ELC Additional Cost Activities

Are you a current ELC student interested in participating in our additional cost activities? Activities change every term, but often include visiting Butchart Gardens, going whale watching, kayaking, or visiting Vancouver.

Additional cost activities will be available for registration starting on the indicated date at 2:00 pm local time.

All additional cost activities are non-refundable.

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2-Night Vancouver Trip

2-Night Vancouver Trip

Round trip transportation from UVic to downtown Vancouver (buses & ferry)
2 nights of shared accommodation (YWCA Hotel or comparable)
Downtown walking tour
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

**Meals are NOT included.

**Rooms are shared between 2-5 people.

Sample 2-Night Vancouver Trip Itinerary (PDF)

Upcoming Dates:

January 23-25, 2026	Sorry this trip is full.
February 13-15, 2026	Register Here
February 20-22, 2026	Register Here

*Registration closes Friday the week before each trip.

Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens

Round trip transportation from UVic to Butchart Gardens
Admission to Butchart Gardens
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

Upcoming dates:

Currently, there are no trips available for registration

Kayaking

Kayaking

3-hour introductory kayaking adventure with Ocean River Adventures
Dry lessons on the dock
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

Upcoming dates:

Currently, there are no trips available for registration

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

3-hour tour on a catamaran boat with Five Star Whale Watching
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

**Seeing whales is NOT guaranteed.

Upcoming dates:

Currently, there are no trips available for registration

High Tea

High Tea

Sunday service in the historic Victorian mansion Pendray Tea House
Dressing up is optional but fun!
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

Upcoming dates:

February 8, 2026

*Registration closes the Wednesday before each activity

Hockey Night

Hockey Night

Watch the Victoria Royals at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Tickets will be available to purchase online at a special discounted ELC student rate
Students will receive an email with detailed information and link to purchase once available
Accompanying Cultural Assistant (CA) staff

Upcoming dates:

February 21, 2026

Buy Tickets Here

*Tickets close the night before the game

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Activities

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Activities

Visit a local elementary school
Join a workshop about using puppets to teach children
Join a workshop about learning in nature

Upcoming dates:

February 6, 2026: Elementary school visit	Register Here
February 13, 2026: Using puppets (workshop)	Register here
February 20, 2026: Nature Play/Kindergarten (workshop)	Register here

Introduction to Business Administration

Introduction to Business Administration

understanding human behaviour within organizations for effective management
establishing financial stability
enhancing decision-making and problem-solving skills through process analysis, analytical tools and communication improvement

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