When: Saturday, September 26 from 10am - 4pm

Where: North Vancouver - The Shipyards

What: Marine exhibitors will promote shipboard and shore-based careers and training programs. Attendees will have the chance to meet and talk with organizations like the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation and others. There will be public tours of two Orca-class training vessels and CCGS Gordon Reid and interactive activities. Marine industry careers offer options for every path, including direct-to-work, trades, college, and university. This event is free to attend for all participants. 

Join us for Mini Med School 2026 - Inside the Human Body, presented by Co-Deans Dr. Jonathan Bush & Dr. Kevin Harris. Together, we will take a journey through the body, exploring how it works from the inside out. Through engaging discussions and real-world connections, you will gain a deeper understanding of the science behind how our bodies operate and the many ways this knowledge is used in health and medicine. 

For: Gr. 12's only 

When: Thursdays from 6:30pm - 8:00pm on Nov 5, 12, 19 and 26. 

What: Learning to Lead is a leadership opportunity for self-identified girls in grades 10-12. Participants gain confidence through interactive workshops and activities within a fun and supportive community of friends and mentors! Learning to Lead teaches youth leadership skills through confidence building, creating connections and mentor support. One alumna will be awarded the Youth Leadership Award ($1,000 bursary)
One alumna will receive a full scholarship to the Shad Canada Summer Program!

When: Wednesdays, October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 6:00–8:00 PM PST

Where: Online via Zoom

When: Saturday, October 17th from 9am - 12:30pm

Where: The workshop will take place at BC Children’s Hospital. There will also be a virtual option.

What: This workshop is open to all young women in high schools (grades 10-12), including women-identifying individuals and non-binary and gender non-conforming students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and engineering, specifically in orthopaedics. We aim to provide more insight and clarity on careers particularly in the areas of orthopaedics and engineering.

What: The ocean is full of mysteries waiting to be discovered. For thousands of years, humans have engineered vessels to explore our waters, from the earliest boats over 50,000 years ago to today's advanced ships and submarines. In this engineering design competition, you'll dive into the world of marine engineering and create innovative solutions for exploring and navigating the seas. As you design an ocean-going vessel, you'll also discover that great engineering goes beyond performance. Marine engineers must consider how their designs affect the hydrosphere and the ecosystems that depend on it. Can you engineer a vessel that is both innovative and environmentally responsible? 

Cost: $10 entry 

For: Gr. 9-12

When: Saturday November 21st, 2026 from 10am - 3pm

Where: UBC Orchard Commons 

Sign-up: Register

National Portfolio Day is a unique opportunity for emerging artists and designers to share their work with representatives from accredited art and design schools. Students bring their portfolio—finished pieces, works-in-progress or sketchbooks—and receive direct, constructive feedback from faculty or admissions professionals.

This undergraduate event is designed for high school students considering post-secondary art or design studies, college students looking to transfer and anyone preparing to apply to a creative program. Attendees can meet with multiple schools in one place, ask questions about programs, facilities and admissions requirements, and gain insight into how to strengthen their portfolio for success.

When:  Saturday, November 21st from 11am - 3pm

What: Shad isn’t just a summer program. It’s a life-changing experience that inspires students to explore their passions, build leadership, and connect with a community of dreamers and doers. Through hands-on STEAM learning, real-world challenges, and lifelong friendships, Shad empowers the next generation of leaders to see what’s possible and gives them the confidence to make it happen.

Who: High school students currently completing Gr. 10 & 11 that are curious, creative, community-minded and ready to make an impact. 

When: 

• All live-in options: July 4–30 · 27 days on campus
• Virtual: July 5–30 · Monday–Friday. Five days a week for four weeks

Fees: 

• $7875 for live-in and $3,975 for virtual (for domestic students)
• $12,475 for live-in and $6,750 for virtual (for international students)

Application Deadline: January 6th, 2027 (Apply by November 8th for the Early Application Advantage)