Community
The vibrant life of UBC is experienced through the many diverse community activities and events that make up the social, cultural, and recreational spirit on both campuses. Whether you are looking for something to do or something to watch, the UBC community provides a dynamic menu of choice year-round for students, staff, faculty, and the public to enjoy and participate in.
What is there to do, learn, and participate in at UBC?
UBC Welcome Centre
The UBC Welcome Centre is located in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre and is the perfect place to start your journey on the Vancouver campus. Our knowledgeable staff can answer your questions, provide maps and directions and let you know what events are happening during your visit. Immerse yourself in UBC’s history through interactive exhibits and displays. Acknowledge, reflect and discover UBC.
UBC Events
Tap into the ultimate UBC calendar of the daily goings-on you can access across both campuses and be sure to watch our weekly video series, ‘This Week at UBC’.
UBC Recreation
From skating to rowing, yoga to tennis, recreation at UBC has something for everyone. Take a lesson, discover a new sport or get social on the court — enjoy the year-round recreation fun at UBC.
UBC Extended Learning
Expand your career and personal growth opportunities with courses from UBC Extended Learning.
UBC Bookstore
The newly re-designed UBC Bookstore offers a social experience to those who want to shop, socialize, read and enjoy the indoor and outdoor space of the new building.
What is there to watch, listen to, or be inspired by at UBC?
Arts and Culture
Music, theatre, and opera all contribute to the vital cultural life of the university. From student concerts at the Roy Barnett Recital Hall to the expansive acoustics at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, concerts and performances can be enjoyed UBC run year-round and are available to the public at all of our unique venues. See our Arts and Culture page to discover the rich and innovative world of the performing arts at UBC.
UBC Sports
Enjoy the excitement varsity sports at UBC and cheer on the Thunderbird teams as they continue to make UBC proud on the field, in the rink and at national championships. Choose from 13 different sports and bring your family and friends out to cheer UBC teams on.
UBC Attractions
Discover the beauty, serenity and inspiration of world-class gardens and attractions at UBC. From our Japanese Nitobe Memorial Garden to tree-top canopy walks in the Botanical garden, and year-round exhibitions and programming at MOA (Museum of Anthropology), the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, and the Pacific Museum of the Earth, there is always something new at UBC to explore.