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.

Week of Mar 24th

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March 24, 2024(1 event)

North Vancouver - Lynn Canyon Park


March 24, 2024

This spring walk will explore the trails in Lynn Canyon’s second-growth forest, as well as the suspension bridge and Twin Falls Bridge. We will walk around Rice Lake in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, then onto the connector to Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. You will be surrounded by nature – creeks, lake, pools, waterfalls, forests, wildlife and lots more!

Distance: 6K/10K

Trail Rating: 2B/3C

The start point is Kilmer Park, 1700 Dempsey Rd. We will meet in the parking lot.

NOTES:
1.  Some parts of the 10K walk are steep and rocky. Wear sturdy shoes. Walking poles or sticks are recommended.
2.  Dogs are not allowed around Rice Lake.

*** 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.

Kilmer Park - Parking Lot
1700 Dempsey
North Vancouver, BC
March 25, 2024
March 26, 2024(1 event)

Richmond - Steveston - South Dyke


March 26, 2024

Steveston Rocks (WALKS)!!! This walk really has everything and is worth the effort to get to Steveston. A must see. Come Walk With Us and see this interesting little village, see some fantastic museums that you will want to explore further when you have the time and walk part of the 35 km of dykes that are in Richmond. This is one of 11 walks in our “Explore Richmond” series.

Meet in the parking lot across the street from the community centre.

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,  send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

Steveston Community Centre
4111 Moncton Street
Steveston, BC
March 27, 2024
March 28, 2024
March 29, 2024(1 event)

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail East - Lynn Creek


March 29, 2024

  1. Spirit Trail East – Lynn Creek: Walk the Spirit Trail east of Lonsdale Quay that will take you to Moodyville Park and Park & Tilford Gardens, onwards to a trail along Lynn Creek to Bridgman Park, then to Sunrise Park. Besides admiring the nature around you, take in the spectacular view of Vancouver city across Burrard Inlet as you pass Lonsdale Quay and the Shipyards. Check out the history of the “Benjamin Sewall” as you pass by the grain elevators.

Distance: 5/10k

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
March 30, 2024(1 event)

Port Moody - Rocky Point


March 30, 2024

Description: PT 177 - We're delighted to join our friends from Surrey Trekkers today for a walk at Rocky Point in Port Moody. The routes offer options of 5k, 6k, and 10k, mostly along Shoreline Trail, as well as through residential streets around Burrard Inlet. Restrooms are conveniently available at the Start/Finish line, along the route in Rocky Point Park, and beside Old Orchard Park. Situated along the picturesque shores of Burrard Inlet, Rocky Point Park in Port Moody stands out as one of the most breathtaking parks in the lower mainland. The Shoreline Trail presents an effortless walking experience, winding around the easternmost stretch of Burrard Inlet, taking in the views from the pier at Rocky Point Park and wandering through Old Orchard Park.

Distances: 5/6/10 km

Trail Rating: 1B

Start Time: Registration begins at 9:30am and ends at 9:55 am. The walk starts promptly at 10:00 am

Start LocationThe Runners Den, 239 Newport Drive
The Runners Den is a short 10 minute walk from the Inlet Centre Skytrain station.

Hosts: Jen & Mary: surreytrekkersbc.gmail.com

EaterySt. James Well Pub 248 Newport Drive
604-461-0800

Runner's Den
239 Newport Drive
Port Moody, BC