Late May is a beautiful time of year in Victoria - the gardens are at their best and the days tend to be warm and sunny. But come prepared for rain and for cool evenings, particularly if you are participating in the field trip and the evening at Dunsmuir Lodge. We depart at 8 am on the Dayliner Train from downtown Victoria and travel north past scenic Shawnigan Lake to Duncan where we disembark to visit the Native Heritage Centre run by the Cowichan First Nation. After a tour of this cultural centre and museum and the opportunity to browse its exhibitions and grounds, lunch is provided. From the Cowichan Native Village , we travel by bus to the BC Forest Discovery Centre where a visit to the museum and a tour the grounds provide you with a fascinating introduction to an industry that has shaped the development of British Columbia.
All fees quoted are in Canadian funds.
A currency exchange is located adjacent to the Conference Centre, on Douglas Street and at the Victoria International Airport. The symposium fees do not include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness, theft, or property damage. This applies to any event held during the symposium period. Participants are advised to take out whatever insurance they consider necessary. Neither the University of Victoria, the symposium organizing committee, nor the program sponsors will assume responsibility for loss, injury, or damages to persons or belongings, however caused.