UBC Area Attractions
While you are visiting the beautiful campus at UBC, please take time to enjoy any of our wonderful attractions!
Arriving early or staying late? For a complete list of things to see and do in British Columbia, be sure to visit Hello BC for provincial tourism information. For the Vancouver area, visit the Tourism Vancouver.
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
2212 Main Mall
Tel (604) 827 4955
www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca
A museum dedicated to enhancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of biodiversity. It is home to over 20,000 fossils from all over the world, including the largest blue whale exhibit in Canada.
Belkin Art Gallery
Tel (604) 822 2759
www.belkin.ubc.ca
The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery’s mandate is to research, exhibit, collect, publish, educate, and develop programs in the field of contemporary art and in contemporary approaches to the practice of art history and criticism.
Summer Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm
UBC Botanical Garden & Greenheart Canopy Walkway
6804 SW Marine Drive
Tel (604) 822 3928
www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca
Established in 1916, the UBC Botanical Garden has an outstanding collection of temperate plants displayed according to their geographic areas. Exhibits of regional plants include the Native Garden and Alpine Garden.Located in garden and open year-round, the Greenheart Canopy Walkway is a 308-metre (1010 feet) aerial trail system that offers a rare perspective of the natural beauty of the west coast forest canopy ecosystem. It is the only one of its kind in Canada.
Summer Hours: Daily 9:30am-5pm
Nitobe Memorial Garden
1895 Lower Mall
Tel (604) 822 4208
www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/nitobe
Considered to be the best traditional, authentic Japanese Tea and Stroll Garden in North America and among the top five Japanese gardens outside Japan, the Nitobe Garden includes a rare authentic Tea Garden with a ceremonial Tea House. The exquisite work of art was created out of two-and-a-half acres of pristine forest by landscape architects and gardeners recommended by the government of Japan.
Museum of Anthropology
6393 N.W. Marine Drive
Tel (604) 827 5932
www.moa.ubc.ca
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is world-renowned for its collections, research, teaching, public programs, and community connections. Exhibits range from an in-depth display of traditional and contemporary art of the First Nations Peoples of British Columbia, a vast collection of cultural artifacts from around the world, and contemporary art that challenges stereotypes of culture. It is also acclaimed for its spectacular architecture and unique setting on the cliffs of Point Grey.
UBC Recreation
6000 Student Union Boulevard
Tel (604) 822 6000
www.recreation.ubc.ca
UBC Recreation offers many activities available to guests during the summer months. With two fitness facilities, including the SRC is one of Canada’s premier University fitness facilities. It includes 1,800 square-feet of gym space, a full service fitness and weight room, a 2,300 square-foot dance studio, and a 1,600 square-foot traditional martial arts dojo.
Summer Hours (Bird Coop): Mon-Thu 6:30am-9pm, Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun + Holidays 12pm-5pm
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
1200 W 73rd Ave, Suite # 130
Tel (604) 224 5739
www.metrovancouver.org
The Pacific Spirit Regional Park encompasses 763 hectares of forest and foreshore surrounding UBC, and boasts 73 kilometers of walking trails. Experience a variety of landscapes, from estuary marshes, rock and cobble beaches, wooded ravines, ancient bog, and upland forests. Regional Park Interpreters offer customized group programs on themes ranging between edible plants, birds, and bog ecology.
University Golf Course
5185 University Boulevard
Tel (604) 224 7799
www.universitygolf.com
Designed to satisfy players of every level, the course features low-mowed rough and few hazards of water to carry over. Greens on Par Threes are well protected by sand and require stealth accuracy. Move back to the championship tees and put a little more distance between you and the pins. 18 holes, Par 72.
Summer Hours: First tee time 6am, Last tee time 8pm
UBC Aquatic Centre
6080 Student Union Boulevard
Tel (604) 822 4501
www.recreation.ubc.ca/aquatics/
The UBC Aquatic Centre features a 50-metre indoor pool, seasonal 55-yard outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness/weight room, sauna/steam rooms, seasonal patio area, and diving boards from one to ten meters.Summer Hours: Please call for swim times, lessons, etc.