Thunderbird Commons

A medium-sized grass field with a subtle amphitheatre-style perimeter, located in a quieter neighbourhood on the southern end of campus, nestled by academic and residential buildings. 

  • Aerial view of Thunderbird Commons

    Aerial perspective of the entire Thunderbird Commons grass field, with Thunderbird Blvd and residential buildings in the background in the image shown.

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  • North end of Thunderbird Commons facing the SE corner

    Image taken from the perspective of someone standing on the north end of Thunderbird Commons, looking toward the SE corner with Thunderbird Blvd on the right in the background in the image shown.

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  • From the SE corner of Thunderbird Commons facing north

    Image taken from the perspective of someone standing on the SE corner of Thunderbird Common, facing north with Orchard Commons student residence on the left and the Reconciliation Pole in the center of the image shown. 

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Location Information

Location Name:
Thunderbird Commons
Address:
6335 Thunderbird Crescent, Vancouver, BC V6T 2G9
Size (approx.): 
1,000 sq. m.
Accessibility: 
Accessible at grade and via ramp for elevated surfaces.
Electricity: 
Standard draw available upon request. See the Files and Resources section for outlet locations.
Vehicle access: 
Via Sopron Ln with approval only. See the Files and Resources section for arrival routes.
Availability:Year round, subject to availability and event permit approval.
Power box

Standard draw (15 amp) is available, upon request only.

Additional power is available at the south east end of Thunderbird Commons, for power up to 200 amp. An electrical permit must be attached to your request, and electrical tails must be provided by your event. This service is available with prior arrangement and approval only. 

Refer to the annotated site map under Files and Resources below for more information.

To access Thunderbird Commons by vehicle for event setup and take down, a bollard drop is required. There is a fee for this service. Bollard drops must be arranged prior to event setup with the Film and Events Office.

Please be advised that the bollard must never be left unattended when lowered.

Refer to the vehicle access map under Files and Resources below for more information.

Explore Thunderbird Commons Virtually

360° Street View

Explore this location virtually with street view and full 360° panoramas. This page loads with street view facing Thunderbird Commons by default. 

Street view uses imagery captured by UBC Studios and Google. Imagery may not be accurate-to-date due to ongoing construction and periodic maintenance on campus. 

  1. In the street view window on the bottom-right, click the +/- buttons to zoom in/out.
  2. Click and drag your cursor within the window to look around. 
  3. Click the white arrows marked on the ground to move around (if imagery is available).
  4. Click the top-right button to open street view in full-screen.

Satellite View

A birds-eye-view perspective of Thunderbird Commons.

Blue translucent area: bookable space

Red line and arrow: delivery vehicle approach route, subject to approval

UPPERCASE white text: roads

Title Case white text: buildings

North arrow:  

A downloadable site map is available at the bottom of this webpage, under Files and Resources.

Next Steps

If you would like to book Thunderbird Commons for your next outdoor event, your first step is to review the Outdoor Event Booking Process. After you're familiar with the booking process, you will be required to submit an Outdoor Event Application.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and must be submitted a minimum of 15 business days in advance of event setup if the event has minimal impact to campus. If alcohol is being served, applications must be submitted a minimum of 45 business days in advance of event setup. High-impact events require a minimum of six (6) months in advance of event setup.

For questions, contact the Film and Events Office at outdoor.events@ubc.ca.

 

 

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