Living in BC


UBC is not technically part of Vancouver; it is considered the U.E.L., or the University Endowment lands.

  • Hospitals

Less than 5 km from UBC Hospital

8 – 11 km from BC Cancer Agency, BC Children’s Hospital, BC Women’s Hospital, GF Strong Centre, St. Paul’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital

9 – 14 km from Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

 

  • Grocery Stores

Bernoulli’s Bagels – 6138 Student Union Boulevard

Blue Chip Cookies – 6138 Student Union Boulevard

Save on Foods – 5945 Berton Avenue

UBC Farm Market – 6128 South Campus Road

  • Restaurants

The Delly (Sandwiches, Indian) – 6138 Student Union Boulevard

Osaka Sushi – 5728 University Boulevard

Only U Café – 5737 Dalhousie Road

The Gallery Lounge  – 6138 Student Union Boulevard

Pie R2 (Pizza) – 6138 Student Union Boulevard

Sage Bistro (Breakfast & Brunch) – 6331 Crescent Road

  • Shopping

Damask (Cards & Stationary) – 2178 Western Parkway

House of Vision Optical – 5721 Dalhousie Road

Shoppers Drug Mart – 5950 University Boulevard

UBC Bookstore – 6200 University Boulevard

University Marketplace Shopping Mall – 5755 Dalhousie Road

University Pharmacy – 5754 University Boulevard

  • Drycleaner

University Dry Cleaners – 5728 University Boulevard

  • Gyms/Fitness Centres

Gold’s Gym – 2155 Allison Road

UBC Aquatic Centre – 6121 University Boulevard

UBC Student Recreation Centre – 6000 Student Union Boulevard

University Golf Club – 5185 University Boulevard

  • Childcare

Acadia Daycare Centre – 2865 Revelstoke Court (Weekdays) (30 months – 5 years)

Acadia Park Preschool – 2750 Acadia Park Lane (Weekdays) (Preschool)

Acadia Park Preschool II – 2750 Acadia Park Lane (Weekdays) (Preschool)

Barish – Acadia Road (Weekdays) (30 months – 5 years)

Canada Goose Daycare Centre – 5660A Osoyoos Crescent (Weekdays) (0 – 36 months)

  • Attractions, Activities and Parks

Nitobe Memorial Garden – 6804 South West Marine Drive

Rose Garden – 6278 North West Marine Drive

UBC Botanical Garden – 6804 South West Marine Drive

University Endowment Lands: 5495 Chancellor Boulevard

Wreck Beach – University Boulevard at North West Marine Drive

* This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.

 

* Please use the childcare search available online at http://childcareinfo.gov.bc.ca/childcaresearch/search.aspx to find the right care for your needs. PAR-BC has not preformed any checks on the above providers and is not endorsing them over their competitors; it is for informational purposes only.