Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Spanish Banks - Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Name: Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Spanish Banks - Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Start: 2025-05-25T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-05-25T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Locarno Beach Concession

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, May 25, 2025

Description: Explore the northern part of Pacific Spirit Regional Park from NW Marine Dr to University Boulevard, parts of which are not covered in our other walks. Get your answer to "why all the fallen trees?" Enjoy the panoramic views along the Spanish Banks beaches.

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

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1 Richmond - Terra Nova - YVR South Terminal & Dykes 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, June 1, 2025 This walk features walks beside the water along the dyke system, boardwalks, bridges, spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains, aircraft coming and going from the terminal and maybe even a float plane taking off from the Fraser River. Distance: 5k, 7k, 11k 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 information about this walk, contact us at: vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC Map	2	3 Burnaby - Squint Lake Park - Forest Grove 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 This leisurely walk, in the northeastern section of the City of Burnaby, follows a series of gravel paths and urban trails. The area has an interesting mixture of suburban park and the original forested habitat. Start Point: Parking Lot, 1541 Greystone Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 Directions: Parking Lot is accessed via roadway into Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. It is the first road on the left, before the golf course parking lot. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Distance: 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, 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. Parking Lot: 1541 Greystone Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 1541 Greystone Dr Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 Canada View Location Map	4	5 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 Description: Western Loop goes to Point Grey; Eastern Loop goes to Vanier Park (rating 2B). Routes go along Kitsilano Beach & residential streets, then to Vanier Park & back. The 6k will not go to Vanier Park. 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 Map	6	7 Vancouver - Downtown - Chinatown 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 The 10K route goes through Downtown Vancouver, Canada Place, Gastown and Chinatown with an opportunity to walk inside the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park. It also includes a heritage walk through the oldest residential neighbourhood in the City of Vancouver and discover historic buildings and sidewalk mosaics. Heading towards Waterfront Rd., we will get a view of the busy Port of Vancouver and pass the SeaBus Terminal and Vancouver Convention Centre. Return to Downtown along the Seawall.. 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. 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
8 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Edgemont Village 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, June 8, 2025 Walk along the Spirit Trail, then through Mosquito Creek Park to Edgemont Village, a quaint little area with one-of-a-kind retail stores and a vibrant community. You might feel like you are in a mountain resort as Grouse Mountain is not far away. Then down to a 1950’s cabin and pond where a number of shows, including the Virgin River series, were filmed. Next comes Murdo Frazer Pitch & Putt, Heywood Park, Pemberton Heights and back to Mosquito Creek Park. Don’t miss this walk! Lots to explore. 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 Map	9	10 Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 10, 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 View Location Map	11	12 Delta-Tsawwassen - Beach Grove Rambles Exchange Walk 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 This walk goes through the very old community of Beach Grove in Tsawwassen, South Delta. Beach Grove originated as a cottage community before the George Massey tunnel was built. In the 1930’s and 1940’s, it was considered a remote location – you had to take a ferry to get there! We will pass by some of the original cottages, as well as walk a scenic dyke, some mud flats and briefly visit Boundary Bay Regional Park. The community has grown a lot since the “olden days” but provides a unique charm with lots of shady pathways on those hot summer days! We will also see the award-winning “Flandez House” (complete with rooftop piano) – an unexpected and stunning piece of modern architecture amid our “rambling” route! This is an Exchange Walk with Victoria Pathfinders and the Bastion City Wanderers. Because these folks will all be arriving by ferry, the start time will be 11:00 a.m. Distance: 6k/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. " South Delta Recreation Centre 1720 - 56 Street Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1 Map	13	14 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Olympic Village - Cambie Bridge 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, June 14, 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
15 Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - East Village 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, June 15, 2025 This area is one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods. A variety of parks and interesting East Vancouver residential streets with lots of trees, including cherry blossoms when in season. The gardens in some of these homes are outstanding. 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 View Location Map	16	17 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Jericho Beach Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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: 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 2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave) 2083 Alma Street (@ West 4th Ave) Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6 Canada View Location Map	18	19 Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 This walk will take you on trails through Central Park all the way to Everett Crowley Park and Avalon Pond. We will return from Champlain Heights via more trails and pathways through parks and some residential areas with lots of trees. * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Distance: 5k/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 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	20	21 Richmond - Central Richmond - Minoru Park/Middle Arm Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, June 21, 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 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. Richmond Centre - Old Navy Store 6551 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC Map
22 Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, June 22, 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 View Location Map	23	24 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Capilano River 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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 Map	25	26 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Arbutus Greenway (North) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, June 26, 2025 This walk goes along residential areas in Shaughnessy, the north portion of the Arbutus Greenway and parks with views of Downtown and the North Shore mountains. Parking: Available along Fir St. between West 10th Ave & West 15th Ave. Start Location: Meet in the open space BEHIND Starbucks/Indigo. Distance: 6/10k Trail Rating: 2B * Registration starts at 9:30 * 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	27	28 Vancouver - Beaconsfield Park & Club Picnic 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, June 28, 2025 Walk along the Central Valley Greenway to “The Drive”, an eclectic neighbourhood with unique shops and eateries serving fare from all corners of the globe. Return through the quiet streets taking in old homes and the beautiful John Hendry Park on your route back to Beaconsfield Park. 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. * For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com Beaconsfield Park 3215 Slocan Street Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4 Canada View Location Map
29 Delta - Tsawwassen - Heron Rookery Exchange Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	30

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1 Richmond - Terra Nova - YVR South Terminal & Dykes 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, June 1, 2025 This walk features walks beside the water along the dyke system, boardwalks, bridges, spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains, aircraft coming and going from the terminal and maybe even a float plane taking off from the Fraser River. Distance: 5k, 7k, 11k 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 information about this walk, contact us at: vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC Map	2	3 Burnaby - Squint Lake Park - Forest Grove 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 This leisurely walk, in the northeastern section of the City of Burnaby, follows a series of gravel paths and urban trails. The area has an interesting mixture of suburban park and the original forested habitat. Start Point: Parking Lot, 1541 Greystone Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 Directions: Parking Lot is accessed via roadway into Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. It is the first road on the left, before the golf course parking lot. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Distance: 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, 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. Parking Lot: 1541 Greystone Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 1541 Greystone Dr Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 Canada View Location Map	4	5 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, June 5, 2025 Description: Western Loop goes to Point Grey; Eastern Loop goes to Vanier Park (rating 2B). Routes go along Kitsilano Beach & residential streets, then to Vanier Park & back. The 6k will not go to Vanier Park. 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 Map	6	7 Vancouver - Downtown - Chinatown 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 The 10K route goes through Downtown Vancouver, Canada Place, Gastown and Chinatown with an opportunity to walk inside the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park. It also includes a heritage walk through the oldest residential neighbourhood in the City of Vancouver and discover historic buildings and sidewalk mosaics. Heading towards Waterfront Rd., we will get a view of the busy Port of Vancouver and pass the SeaBus Terminal and Vancouver Convention Centre. Return to Downtown along the Seawall.. 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. 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
8 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Edgemont Village 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, June 8, 2025 Walk along the Spirit Trail, then through Mosquito Creek Park to Edgemont Village, a quaint little area with one-of-a-kind retail stores and a vibrant community. You might feel like you are in a mountain resort as Grouse Mountain is not far away. Then down to a 1950’s cabin and pond where a number of shows, including the Virgin River series, were filmed. Next comes Murdo Frazer Pitch & Putt, Heywood Park, Pemberton Heights and back to Mosquito Creek Park. Don’t miss this walk! Lots to explore. 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 Map	9	10 Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 10, 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 View Location Map	11	12 Delta-Tsawwassen - Beach Grove Rambles Exchange Walk 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 This walk goes through the very old community of Beach Grove in Tsawwassen, South Delta. Beach Grove originated as a cottage community before the George Massey tunnel was built. In the 1930’s and 1940’s, it was considered a remote location – you had to take a ferry to get there! We will pass by some of the original cottages, as well as walk a scenic dyke, some mud flats and briefly visit Boundary Bay Regional Park. The community has grown a lot since the “olden days” but provides a unique charm with lots of shady pathways on those hot summer days! We will also see the award-winning “Flandez House” (complete with rooftop piano) – an unexpected and stunning piece of modern architecture amid our “rambling” route! This is an Exchange Walk with Victoria Pathfinders and the Bastion City Wanderers. Because these folks will all be arriving by ferry, the start time will be 11:00 a.m. Distance: 6k/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. " South Delta Recreation Centre 1720 - 56 Street Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B1 Map	13	14 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Olympic Village - Cambie Bridge 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, June 14, 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
15 Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - East Village 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, June 15, 2025 This area is one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods. A variety of parks and interesting East Vancouver residential streets with lots of trees, including cherry blossoms when in season. The gardens in some of these homes are outstanding. 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 View Location Map	16	17 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Jericho Beach Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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: 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 2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave) 2083 Alma Street (@ West 4th Ave) Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6 Canada View Location Map	18	19 Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 This walk will take you on trails through Central Park all the way to Everett Crowley Park and Avalon Pond. We will return from Champlain Heights via more trails and pathways through parks and some residential areas with lots of trees. * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Distance: 5k/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 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	20	21 Richmond - Central Richmond - Minoru Park/Middle Arm Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, June 21, 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 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. Richmond Centre - Old Navy Store 6551 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC Map
22 Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, June 22, 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 View Location Map	23	24 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Capilano River 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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 Map	25	26 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Arbutus Greenway (North) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, June 26, 2025 This walk goes along residential areas in Shaughnessy, the north portion of the Arbutus Greenway and parks with views of Downtown and the North Shore mountains. Parking: Available along Fir St. between West 10th Ave & West 15th Ave. Start Location: Meet in the open space BEHIND Starbucks/Indigo. Distance: 6/10k Trail Rating: 2B * Registration starts at 9:30 * 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	27	28 Vancouver - Beaconsfield Park & Club Picnic 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, June 28, 2025 Walk along the Central Valley Greenway to “The Drive”, an eclectic neighbourhood with unique shops and eateries serving fare from all corners of the globe. Return through the quiet streets taking in old homes and the beautiful John Hendry Park on your route back to Beaconsfield Park. 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. * For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com Beaconsfield Park 3215 Slocan Street Vancouver, BC V5M 3E4 Canada View Location Map
29 Delta - Tsawwassen - Heron Rookery Exchange Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	30

Vancouver Venturers Walking Club

FUN, FITNESS, FRIENDSHIP

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Spanish Banks - Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Richmond - Terra Nova - YVR South Terminal & Dykes

Burnaby - Squint Lake Park - Forest Grove

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park

Vancouver - Downtown - Chinatown

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Edgemont Village

Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards

Delta-Tsawwassen - Beach Grove Rambles Exchange Walk

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Olympic Village - Cambie Bridge

Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - East Village

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Jericho Beach Park

Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park

Richmond - Central Richmond - Minoru Park/Middle Arm Dyke

Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South)

West Vancouver - Ambleside - Capilano River

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Arbutus Greenway (North)

Vancouver - Beaconsfield Park & Club Picnic

Delta - Tsawwassen - Heron Rookery Exchange Walk

Richmond - Terra Nova - Rural Park

BURNABY - Central Park - Plus Two Parks

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Kensington Queen Elizabeth Park