UBC Campus, Vancouver
The University of British Columbia Campus on the edge of Central Vancouver is a large space encompassing several distinct ecological and educational attractions.
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The University is located on the Point Grey Peninsula, surrounded by beaches (below the cliff face), Pacific Spirit Regional Park, and the Pacific Ocean. There are many Satellite University's of British Columbia including those in the Okanagan and Kelowna and well as Downtown in Robson Square.
Classes were first held on the Point Grey Campus in 1915, and since then it has become one of the most desirable schools to attend for its hands on learning experiences as well as its proximity to Vancouver and its surrounding regions. It is considered to be one of the top fifty secondary education schools in the world.
The University of British Columbia encompasses many popular areas of interest such as the Museum of Anthropology, with thousands of Native artifacts as well as those from around the world and an extensive collection of work by famed native artist Bill Reid. As well, the Nitobe Memorial Gardens a replica of an authentic Japanese Garden sits near the edge of the campus, a quiet reflective enclosed park which has been the focus of many studies by scholars studying the hidden elements of designs found within its walls. The University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens are a lush and inviting space on the south side of the campus with thousands of varieties of plants from around the world.
The Campus is cushioned on either side by natural elements. The Ocean surrounds three sides with the popular Wreck Beach at the bottom of a long flight of stairs. Although beautiful, depending on your preference it is better to pick a time of year to go to the beach. It is Vancouver's only clothing optional beach. The winter months finds the shore deserted but still a stunning example of the coastal environments in Vancouver. The east side of the park is the university endowment lands and the Pacific Spirit Park riddled with biking and walking trails through large groves of trees. The moss encased trees and quiet environment make it a perfect place for a walk to enjoy the surrounding coastal temperate forests.
Vancouver's University of British Columbia Campus is a wonderful natural, historical and adventure filled area which throughout the year offers different activities for everyone.
