🌲 Close to TRIUMF
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park – Beautiful forest trails perfect for walking or running, located right next to campus.
- Spanish Banks Beach, Locarno Beach, and Jericho Beach – Scenic oceanfront beaches with mountain views, ideal for sunset walks.
🏖 Beaches in Vancouver
- Spanish Banks Beach – Wide sandy beach near UBC with spectacular mountain views and very low tides.
- Jericho Beach – Quieter atmosphere, sailboats, and great sunset views.
- Locarno Beach – A peaceful extension of Jericho, popular for picnics.
- Kitsilano Beach – Lively city beach with skyline views and beach volleyball.
- Sunset Beach – Excellent sunset spot along the Seawall near downtown.
- English Bay Beach – One of Vancouver’s most iconic beaches, steps from the West End.
- Second Beach – Located in Stanley Park, close to the Seawall and forest trails.
- Third Beach – A quieter Stanley Park beach, popular for sunset drum circles in warmer months.
- Wreck Beach – Below UBC with dramatic cliffs and long shoreline (steep stair access).
🌆 City Activities
- Granville Island + Public Market – Local food, artisan shops, and waterfront views.
- Kitsilano Beach (The Batch Patio nearby) – A popular beach with a lively summer atmosphere.
- Spanish Banks Beach – Wide sandy beaches and stunning sunsets.
- Stanley Park – Walk or cycle the Seawall, visit the Vancouver Aquarium, and explore forest trails.
- Main Street Breweries – A great area to explore Vancouver’s craft beer scene.
- Olympic Village – Waterfront paths, restaurants, and views of False Creek.
- False Creek – Take a scenic ride on the False Creek Ferries or Aquabus.
- English Bay – A great sunset spot near downtown.
- Queen Elizabeth Park – Garden spaces and city views, perfect in spring
🏔 North Shore Adventures (Weather dependent! Car recommended)
- Deep Cove – Kayak in the inlet, hike to Quarry Rock, and enjoy the famous honey donuts.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge (entry fee) or Capilano River Hatchery (free) – Scenic river walks and forest trails.
- Lynn Canyon Park – Features a free suspension bridge and beautiful hiking trails.
- Grouse Grind – A challenging hike known as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster,” or take the Grouse Mountain Skyride gondola for panoramic views.
🎨 Arts & Culture
- Museum of Anthropology at UBC – World-renowned Indigenous art and cultural collections (located on the UBC campus).
- Vancouver Art Gallery – Major exhibitions in the heart of downtown.
- Gastown – Historic district with galleries, restaurants, and the famous Steam Clock.
🌉 Iconic Views
- Vancouver Lookout – 360° views of the city and mountains.
- Queen Elizabeth Park – The highest point in Vancouver, with beautiful gardens and skyline views
🍽️ Vancouver Dining
- Talk to Iris for recommendations
