Xwi7xwa Library, Vancouver

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The X̱wi7x̱wa Library IPA: is an indigenous library at the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia. The library, which draws its name from the Squamish word for echo, is notable for its approaches to organizing First Nations knowledge and major collections and holdings in a way that expresses indigenous thought and culture. Holding some 15,000 items, it is fully integrated with the main library of UBC. ()

Coordinates: 49°15'56"N, 123°15'24"W

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1985 West MallUniversity Endowment LandsVancouver Canada

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Xwi7xwa Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Anthropology, Nitobe Memorial Garden, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, UBC Botanical Garden.

~1590 ftN
Cultural artworks from around the world
Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver
8 min walk • Nestled on the western edge of Vancouver, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) stands as a bastion of cultural history and artistic expression. This museum is renowned for its extensive collection of art and artifacts from indigenous peoples around the world, with a...
~870 ftW
Traditional Japanese landscaping and tea
Nitobe Memorial Garden, Vancouver
5 min walk • Nestled within the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, Canada, the Nitobe Memorial Garden is a serene oasis that honors the beauty and tradition of Japanese landscape design. Covering 2.5 acres, this meticulously crafted garden is considered to be one...
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver
20 min walk • The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is a LEED Silver certified indoor arena in Greater Vancouver, on the campus of the University of British Columbia.
1 miSE
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
UBC Botanical Garden, Vancouver
26 min walk • UBC Botanical Garden, at the University of British Columbia, was established in 1916 under the directorship of John Davidson, British Columbia's first provincial botanist. It is the oldest botanical garden at a university in Canada.
~1010 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, Vancouver
5 min walk • The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the campus of the University of British Columbia.
~1630 ftN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts is located on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is situated within the natural landscape of the campus and is surrounded by evergreens and rhododendrons.
~1230 ftE
Library
UBC Science, Vancouver
6 min walk • The University of British Columbia Library is the library system of the University of British Columbia. The library is one of the 124 members of the Association of Research Libraries.
~1550 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is a natural history museum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, located on the campus of the University of British Columbia.
~1190 ftNE
Library
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Vancouver
6 min walk • The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is a facility at the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia. The Learning Centre is built around the refurbished core of the 1925 UBC Main Library. The Centre is named for Irving. K. Barber, philanthropist and a graduate of UBC.
~700 ftNW
Library
Asian Centre academic library, Vancouver
4 min walk • The Asian Library is an academic library located on the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia, which houses the Asian languages collections of the University of British Columbia pertaining to Asian studies and Asia.
0.6 miNE
Church
St. Mark's Church, Vancouver
15 min walk • St. Mark's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church that covers the Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is situated in the University Endowment Lands within the grounds of St. Mark's College and Corpus Christi College. It was founded in 1967 by the Congregation of St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Xwi7xwa Library?

Nearby attractions include Walter C. Koerner Library, Vancouver (3 min walk), Asian Centre academic library, Vancouver (4 min walk), Nitobe Memorial Garden, Vancouver (5 min walk), Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, Vancouver (5 min walk).

How to get to Xwi7xwa Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Xwi7xwa Library:

Bus

Lower Malll at University Blvd • Lines: 68 (4 min walk)
West Mall at NW Marine Dr • Lines: 68 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

UBC Exchange Bay 10 • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)
UBC Exchange Bay 11 • Lines: 4 (11 min walk)