Scavenger Hunt

Your UBC Giving Day mission awaits!

The UBC Giving Day Great Scavenger Hunt is your chance to unlock secret locations, collect secret code words and win exclusive prizes. The more locations you uncover, the bigger your reward. Do you have what it takes to complete your mission?

• Mission Start Date: Monday, March 31
• Mission End Date: Thursday, April 3 at 2 pm (UBC Giving Day)
• Mission Sites: Various UBC locations at UBC-V and UBC-O

Mission Objectives

• Scan signs for code words at key locations
• Answer encrypted trivia to prove your knowledge
• Unlock secret code words at locations across campus for prize entries
• Visit 3+ locations to earn bonus prizes (while supplies last)
• The more code words you uncover, the greater the chance to win exclusive grand prizes
• Report to HQ (event location) between 11 am-2 pm to claim your rewards
• UBC-V HQ: Outside UBC Bookstore
• UBC-O HQ: Courtyard Commons

Mission Map & Key Locations
Navigate campus like a pro. This map will lead you to all classified locations where secret code words are waiting to be unlocked.
💡Pro tip: More secret code words = More chances to win!

Your Mission Rewards

LEGO giveaway

3 Locations visited

Exclusive UBC Tote Bag

6 Locations visited

Limited edition UBC T-shirt

10 Locations visited

Only while stocks last—don't miss out! Be at HQ between 11 am-2 pm on April 3.

Grand Prizes:

Agents, your mission isn’t just about the thrill of the hunt—it’s about the ultimate reward. The more code words you uncover, the bigger your prize potential.

UBC Vancouver: High-Stakes Rewards
🏅 Ultimate Upgrades: Apple AirPods Pro or a private sauna experience for 10 at Loon Lake Lodge
🏅 Essential Supplies: $100 gift card for the UBC Bookstore or $100 gift card for UBC Food Services
🏅 Exclusive Bundles: The ultimate Thunderbirds SWAG bag or UBC Farm Annual Memberships and special farm gifts.
🏅 Adventure Kits: Vancouver Canadians ticket package, or an alumniUBC lululemon belt bag

UBC Okanagan: Mission Accomplished
🏅 Ultimate Upgrade: Apple AirPods Pro
🏅 Essential Supplies: $100 gift card for the UBC Bookstore
🏅 Local Legends: $50 Okanagan Lifestyle gift cards
🏅 Adventure Kit: Recreation drop-in passes to The Hangar/Gymnasium, plus an alumniUBC lululemon belt bag

💡Pro Tip: The more locations you visit, the greater your shot at victory. Are you up for the challenge? Report to HQ between 11 am-2 pm on April 3 to claim your rewards!

🛑Eligibility Notice: To be eligible to win a prize, you must reside in Canada (excluding Quebec). Click here for important contest rules.

Ready, Agent? Your UBC Giving Day mission starts now!

Mission Supporters

A special thank you to our prize sponsors for equipping our agents with top-tier rewards: alumniUBC, Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, UBC Bookstore, UBC Farm, UBC Food Services, UBCO Heat, UBC Vancouver Athletics & Recreation and Vancouver Canadians.

Your generosity fuels the adventure!