ELC Additional Cost Activities

Are you a current ELC student interested in participating in our additional cost activities? Activities change every term, but often include visiting Butchart Gardens, going whale watching, kayaking, or visiting Vancouver.

Additional cost activities will be available for registration starting on the indicated date at 2:00 pm local time.

2-Night Vancouver Trip

2-Night Vancouver Trip

Round trip transportation from UVic to downtown Vancouver (buses & ferry)
2 nights of shared accommodation (YWCA Hotel or comparable)
Downtown walking tour
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

**Meals are NOT included.

Sample 2-Night Vancouver Trip Itinerary (PDF)

Upcoming Dates:

September 13-15, 2024

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Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens

Round trip transportation from UVic to Butchart Gardens
Admission to Butchart Gardens
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

Upcoming Dates:

September 21, 2024

Kayaking

Kayaking

3-hour introductory kayaking adventure with Ocean River Adventures
Dry lessons on the dock
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

Upcoming Dates:

September 22, 2024

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

3-hour tour on a catamaran boat with Five Star Whale Watching
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

**Seeing whales is NOT guaranteed.

Upcoming Dates:

September 22, 2024

High Tea

High Tea

Sunday service in the historic Victorian mansion Pendray Tea House
Dressing up is optional but fun!
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

Upcoming Dates:

Activity dates will be posted as they become available.

Hockey Night

Hockey Night

Watch the Victoria Royals at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre
Tickets will be available to purchase online at a special discounted ELC student rate
Students will receive an email with detailed information and link to purchase once available
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

Upcoming Dates:

Activity dates will be posted as they become available.