Plan your day at VIU Fest
There is a lot to do and see at VIU Fest. Most activities run from noon to 4 pm. The pop-up classes run from 11 am to 2 pm so students attending classes have a chance to enjoy the rest of the festival.
Future student activities
12 pm to 2 pm
Pop-up Classes
Thinking about joining us at VIU? Try a pop-up class. There are many classes to choose from.
12 to 4 pm
Future Student Lounge
Chat with a friendly recruiter and learn about the VIU experience in the Future Student Lounge
Location: Royal Arbutus Room, Building 300 (above the cafeteria)
Campus Tours
Take a campus tour with a student ambassador
Location: join a tour outside the library
Family-friendly activities
noon to 4 pm
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins, hot chocolate, face painting and more.
Location: Outside Building 300
Community Connections Market
Connect with some of our amazing community partners.
Location: Library, Building 305
Library (Building 305)
Library activities and a sensory friendly quiet space.
Brain Waves
Mind-bending activities presented by VIU faculty. 12 to 4 pm
Science Mall
Hands-on science activities
Location: Building 470
View Gallery
Location: Building 330
Malaspina Theatre
A wide range of fun activities are happening in the Malaspina Theatre lobby.
Location: Building 310
Hands-on Hub
Trades demos and activities for all ages.
Location: Building 300 (Cafeteria)
Food and drink services
noon to 4 pm
Beer Garden
Serving local VI beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) with the best view in town.
Location: Patio upstairs above the cafeteria, building 300
Cafeteria
Open for light meals.
Location: Building 300
Food Trucks
Shopping
noon to 4 pm
Indigenous Artists’ Market at Shq’apthut
Enjoy the beautiful art and the opportunity to shop an Indigenous Artists’ Market in the newly expanded Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place.
Location: Building 170
Campus Store
Visit the Campus Store for cool VIU swag, gifts, snacks and much more
How to find your way around
We will be handing out maps and schedules at VIU Fest. If you're using a phone, this campus map is useful. We also have an accessibility map that shows the accessible routes on campus.
Questions?
If you have any questions while visiting the festival, please visit the Information Tent located in front of the Library (Building 305).