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Events in December 2025

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	1	2 Burnaby - Central Park - Deer Lake Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Walk 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) 6200 McKay Ave #120 Station Square, Metrotown Burnaby, BC V5H 4L8 Canada View Location Map	3	4 Richmond - Central Richmond - Minoru Park/Middle Arm Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 4, 2025 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 9:30 am. Walk will start at 10:00 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. Richmond Centre - Old Navy Store 6551 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC Map	5	6 Vancouver - Trout Lake - Renfrew Ravine 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 This walk will take us through several Vancouver parks. We will go around Trout Lake, passing through residential areas, Beaconsfield Park and into Renfrew Park before entering Renfrew Ravine Park, onwards to Slocan Park and returning to John Hendry Park. Distances: 5/8/10K 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. Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4 Map
7 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Locarno Beach 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 7, 2025 Route is in West Point Grey. You will see older homes with varied architecture, including 1940s to 1950s housing in a neighbourhood called “Little Australia”. Then into another area with beautiful mansions; some of the most expensive homes in Vancouver are located here. Return along Spanish Banks, Locarno Beach and Jericho Beach. Start Location: Parking Lot outside A&W Restaurant 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 a nearby eatery. 2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave) 2083 Alma Street (@ West 4th Ave) Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6 Canada View Location Map	8	9 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Queen Elizabeth Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 9, 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 View Location Map	10	11 Delta - Ladner - Pioneers and Essential Workers Walk - Exchange STVC-VVVC 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 11, 2025 Come 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 Road Ladner, BC V4K 1W4 Canada Map	12	13 Vancouver - Stanley Park- Trails (Connie's Walk) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 13, 2025 On this walk, you will enjoy magnificent views of Coal Harbour, the Brockton Point Lighthouse, Lumberman’s Arch and the Variety Kids water park. Here we turn off the Seawall into the trails. View the Japanese Canadian War Monument, the Miniature Railway, the Pavilion Gardens and the Rose Garden before enjoying more natural surroundings of trails leading to Beaver Lake and on to Second Beach. Start Location: 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. * Distance: 5/10k Trail Rating: 1A/2B 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, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com Devonian Harbour Park 1929 West Georgia St Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9 View Location Map
14 Vancouver - Downtown - Christmas Lights Walk 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sunday, December 14, 2025 A special evening Christmas Lights walk through Downtown Vancouver. Walk starts with a visit to the LIGHTS OF HOPE at St. Paul’s Hospital. Onwards to Robson Square and down Burrard St to Canada Place. Follow the signs to “CHRISTMAS AT CANADA PLACE” for the Woodward’s windows and Sails of Light. Then up the living green roof to see the CHRISTMAS MARKET at Jack Poole Plaza. Walk along the Seaside Greenway (Seawall), to the beautiful marina in Coal Harbour, passing Westin Bayshore Hotel. Return via Beach Avenue with options to have dinner in the English Bay area. There is no fee for this walk. There are several places where you can make donations. Wear reflective and/or bright clothing and bring a flashlight (so you can read the route instructions). The 6K route will not go to Coal Harbour, Westin Bayshore and Beach Avenue. Distance: 6k,10k Trail Rating: 2A * Registration starts at 3:30. Walk starts at 4:00 * Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for dinner 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 View Location Map	15	16 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Architecture & Historical Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025 This 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. Enjoy the decorated Christmas trees in Dundarave Beach Park. 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 Park 17th St West Vancouver, BC BC V7V 3T3 Map	17	18 Vancouver - Downtown - Lost Lagoon/Blue Heron Colony 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 18, 2025 We will walk along the Coal Harbour waterfront from the Convention Centre into Stanley Park where you will be welcomed by Lord Stanley. Walk through the Rose Garden. Then to the north side of Lost Lagoon. Check out the Rhododendron Garden and the Blue Heron Colony, one of the largest urban colony in North America. Pass English Bay and the Inukshuk. Finish with a heritage walk in the West End. Distance: 6k, 10k Trail Rating: 2B Start Location: Meet at JJ Bean Coffee Roasters 1188 Alberni St. Vancouver * 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 View Location Map	19	20 Richmond - Steveston - West Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 20, 2025 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 Map
21 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail East - Lynn Creek 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 21, 2025 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 Map	22	23 Delta - Tsawwassen - Central Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Discover what makes Tsawwassen so livable. Walk through Beach Grove where life is "in the slow lane", pass golf courses and through nice neighbourhoods. You will be challenged physically and rewarded visually with farm and mountain views. Sunny Tsawwassen awaits exploration. Distance: 5k/10k Trail Rating: 1B/2B/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. " South Delta Recreation Centre 1720 - 56 Street Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1 Map	24 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 24, 2025 No walk is scheduled today.	25 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 25, 2025 No walk is scheduled today.	26 Vancouver - Downtown - Victory Square - Yaletown 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 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 View Location Map	27 Burnaby - Central Park - Plus Two Parks 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 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 View Location Map
28 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Olympic Village - Cambie Bridge 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 28, 2025 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 View Location Map	29	30 Vancouver - Stanley Park - Prospect Point - Lake & Lagoon 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 30, 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 View Location Map	31 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2025 No walk is scheduled today.

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	1	2 Burnaby - Central Park - Deer Lake Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Walk 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) 6200 McKay Ave #120 Station Square, Metrotown Burnaby, BC V5H 4L8 Canada View Location Map	3	4 Richmond - Central Richmond - Minoru Park/Middle Arm Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 4, 2025 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 9:30 am. Walk will start at 10:00 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. Richmond Centre - Old Navy Store 6551 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC Map	5	6 Vancouver - Trout Lake - Renfrew Ravine 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 This walk will take us through several Vancouver parks. We will go around Trout Lake, passing through residential areas, Beaconsfield Park and into Renfrew Park before entering Renfrew Ravine Park, onwards to Slocan Park and returning to John Hendry Park. Distances: 5/8/10K 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. Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4 Map
7 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Locarno Beach 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 7, 2025 Route is in West Point Grey. You will see older homes with varied architecture, including 1940s to 1950s housing in a neighbourhood called “Little Australia”. Then into another area with beautiful mansions; some of the most expensive homes in Vancouver are located here. Return along Spanish Banks, Locarno Beach and Jericho Beach. Start Location: Parking Lot outside A&W Restaurant 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 a nearby eatery. 2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave) 2083 Alma Street (@ West 4th Ave) Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6 Canada View Location Map	8	9 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Queen Elizabeth Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 9, 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 View Location Map	10	11 Delta - Ladner - Pioneers and Essential Workers Walk - Exchange STVC-VVVC 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 11, 2025 Come 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 Road Ladner, BC V4K 1W4 Canada Map	12	13 Vancouver - Stanley Park- Trails (Connie's Walk) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 13, 2025 On this walk, you will enjoy magnificent views of Coal Harbour, the Brockton Point Lighthouse, Lumberman’s Arch and the Variety Kids water park. Here we turn off the Seawall into the trails. View the Japanese Canadian War Monument, the Miniature Railway, the Pavilion Gardens and the Rose Garden before enjoying more natural surroundings of trails leading to Beaver Lake and on to Second Beach. Start Location: 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. * Distance: 5/10k Trail Rating: 1A/2B 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, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com Devonian Harbour Park 1929 West Georgia St Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9 View Location Map
14 Vancouver - Downtown - Christmas Lights Walk 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sunday, December 14, 2025 A special evening Christmas Lights walk through Downtown Vancouver. Walk starts with a visit to the LIGHTS OF HOPE at St. Paul’s Hospital. Onwards to Robson Square and down Burrard St to Canada Place. Follow the signs to “CHRISTMAS AT CANADA PLACE” for the Woodward’s windows and Sails of Light. Then up the living green roof to see the CHRISTMAS MARKET at Jack Poole Plaza. Walk along the Seaside Greenway (Seawall), to the beautiful marina in Coal Harbour, passing Westin Bayshore Hotel. Return via Beach Avenue with options to have dinner in the English Bay area. There is no fee for this walk. There are several places where you can make donations. Wear reflective and/or bright clothing and bring a flashlight (so you can read the route instructions). The 6K route will not go to Coal Harbour, Westin Bayshore and Beach Avenue. Distance: 6k,10k Trail Rating: 2A * Registration starts at 3:30. Walk starts at 4:00 * Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for dinner 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 View Location Map	15	16 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Architecture & Historical Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 16, 2025 This 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. Enjoy the decorated Christmas trees in Dundarave Beach Park. 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 Park 17th St West Vancouver, BC BC V7V 3T3 Map	17	18 Vancouver - Downtown - Lost Lagoon/Blue Heron Colony 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 18, 2025 We will walk along the Coal Harbour waterfront from the Convention Centre into Stanley Park where you will be welcomed by Lord Stanley. Walk through the Rose Garden. Then to the north side of Lost Lagoon. Check out the Rhododendron Garden and the Blue Heron Colony, one of the largest urban colony in North America. Pass English Bay and the Inukshuk. Finish with a heritage walk in the West End. Distance: 6k, 10k Trail Rating: 2B Start Location: Meet at JJ Bean Coffee Roasters 1188 Alberni St. Vancouver * 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 View Location Map	19	20 Richmond - Steveston - West Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 20, 2025 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 Map
21 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail East - Lynn Creek 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 21, 2025 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 Map	22	23 Delta - Tsawwassen - Central Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Discover what makes Tsawwassen so livable. Walk through Beach Grove where life is "in the slow lane", pass golf courses and through nice neighbourhoods. You will be challenged physically and rewarded visually with farm and mountain views. Sunny Tsawwassen awaits exploration. Distance: 5k/10k Trail Rating: 1B/2B/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. " South Delta Recreation Centre 1720 - 56 Street Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1 Map	24 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 24, 2025 No walk is scheduled today.	25 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 25, 2025 No walk is scheduled today.	26 Vancouver - Downtown - Victory Square - Yaletown 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday, December 26, 2025 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 View Location Map	27 Burnaby - Central Park - Plus Two Parks 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 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 View Location Map
28 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Olympic Village - Cambie Bridge 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 28, 2025 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 View Location Map	29	30 Vancouver - Stanley Park - Prospect Point - Lake & Lagoon 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 30, 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 View Location Map	31 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2025 No walk is scheduled today.

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