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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 Rating: 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. Locarno Beach Concession 4445 NW Marine Dr Vancouver, BC V6R 1B7 Canada | 28Monday, July 28, 2025 |
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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 | 30Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
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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 Dock Waterfront Park Dock 49.3109125, -123.0858924 North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2 Canada |
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Sunday, August 3, 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 |
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Monday, August 4, 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 | 5Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 6Wednesday, August 6, 2025 |
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Thursday, August 7, 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. 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 Centre 1720 - 56 Street Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1 | 8Friday, August 8, 2025 |
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Saturday, August 9, 2025
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 |
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Sunday, August 10, 2025 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. 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 Course 7188 MacDonald St Vancouver, BC V6N 1G2 Canada | 11Monday, August 11, 2025 |
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
See 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 Roasters 1188 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5 Canada | 13Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
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Saturday, August 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. 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 |
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Sunday, August 17, 2025
This 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 Park 1929 West Georgia St Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9 | 18Monday, August 18, 2025 |
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Saturday, August 23, 2025
Description: 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 Boathouse 1305 Arbutus Street Vancouver, BC V6J 5N2 Canada |
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Sunday, August 24, 2025
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 | 25Monday, August 25, 2025 |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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 | 29Friday, August 29, 2025 |
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Saturday, August 30, 2025
Start 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 Arena 5670 East Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6M 3V2 Canada |
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
A 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 Road Ladner, BC V4K 1W4 Canada |
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Thursday, September 4, 2025
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 | 5Friday, September 5, 2025 |
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Saturday, September 6, 2025 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 Location: The 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 Eatery: St. James Well Pub 248 Newport Drive
604-461-0800 Runner's Den 239 Newport Drive Port Moody, BC |
