Ladner Clock Tower
Christmas Lights
Art Center
Start an Evolution
在溫哥華自由行時，聽說英屬哥倫比亞大學 (University of British Columbia, UBC) 校園非常美麗，剛好晚上閒來沒事就搭上公車前往一探究竟，基本上從市中心搭公車就可以直達校園，除了需要花費50分鐘有點久外，交通上非常便利。到達校園後發現校區實在過大，走路可以到達的景點也有限，所以只能走馬看花感受一下夜晚校園的美麗。
我先是發現了UBC 著名的鐘塔 Ladner Clock Tower，這個鐘塔建於 1968 年，是一個有名的歷史地標，大約36公尺高，在校園裡算是很明顯的標的，而在鐘塔身後則是圖書館，以巴洛克式建築風格而著名，這個鐘塔晚上還會變色，算是一個比較有趣的點。
當時是冬天1月到訪，所以還能看到一些聖誕燈飾，走在校園裡居然還有點浪漫，UBC 的建築有各種特色，有些具有現代感，但同時又保留了一些歷史地標，像我剛好路過的五顏六色的建築外觀應該就是有現代感的美術中心。
有個步道上隨機駐立一排藍色三角形直柱體，遠遠望去就非常明顯，本來以為是聖誕燈飾的一部分，而且靠近柱子會改變它的光線，非常有巧思，後來我走近仔細觀看，發現每根直柱體都顯示參與校園建設的捐贈者和校友，該捐贈活動叫「start an evolution」。總之，這個裝置其實就是表揚貢獻者的布告欄，只是沒想到會以如此華麗方式表示而已。
一個好的景點就是白天和晚上均會呈現不同風貌，所以即使無法在白天到訪UBC ，個人覺得它晚上的浪漫氣氛還是很值得一遊的。
During my free trip to Vancouver, I heard that the University of British Columbia (UBC) has an exceptionally beautiful campus. Since I had nothing planned for the evening, I decided to hop on a bus and explore it. The journey from downtown to the campus was fairly convenient, as the bus takes you directly there, although the ride was a bit long at around 50 minutes.
When I arrived, I realized just how vast the campus is. The size made it difficult to explore on foot, so I could only enjoy a quick stroll and soak in the nighttime beauty of the campus.
The first landmark I came across was the famous Ladner Clock Tower, a historical icon built in 1968. Standing about 36 meters tall, it’s a striking feature of the campus. Behind the clock tower is the university library, renowned for its Baroque-style architecture. What’s particularly interesting about the clock tower is that it changes colors at night, adding a unique touch to the scenery.
Since I visited in January during the winter, some Christmas lights were still up, making the campus feel unexpectedly romantic. UBC’s architecture is an eclectic mix—some buildings boast modern aesthetics, while others preserve historical significance. For example, I happened to pass by a colorful building, which I believe is the modern-looking art center.
One of the more intriguing installations I stumbled upon was a row of tall, blue triangular pillars along a walkway. From afar, I assumed they were part of the Christmas decorations, but as I approached, I noticed something unique—they changed lighting when I got close. It was quite creative! Upon closer inspection, I discovered that each pillar displayed the names of donors and alumni who contributed to the campus development as part of a campaign called “Start an Evolution.” It was essentially a donor recognition board, but the design and presentation were impressively grand.
A great attraction offers different experiences during the day and night. Even though I couldn’t visit UBC in daylight, I found the campus’ nighttime charm to be well worth the trip.
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