Field Trips
Whale Watching
Orca Spirit’s 3-hour Whale Watching Tour takes you into the Salish Sea for a fast, open-air adventure focused on finding orcas, humpbacks, and other marine wildlife, guided by knowledgeable naturalists departing from Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
Location and time: June 1 at 2pm or June 5 at 10am, at 146 Kingston Street, Marina Level, Victoria
Cost: $160/ 3hrs using discount code "cag_carto2026"
Booking: Register at https://orcaspirit.com
Downtown Victoria food tour
Discover the flavours that define Victoria on this curated culinary walking experience with Off The Eaten Track. Over 2.5 delicious hours, you’ll explore the heart of downtown alongside a knowledgeable local guide, uncovering hidden gems, iconic eateries, and the stories that make this city one of Canada’s most exciting food destinations.
Taste your way through a handpicked selection of local restaurants and specialty shops, with generous samples that showcase the best of Vancouver Island’s vibrant food scene. Along the way, you’ll stroll through historic streets, hear fascinating tales of the city’s past and present, and gain insider recommendations you won’t find in any guidebook.
Date & Time: June 1 | 2.5 hours | 2:30
Meeting Location: 470 Belleville Street
Price: $107 per person with discount code "UVIC2026"
Tour information: https://offtheeatentracktours.ca/downtown-food-city-tour/
Inner harbor canoe tour of Pəlat̓ ᶱəs (Songhees Point)
Step into a replica traditional canoe and paddle the ancestral waterways of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Guided by Songhees Nation cultural ambassadors, you’ll learn water protocols, paddle techniques, and hear teachings, songs, and stories passed down for generations. This 2 hour Indigenous canoe tour offers an unforgettable way to connect with the land, the water, and the living traditions of Lək̓ʷəŋən people.
Location and time: June 5th at 11:00am to 1:00 pm - Pəlat̓ ᶱəs (Songhees Point)
Cost: $145 adult / $95 children under 12 using discount code "GEOGRAPHY"
Booking: Register at Songhees Tours - Canoe Tour
Free Walking Tour of UVic Neighbourhood
Join us for a walk up ‘Mount’ Tolmie 120m (70m elevation gain), approx 2km, within a 30min walk from UVic to orientate ourselves to the surrounding landscape with views to what is now Vancouver & area and Washington State. We will then walk approx 3.5 kms, 50mins ‘down’ to sea level to Cadboro (Cadborough) Bay. Some folks may linger in Cadboro Bay Village and some will walk approx 2km back ‘up’ (55m elevation gain) to UVic. Historical airphotos and maps will be available to provide context.
Location and Time: June 1 or 5, for approx 3 hours, meet on UVic campus
Cost: Free
Monday June 1, 2pm-5pm, sign up here. Meet in front of McPherson-Mearns (main) Library (48.4633325147, -123.3097826852)
Cowichan Valley Wine Tour - SOLD OUT
Full-day wine tasting tour departing from downtown Victoria. Explore vineyards and tasting rooms in the Cowichan regions. 3 wineries + charcuterie, must be 19+ to attend.
Location and Time: June 5, 10am - 4pm
Tour Pickup - 721 Government Street, Victoria (across the street from the Fairmont Empress Hotel - passenger loading zone)
Cost: $165/person + taxes, fees, and gratuity ($206.77 per person all in)
Booking: Cowichan Valley Wine Tour
Bike Tour
Join us for an e-bike tour of coastal Victoria from Cadboro Bay south and west along the waterfront to Victoria’s inner harbour and back. The e-cycle will be approx 50kms, 3-4hrs with stops and commentary.
Location and Time: Monday June 1, 2pm-5pm or Friday June5, 10am-1pm, leisurely 3-4 hrs
Cost: $75 -$100 (bike pickup at the store)
Booking: Only 9 spots available! If interested, please contact danielbm at uvic.ca. Bike tours may be cancelled due to low enrollment or the most popular time might be the only time offered.
Field trip participation and cancellation policy
Field trip registration is separate from general conference registration and requires advance sign-up and payment. Field trips may be cancelled due to limited enrollment or if registration and payment thresholds are not met by the stated deadline. In the event of a cancellation, refunds will be processed through the respective tour operator and will be subject to their individual cancellation policies.