VVWC Annual General Meeting

Name: VVWC Annual General Meeting
Start: 2025-03-15T11:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-03-15T14:30:00-08:00
Location: Coal Harbour Community Centre

11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Immediately following the Canuck City walk, join us for our Annual General Meeting. VVWC is not just a walking club; it's a community that thrives on the passion and enthusiasm of its members. Your presence at the Annual General Meeting is invaluable, and we look forward to your active participation in making VVWC even better. Lunch is on us!!

Location: Coal Harbour Community Centre 480 Broughton St, Vancouver, BC V6G 3H4

Coal Harbour Community Centre

480 Broughton St.

Vancouver, BC V6G 3H4

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Events in January 2025

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			1 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 1, 2025 No walk is scheduled today.	2 Vancouver - Stanley Park- Trails (Connie's Walk) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 2, 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	3	4 Richmond - Central Richmond - Three Parks 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 4, 2025 Route goes along city streets & through three parks: the new Garden City Lands, Paulik Neighbourhood Park & Garden City Community Park & Arboretum. The 6k walk will only go to two parks. Distance: 6/10k Trail Rating: 1B Meet outside the Old Navy Store in Richmond Centre Mall. * 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. Richmond Centre - Old Navy Store 6551 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC Map
5 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Edgemont Village 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, January 5, 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	6	7 Delta - Tsawwassen - Central Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Discover what makes Tsawwassen so livable. Walk through Beach Grove where life is “in the slow lane”, pass by golf courses and through nice neighbourhoods. You will be challenged physically and rewarded visually with farm and mountain views. Sunny Tsawwassen awaits exploration. Distance: 5/10k 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	8	9 Richmond - Terra Nova - Rural Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 9, 2025 Come Walk With Us in this peaceful northwest corner of Richmond. Starting from the Thompson Community Center we walk through residential neighbourhoods and trails passing through lush green marshlands. Upon reaching the dyke, we view the Strait of Georgia, the North Shore mountains and distant Gulf Islands peaks. Keep a lookout for the many herons, eagles and sometimes snow geese that frequent this area. Distance: 5/10k Trail Rating: 1B * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Immediately following the walk, join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC Map	10	11 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025 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. Walk 5k or 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
12 Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, January 12, 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	13	14 Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Ridge 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Start Point: Parking Lot, Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena, 5670 East Boulevard Description: What a very nice area to discover! Located on the high point of Vancouver's Westside, you get to see some very nice city and mountain views all the way to the North Shore (on a clear day) while walking in a mature community with tree-lined streets, restored heritage houses and quiet neighborhood parks. Explore these beautiful, affluent, residential local neighborhoods with your walking friends. Distances: 5/10k Trail Rating: 2A * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Immediately following the walk, join your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For additional information, contact vancouverventurers@gmail.com Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena 5670 East Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6M 3V2 Canada View Location Map	15	16 BURNABY - Central Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 16, 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 View Location Map	17	18 Vancouver - Downtown - West End 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 Walk 5k, 6, or 11 km. This walk is made up of two loops. The 5K Western Loop goes to the Olympic Cauldron (2010 Winter Olympics) in Jack Poole Plaza, up onto the “living roof”, then along the Coal Harbour Seaside Greenway (Seawall), all the way to Westin Bayshore Hotel. Then through some nice heritage-home neighbourhoods in the West End. The 6K Eastern Loop goes through Downtown Vancouver, around Canada Place Building along “The Canadian Trail”, Gastown & part of Chinatown, including the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park. We will return along West Georgia, the hub of downtown shopping and transportation. Washrooms available at Start/Finish & along routes. Walk 5/6km or 11km routes. Trail Rating: 2A * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. " JJ Bean Coffee Roasters 1188 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5 Canada View Location Map
19 Vancouver - Mt Pleasant - Murals & Heritage Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025 Walk this vibrant and eclectic area known for its unusual stores, heritage buildings, murals and stately homes. Mount Pleasant is also known for its rich history, many craft breweries and unique variety of restaurants. Keep your eyes open for historical cairns scattered throughout the walk. * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Distance: 6k/8k/10k Trail Rating: 2A Immediately following the walk, club members may join us for a Member's Appreciation lunch at the Heritage Hall. *RSVP needed before January 5th to attend* For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Heritage Hall 3102 Main St Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7 Canada View Location Map	20	21 Delta - Ladner - Historic Town Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 21, 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 Map	22	23 Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - Burnaby Heights 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 23, 2025 A scenic walk through two municipalities, from Vancouver to Burnaby Heights with view of Vancouver downtown, the North Shore and Burrard Inlet. On the way back, pass a heritage building opened in 1914. 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	24	25 Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 25, 2025 Walk goes through residential areas and Memorial South Park. We will also walk through Mountain View Cemetery (“Where Vancouver Remembers”) - opened in 1886. Some famous Canadians are buried here. We will see the main part of the cemetery and the Jewish, Japanese and Chinese parts of the cemetery. For the 10K, there is an option to walk outside of the cemetery. Distance: 5/10k * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * 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. Kensington Community Centre 5175 Dumfries Street Vancouver, BC Map
26 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Dundarave 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, January 26, 2025 The Western loop goes through “village” of Dundarave, Memorial Park, Dundarave Park and along Centennial Seawalk. The Eastern loop goes through “villages” of Ambleside, Park Royal and along the edge of Ambleside Park. Both loops have interesting shops and eateries, and offer great views of English Bay and Vancouver. Distance: 5/10k Trail Rating: 2B * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Meet at picnic shelter in John Lawson Park at 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	27	28 BURNABY - Central Park - Plus Two Parks 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 28, 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	29	30 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Spanish Banks & University Endowment Lands 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 30, 2025 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 Map	31

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
			1 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 1, 2025 No walk is scheduled today.	2 Vancouver - Stanley Park- Trails (Connie's Walk) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 2, 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	3	4 Richmond - Central Richmond - Three Parks 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 4, 2025 Route goes along city streets & through three parks: the new Garden City Lands, Paulik Neighbourhood Park & Garden City Community Park & Arboretum. The 6k walk will only go to two parks. Distance: 6/10k Trail Rating: 1B Meet outside the Old Navy Store in Richmond Centre Mall. * 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. Richmond Centre - Old Navy Store 6551 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC Map
5 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Edgemont Village 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, January 5, 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	6	7 Delta - Tsawwassen - Central Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Discover what makes Tsawwassen so livable. Walk through Beach Grove where life is “in the slow lane”, pass by golf courses and through nice neighbourhoods. You will be challenged physically and rewarded visually with farm and mountain views. Sunny Tsawwassen awaits exploration. Distance: 5/10k 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	8	9 Richmond - Terra Nova - Rural Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 9, 2025 Come Walk With Us in this peaceful northwest corner of Richmond. Starting from the Thompson Community Center we walk through residential neighbourhoods and trails passing through lush green marshlands. Upon reaching the dyke, we view the Strait of Georgia, the North Shore mountains and distant Gulf Islands peaks. Keep a lookout for the many herons, eagles and sometimes snow geese that frequent this area. Distance: 5/10k Trail Rating: 1B * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Immediately following the walk, join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC Map	10	11 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025 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. Walk 5k or 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
12 Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, January 12, 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	13	14 Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Ridge 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Start Point: Parking Lot, Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena, 5670 East Boulevard Description: What a very nice area to discover! Located on the high point of Vancouver's Westside, you get to see some very nice city and mountain views all the way to the North Shore (on a clear day) while walking in a mature community with tree-lined streets, restored heritage houses and quiet neighborhood parks. Explore these beautiful, affluent, residential local neighborhoods with your walking friends. Distances: 5/10k Trail Rating: 2A * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Immediately following the walk, join your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For additional information, contact vancouverventurers@gmail.com Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena 5670 East Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6M 3V2 Canada View Location Map	15	16 BURNABY - Central Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 16, 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 View Location Map	17	18 Vancouver - Downtown - West End 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 Walk 5k, 6, or 11 km. This walk is made up of two loops. The 5K Western Loop goes to the Olympic Cauldron (2010 Winter Olympics) in Jack Poole Plaza, up onto the “living roof”, then along the Coal Harbour Seaside Greenway (Seawall), all the way to Westin Bayshore Hotel. Then through some nice heritage-home neighbourhoods in the West End. The 6K Eastern Loop goes through Downtown Vancouver, around Canada Place Building along “The Canadian Trail”, Gastown & part of Chinatown, including the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park. We will return along West Georgia, the hub of downtown shopping and transportation. Washrooms available at Start/Finish & along routes. Walk 5/6km or 11km routes. Trail Rating: 2A * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. " JJ Bean Coffee Roasters 1188 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5 Canada View Location Map
19 Vancouver - Mt Pleasant - Murals & Heritage Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025 Walk this vibrant and eclectic area known for its unusual stores, heritage buildings, murals and stately homes. Mount Pleasant is also known for its rich history, many craft breweries and unique variety of restaurants. Keep your eyes open for historical cairns scattered throughout the walk. * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Distance: 6k/8k/10k Trail Rating: 2A Immediately following the walk, club members may join us for a Member's Appreciation lunch at the Heritage Hall. *RSVP needed before January 5th to attend* For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Heritage Hall 3102 Main St Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7 Canada View Location Map	20	21 Delta - Ladner - Historic Town Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 21, 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 Map	22	23 Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - Burnaby Heights 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 23, 2025 A scenic walk through two municipalities, from Vancouver to Burnaby Heights with view of Vancouver downtown, the North Shore and Burrard Inlet. On the way back, pass a heritage building opened in 1914. 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	24	25 Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 25, 2025 Walk goes through residential areas and Memorial South Park. We will also walk through Mountain View Cemetery (“Where Vancouver Remembers”) - opened in 1886. Some famous Canadians are buried here. We will see the main part of the cemetery and the Jewish, Japanese and Chinese parts of the cemetery. For the 10K, there is an option to walk outside of the cemetery. Distance: 5/10k * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * 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. Kensington Community Centre 5175 Dumfries Street Vancouver, BC Map
26 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Dundarave 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, January 26, 2025 The Western loop goes through “village” of Dundarave, Memorial Park, Dundarave Park and along Centennial Seawalk. The Eastern loop goes through “villages” of Ambleside, Park Royal and along the edge of Ambleside Park. Both loops have interesting shops and eateries, and offer great views of English Bay and Vancouver. Distance: 5/10k Trail Rating: 2B * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * Meet at picnic shelter in John Lawson Park at 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	27	28 BURNABY - Central Park - Plus Two Parks 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 28, 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	29	30 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Spanish Banks & University Endowment Lands 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 30, 2025 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 Map	31

Vancouver Venturers Walking Club

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VVWC Annual General Meeting

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Quilchena Park

No Walk Scheduled

No Walk Scheduled

Vancouver - Stanley Park- Trails (Connie's Walk)

Richmond - Central Richmond - Three Parks

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Edgemont Village

Delta - Tsawwassen - Central Walk

Richmond - Terra Nova - Rural Park

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park

Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards

Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Ridge

BURNABY - Central Park

Vancouver - Downtown - West End

Vancouver - Mt Pleasant - Murals & Heritage Walk

Delta - Ladner - Historic Town Walk

Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - Burnaby Heights

Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View

West Vancouver - Ambleside - Dundarave

BURNABY - Central Park - Plus Two Parks

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

Richmond - Terra Nova - West Dyke & Railway Greenway