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.

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 July 2025

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Sunday, June 29, 2025(1 event)

Delta - Tsawwassen - Heron Rookery Exchange Walk


Sunday, June 29, 2025

This 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.

This is an Exchange Walk with Surrey Trekkers.

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 Delta Recreation Centre
1720 - 56 Street
Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1
Monday, June 30, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025(1 event)

Richmond - Terra Nova - Rural Park


Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025(1 event)

BURNABY - Central Park - Plus Two Parks


Thursday, July 3, 2025

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
Friday, July 4, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Kensington Queen Elizabeth Park


Saturday, July 5, 2025

Register at Start Point & drive to 5175 Dumfries St (Kensington Community Centre). Walk through residential East Vancouver & then the trails & pathways in Queen Elizabeth Park. Enjoy the quarry garden, arboretum & public art. Return via Nat Bailey Stadium, Riley Park and passing Mountain View Cemetery. The 5k walk will not go to Queen Elizabeth Park.

Distance: 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.

 

Kensington Community Centre
5175 Dumfries Street
Vancouver, BC
Sunday, July 6, 2025(1 event)

North Vancouver - Northlands - Seymour


Sunday, July 6, 2025

Walk along forest trails around two golf courses. The North West loop goes around Northlands Golf Course & the South East loop goes around Seymour Golf Course.

Distances: 6K/10K

Trail Rating2B/2C

Start Point: Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, BC V7H 2Y7

*** 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 Colony Bar Northwoods, 2100 Dollarton Highway Tel: 604-770-4980 or The Raven Pub, 1052 Deep Cove Rd .... Tel: 604-929-3834

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

Parkgate Community Centre
3625 Banff Court
North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Y7
Canada
Monday, July 7, 2025(1 event)

Exchange Walk - VVWC - Victoria


Monday, July 7, 2025

Details to follow.

Distance: 5/10k

Trail Rating: 1B,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. "

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Stanley Park - Seawall (West)


Thursday, July 10, 2025

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
Friday, July 11, 2025
Saturday, July 12, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Marpole - Fraser River Park


Saturday, July 12, 2025

 

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
Sunday, July 13, 2025(1 event)

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Mosquito Creek


Sunday, July 13, 2025

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
Monday, July 14, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025(1 event)

Richmond - Steveston - Railway Greenway & Dykes


Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Steveston Rocks (WALKS)!!! 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.

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
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Thursday, July 17, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Burrard Bridge/Granville Island


Thursday, July 17, 2025

 

Walk is along Kitsilano Beach to Vanier Park and cross Burrard Street Bridge. Follow the Seawall to David Lam Park, then take the water taxi to Stamps Landing. Then continue to Granville Island back to Kitsilano Beach. Enjoy spectacular views from the bridge, the Seawall and the water taxi. The 6k will not cross Burrard Bridge but will go to Granville Island.

BRING MONEY FOR THE WATER TAXI - Seniors-$3.00 each — under 65- $4.50 each

Distance: 6/10K

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.

The Boathouse
1305 Arbutus Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 5N2
Canada
Friday, July 18, 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025(1 event)

Richmond - Terra Nova/Sea Island - Burkeville


Saturday, July 19, 2025

 

If you like airplanes, history and exploring somewhere you probably have not walked before, then this walk is not to be missed. The very interesting Flight Path Park, which has an aeronautical theme, is located near the secluded historical village of Burkeville. Many of the streets in Burkeville are named after airplane manufacturers. This is one of 11 walks in our “Explore Richmond” series.

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.

Thompson Community Centre
5151 Granville Avenue
Richmond, BC
Sunday, July 20, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Stanley Park - Prospect Point - Lake & Lagoon


Sunday, July 20, 2025

We will go around Lost Lagoon and take a different trail to Prospect Point. On the way, you will see the iconic Hollow tree, a Vancouver Heritage. Do you know there is a softball field in Stanley Park? Then down to the Seawall to the south side of Beaver Lake and to the Rose Garden.

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: 5/10k

Trail Rating: 1A/2B

Start Location: Meet in the sitting area of Devonian Harbour Park, 1929 W Georgia St (NW corner of Denman & W Georgia - behind the bus stop).

*** 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.

Devonian Harbour Park
1929 West Georgia St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9
Monday, July 21, 2025
Tuesday, July 22, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Downtown - West End


Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Walk 5k, 6, or 11 km. This walk is made up of two loops. The 5K Western Loop goes to the Olympic Cauldron (2010 Winter Olympics) in Jack Poole Plaza, up onto the “living roof”, then along the Coal Harbour Seaside Greenway (Seawall), all the way to Westin Bayshore Hotel. Then through some nice heritage-home neighbourhoods in the West End. The 6K Eastern Loop goes through Downtown Vancouver, around Canada Place Building along “The Canadian Trail”, Gastown & part of Chinatown, including the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park. We will return along West Georgia, the hub of downtown shopping and transportation.

Washrooms available at Start/Finish & along routes.

Walk 5/6km or 11km routes.

Trail Rating: 2A

*** 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
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Ridge


Thursday, July 24, 2025

Start Point: Parking Lot, Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena, 5670 East Boulevard
Description:
What a very nice area to discover! Located on the high point of Vancouver's Westside, you get to see some very nice city and mountain views all the way to the North Shore (on a clear day) while walking in a mature community with tree-lined streets, restored heritage houses and quiet neighborhood parks. Explore these beautiful, affluent, residential local neighborhoods with your walking friends.

Distances: 5/10k

Trail Rating: 2A

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

Immediately following the walk, join your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.

For additional information, contact vancouverventurers@gmail.com

Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena
5670 East Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6M 3V2
Canada
Friday, July 25, 2025
Saturday, July 26, 2025(1 event)

Delta - Tsawwassen - Border & 'Burbs' Walk


Saturday, July 26, 2025

 

How often can you say you had a foot in 2 countries at once?  If this is on your “bucket list,” then this is the walk for you! Join us as we explore some of the nicer neighborhoods in Tsawwassen, linked together by a series of scenic, shady pathways and parks.  Enjoy the Strait of Georgia views at Fred Gingell Park as well as an unobstructed view of the USA which will be only one footstep away from you!  Diefenbaker Park, a converted gravel pit, is another lovely attraction on this walk.

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

Distance: 6/10K

Trail Rating: 2B

Start Point: Picnic Shelter, Diefenbaker Park

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.

Diefenbaker Park (Picnic Shelter)
5579 1 Avenue
Tsawwassen, BC V4M 3X9
Canada
Sunday, July 27, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Spanish Banks & University Endowment Lands


Sunday, July 27, 2025

Description: Walk along the Spanish Banks beaches and Admiralty Trail in Pacific Spirit Regional Park - from Locarno to Acadia. Then explore parts of the University of BC campus and the University Endowment Lands with historical landmarks & mansions. Throughout the walk, there are beautiful views of Vancouver and the North Shore mountains across English Bay and Burrard Inlet.

Distance: 6/10K

Trail Rating2B/3B

*** 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.

Locarno Beach Concession
4445 NW Marine Dr
Vancouver, BC V6R 1B7
Canada
Monday, July 28, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Queen Elizabeth Park


Tuesday, July 29, 2025

This route goes through the beautiful mansions along Hudson St. and various streets in Shaughnessy. Then onwards to Cambie St and Queen Elizabeth Park with its gardens, public art and panoramic view of Vancouver.

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

Distance: 5k/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. ***

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
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025(1 event)

Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - PNE


Thursday, July 31, 2025

 

If there has ever been a walk when you wanted to say "I did not know that was there", this walk will be one of those. It may be a "WOW" experience for you. This is also an opportunity to walk in the PNE grounds, including the Sanctuary, Momiji gardens, Italian gardens and the Hastings Racecourse. Then, onwards to New Brighton Park, a waterfront park facing the North Shore mountains with beach access to Burrard Inlet. The history of Vancouver starts here. On your way back, you cannot miss the oldest wooden roller coaster, Playland's most historic and spectacular attraction.

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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 Park
3096 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V5K 2A3
Canada
Friday, August 1, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025(1 event)

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail West - Mahon Park


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 Dock
Waterfront Park Dock
49.3109125, -123.0858924
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2
Canada