Recreation Guide
This is a collection of resources for things to do when not in the lab in Vancouver. If you have something you would like to add, send us an email [email protected].
CPhyGS Running Buffers: Many CPhyGS members are avid runners, and would love if you join them in their training. The Running Buffers running club runs annually in the Vancouver Sun Run, as well as several other races. They also have a sweet logo. Email [email protected] for more info.
UBC Rec (http://www.recreation.ubc.ca/) has drop-ins times, as well as cheap intramural teams. The Birdcoop gym has a semester membership fee of $25! The Birdcoop also has a small bouldering cave.
The Aviary Climbing Wall in the Nest - There is a very large climbing wall in the Nest. http://www.ubc-voc.com/aviary
UBC Sailing Club - www.ubcsailing.org - If you like boats.
Graduate Student Society Events: http://gss.ubc.ca/main/calendar/
Vancouver Public Library (vpl.ca) has many branches around Vancouver, and often has books that the UBC library doesn’t have.
Vancouver Community Centres are located around Vancouver. Their OneCard pass lets you go to any of their gyms and pools.
UBC Rec (http://www.recreation.ubc.ca/) has drop-ins times, as well as cheap intramural teams. The Birdcoop gym has a semester membership fee of $25! The Birdcoop also has a small bouldering cave.
The Aviary Climbing Wall in the Nest - There is a very large climbing wall in the Nest. http://www.ubc-voc.com/aviary
UBC Sailing Club - www.ubcsailing.org - If you like boats.
Graduate Student Society Events: http://gss.ubc.ca/main/calendar/
Vancouver Public Library (vpl.ca) has many branches around Vancouver, and often has books that the UBC library doesn’t have.
Vancouver Community Centres are located around Vancouver. Their OneCard pass lets you go to any of their gyms and pools.