Support student success
Join us on our Nanaimo campus to support student success while enjoying affordable products and services.
Through hands-on experiential learning, students build their skills and prepare for their careers. From affordable vehicle repairs to pedicures and holiday baking, every product and service provides students with valuable real-world experience while serving our local community.
Products and services vary throughout the year and are offered based on program curriculum needs.
Student Hair Salon
Enjoy affordable salon services and professional products while you help students practice their craft.
Student Spa Clinic
Sit back and relax with a spa treatment using professional-grade products.
Student Auto Shop
Students from the Automotive Service Technician program work on customers’ vehicles as part of their program.
Professional baking
Čamas Chocolate
Enjoyable on its own and when used in recipes, this chocolate retains its flavourful personality.
Student Holiday Baking
Our baking students make thousands of pieces of holiday baking every December. Orders are available seasonally.
Discovery Room Restaurant
The Discovery Room is VIU’s full-service fine dining learning restaurant run in collaboration between our Culinary and Hospitality Management students.