Field trips

Chef Guided Tour of the Granville Island Public Market - $55
Meet at SFU Burnaby at 9:00
Tour of Granville Island Public Market from 10:00-12:00
Open time at Granville Island Public Market 12:00-14:00
Return to SFU Burnaby by 15:00

Granville Island’s Public Market, located in Vancouver, is a hub of activity for food enthusiasts across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.  Local produce, breads, meats and cheeses are all for sale within a vibrant, bustling environment. This tour of the Market will focus on the local food available in Vancouver, and will be guided by a local chef.  The tour will include numerous samples and will offer a behind the scenes view of the Market from several vendors.  This fieldtrip is a ‘can’t miss’ for all those interested in food geographies and the local food movement.  Cost of transportation to and from the market and the chef guided tour are included in the cost of registration for this field trip.

Walking Tour of the UniverCity community - $12
Meet at SFU Burnaby at 10:45
Tour of UniverCity from 11:00-13:00

The UniverCity community, atop Burnaby Mountain, has received numerous international awards for novel, forward-thinking design, including the 2010 Urban Land Institute’s Award for Excellence, the 2009 American Planning Institute’s inaugural National Planning Excellence Award for Innovation in Green Community Planning and the 2008 Best Practices in Affordable Housing award from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. This 1 hour walking tour will leave from SFU’s Burnaby campus and will give participants an opportunity to explore UniverCity at a leisurely pace. Tour groups will be guided by a UniverCity representative who will answer questions regarding the neighborhood and its future development. Those who are interested in urban planning, sustainable design, and other related issues will find this walking tour to be a valuable learning opportunity. A light lunch will be provided.

Field Trip to the Seymour Watershed, Dam and Water Treatment Facility - $55
Meet at SFU Burnaby at 9:00
Tour of the Seymour Watershed and Dam 10:00-12:00
Lunch 12:00-13:00
Tour of the Seymour-Capilano Water Treatment Facility 13:00-15:00
Return to SFU Burnaby by 4:00

This day trip to the Seymour-Capilano watershed will give participants an insight into one of Metro Vancouver’s primary sources of drinking water. The morning will consist of a 1-1.5 hour guided walk around the Seymour watershed, reservoir and dam. Lunch will be provided before moving on to tour the recently completed Seymour-Capilano water treatment facility in the afternoon.  Transportation to and from the reservoir is included in the field trip cost, as is lunch.

Walking Tour of Downtown Vancouver’s Tourism Geographies - $10.00
Meet at SFU Burnaby at 9:30
Bus to Downtown Vancouver 10:00-11:00
Walking Tour through Downtown Vancouver 11:00-13:30
Return to SFU Burnaby at your leisure

Vancouver has undergone tremendous change over the past 20 years, attracting considerable investment and attention following the International Exposition of 1986 and surrounding the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Dr. Paul Kingsbury of SFU’s Department of Geography will lead a moderately paced 2-2.5 hour walking tour of downtown Vancouver that will focus on the city’s tourism dimensions and tourist attractions. Attention will be paid to and anecdotes offered regarding the built, natural and social environments that make Vancouver a unique tourist destination. Lunch is not included in this field trip, but a light snack will be provided. There will be many restaurants for participants to choose from following the conclusion of the tour. Participants will be provided with detailed transit instructions regarding how to return to SFU Burnaby, which is a straightforward trip from downtown Vancouver.