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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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (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 native-land.ca.

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 Vancouver Mural Festival or the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).
• Ski or snowboard at over a dozen nearby winter resorts including the world-famous Whistler-Blackcomb.
• Explore the Vancouver Art Gallery, 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 1,000 acre Stanley Park.

New to Vancouver?

Find helpful information about your new home at the City of Vancouver and Destination Vancouver websites. Learn about the weather and climate in Vancouver here.

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.