Explore Vancouver
Acknowledgement of our settler-colonial history is needed for meaningful reconciliation in our society.
Emily Carr University is situated on unceded, traditional and ancestral territories of the x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish) and s蓹l虛ilw虛蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
Unceded means that this land was never surrendered, relinquished or handed over in any way.
Most of BC remains unceded. To see what this means, we recommend the map available at .
Beautiful BC
BC is legendary for its natural beauty, and living in Vancouver puts you in easy reach of it all.
- Engage in our dynamic arts and culture scene by attending annual events such as Capture Photography Festival, the or the .
- Ski or snowboard at over a dozen nearby winter resorts including the world-famous .
- Explore the , the largest art gallery in Western Canada.
- Bike, walk, or jog along the 28km-long sea wall, the longest uninterrupted waterfront path in the world.
- Visit our hundreds of parks, including the .
New to Vancouver?
Find helpful information about your new home at the and websites. Learn about the weather and climate in Vancouver .
Emily Carr University Campus
Our campus is in the heart of the city, easily accessible by transit and within walking distance of the stylish neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant with its many restaurants, shops and galleries.
Neighbourhood Guide
Get to know the neighbourhoods that make our city great.
Getting Around
Using transit, cycling, car shares and driving are all options for getting around.
An Emily Carr Student鈥檚 Guide to Mount Pleasant
You'll feel like a local in no time.