Location

Carver Christian High School is located in Burnaby, a city of gardens and parks situated within the center of the metropolitan Vancouver region. Vancouver, the largest city in British Columbia and host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, is a multicultural city surrounded by spectacular natural scenery. Vancouver’s citizens enjoy many outdoor activities and one of the mildest climates in Canada.
Students attending Carver Christian High School have access to excellent universities, spectacular scenery, multiple opportunities for outdoor activities and a wide range of urban amenities.

 

Close to home:

UBC
The University of British Columbia (UBC), located on the west side of Vancouver, with over 54,000 students, is the largest university in BC. It has been ranked 2nd in Canada and 22ndworldwide.

 

SFU
Simon Fraser University (SFU), located atop Burnaby Mountain, has over 34,000 students and has received awards for its architectural excellence. SFU was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000 students.

 

Stanley Park
Stanley Park is a large park bordering downtown Vancouver.  It is a favorite destination for locals and tourists who enjoy its natural attributes, its recreation facilities and the spectacular scenery along the Sea Wall.

 

Lighthouse Park
Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver has a series of hiking trails that weave their way through a forest of trees as old as 500 years and as tall as 61 meters.  The Park also features the Point Atkinson Lighthouse.

 

Whistler
Whistler is one of the most popular recreational resort towns in North America, located approximately 125 km north of Vancouver.  It features such activities as hiking, mountain-biking, and canoeing in the summer, and skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

 

Science World
Science world is an interactive science center featuring displays and exhibits to educate and inspire future scientists.

 

 

Metrotown
Metrotown is the largest shopping mall complex in British Columbia and the second largest in Canada.

 

Ferry to Victoria
The BC Ferry system takes passengers on a scenic journey from Vancouver to the various destinations on the BC coast, such as Victoria, Nanaimo, and to several of the smaller islands.

 

Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport, the second busiest airport in Canada, is approximately 35 minutes from Carver Christian High School.

 

Whale Watching
Various tourist companies offer boat trips to view the whales that frequent the BC coast.