Only 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, the University of British Columbia holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. The spectacular UBC campus is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city -- where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner. The university boasts some of the city's best attractions & recreation facilities, including the Museum of Anthropology, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, and endless opportunities to explore forested trails in the adjoining 763-hectare Pacific Spirit Regional Park.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a comprehensive university offering a wide array of educational opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels drawn from 12 faculties and 11 schools.
Explore UBC's beautiful campus with the help of a friendly campus tour guide! Designed for tourists and visitors, the walking tour will show you many of the university's attractions, including the Student Union Building, libraries, Nitobe Memorial Garden, Rose Garden and Chan Centre. All of our tours are free, and you can drop in or book ahead. Tours run from mid-May to mid-August.
UBC Vancouver Drop-In Tours
- Monday to Friday, 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
- Duration: ~1.5 hrs
- Starting Location: Brock Hall in the main concourse
UBC Vancouver Booked Tours
- Available Monday to Friday
- Can be customized to accomodate your group
- To inquire or book a tour, please call 604-822-8687 (604-UBC-TOUR) or e-mail campus.tours@ubc.ca
