Swangard Stadium
Located in picturesque Central Park, Swangard Stadium is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps professional soccer club and a host to other track and field and sports events.
Simon Fraser University
or sfu (http://www.sfu.ca) is located in north burnaby atop burnaby mountain. sfu was constructed in the 1960s, and while some have compared it to a "concrete jungle," most of the campus buildings were designed by renowned british columbian architect arthur erickson, who also designed the museum of anthropology and the walter koerner library at ubc. the university offers a variety of degree programs in the arts, sciences, business and education.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (http://www.bcit.ca), or BCIT, is considered one of the best technical colleges in Western Canada. It is known for its proactive approach, taking advice from local businesses and industry when designing its programs. The college specializes in technology and trades career preparation ranging from computer/network administration, project management, marketing, welding, airplane and marine repair, plus others, but also offers a number of evening courses and part-time options.