Established in 1908, the University of British Columbia is a public research university with two campuses: in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. It is the oldest university in British Columbia. The university’s main campus is located at Point Grey, about six miles from downtown Vancouver. It has several beaches nearby as well as magnificent views of the North Shore mountains. The 1,890-acre Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a green buffer between the campus and the city. The campus is home to the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, with a collection of more than 8,000 kinds of plants. The garden and the center are used for research, conservation, and education. The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts is also part of the campus. It is home to the Chan Shun Concert Hall, the Royal Bank Cinema, and Telus Studio Theatre.

2329 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada

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