CAMPUS ATTRACTIONS
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Nitobe Garden. Since my first year it has been my “secret” place where I destress and take mental breaks. The view is breathtaking! I have been lucky to have visited the garden during a cold spring day — half of the garden was in a winter theme ... while the other half in the sunlight looked spring themed, no snow and the other half of the lake not frozen over. It was absolutely beautiful and made my day. I challenge you to see if you can witness the same phenomenon I did!
— EMMANUEL CANTILLER
While UBC campus can be overwhelming to navigate if you are a first- (or post-pandemic second-) year student, being at a large campus has its perks with the endless number of attractions. Here are some of our top picks.
TOWER BEACH While Wreck Beach is a popular spot which attracts crowds on a sunny day, you can also visit it’s rockier counterpart, Tower Beach. Located behind Allard Law School, you have to walk down a slightly less daunting set of stairs. It is named after the abandoned search post from World War II that’s now covered in graffiti. If you have the pleasure of taking BIOL 140, you will have to take a mandatory field trip there.
UBC BOTANICAL GARDENS With plants and f lowers from across the world, the botanical gardens are a must-visit. While the best time to visit is spring, the gardens are open year-round. In addition to the colourful variety of f lowers and mini water streams sprinkled about, the garden offers a TreeWalk for visitors to explore the garden from an elevation bridge. Entry is free for UBC students. Check out the adorable and affordable nursery/store on your way out and grab a plant for your dorm. 28 | UBC
