All group walks appearing in this calendar are reserved exclusively for Vancouver Venturer club members and members of affiliated Volkssport clubs. If you wish more information on becoming a club member please click here or contact us at vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
In general, a 5km walk can be finished in 1 hour and a 10km walk can be completed in 2 hours. Members may download a PDF copy of the 2025 annual calendar by clicking here.
Click on a date to see route details as well as the start point location and Google Map directions to the start point. We look forward to seeing you at your next walk.
Events in August 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025 (1 event)
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Saturday, August 2, 2025
This walk will take you on forest trails in a few parks surrounded by creeks – Mahon Park, Mosquito Creek Park, Heywood Park and Lower MacKay Creek Park. Immerse yourself amongst the trees and the sound of water, in particular the roaring creeks on rainy days! Return via Spirit Trail along the scenic waterfront with spectacular views of the water and city across the Burrard Inlet and beautiful float houses. Enjoy this walk which has a mix of boardwalks, nature and urban trails. The 6k will only go to Mahon Park.
Distance: 6/10k
Trail Rating: 3B
If taking the Seabus, the Waterfront Park Dock with the gazebo is located 2 blocks west. of the Lonsdale Quay Seabus. If driving, the gazebo/dock/pier is at the back of Waterfront Park in the 200 block of West Esplanade.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
Waterfront Park DockWaterfront Park Dock49.3109125, -123.0858924North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2CanadaSunday, August 3, 2025 (1 event)
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Sunday, August 3, 2025Walk will go to Oakland Park & Deer Lake Park. Walk on trails & boardwalks in the park & around the lake. The 5K walk will be in Central Park only. Washrooms available at Start/Finish & along routes.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
DISTANCE: 5, 10k RATING: 2B
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
Starbucks (outside in Station Square, Metrotown)Monday, August 4, 2025 (1 event)
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Monday, August 4, 2025Come to Ladner and experience the residential, historical, and community infrastructures of this small community. You will pass by a hospital, community centre, firehall and last but not least, an active Augustinian monastery. Historic structures include the Harris Barn and Kirkland House. Notably, the Forest of the Future Garden was funded by a pair of Volkssporting pioneers. This is one of the most diverse walks offered in South Delta. The 6k route is the Pioneer Walk and the 5k route is the Essential Workers Walk.
REGISTRATION: No walk box is available. To register online: click here to download the Registration Form. Save the completed registration form and email, as an attachment, to: vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Walk route instructions, maps and payment procedures will be sent to you by email. For book stamping, you will receive inserts by email once payment is received.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Distance: 6k/10k
Trail Rating: 1B
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more information about this walk, email vancouverventurers@gmail.com
Ricky's All-Day Grill (Parking Lot)5239 Ladner Trunk RoadLadner, BC V4K 1W4CanadaThursday, August 7, 2025 (1 event)
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Thursday, August 7, 2025This walk includes 4 Tsawwassen Neighborhoods, First Nations land, and the largest blue heron rookery in B.C. The neighborhoods include: Seaside (built 2020), Tsawwassen Springs (built 2010 to 2020), Imperial Village (1990’s), Candlewyck (1970’S/80’s). The Tsatsu rookery is particularly active between February and May each year. This walk also features a small walkway adjacent to an organic farm and some bee hives. Check out the crops on offer this year (usually potatoes or cabbages) but beware of manure smells in May – it is “organic” after all!
Note: There are two 5K routes. (i) Starts at the South Delta Recreation Centre - does not go to the rookery (ii) Register at the South Delta Recreation Centre, then drive to Pat Quinn's. Walk starts at Pat Quinn's Restaurant & Bar, 5133 Springs Blvd #100 - goes to the rookery.
Distance: 5K, 7K &10K
Trail Rating: 1B
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. "
South Delta Recreation Centre1720 - 56 StreetTsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1Saturday, August 9, 2025 (1 event)
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Saturday, August 9, 2025Description: Most of this walk is on trails inside Stanley Park. You will see breathtaking views of Vancouver harbour, city skyline, North Shore Mountains and passing famous landmarks and heritage features. The walk begins with Lord Stanley welcoming you into the Park. Continue on to the old Polar Bear Den, Aquarium, Brockton Oval, Totem Poles, then onto the Seawall for a short distance. Up the trails to Prospect Point and down to the Siwash Rock Viewpoint on another trail above the cliff, parallel to the seawall below. See the Siwash Rock from the top, instead of at sea level. More trails to Ferguson Point and Teahouse Restaurant (lunch here if you wish). Finally, enjoy the trail along Lost Lagoon. Watch for the wildlife, including marine life, throughout your walk.
There are two 5K route options: (i) walk mostly on the east side of the Seawall and back via the Rose Garden (ii) walk on trails to Beaver Lake, the Aquarium and back via the Seawall.
Distance: 5/10 km
Rating: 1A/2B
Start Location: Meet in the sitting area of Devonian Harbour Park, 1929 W Georgia St (NW corner of Denman & W Georgia St - behind the bus stop on.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For further information contact us at: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
Devonian Harbour ParkSunday, August 10, 2025 (1 event)
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Sunday, August 10, 2025Southlands is a unique community within the City of Vancouver, with golf courses, upscale mansions & equestrian centres. The route will also go along the Fraser River & onto Deering Island.Start Point: McCleery Golf Course
Distances: 6/10K
Trail Rating: 2B
Special Programs: Famous Canadians, Art in Public Places
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at McCleery Golf Course Clubhouse.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
McCleery Golf Course7188 MacDonald StVancouver, BC V6N 1G2CanadaTuesday, August 12, 2025 (1 event)
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025See some of Vancouver's most iconic sights on this route. Starting in the downtown core, we head towards the Seawall, passing the Inukshuk at English Bay in the West End and Sunset Beach Park. Travelling east, we visit the heritage Canadian Pacific Railway Roundhouse and the Engine 374 Display Pavilion which houses Locomotive No. 374. Continue along the Seawall to Science World, the centre of Expo 86 and also a centre piece for the 2010 Olympics. Turning back into the downtown core, we walk underneath the Georgia Viaduct, passing Rogers Arena and BC Place Stadium. The 7K route will only go to the Roundhouse & Yaletown.
Distance: 7/10k.
rail rating: 2B
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. "
JJ Bean Coffee RoastersThursday, August 14, 2025 (1 event)
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Thursday, August 14, 2025Walk goes through residential areas and Memorial South Park. We will also walk through Mountain View Cemetery (“Where Vancouver Remembers”) - opened in 1886. Some famous Canadians are buried here. We will see the main part of the cemetery and the Jewish, Japanese and Chinese parts of the cemetery. For the 10K, there is an option to walk outside of the cemetery.
Distance: 5/10k
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Rating: 2B
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to: vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
Kensington Community Centre5175 Dumfries StreetVancouver, BCSaturday, August 16, 2025 (1 event)
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Saturday, August 16, 2025This is a wonderful easy, sometimes breezy, walk along the lower road of Dundarave, West Bay and Altamont neighborhoods. You will encounter beautiful scenery, huge cedars, lovely lavish gardens, quaint tucked-away beaches and architecturally-renowned mansions. Along the route, fascinating “Fun Facts for Free” are noted. (If interested in knowing a little bit more, a separate page will be offered by the host). There are some stairs, some small steps and just the right number of hills to make it interesting.
Distance: 6k/10k
Trail Rating: 2A
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Meet at picnic shelter in John Lawson Park on 16th Street.Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
John Lawson Park17th StWest Vancouver, BC BC V7V 3T3Sunday, August 17, 2025 (1 event)
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Sunday, August 17, 2025This walk will go along English Bay, up the stairs to Ferguson Point past the Teahouse Restaurant. We will then walk along several trails in the old growth forests where you will see some of the oldest trees in the park. Return via the Seawall along Coal Harbour.
Distance: 5k/10k
Trail Rating: 1A/2B
Meet in the Devonian Harbour Park behind the bus stop on West Georgia St.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. "
Devonian Harbour ParkTuesday, August 19, 2025 (1 event)
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025This area is one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods. A variety of parks and interesting East Vancouver residential streets with lots of trees, including cherry blossoms when in season. The gardens in some of these homes are outstanding.
Distance: 5/10K
Trail Rating: 2B
Start Point: Picnic Table/Hastings Community Preschool in Hastings Community Park on the 3000 block of E Pender St. BEHIND Hastings Community Centre Building, 3096 East Hastings St.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. "
Hastings Community Preschool - Hastings Community ParkThursday, August 21, 2025 (1 event)
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Thursday, August 21, 2025Come Walk With Us and follow part of the old railway route that has been converted to walking paths. We pass the very historic home of one of the original Steveston pioneers and then head back to the West Dyke. The variety of birds that you will get to see while walking on the dykes is amazing. This walk ends by walking back through the village and along the boardwalk by the marina. This is one of 11 walks in our “Explore Richmond” series.
Garry Point Park and out and back on a beautiful section of the dyke system that protects Richmond. There are 5km & 10km options for this walk.
Distance: 5/10k
Trail Rating: 1B
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Meet in the parking lot across the street from the community centre.
Immediately following the walk, join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
Steveston Community Centre4111 Moncton StreetSteveston, BCSaturday, August 23, 2025 (1 event)
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Saturday, August 23, 2025Description: Enjoy a delightful walk along Kitsilano Beach to Point Grey and residential streets, then to Vanier Park, pass Maritime Museum, Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory and Museum of Vancouver. The 6k will not go to Vanier Park and museums.
Distance: 6/10K routes.
Trail Rating: 2B
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
The Boathouse1305 Arbutus StreetVancouver, BC V6J 5N2CanadaSunday, August 24, 2025 (1 event)
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Sunday, August 24, 2025Walk the Spirit Trail west of Lonsdale Quay along the scenic waterfront with beautiful floating homes and spectacular views of the water and city across the Burrard Inlet. Then, head north through several parks following McKay Creek, walking along Ravine Greenway and then to Mosquito Creek. Immerse yourself amongst the trees and the sound of water. Enjoy this walk with a mix of boardwalks, nature and urban trails.
Distance: 6/10k
Trail Rating: 2B
If taking the Seabus, the Waterfront Park Dock with the gazebo is located 2 blocks west. of the Lonsdale Quay Seabus. If driving, the gazebo/dock/pier is at the back of Waterfront Park in the 200 block of West Esplanade.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
Waterfront Park DockWaterfront Park Dock49.3109125, -123.0858924North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2CanadaTuesday, August 26, 2025 (1 event)
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025A very nice addition to our Richmond Series of walks. A flat (as all Richmond walks are) relaxing walk in Central Richmond. Walking in Garden City Community Park is always a treat with the lagoons and waterfowl to enjoy. The 10K route saves the best for last as we walk a few kilometres on the Shell Road Trail. This rural trail, hidden amongst some interesting neighbourhoods, is a calming walk on a tree-lined (really a tunnel of trees) trail. A very interesting walk to explore. This walk is in our “Explore Richmond” series. "Come Walk With Us”.
Distance: 5/10k
Trail Rating: 1B
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
South Arm Community Centre8880 Williams RdRichmond, BC V7A 1G6CanadaThursday, August 28, 2025 (1 event)
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Thursday, August 28, 2025Central Park is notable for its immense Douglas fir, Western hemlock, cedar, poplar and maple groves. We'll enjoy a walk along the BC Parkway Urban Trail (beside the SkyTrain) and through Central Park before returning via residential streets. Washrooms available at Start/Finish & in the Park.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
Starbucks (outside in Station Square, Metrotown)Saturday, August 30, 2025 (1 event)
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Saturday, August 30, 2025Start Point: Meet in Parking Lot, Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena, 5670 East Boulevard
Description: 5, 10k (Rating 2B) This walk goes along the southern part of the Arbutus Greenway, from 41st Ave to SW Marine Drive, passing by community gardens, and through interesting residential areas. Catch views of planes approaching or taking off from Vancouver Airport.Trail Rating: 2B
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at Milltown Bar & Grill, #101 - 9191 Bentley St, Richmond.
For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Host: Sona
Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor ArenaSunday, August 31, 2025 (1 event)
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Sunday, August 31, 2025A walk in & around the historic village of Ladner, South Delta. This charming 115 year-old fishing village has it all - dykes, marinas, parks, sloughs & a very quaint, walkable, town centre. Route passes by Memorial Park, the Fraser River & South Arm marshes along residential streets. Discover why this charming little village is one of the most popular set locations for the Lower Mainland film industry.
Distance: 5k/10k
Trail Rating: 1B
REGISTRATION: No walk box is available. To register online: click here to download the Registration Form. Save the completed registration form and email, as an attachment, to: vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Walk route instructions, maps and payment procedures will be sent to you by email. For book stamping, you will receive inserts by email once payment is received.
*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.
For more info, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.
Ricky's All-Day Grill (Parking Lot)5239 Ladner Trunk RoadLadner, BC V4K 1W4Canada
Southlands is a unique community within the City of Vancouver, with golf courses, upscale mansions & equestrian centres. The route will also go along the Fraser River & onto Deering Island.
