Inspiring views, rich cultural activities, world-class museums and gardens, and unique architecture—UBC has everything you need for a rewarding day.
Collect up to six stamps at UBC by completing the following challenges.
- UBC Neighbourhood Challenge
- Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Challenge
- UBC Botanical Garden Challenge
- Nitobe Memorial Garden OR Greenhart TreeWalk Challenge
- Beaty Biodiversity Museum Challenge
UBC Neighbourhood Challenge
Number of stamps: 2
Challenge:
Answer all the questions below by visiting different points of interest on the UBC Vancouver campus.
- The UBC Bookstore first opened in 1917 and is still a busy place on campus. What are the hours of operation on Saturdays?
- Outside the Pacific Museum of Earth is the Wheaton Walk Through Time – a geological and biological history of earth. How many years in the past does the timeline start?
- The Rose Garden lookout, just north of Flag Pole Plaza, reveals iconic ocean and mountain views. Find the plaque and name two of the visible mountain peaks.
- Did you know visitors can stay overnight at UBC? Orca House is a hotel that is part of the Gage Suites & Signature Studios at UBC. What is the Indigenous name of Orca House?
- In 1948 UBC was granted permission by the Kwakwaka’ wakw people of BC to use the Thunderbird for varsity sports teams. What is the name of the totem pole that was gifted? It’s replica still stands outside of Brock Hall today.
- In the UBC Welcome Centre at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre look at the dark wall across from the front desk – what is the graduation date of the building’s namesake?
Campus map
Download a campus map to help you complete the UBC neighbourhood challenge.
Where to collect stamps:
UBC Welcome Centre
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Hours:
Monday – Thursday:
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
You can also collect stamps for the Nitobe Memorial Garden challenge at the UBC Welcome Centre.
Neighbourhood challenge perks:
Show your Tourism Challenge passport at the UBC Bookstore for 12% off your purchase.