Calendar

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.

Members may download a PDF copy of the 2024 annual calendar by clicking here.

In general, a 5km walk can be finished in 1 hour and a 10km walk can be completed in 2 hours.

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 November 2024

  • Saturday, November 2, 2024 (1 event)


    Saturday, November 2, 2024

    Walk through Central Park, Sparwood Park & Captain Cooks Park. Walk will pass Ocean View Burial Park with an option to walk in this park.

    *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***

    Trail 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.

    Starbucks (outside in Station Square, Metrotown)
    6200 McKay Ave #120
    Station Square, Metrotown
    Burnaby, BC V5H 4L8
    Canada
  • Sunday, November 3, 2024 (1 event)


    Sunday, November 3, 2024

    Description: Walk along the picturesque South Arm Dyke of the Fraser River. Explore the historical site “London Farm” that tells the story of farming in Steveston from 1880 to 1930. Be surprised by the water traffic on the river. We walk beside the river for most of this walk. This is a fantastic walk that will have you saying “I did not know that was there”. This is the latest addition to our “Explore Richmond” series - one of 11 walks.

     Distance: 5K/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, 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.

    Britannia Shipyards National Historical Site (Parking Lot)
    5180 Westwater Dr
    Steveston, BC V7E 6P3
    Canada
  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (1 event)


    Tuesday, November 5, 2024

    The route goes through Everett Crowley Park, along the Fraser River & beside Fraserview Golf Course.  It will be nice walking on forest trails and boardwalks, past duck ponds and great views over to Richmond, out on a pier over the Fraser River. Then, walk past Fraserview Golf Course on the way back.

    Distances: 6K/10K

    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.

    Champlain Square Mall (Parking Lot)
    7180 Kerr St
    Vancouver, BC V5S 4W2
    Canada
  • Thursday, November 7, 2024 (1 event)


    Thursday, November 7, 2024

    This walk goes through “villages” of Ambleside and Park Royal with interesting shops and eateries. Then walk north along the edge of the Capilano River, a salmon-spawning river, in West Vancouver crossing over to North Vancouver and continue along the river all the way up close to Upper Levels (Highway 1). Return to West Vancouver via an overpass close to the mouth of the river with panoramic views of English Bay and Vancouver. Enjoy more views along Ambleside Park/Beach all the way to Centennial Seawalk. There is an option to cross Lions Gate Bridge. This will add another 3k to the walk.

    Distance: 10k/13k

    Trail Rating: 2B

    *** 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 Park
    17th St
    West Vancouver, BC BC V7V 3T3
  • Saturday, November 9, 2024 (1 event)


    Saturday, November 9, 2024

    Description: 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 Park
    1929 West Georgia St
    Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9
  • Sunday, November 10, 2024 (1 event)


    Sunday, November 10, 2024

    Come Walk With Us and explore Minoru Park (very nice park) and some quiet residential neighbourhoods on our way to the Middle Arm Dyke system that protects the city of Richmond. This part of the dyke pathway is amazing, looking over to the airport, watching planes leave and arrive, very often getting to see row boats, dragon boats or sculls in the Fraser River, walking past the Richmond Oval, and the UBC Boathouse which is a fully floating facility. Lots to see on this walk. This is one of 11 walks in our “Explore Richmond” series.

    Distance: 6/10k

    Trail Rating: 1B

    Meet outside the Old Navy Store in Richmond Centre Mall..

    *** Registration starts at 10:00 am.  Walk will start at 10:30 am.  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.

  • Monday, November 11, 2024 (1 event)


    Monday, November 11, 2024

     

    This walk will go along the Seaside Greenway pass Coal Harbour to Canada Place, Gastown and then to Victory Square. Continue to BC Place Stadium, Seaside Greenway, the Roundhouse and back via Yaletown. Don’t miss this walk. It will take you to some parts of downtown not covered in the other walks. The 6k will only go to Victory Square and then return to the start point.

    Distance: 6k/10k

    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.

    JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
    1188 Alberni St,
    Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5
    Canada
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 (1 event)


    Thursday, November 14, 2024

    Walk starts from Goldsworthy Pier, walk along the Spirit Trail by the scenic waterfront with beautiful floating homes. We then head north and follow Mosquito Creek and the Trans Canada Trail through forested areas uphill to Montroyal underpass and then retrace our steps to go back. Enjoy this walk with a mix of boardwalks, nature and urban trails. The 6k route will go until Hwy #1 underpass.

    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. ***

    Distance: 6/10/11k

    Trail 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.

    Waterfront Park Dock
    Waterfront Park Dock
    49.3109125, -123.0858924
    North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2
    Canada
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024 (1 event)


    Saturday, November 16, 2024

    Enjoy the panoramic scenery of Vancouver from different viewpoints. This walk takes you to Granville Island & along the Seaside Greenway to Olympic Village, Science World to Coopers’ Park, cross Cambie Bridge & return to Granville Island. Check out what Granville Island has to offer as you walk around the Island. The 6K walk will only go to Charleson Park & Granville Island.

    Start Location: Meet in the open space BEHIND Starbucks/Indigo.

    Distance: 6/10k

    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 in the open space behind Starbucks/Indigo.

    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.

    Indigo
    2505 Granville Street
    Vancouver, BC V6H 3G7
    Canada
  • Sunday, November 17, 2024 (1 event)


    Sunday, November 17, 2024

     

    Enjoy walking the Arbutus Greenway, Marpole neighbourhoods and along the extensive boardwalk beside the Fraser River, where salt and freshwater meet as the Fraser meets the Pacific Ocean. Beautiful views of the Fraser River from the boardwalks that cross restored tidal marshes and snake between stands of poplar and alder trees. Barges, boats and log booms on the river and the Vancouver Airport runways are just beyond. This part of the walk is the highlight and not to be missed.

    Distances: 5K/10K

    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, 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.

    Safeway Marpole
    8475 Granville Street
    Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z9
  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (1 event)


    Tuesday, November 19, 2024

    Come 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 Centre
    4111 Moncton Street
    Steveston, BC
  • Thursday, November 21, 2024 (1 event)


    Thursday, November 21, 2024

     

    Walk by Jericho Garrison, Trimble Park and then into Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Continue along Spanish Banks, Locarno Beach and then into Jericho Beach Park. The 6k will only go to Locarno Beach and Jericho Beach Park

    Start Location: Parking Lot outside A&W Restaurant

    Distance: 5/10k

    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

    2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave)
    2083 Alma Street (@ West 4th Ave)
    Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6
    Canada
  • Saturday, November 23, 2024 (1 event)


    Saturday, November 23, 2024

    Enjoy great views of Vancouver harbour and downtown, the North Shore mountains and English Bay. Walking the seawall clockwise we are rewarded with views of Brockton Point Lighthouse, the Lady in a Wetsuit statue, Lions Gate Bridge, Siwash Rock, ships at anchor in the harbour, the Sylvia Hotel and the NEW Laughing Men statues.

    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.

    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). 

    Distance: 5/10/11k

    Trail Rating: 1A/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.

    Devonian Harbour Park
    1929 West Georgia St
    Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9
  • Sunday, November 24, 2024 (1 event)


    Sunday, November 24, 2024

    Queensborough is at the eastern tip of Lulu Island. We will walk through this riverfront community on boardwalks and trails/pathways along the dyke. Scenic views throughout the walk along the waterfront by the Fraser River and Annacis Channel.

    Distances: 5K/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 Frankie G's Boilerhouse Pub located at 305 Ewen Avenue.

    For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

    Queensborough Community Centre
    920 Ewen Avenue
    New Westminster, BC V3M 5C8
    Canada
  • Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (1 event)


    Tuesday, November 26, 2024

    Central 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)
    6200 McKay Ave #120
    Station Square, Metrotown
    Burnaby, BC V5H 4L8
    Canada
  • Thursday, November 28, 2024 (1 event)


    Thursday, November 28, 2024

    Walk 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 Dock
    Waterfront Park Dock
    49.3109125, -123.0858924
    North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2
    Canada
  • Saturday, November 30, 2024 (1 event)


    Saturday, November 30, 2024

    Come Walk With Us in this peaceful northwest corner of Richmond. Starting from the Thompson Community Center we walk through residential neighbourhoods and trails passing through lush green marshlands. Upon reaching the dyke, we view the Strait of Georgia, the North Shore mountains and distant Gulf Islands peaks. Keep a lookout for the many herons, eagles and sometimes snow geese that frequent this area.

    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, 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.

    Thompson Community Centre
    5151 Granville Avenue
    Richmond, BC