Greenheart Treewalk, UBC Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Destination Canada (CTC) / Asymetric/Jason Van Bruggen
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has a gorgeous campus, surrounded by forest and ocean. You don’t have to be a student to enjoy fun outdoor activities like biking and hiking. You can also explore historical sites, gardens, and more.
Explore WWII History
During World War II, the UBC was home to the Point Grey Battery. Giant guns were stationed atop the bluffs and tall searchlight towers were positioned along the beaches. Today you can visit the former gun emplacements behind the Museum of Anthropology. The graffiti-covered searchlight towers along Tower Beach are
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