University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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The University of British Columbia is a public research university with campuses near Vancouver and in Kelowna, British Columbia. Established in 1908, UBC is British Columbia's oldest university. The university ranks among the top three universities in Canada. With an annual research budget of $759 million, UBC funds over 8,000 projects a year. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°15'34"N, 123°14'43"W

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University of British Columbia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Anthropology, University Golf Club, Nitobe Memorial Garden, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.

0.9 miNW
Cultural artworks from around the world
Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver
24 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...
1 miE
Golf, Outdoor activities
University Golf Club, Vancouver
26 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Vancouver, Canada, the University Golf Club is a premier destination for both avid golfers and those seeking a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Established in the picturesque surroundings of the Pacific...
0.8 miNW
Traditional Japanese landscaping and tea
Nitobe Memorial Garden, Vancouver
21 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...
~840 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver
5 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.
0.5 miS
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
UBC Botanical Garden, Vancouver
13 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.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, Vancouver
20 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.
0.8 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver
22 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.
0.5 miNW
Library
UBC Science, Vancouver
13 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.
~1930 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Vancouver
10 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.
1.3 miE
Park
Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Vancouver
33 min walk • Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a 874 hectares park located in the University Endowment Lands, on Point Grey to the west of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia.
0.7 miNW
Library
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Vancouver
17 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of British Columbia?

Nearby attractions include UBC Department of Computer Science, Vancouver (6 min walk), Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Vancouver (10 min walk), UBC Fisheries Centre, Vancouver (10 min walk), UBC Science, Vancouver (13 min walk).

How to get to University of British Columbia by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of British Columbia:

Bus

Thunderbird Blvd Eagles Dr • Lines: 68 (2 min walk)
East Mall at Eagles Dr • Lines: 68 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

UBC Exchange Bay 10 • Lines: 14 (12 min walk)
UBC Exchange Bay 11 • Lines: 4 (12 min walk)