Scholarly Activity DatabaseGetting to Campus:
Driving Directions,
Parking Information & Finding the Research Offices and Meeting Rooms
Vancouver Island map showing the locations of the four campuses of Vancouver Island University
Driving Directions:
From Victoria and places south of Nanaimo:
Vancouver Island University is a 90-minute drive from Victoria. From Victoria (or anywhere south of Nanaimo) take the Island highway north to Nanaimo 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. See below for parking information.
From Parksville and places north of Nanaimo:
Vancouver Island University is located in the southwestern part of the City of Nanaimo. If arriving from the north, take the Nanaimo Parkway bypass as it leaves the Island Highway just north of Nanaimo. Follow the Parkway through the Aulds Road exit, northern Jingle Pot Road exit, Northfield Road exit and the southern Jingle Pot Road exit. As the Parkway climbs the side of Mt. Benson and 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. See below for parking information.
Getting Around Campus
For a Map of the Campus and Parking:
http://www.viu.ca/map/index.asp
For short-term (30-minute to 2 hour) metered parking (25 cent coins only), take the 5C entrance (4th on the left) and park in Lot F. For long-term parking, take the 5B entrance (5th on the left) and park in Lot E (general parking). Parking permits can be bought (and are needed) from the ticket dispensers. Dispensers accept all forms of coin (except pennies) plus Visa and MasterCard. A 9-hour permit will cost $2.00. Be careful not to park in any lot designated for employees. You will be ticketed or possibly towed.
Finding the Research and Scholarly Activity Offices and Meeting Rooms
The Research and Scholarly Activity Office, as well as the Institute for Coastal Research, are located on the 4th floor of Building 305. Click here for information on how to find the Research & Scholarly Activity Office and meeting rooms.