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
11 am to 2 pm
Pop-up Classroom Experiences
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
Tour start times:
- 12:15 pm
- 1:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
Family-friendly activities
noon to 4 pm
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins, pumpkin carving, sugar demos, hot chocolate, facepainting and more.
Location: Outside Building 300
Fun Zone
Bouncy castles, rock climbing wall, heavy equipment operator simulators and electric vehicle demo.
Location: Parking lot G.
Community Connections Market
Connect with some of our amazing community partners.
Parking lot F, outside of Building 310.
Library (Building 305)
Arts and crafts, story time, therapy dogs, poli-sci PlayStation, student research and more.
Brain Waves
Mind-bending activities presented by VIU faculty. 12 to 4 pm
Location: in front of Buildings 315 and 325
Science Mall
Hands-on science activities
Location: Building 470
View Gallery presents Heather Benning's Field-Doll-House
An installation that speaks to our profound need for a sense of home and a deep desire for an authentic re-connection with place.
Location: Building 330
Malaspina Theatre
A wide range of fun activities are happening in the Malaspina Theatre lobby.
Location: Building 310
Stage performances
Welcome by VIU Elders followed by musical and dance performances.
Location: Quad
Food and services
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 (Parking Lot F)
- Mizu Real Fruit Ice Cream
- Taco Mania
- Sip and Sliders
- Jack’s Grilled Cheese
- Hungry Bubba’s
Shopping
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).