PIBC VIS - Celebrating Planning at UVic: From Learning to Professional Practice

PIBC VI South is pleased to partner with the University of Victoria to host a walking tour, presentation and networking event celebrating planning education at UVic and the exciting opportunities it creates for future planners across Victoria, Vancouver Island and beyond. 

Schedule:

Part 1: Campus Walking Tour (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Meeting Location: Fraser Law Building (corner of Ring Road and McGill Road). Look for Campus Planning staff!
• Meeting Time: 3:00 PM sharp.

If you are joining the tour late or need to catch up, our route and approximate timing will be:

• 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Fraser Building & National Centre for Indigenous Laws
• 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Engineering and Computer Science Expansion
• 4:25 PM – 4:45 PM: Čeqʷəŋín ʔéʔləŋ (Cheko’nien House) / Student Housing Precinct
• 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Walk over to the University Club

Part 2: Presentations & Networking Reception (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Location: University Club of Victoria
• Schedule:
  • 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Arrival, check-in, and welcome
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Presentations from UVic Continuing Studies and the Department of Geography (introducing the new Master of Planning program)
  • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Networking & social

Light appetizers will be served, and a cash/card bar will be available for beverages.

Getting to Campus & Parking

• Driving & Parking:
  • The most convenient visitor parking lots are:
    • Lot 8 (adjacent to the Fraser Law Building — ideal for tour participants starting at 3:00 PM)
    • Lot 9 (adjacent to the University Club — ideal for those attending only the reception)
  • Please note that UVic parking requires payment via parking meters or the HonkMobile app.
• Transit & Active Transportation: UVic is well-served by multiple BC Transit routes directly to the UVic Exchange, and secure bike parking and multi-use pathway connections are available across campus.

Cost:

• Tour & Networking Combo: $15 (for everyone except students)
• Presentation & Networking Only: $10 (for everyone except students)
• Student Registration: $5

Maximum capacity:

• Tour - 30 people
• Presentation & Networking - 60 people

Registration required.  For more information, please email: islandsouth@pibc.bc.ca