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From museums to music, drama to gardens—UBC has it all. The University of British Columbia is 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport.

For maps of UBC go to www.maps.ubc.ca.

Car or BikeFrom downtown, take 4th, 10th or 16th Avenue west to UBC. From the airport, take SW Marine Drive or West 41st Avenue to UBC. For parkades please see map on reverse.

BusFor routes to UBC, contact Translink at 604 953 3333 or www.translink.ca.

From UBC bus loop, catch the C20 campus shuttle to UBC attractions (bus leaves approximately every 20 minutes).

Discover UBCMake Discover UBC in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre your first stop at the Vancouver campus. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you make the most of your visit. Explore UBC’s past and present through interactive exhibits and displays located throughout the building and take a break at the Loafe Café.

www.ubc.ca/DiscoverUBC

Contact us UBC Attractions: www.attractions.ubc.ca

UBC Information: 604 822 3313 (Monday–Saturday)

UBC Events: www.events.ubc.ca

Museums | Music | Art | Dance Drama | Gardens | Farms

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESMuseum of Anthropology

The Museum of Anthropology at UBC houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations art in a spectacular Arthur Erickson designed building overlooking the mountains and ocean. It also features inspiring art from around the world, temporary exhibitions, and public programs.

604 822 5087 | www.moa.ubc.ca

Morris and Helen Belkin Art GalleryInternationally recognized for its exhibitions, programs and online projects, the Belkin Art Gallery is one of Canada’s premier showcases for contemporary art. The gallery specializes in Canadian avant-garde art of the 1960s and 1970s. Download the UBC Outdoor Art Tour from their website and discover UBC in a new way. Free admission and tours.

604 822 2759 | www.belkin.ubc.ca

Beaty Biodiversity MuseumWalk in and be astounded by the sheer size of the largest creature to have ever lived on earth—a blue whale. Explore the two million specimens from botany, zoology and entomology in this natural history museum. Get hands-on in their daily programs; enjoy feature exhibitions, their gift shop and Niche Café.

604 827 4955 | www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca

Irving K. Barber Learning CentreUBC Library’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre features contemporary artworks, the Chung Collection permanent exhibition, rotating exhibit space, Ike’s Café and an array of resources and services. This 250,000 square foot facility supports learning for the UBC community and beyond.

604 822 8149 | www.ikebarberlearningcentre.ubc.ca

FARMUBC Farm

Explore more than 24 hectares of farm and forest at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm, a unique academic centre that aims to understand and transform local and global food systems towards a more sustainable future. Come and enjoy Vancouver’s largest organic farm and community hub. Farm Markets run June through October.

604 822 5092 | www.ubcfarm.ubc.ca

MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTSChan Centre for the Performing Arts

From classical, jazz, and world music to theatre and opera, the Chan Centre at UBC is known for its striking design, stellar acoustics, and exceptional programming. Since opening in 1997, it has hosted artists and speakers such as Yo-Yo Ma, Kronos Quartet, Gilberto Gil, Mariza, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Mavis Staples, and Chick Corea.

604 822 2697 | www.chancentre.com

UBC School of MusicEnjoy intimate solo recitals, chamber music, fully-staged operas, symphony orchestra, band and choir concerts, plus jazz, Renaissance, contemporary music, and world music groups. Two concert series feature faculty and guest artists. Concerts take place at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall, Old Auditorium and the Chan Centre. Many events are free, others have modest ticket prices.

604 822 0182 | www.music.ubc.ca

Frederic Wood Theatre | Dorothy Somerset StudiosRenowned guest artists and award-winning faculty join theatre students to produce a season of innovative and thought-provoking work. The theatres offer everything from world classics to Canadian premiers, as well as acclaimed touring presentations, films, and lectures by celebrity speakers.

604 822 2678 | www.theatre.ubc.ca

GARDENSUBC Botanical Garden | Nitobe Memorial Garden

In addition to unique displays of plants from around the world, the UBC Botanical Garden includes the Greenheart TreeWalk eco-adventure, a well-stocked gift shop, and a garden centre full of rare specimens. Nitobe Memorial Garden is recognized as one of the top Japanese Gardens outside of Japan.

604 822 4208 | www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca 604 822 6038 | www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/nitobe

For more information, please go to: www.attractions.ubc.ca

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PUBLIC BUILDINGS & SERVICES6E Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre/DiscoverUBC

5F UBC Bookstore (UBC merchandise, Canadiana and the Corner Store)

7C West Coast Suites (Walter Gage Residence)

Information | Discover UBC

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Translink www.translink.ca | @TransLink

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