Where To Find Us

The Research & Scholarly Activity Office is located on the 4th floor of Building 305, Room 446, in the Institute for Coastal Research Facilities, on the Nanaimo Campus.

On Campus Directions Campus Map Driving Directions Nanaimo Travel Information Accommodation Background Information for Visitors and Guests

On Campus Directions

There are two ways to access the Research & Scholarly Activity Office and Institute for Coastal Research meeting rooms and lounge: Inside the library take the elevator, which is hidden around the corner right behind the Java Hut on the left, select 4th floor, after getting off the elevator, go through the door on the right and down the hallway. Go to the far west (left in the picture) outside of the library (i.e. on the outside wall of the Java Hut), go up the outside stairs and through the door, turn right and go through the door and down the hallway. Campus Map

Driving Directions

From South of Nanaimo take the island highway North, and ensure you follow the by-pass route marked “Hwy. 19 to Parksville” that begins just south of the city ("Nanaimo Parkway" on the map). Stay on the Parkway until you see the sign for Vancouver Island University/5th Street (first traffic light after connecting to the Parkway). Turn right and proceed downhill. Our campus is on the left.

• Map to Nanaimo from Victoria

From North of Nanaimo take the Nanaimo Parkway bypass follow the parkway until it climbs up the side of Mt. Benson as it begins to level out, you'll come to the exit for Vancouver Island University via 5th Street. Turn left and proceed down the hill. Our campus is on the left.

• Map to Nanaimo from North Island

Nanaimo Travel Information

• BC Ferries
• Harbour Air Seaplanes
• West Coast Air
• Seair Seaplanes

Note: Floatplanes fly to Nanaimo from both downtown Vancouver and the river next to Vancouver International Airport. (Cheaper & faster than airport to airport and only a 7-minute drive by taxi to our Campus.)

Accommodation

• On-campus Residence: 'Whistler' residences; within 4 minute walk of campus centre; rooms available for $35 per night
• Dorchester Hotel: Classic waterfront hotel, downtown Nanaimo, 5 minute taxi ride to VIU
• The Coast Bastion Inn: Over looks Georgia straight, downtown Nanaimo, 5 minute taxi ride to VIU
• Painted Turtle Guesthouse: Fun, funky& affordable,downtown Nanaimo, 5 minute taxi ride to VIU

Background Information for Visitors and Guests

• The Research and Scholarly Activity Annual Reports at Vancouver Island University is available online, and it highlights a variety of activities undertaken by individual researchers and research centres or institutes as well as a listings of external grants received.
• Vancouver Island map showing the locations of the four campuses of Vancouver Island University.