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February 8 – 13, 2026
Experience the rich academic, cultural, and social environments of key cities in British Columbia on this 6-day tour. The tour highlights universities in seven major cities, including Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Kelowna, and Kamloops. Each location offers unique insights into different academic programs, campus facilities, and student life.
Embark on your BC university tour as you travel from YYC to Victoria on beautiful Vancouver Island. Enjoy a welcome dinner and settle into your accommodation.
Begin with a tour of the University of Victoria, known for its research excellence and vibrant campus life. Make your way over to visit Royal Roads University, a unique institution focused on applied and professional programs, housed in a historic castle setting. Travel north to Nanaimo for a tour of Vancouver Island University, known for its intimate campus and personalized student experience. Settle into your accommodation for the night in Nanaimo.
Take the Hullo ferry from Nanaimo to Vancouver. Explore the stunning campus of the University of British Columbia, one of Canada’s top universities, renowned for its research, sustainability initiatives, and breathtaking location near the ocean and mountains. Settle into your accommodation for the night in Vancouver.
Visit Vancouver Film School, a global leader in entertainment arts education. Head over to tour Emily Carr University, specializing in art, design, and media education, located in the heart of Vancouver’s creative district. Enjoy the evening with a group activity (to be confirmed). Spend the night in Vancouver.
Tour Simon Fraser University, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach and beautiful campus atop Burnaby Mountain. Visit Kwantlen Polytechnic University, offering innovative programs with a focus on practical learning. Fly to Kelowna in the evening and check into your hotel for the night.
Begin your day with a visit to the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus (UBCO). Renowned for its cutting-edge research, personalized learning experience, and strong focus on sustainability, UBCO offers a unique campus environment nestled in BC’s stunning Okanagan Valley. As a final stop on your BC university tour, travel to Kamloops for a tour of Thompson Rivers University, known for its diverse range of programs and inclusive, hands-on learning environment. Conclude your journey with a return flight to YYC.
Insight has delivered domestic trips for youth since 2013. Our top priority from start to finish is the health and well-being of our participants. In the event conditions change while on trip, Insight may need to adjust the itinerary to ensure participant health and safety.
As with all trips, risks do exist and participants will need to complete Acknowledgement of Risk documentation prior to departure. Insight will take every precaution to ensure this experience is truly unforgettable, all for the right reasons. To learn more about our health and safety practices, please contact us.
Please refer to instructions sent by your school.
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