Parksville Curling and Morningstar Farm

Trip Information 

About Curling

We will first be going to the Parksville Curling Club. Curling is a sport that started in 16th-century Scotland and was very different from how the game is played today. Curling played today is a team sport where you try and toss the rocks down the ice so they hit the center of the bullseye or in curling terms, the button. Then your teammate tries to sweep to smooth the ice leading the rock to its place. This is one of Canada's favorite sports that is a fun, unique game everyone can enjoy

About Morningstar Farms

Morningstar Farm is a local food hub featuring self-guided tours, a farmgate store, seasonal "calfé", a petting farm, trails, and Canada's first "milk on tap" dispenser. Open daily year-round. The Farm, Winery, and cheese works were all started by a family in Parksville. While they make their own milk, cheese, wine and other goods from farm to table for everyone to enjoy.

What to wear 

• Appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and for walking
• Warm clothes while Curling

 What to bring:

• Umbrella or rain coat (in case it rains)
• Water bottle 
• Money if you wish to shop
• Snacks & lunch (or money for food)
• A backpack to carry all your items
• Camera

Meeting Location: 

VIU Building 255, Main Lobby (second floor) at 9 am

Trip Includes:

Round-trip transportation to Parksville, curling lesson and ice time (2 hours), Morningstar Farm tour (approximately 1 hour), and a guided cheese and wine tasting. 

Policies, Health & Safety

We have an ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and quality of our trips, with trained and responsible student leaders, staff and community partners. Before you sign-up, please check out our policies & procedures for more information about how to prepare for a trip, as well as our cancellation policy.

How to Sign Up

Our activities are available to all current VIU Students. Sign up with us in person in Building 255.

You will need to have your:

1. Student card,
2. Proof of medical insurance (BC Care Card or Guard.me Insurance Policy)
3. Payment (cash is currently the only method of payment for activities)

Hours & Locations for Signing Up with us:

Faculty of International Education Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm in Building 255, Second Floor Reception.

Lunchtime Activity Sign Up Booth Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm – 1 pm in Building 255 - First Floor International Commons.

Waiver Form

Please read our general waiver form for VIU group activities in the attchement section below. All participants are required to read and sign the waiver before the start of the trip. We will provide a paper copy for you to read through again and sign the morning of the trip.

Contact

Kelsey Moon – Activity Program Coordinator
Kelsey.moon@viu.ca
250-753-3245 x 2737