Visit to TRIUMF
About TRIUMF
TRIUMF was founded in 1968 by Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia (UBC), and the University of Victoria to meet research needs that no single university could provide. The University of Alberta joined the TRIUMF consortium almost immediately. The TRIUMF family continues to expand, and today includes member and associate member universities from across Canada. The science program has expanded from nuclear physics to a multidisciplinary effort that includes particle physics, molecular and materials science, and nuclear medicine. TRIUMF provides research infrastructure and tools that are too large and complex for a single university to build, operate, or maintain.
Situated on the South Campus of UBC, TRIUMF's nearly 13-acre site houses almost 600 scientists, engineers, and staff performing research. A hub for discovery and innovation, the laboratory attracts almost 900 national and international users every year and provides advanced research facilities and opportunities to 150 students and postdoctoral fellows. In addition to the onsite program, TRIUMF serves as a key broker for Canada in global research in particle, nuclear, and accelerator physics.
Visit information
A guided tour with an English-speaking guide will take place on the 22nd of November 2024 at 9:00. The visit will last 75 minutes.
How to reach TRIUMF
TRIUMF is located at 4004 Wesbrook Mall at the far south corner of the UBC campus.
Detailed information about getting to TRIUMF can be found here.
By Air: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
By Car: Route Map
By Bus: Vancouver Area Transit System (Translink) and local Bus Connections
The #49 bus connects TRIUMF ("TRIUMF Centre" stop) to TRIUMF House ("Thunderbird" stop) as shown on the map here. From the airport or from downtown you can take the Canada Line subway to the Langara-49th station and transfer to the #49 bus to either TRIUMF or TRIUMF House.
By Bicycle: Bicycle Route Planner
By Foot: TRIUMF is about a 20 minute walk from TRIUMF House and a 40 minute walk from the UBC physics department.
