Land Based Programs
Notch Hill Hike
Departure/Return: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Meeting Location: B 190, Gym
Notch Hill is a small mountain that sits above the village of Noose. The view from the summit of Notch Hill of the Strait of Georgia and surrounding Coast Range is outstanding. Notch Hill also has its own micro climate that supports a northern cactus...very cool. The trail is not strenuous and this short hike is appropriate for beginner hikers. What to bring ...
Juan de Fuca Trail Provincial Park Hike
Day Trip: Departure/Return: 8:00am to 7:00pm
Meeting Location: B 190, Gym
This program is a guided hike into a section of the Juan de Fuca Trail Provincial Park. This trip explores a section of the trail that has big beaches, waterfalls, a suspension bridge, and massive old growth forests. Depending on the group’s interest, we have two possible options for the day. The first option, we spend the day hiking and exploring the area around Sombrio beach. The second option, we spend the day hiking a 10km section of trail leaving from China Beach. Both options are a lot of fun and very scenic. This hike suitable for fit beginners and intermediate hiker. What to bring ...
Caving (Horne Lake Provincial Park)
Departure/Return: 9:00 am to 4:30pm
Meeting Location: B 190, Gym
Spend the day exploring the underground world in famous Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. Participants in this program have the opportunity to spend time in 3 or 4 different caves over the course of the day. All the caves are unique and very different from each other. Instructors guide you through the caves and make sure that students don’t miss any of the strange and interesting formations that exist in this special environment. No experience necessary, and be prepared for wet and muddy conditions. What to bring ...
Waterfall Hiking Series
Departure/Return: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Meeting Location: B 190, Gym
The waterfall hiking trips are an awesome new addition to our existing program mix. During this trip students get to experience a moderate hike ending with a beautiful waterfall. We use three different locations to run this activity and all of them have excellent opportunities to check out a waterfall. This trip is a bit shorter in duration and makes for an excellent half day adventure and leave plenty of time for studying at the end of the day. What to bring ...
Indoor Climbing Deals at the Romper Room
Departure/Return: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Meeting Location: B 190, Gym
Interested in indoor rock climbing and would like to give it a try? This is the program for you as VIU staff will get you up and moving on the walls of Nanaimo’s indoor rock climbing facility the Romper Room. All transportation, equipment, and instruction is included in the price and participants will get pumped, discover new muscles that you didn’t know you had, and have a blast. What to bring ...