ACTIVITIES

Immerse yourself in the enriching International Student Program, where education meets adventure. As an international student studying in the scenic Comox Valley, you are invited to engage in a plethora of organized activities and excursions throughout the school year.

Our program fosters a vibrant community of learners, connecting students from around the globe. With our monthly trips, you don’t just read about places in textbooks, you experience them firsthand. Forge new friendships, create lasting memories, and expand your horizons as you explore the diverse landscapes of Vancouver Island and British Columbia.

Embrace this unique opportunity to blend academic pursuits with cultural exploration in the heart of Canada’s breathtaking wilderness. Dive into the International Student Program and embark on an unforgettable journey of learning and discovery.

Registration for all Activities is hosted through the iCent app.

First Semester Activities
September 7, 2024Comox Beach Day
September 8, 2024Mt. Washington Hike & Chairlift
September 29, 2024Ocean Adventure
October 25-26, 2024Victoria
November 14 - 16, 2024Vancouver
December 12 - 14, 2024Vancouver
Comox Beach DayMt. WashingtonOcean AdventureVictoriaVancouver in NovemberVancouver in December

September 7, 2024

11 am – 4 pm

Fun in the sun at our own Little Mexico, Goose Spit.  You can sail on a catamaran, go stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking, or enjoy the ocean water park.  We will meet at the Comox Marina at 11:00 am and be taken by boat to Little Mexico.

Please bring sandals or water shoes for the activities. Also, remember to bring snacks, lunch, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

At 3:30, we will be shuttled back to the Comox Marina by boat, where you will have free time to explore downtown Comox, enjoy food from one of the food trucks, or have your favourite ice cream at Benino Italian Café & Gelato.

The cost for this activity is $25.00/ per student.

Registration opens Thursday, August 29 at 10:00 am.

September 8, 2024

Weather Permitting

Our first hiking outing! We will hike to Lake Helen MacKenzie, which is not too challenging and a classic, friendly Vancouver Island hike. The first trail heading to Lake Helen MacKenzie is well-maintained, including raised wooden walkways. You will pass by numerous sub-alpine meadows and small ponds as you hike. There are many other lakes on the plateau, all a short way from the trailhead, so the possibilities for exploration are endless. The hike is approximately 2 hours round trip.

After the hike, we will ride the chair lift to the spectacular Alpine Meadows, where they can view the Pacific Ocean in the distance.

The cost for this activity is $25.00/student.

Registration opens Thursday, August 29, at 10:00 a.m.

September 29, 2024

Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Discovery Passage and surrounding Islands aboard either a Zodiac or Covered vessel for half of the day. We will explore through remote passages, active tidal zones and stunning scenery, searching for Humpback Whales, Orca Whales, Pacific White Sided Dolphins, Porpoises, Sea Lions, and so much more marine wildlife!

In the second half of the day, we will hike through the forest and listen to the sound of the powerful Elk Falls waterfall, which is thunderous. At 64 meters above the Campbell River, the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge is the highest pedestrian bridge on Vancouver Island! We will hike through the serene old-growth forest to Deer Falls, checking out the different viewing platforms along the way.

The cost for this activity is $150.00/student.

Registration opens on Sunday, September 1 at 10:00 am and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

October 25-26, 2024

Overnight Trip

Enjoy a trip to the capital city of British Columbia! We will explore downtown Victoria, including the Parliament Buildings, built in 1898 and home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, where elected representatives meet to shape the province’s future by debating and passing the laws that govern British Columbia.

From downtown Victoria to Chinatown, the oldest is in Canada, and the second is in North America, only after San Francisco. Fan Tan Alley in Victoria’s Chinatown is in the heart of Chinatown, known as the World’s Narrowest Street.

On our way home, we will visit the Malahat SkyWalk for a Tree Walk through the beautiful arbutus forest to a spectacular gentle spiral ramp leading to a 32m sightseeing lookout offering breathtaking West Coast views.

Coach transportation, hotel accommodation, and breakfast will be included in the fee.

The cost for this activity is $250.00/student.

Registration opens Thursday, August 29, at 10:00 am

November 14-16, 2024

Overnight Trip

An excitement-packed three-day trip over to the big City of Vancouver!

The ferry across the Strait of Georgia is a must-do experience while studying in the Comox Valley. The Strait of Georgia is part of a vast estuary system where hundreds of rivers flow into the sea. The Strait of Georgia is one of the world’s most biologically productive marine ecosystems, with a habitat of thousands of fish, marine mammals, invertebrates, shorebirds, and marine plants, and there is a good chance we will see Whales!

Once in Vancouver, we’ll be at Stanley Park for a walking tour and take in the FlyOver Canada show. The FlyOver Canada is a fun, thrilling, sky-high adventure aboard the original coast-to-coast Canada flight ride.

We’ll spend the evening at the world-famous Canadian spectacular Cirque Du Soleil show, ECHO! With incredible acrobatics, silk aerialists, 25-foot double highwires and unforgettable choreography, we will experience the story of a naïve clown looking for his place in the world.

We will embrace the City of Vancouver in all its beauty while also attending a Hockey Game to watch the Vancouver Canucks vs New York Islanders.

We will give you plenty of time to do Christmas shopping on Robson Street, famous for its fashion shops and dining. Of course, downtown Vancouver is the “Vancouver Luxury Zone,” which contains the city’s most upscale stores.

Coach transportation, 2-night hotel accommodation, Breakfast daily, admission to FlyOver Canada, the Cirque De Soleil ticket and Canucks ticket will be included in the fee.

The cost for this trip will be $450.00.

Registration details to be announced.

December 12-14, 2024

Overnight Trip

In December, Vancouver shows off its holiday spirit with dazzling Christmas lights in Downtown Vancouver. You will have free time Xmas shopping on Vancouver’s famous Robson Street.

Once in Vancouver, we’ll be at Stanley Park for a walking tour and take in the FlyOver Canada show. The FlyOver Canada is a fun, thrilling, sky-high adventure aboard the original coast-to-coast Canada flight ride.

We’ll spend the evening at the world-famous Canadian spectacular Cirque Du Soleil show, ECHO! With incredible acrobatics, silk aerialists, 25-foot double highwires and unforgettable choreography, we will experience the story of a naïve clown looking for his place in the world.

We will embrace the City of Vancouver in all its beauty while also attending a Hockey Game to watch the Vancouver Canucks vs Flordia Panthers.

We will give you plenty of time to do Christmas shopping on Robson Street, which is famous for its fashion shops and dining. Of course, Vancouver’s downtown is the “Vancouver Luxury Zone,” which contains the city’s most upscale stores.

Coach transportation, two nights hotel accommodation, Breakfast daily, admission to FlyOver Canada, the Cirque De Soleil ticket and Canucks ticket will be included in the fee.

The cost for this trip will be $450.00.

Registration details to be announced.

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