Social Events & Sightseeing

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.

Disclaimer: The SIP2025 Organizing Committee assumes no responsibility for any arrangements, experiences, or outcomes related to these tours. Attendees are encouraged to independently research and select options that best suit their interests. For any inquiries, bookings, or support related to these activities, please contact the tour organizers directly. The SIP2025 team will not provide any assistance or information regarding external social or sightseeing activities.


Available Sightseeing Options

Tour Name Duration Highlights Price (Approx.) Booking URL
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