Community

English Corner is a free and informal way to improve your conversational english! English Corner allows newcomers to practice communicating in English, make new friends, and together find opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing of the community. Every Friday, participants come together at the Wesbrook Welcome Center to discuss a meaningful topic with the help of trained […]

The Trot for Tots is our annual charity run to raise awareness for child poverty in BC and to help local elementary schools like Captain James Cook Elementary School by purchasing resources they need to help provide a quality education. Participants may choose to participate in 1 of 4 races, then choose to run 1, […]

Turn over a new leaf and learn more about plants and ecology with us! As a volunteer with UBC Botanical Garden, you can participate in helping us run events, tours, and community outreach. Our volunteer orientations are held seasonally and offer an overview of the ways you can become involved at the Garden. No experience […]

Join us for an evening with artist Catherine M. Stewart, creator of our feature exhibition Skin & Bones, as we celebrate the release of two new books based on her exhibits at the Beaty! Catherine will speak about her work combining scientific specimens with photography and fashion collections - using the museum as her artistic […]

It’s Vancouver Bird Week and a tour is flying into town! Join us for an introductory bird tour at UBC Botanical Garden as we search for exciting birds and listen for their melodious calls. This event is great for beginner birders and will focus on identifying common birds of UBC Botanical Garden and the Vancouver […]

Wednesday, May 29, 4:00-6:00 pmLee Square, by the UBC Bookstore Stop by the our Celebration Station for bike-friendly fun and enter to win prizes. Free tune-ups by The Bike Kitchen TransLink bike racks to practice putting your bike on the bus Register your bike for free with Project 529, an anti-theft bike program and recovery service […]

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

UBC Properties Trust proposes to build a path that will be integrated within the existing treed area extending from Nobel Park to West 16th Avenue between UBC Farm and the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood.  This application was presented at a Public Open House (May 28, 2019).  Modifications have been made in response to feedback, and the […]

Join us for an exciting day for the whole family to learn about and celebrate research with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and UBC Farm! Following up on three years of Beet Tasting and Research Showcases, we are hosting our fourth Seeds of Knowledge. Expect an exciting day for the whole family to learn […]

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

October 19 & 20, 2019, 11 am - 4 pm  A family event for all ages, UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of BC’s favourite fruits. From learning about the diversity of apples to tasting rare and unusual varieties, Apple Festival is a great opportunity to discover more about this delicious fruit. This year, we are […]

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Prepare yourself for a Bootiful Evening!Back again this year is our frighteningly famous Wesbrook Village Trick-or-Treating event & more on October 31, 2019 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Bring your little ghosts and goblins to participating Wesbrook Village retailers for treats (while quantities last). Don't forget to vote online on our Instagram page for the best decorated store to […]

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

This year’s Annual Remembrance Day ceremony at UBC will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 in the War Memorial Gym. The event is open to all and is an opportunity for all to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace. Doors to the Gym will open […]

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Join us for a public open house for the Brock Commons Phase 2 and Pacific/Gage Residence Public Realm projects. The open house will be from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM in the concourse of the UBC Life Building.

What Aborigines Sang: Aynu, Yukar and Some Problems in Japanese Studies 2019/20 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies With Guest Speaker Professor James E. Ketelaar (Professor in the Departments of History and East Asian Languages & Civilizations, and Divinity School, University of Chicago) Monday, February 10, 2020 6:30pm Lecture 7:30pm Reception with light refreshments Asian […]

We want your feedback on the early planning for a New Recreation Centre being considered along Student Union Boulevard and proposed upgrades to Student Union Boulevard and public realm. Provide your input online or in person | February 10-24 Online survey: planning.ubc.ca/recreation-centre Public open house: Thursday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. UBC Life […]

Celebrate Family Day weekend by participating in a kids-run Arts and Culture festival at UBC. Family Passes are available for purchase online at a discounted rate for UNA residents.

Saturday, April 18 | English Session 7 - 8 p.m. | Mandarin Session 8 - 9 p.m. Join Michael Chen, a Wesbrook resident and Services Advisor at BCAA, for a live video conversation about auto insurance in B.C. He'll provide information on the series of changes that ICBC has implemented as well as those that […]

Saturday, May 16 | 7 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Online Please join the UNA for an online discussion on how to cope with our parenting anxiety at this unusual time. This lecture will be delivered by Psychology Counselor Cheryl Qi who will cover the basic concepts about anxiety and parenting and introduce methods to improve […]

Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project. This is a beginner session on how to do online shopping. Participants will learn how to view products, place an order, schedule a delivery, make a payment, and manage their accounts using two of the most commonly-used online stores, Save-On-Foods and Amazon.

In the wake of COVID-19 school cancellations, families are facing a new challenge of managing children’s education at home. To help navigate this challenge, the UNA will be holding a virtual discussion with UBC Professor Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin. An Associate Professor in Science Education at the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at UBC, with extensive […]

Got unused balcony or patio space? Looking for ways that you can connect with nature while staying at home and enjoy home-grown veggies and flowers? Waiting for a community garden plot, or are unable to take on a whole garden plot? This FREE online workshop is for all levels of gardening experience and will lead […]

Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project. This is a session to learn the dos and don'ts of attending virtual classes. Participants will learn basic virtual class etiquette as well as ways to protect their safety and privacy.