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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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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.

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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.

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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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CampusReel hosts a total of about 36 tour videos for The University of British Columbia (UBC), so you can expect to spend between 108 to 180 minutes total watching content. Of course, we are constantly adding new content. Come back to CampusReel often to see new videos and campus tours of The University of British Columbia (UBC) and stay informed on campus life.

Where do The University of British Columbia (UBC) tours start?

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.

When do The University of British Columbia (UBC) tours start?

Needless to say, a CampusReel virtual tour of The University of British Columbia (UBC) starts whenever you want. However, most schools provide 2-3 different start times for group tours in-person: in the morning, afternoon, and late afternoon. We recommend choosing the second available timeslot because The University of British Columbia (UBC) students will likely be up and about by then. You can explore Vancouver if you wake up early and want to gain a deeper understanding of the surrounding community. Check the The University of British Columbia (UBC) admissions site or student services to confirm tour times.

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The University of British Columbia (UBC), like all colleges and universities, has its pros and cons. At the end of the day, your goal with these tour videos is to try to decide if The University of British Columbia (UBC) is the right school for you. After you’ve taken the time learn about the campus, Vancouver and overall experience, then you can consider taking your search one step further and visiting The University of British Columbia (UBC) in person.

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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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