Food, Pool, Fitness & Fun

Hero | Harvest is UBC’s newest market deli and cafe. Their offerings include pizza, freshly squeezed juices, rotisserie chicken, hot and cold serve bars, a grocery section, espresso drinks, cold brew, and much more.

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Specializing in bao, dim sum, tarts, buns, and bubble tea, DaBao provides delicious and quick-service meals that are perfect for those who need on-the-go meals. 

They’ve partnered with Kam Wai Dim Sum to offer authentic bao and dim sum items, and Pine House Bakery for all your favourite tarts, buns, and rolls. They also offer a wide range of bubble teas through Pearl Fever, as well as taro, sesame, and coconut lattes, along with espresso drinks.  

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Don’t want to miss your workout? Enjoy UBC’s newest fitness centre, located in the freshly-renovated UBC Life Building (the former Student Union Building). This spacious facility has everything you need.

Known for its bowls and burritos, Chipotle is the perfect place for a casual Mexican restaurant experience. They offer tacos, burritos, salads, bowls, and more delicious grilled food.

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Visit one of Vancouver’s premier rose gardens and take in a stunning view of Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast mountains.

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Connect with nature in this magnificent temperate rainforest just minutes from your accommodation. Pacific Spirit Regional Park is one of Vancouver’s most popular natural destinations for locals, with trails perfect for walking, running, bike riding or even horseback riding. Learn more >

Wreck Beach is one of Vancouver’s most iconic beaches, located just off-campus in Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Keep in mind that Wreck Beach is clothing optional. Spanish Banks, Jericho and Kitsilano beaches are popular traditional beaches just a short drive or bus ride from campus.

Tower Beach is a gorgeous destination for a walk in the sand or an oceanside picnic located at the north end of Point Grey in Pacific Spirit Regional Park. It is accessible via trails to the east and west of the Museum of Anthropology.

The UBC Farm is a 24-hectare teaching and learning space and integrated production farm. It is open to the public throughout the year and hosts a weekly Farmers’ market on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June to November, plus a host of other unique events and programs. Learn more >

A one-of-a-kind museum and must-see destination while you’re staying at UBC. Stroll through over 22,000 square feet of exhibits and displays, marvel at the 25-metre Blue Whale exhibit, or check out the beautiful living roof and patio.

Stick to your workout schedule while you’re visiting Vancouver. Check out The BirdCoop – UBC’s fitness centre. No matter your fitness level, you’ll find a variety of activities and equipment to keep your heart pumping.

Wade, swim, soak, dive or steam – you can do it all at the UBC Aquatic Centre, centrally located on UBC campus.

Explore one of the largest public art collections in British Columbia. UBC’s collection of contemporary art features more than 5,000 pieces and 30,000 archival art history items, plus an outdoor art tour. Learn more>

Designed by award-winning architect Arthur Erickson, the museum is home to beautiful Northwest Coast First Nations artworks and fascinating cultural exhibitions from around the world. Learn more>

Looking for a few staple items, planning to pack a picnic lunch or trying to find that perfect bottle of wine? UBC has you covered.

Pick up your grocery items at Urban Fare at Leləm̓ Village, Grocery Checkout in the AMS Nest, Hero | Harvest market at Brock Commons, or Chit Chat Enterprise in the University Village. There’s also a Save-On-Foods at Wesbrook Village.

Liquor stores on campus include the Parkway Liquor Store in the University Village and a BC Liquor Store in UBC’s Wesbrook Village.

Find more amenities and attractions near you on our Conferences & Accommodation amenities map.

Take a fascinating walk through one of North America’s most authentic Japanese gardens. Stroll through 2 ½ acres of unique plant life, water features, carvings and lanterns. Part of the UBC Botanical Garden.

Explore lush greenery and walk under the rainforest canopy on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A truly West Coast experience not to be missed!

Browns Crafthouse offers friendly service and delicious food which will have you coming back time and time again. Enjoy some delicious dishes, a cold drink on the beautiful patio year round or come in and watch all the local sports games!

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Tim Hortons is a Canadian coffee fixture with thousands of locations across the country and three here at UBC – q̓əlɬaləməcən leləm̓ (Orca House), Forest Science and David Lam. Open morning, noon, and night, Tim’s is a popular place to grab coffee, tea, muffins, donuts, sandwiches and soups. Line-ups are very common.

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Great Dane Coffee was started in 2012 by mother and son combo, Toni and Andrew. Andrew, an alumni of UBC, missed the energy and beauty of the campus.

Their goal is to make all of their food in-house with locally sourced meat from ethical farms and to make the best possible product. And yes, it’s named after Andrew’s Great Dane, Lady.

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Wildlight is open from morning through night, steps from the forest and the ocean, at UBC’s Lelǝm Village minutes from Vancouver’s Point Grey neighbourhood. Find a warm welcome for lunch, dinner, happy hour or late night —we’ve got just the spot for a first date, a regular meet-up or a special occasion. Walk-ins are welcome, or book a table online.

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The AMS Student Nest is a campus hub for people to eat, shop, socialize and study. Here you can find a full service rooftop restaurant, Gallery Patio & Lounge, and a variety of convenient food options including Blue Chip Café, The Delly, Honour Roll Sushi, Grand Noodle Emporium, Porch, SUM’s Grocery Checkout and more.

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Craving Italian for lunch? Our meals are prepared with passion in-house.

Specialties include succulent roast chicken and sundried tomato salmon with salad and pasta, classic baked and tossed pastas, flatbreads, soups, salads and our unique Italian-style wraps and sandwiches.

We also offer pastries, a delicious breakfast sandwich, and take-out gourmet salads and sandwiches. We proudly serve organic, locally-roasted Milano coffee and Fair Trade Tea.

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Poke might originate from Hawaii, but as a team of food-lovers, we’re constantly creating unique flavour combinations whilst keeping true to the style of this popular cuisine. Our chefs serve the tastiest, most innovative poke from right here on the West Coast. Pacific Poke will satisfy your craving for clean, wholesome food packed with bold flavours.

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Triple O’s is the premium quick service burger restaurant for people who crave great tasting burgers, hand-scooped milkshakes, thick-cut fried and their secret Triple “O” sauce.

The central campus location has a patio, TVs and is licensed to serve alcohol.

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Eat fresh! Subway is the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain with more than 44,000 locations around the world. Enjoy delicious, made-to-order sandwiches from this convenient location in the UBC Life Building.

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Bento Sushi is available on campus!

In addition to sushi, Bento offers Asian favourites like poke, ramen, donburi, udon, spring rolls, and bento boxes.

Quality, consistency and great value is at the core of every meal Bento produces. Find us in the David Lam Research Centre.

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Jamjar Canteen is Lebanese food: Simplified! Fresh, healthy and fast, we are 100% halal and have a great selection of vegan & gluten free options. Dig in to our Middle Eastern bowls & wraps (our falafel & pomegranate cauliflower are always crowd pleasers), perfect for a post-gym refuel or pre-class energy boost.

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At Mercante you’ll find authentic Cucina Italiana featuring made-to-order traditional Italian pizzas cooked in a fiery-hot stone hearth oven. We also have pastas, salads, desserts and specialty coffees.

For breakfast, try our poached egg sandwich topped with fontina fondue sauce and ham or seasonal veggies.

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Downlow Chicken is a much-loved Vancouver based destination for Nashville Hot Chicken, fries, salads, pickles, and everything in between.

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The University Village is a short walk away from the UBC campus and home to a variety of restaurants, fast food options and shops including McDonalds, Pizza Garden, A&W, Pho With Us, Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba, Parkway Liquor Store and a food court. You’ll find both visitors and hungry students enjoying their breakfast, lunch and dinner here. It’s a popular and inexpensive place to find pitas, tacos and sandwiches.

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Head over to Rain or Shine for some delicious ice cream no matter the weather! With a wide range of unique flavours, there is sure to be one for everyone!

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JJ Bean is Vancouver’s favourite independent specialty coffee roaster, honouring people through freshly roasted seasonal single origins and espresso blends, daily baking, and much more.

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A small, contemporary eatery featuring sushi rolls and familiar Japanese plates in a relaxed atmosphere.

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One of North America’s premiere performing arts venues, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has hosted concerts featuring some of the world’s most notable artists. Learn more>