Social Events & Sightseeing Opportunities
Based on experiences from our past conferences, we have observed a diverse range of interests among attendees regarding social events and sightseeing activities. Due to the wide variety of preferences, it is not feasible for the SIP2025 Organizing Committee to propose a singular, unified social event for all participants. Therefore, to accommodate this diversity and provide attendees with the flexibility to explore Vancouver according to their interests, the SIP2025 conference schedule has been structured to include all keynote speeches, technical sessions, and poster presentations within a single day (Paralell sessions) October 15, 2025. This adjustment ensures that October 16, 2025, is entirely open for attendees to engage in personal sightseeing and social activities at their discretion.
To assist attendees in identifying potential sightseeing opportunities, we have compiled a list of available half-day and full-day tours facilitated by external providers. However, it is important to note that the SIP2025 Organizing Committee has no involvement, connection, affiliation, or partnership with any of the social event or sightseeing organizers listed below. These activities are entirely independent of the conference, and each participant is responsible for selecting, booking, and engaging with the facilitators directly.
Available Sightseeing Options
Tour Name | Duration | Highlights | Price (Approx.) | Booking URL |
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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park | Half-Day (3.5 hrs) | Stanley Park, Totem Poles, Granville Island | $60+ | Book Now |
Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge Sightseeing | Half-Day (5 hrs) | Capilano Suspension Bridge, Cliffwalk, Vancouver city tour | $125+ | Book Now |
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour | Full-Day (12 hrs) | Ferry to Vancouver Island, Butchart Gardens, Victoria downtown | $206+ | Book Now |
Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour | Full-Day (10 hrs) | Sea-to-Sky Highway, Shannon Falls, Whistler Village | $164+ | Book Now |
UBC Botanical Garden & Greenheart TreeWalk | Self-Guided or Guided | Plant collections, canopy walkway | $12 - $30 | Visit |
Museum of Anthropology at UBC | Self-Guided | Indigenous and world art collections | Varies | Visit |