Campus and city
The Vancouver campus occupies a forested peninsula at Point Grey with ocean views north and south. Pacific Spirit Park's 73 km of trails start at the campus edge. Three ski mountains (Cypress, Grouse, Seymour) are 30 minutes by car. First-year housing is guaranteed in on-campus residences ranging from traditional dorms to apartment-style units. The Nest (student union building) anchors 350+ clubs. Greek life exists but doesn't dominate social culture. Transit via the U-Pass (included in fees) connects to downtown in 30 minutes on the 99 B-Line or Canada Line extension. The campus can feel isolated on weekday evenings — most nightlife requires the bus downtown. Food options on campus are adequate but expensive by student standards. UBCO in Kelowna offers a wine-country lakeside alternative with a tighter community of 12,000 students, better weather, and lower rent.