (371 feet); LF – 98.1m (322 feet)
• Watch the UBC Thunderbirds varsity baseball team play in the spring

UBC Baseball Rose Indoor Training Centre

The UBC Baseball Rose Indoor Training Centre (RITC) is home to the UBC Thunderbirds Baseball Team and is a state-of-the-art indoor training facility located beside the Tourmaline West Baseball Stadium. It is heated allowing a comfortable training environment year round. Designed for baseball, with 4 full-size batting cages and pitching machines, the RITC is the premiere baseball facility in British Columbia. The facility also has the ability to convert and be used for multi-sport training.

• 4 full-size batting cages (Astroturf) with dividers
• 1 designated pitching area (Astroturf) with 2 pitching mounds and training equipment
• 4 pitching machines
• 3 HitTrax data capture and simulation systems
• UBC Baseball team store
• Batting cage rentals
• Youth & BC PBL baseball programs
• Player performance coaching supported by state-of-the-art technology

Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre

2765 Wesbrook Mall

Located in the heart of UBC’s athletic venues and pristine playing fields, the Gerald McGavin Rugby Centre offers an expansive view of Thunderbird Park’s grass fields. Its raised terrace and exterior, stadium style seating makes for a great viewing location of UBC Thunderbirds varsity rugby games or to simply enjoy the lush, green landscape.

• 100-person interior lounge
• Covered terrace
• Exterior stadium seating for up to 100 guests
• Team change rooms & offices for UBC Thunderbirds varsity rugby

UBC Tennis Centre

6160 Thunderbird Boulevard

The UBC Tennis Centre is one of Vancouver’s only public, indoor tennis facilities. The facility includes 12 indoor courts across two buildings as well as one outdoor court. The UBC Tennis Centre is set up to provide great, year round access to tennis whether you’re looking for great coaching through the lessons and drill programs, booking a court rental, or playing in a tennis Grand Slam mixer event.

• 8 indoor courts at the UBC Tennis Centre
• 4 indoor courts at the UBC Tennis Bubble
• 1 outdoor court
• Accessible wash & change room facilities
• Tennis racquet re-stringing
• Day-use lockers
• Tennis court rentals, including discounted rates for UBC Students
• Coached lessons – skills, drills, and clinics – for adults, youth, and students
• Performance tennis programs for youth development and adults
• Weekly leagues, Grand Slam mixer events for a blend of social and competition

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

6066 Thunderbird Boulevard

Thunderbird Arena was host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and can hold up to 7,000 people for special events like the UBC Winter Classic hockey game or concerts. This venue is the home of UBC Thunderbirds ice hockey teams and is also accessible for sledge hockey. The Father David Bauer Arena and the Protrans Arena are primarily used for hockey related programs hockey and skating lessons, public skating sessions, and two hockey leagues.

The facility also features pro shop that carries some hockey and skating equipment as well as providing services such as skate rentals and skate sharpening.

There are three sheets of ice at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre:

• Thunderbird Arena
• Father David Bauer Arena
• Protrans Arena
• Free public skating for UBC Students
• Learn to skate programs for youth and adults
• Drop-in sessions for stick & puck, hockey, skating, and figure skating

War Memorial Gym

6081 University Boulevard

The UBC War Memorial Gymnasium is located in the centre of the University of British Columbia Point Grey campus, adjacent to the Nest (the Student Union Building), the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, the Student Recreation Centre and the UBC Aquatic Centre. The building is historically significant and a tribute to those British Columbians, particularly those who attended UBC, who died during the two World Wars.

The gymnasium accommodates up to 2,862 spectators, and measures 160 feet in length. This facility can be used for various sports, including basketball and volleyball.

• Gymnasium can hold up to 4 volleyball courts and features a main basketball court
• Full service dressing rooms and showers
• Home of the UBC Thunderbirds varsity basketball & volleyball teams – check out home games on Friday & Saturday evenings

UBC Aquatic Centre

6080 Student Union Boulevard

The UBC Aquatic Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that serves athletic training, competition, and neighbourhood leisure needs. The facility’s natatorium can accommodate nearly 1,000 bathers, and the viewing area in the mezzanine can host up to 460 spectators.

• 25 metre recreational pool with 1m and 3m diving boards and accessible ramp
• 50 metre competition pool with Omega Swiss Timing System
• Leisure pool and lazy river with accessible ramp
• 34-person family friendly hot tub with accessibility lift
• Steam room and sauna
• Men’s, women’s, and universal change rooms
• Term locker rentals and day lockers
• Accessible entrances with power-operated doors
• Accessible washrooms, change rooms, ramps and lifts
• Braille signage
• Free leisure, length, and student-specific swims for UBC Students
• Swim lessons, first-aid, aquatic safety & certification courses
• Artistic Swimming Thunderbirds Sport Club

Student Recreation Centre

6000 Student Union Boulevard

Home of UBC Recreation, the UBC Student Recreation Centre offers over 17,000 sq ft with a triple court gymnasium for volleyball, basketball, badminton, and indoor soccer (futsal).

The SRC also houses the Birdcoop Fitness Centre which is a full service fitness and weight room facility that includes a bouldering cave.

Additionally, the facility features a 2,300 sq ft dance studio with stretching bars and a 1,600 sq ft martial arts dojo with matted floor.

• Triple court gymnasium
• Multipurpose wood sprung studio with mirrored walls, stretching bars, & heavy punching bags
• Martial arts dojo with padded floor and mirrored walls
• BirdCoop Fitness Centre with 8,000 sq. ft. and large selection of cardio machines, free weights, weight lifting equipment, and Olympic platforms
• Bouldering cave
• Free drop-in sports (badminton, table tennis, indoor soccer (futsal), basketball, volleyball for UBC Students
• $35 fitness centre membership to access the BirdCoop Fitness Centre for cardio or weight training
• Dance, martial arts, yoga & Pilate, boot camp, and group fitness classes
• Register to play intramural basketball, dodgeball, and volleyball on a weekly basis

Activities & Recreation Centre (ARC) @ UBC Life

6138 Student Union Boulevard

The ARC includes a fitness centre, universal change rooms, lockers, and two studios. It is located in the UBC Life Building (formerly the old Student Union Building) on the lower and main levels of the building. The ARC areas in the Life Building can be accessed externally from the east side or from the elevator in the centre of the building.

• 8,000 sq. ft of fitness centre and multi-purpose studio space
• Universal change room facilities
• Personal training specific space
• Functional training space
• Scheduled studio drop-in with speed and heavy punching bags
• $35 fitness centre membership to access the ARC (and BirdCoop) Fitness Centres for cardio or weight training
• Dance, yoga & Pilates, boot camps, group fitness classes, & spin in the studios
• Women’s Only Fitness sessions available throughout the school week
• Personal training & fitness assessments

Ponderosa Commons Studio

6488 University Boulevard

The Ponderosa Commons Studio is a satellite studio that offers students, faculty, staff, and community an alternate location for yoga, dance, fitness, and other health and wellness classes. Located on the ground floor of the West Commons building on University Boulevard and West Mall, the studio is a state-of-the-art fitness space with floor to ceiling windows. Washroom and shower facilities are also available.

Rashpal Dhillon Track & Field Oval

2329 Wesbrook Mall

Completed in the summer of 2009, this project was partly funded by a major donation from Peter Dhillon and family in memory of their late father. This facility provides a home on campus for the UBC Track and Field team and allows for all disciplines to be contested. The track is all-weather while the field inside the oval is grass.

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On CampusReel, you can start your The University of British Columbia (UBC) tour wherever you’d like. If you’re touring The University of British Columbia (UBC) in person with a traditional walking tour you’ll likely start at the admissions office. The school’s address is listed as Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada so we recommend plugging that into your GPS. Before beginning a tour at The University of British Columbia (UBC), make sure you check the weather and plan out your itinerary and accommodations appropriately. Vancouver weather can be unpredictable, so bring comfortable shoes in case it rains. Also, check what stops the tour includes to make sure you’ll see everything you’re interested in! The The University of British Columbia (UBC) website likely outlines important information for tour visitors.

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Orchard Commons is one of our newest residences. It's ideal for students who are new to UBC and want space and time for studying, the comforts of home, and a relaxed communal atmosphere ideal for making new friends. Students always have someone to walk to class with, talk to, or have dinner with, all within a fun and supportive environment.

The building features stunning architecture and design, a LEED Gold certificate, dining facilities as well as interconnected floor lounges with snack kitchens and wonderful mountain and ocean views. It is also home to Vantage College.

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UBC has been recognized internationally for its commitment to sustainable living. Many residences and rooms have modern sustainability features designed to reduce waste, energy consumption, and water use. Read the design & sustainability case study for Orchard Commons.

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Living in Orchard Commons was an amazing experience! It gave me the opportunity to form deep connections and feel a strong sense of belonging—and have great conversations with my housemates! – Ani Nkiru, Orchard Commons resident

Orchard Commons’  Residence Life  team consists of professional staff, as well as student staff, who work with residents to promote safe, inclusive, caring and enjoyable residence communities.

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Join us for a campus tour!

By Crissy Campbell on October 12, 2023

Are you wondering what life at UBC  is like? Are you curious about your new classes, or how to build your community? Maybe you’d just like to see if UBC feels like the right place for you?

If so, come and join us for a campus tour ! We have two tour options for both UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver – in-person campus tours and live virtual campus tours.

In-person campus tours

Free walking tours are offered throughout the week at both our Okanagan and Vancouver campuses. Each tour lasts 90 minutes on our Okanagan campus and two hours on our Vancouver campus and is led by a friendly student ambassador, current UBC students who are excited to share their knowledge and show you around campus. After your tour, you’ll have the chance to connect with an advisor and ask any questions you have about attending UBC.

Live virtual campus tours

You’ll be in excellent hands as you join our friendly student ambassadors, who provide an in-depth look at UBC. Live virtual tours of the Okanagan campus last for 75 minutes, and the Vancouver campus tours run for 90 minutes. Both finish with a student Q&A panel where you can ask your questions. Our ambassadors are current students who are excited to share their knowledge and experiences with you, and help you discover what it’s like to be a UBC student! All of our live virtual campus tours are offered on Zoom.

Tour schedules

Tours are scheduled at both UBC Okanagan and UBC Vancouver on various days throughout the week. Take a look at our campus tours page to see the most up-to-date schedule.

Additional tours for Indigenous students

We offer Indigenous-specific campus tours for prospective Indigenous students (members of First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit peoples in Canada) at both of our Okanagan and Vancouver campuses. Tours are led by our friendly and knowledgeable Indigenous student ambassadors who will guide you around campus and highlight Indigenous-specific spaces, services, and resources available to you. After the tour, an Indigenous student advisor will be available to answer your questions. We welcome individual requests and groups of all sizes.

Request an Indigenous campus tour of UBC by emailing [email protected] .

How to register

To view all upcoming campus tours and to register, visit our Tours and events page and select the campus tours tab.

If you are an Indigenous person of Canada and you’d like to request an Indigenous campus tour of UBC Vancouver, send us an email .

Keep exploring

If you are unable to attend one of our in-person or live virtual campus tours or you want to learn more about UBC at your own pace, you can also experience our two campuses by taking a self-guided virtual tour .

We hope you’ll join us!

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