West Vancouver - Ambleside - Lions Gate Bridge - Prospect Point

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, October 4, 2025

This is an extension of the Eastern loop which goes through “villages” of Ambleside and Park Royal. Then cross Lions Gate Bridge to Prospect Point in Stanley Park. Return via the beach in Ambleside Park. The route offers panoramic views of Burrard Inlet and Vancouver.

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. ***

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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					1	2 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail West - Mahon Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map
3 Burnaby - Central Park - Deer Lake Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	4 Delta – Ladner – Pioneers and Essential Workers Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	5	6	7 Delta - Tsawwassen - Heron Rookery 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	8	9 Vancouver - Stanley Park - The Best of Stanley Park Trails 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map
10 Vancouver - Southlands 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	11	12 Vancouver - Downtown - Science World 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	13	14 Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, August 14, 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	15	16 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Architecture & Historical Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map
17 Vancouver - Stanley Park - Ferguson Point 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	18	19 Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - East Village 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 19, 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	20	21 Richmond - Steveston - West Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, August 21, 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	22	23 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map
24 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail West - McKay Creek 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	25	26 Richmond - Central Richmond- Shell Road Trail 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 26, 2025 A very nice addition to our Richmond Series of walks. A flat (as all Richmond walks are) relaxing walk in Central Richmond. Walking in Garden City Community Park is always a treat with the lagoons and waterfowl to enjoy. The 10K route saves the best for last as we walk a few kilometres on the Shell Road Trail. This rural trail, hidden amongst some interesting neighbourhoods, is a calming walk on a tree-lined (really a tunnel of trees) trail. A very interesting walk to explore. This walk is in our “Explore Richmond” series. "Come Walk With Us”. 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 Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Rd Richmond, BC V7A 1G6 Canada Map	27	28 BURNABY - Central Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	29	30 Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map
31 Delta - Ladner - Historic Town Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map

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					1	2 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail West - Mahon Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map
3 Burnaby - Central Park - Deer Lake Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	4 Delta – Ladner – Pioneers and Essential Workers Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	5	6	7 Delta - Tsawwassen - Heron Rookery 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	8	9 Vancouver - Stanley Park - The Best of Stanley Park Trails 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map
10 Vancouver - Southlands 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	11	12 Vancouver - Downtown - Science World 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	13	14 Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, August 14, 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	15	16 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Architecture & Historical Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map
17 Vancouver - Stanley Park - Ferguson Point 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	18	19 Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - East Village 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 19, 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	20	21 Richmond - Steveston - West Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, August 21, 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	22	23 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map
24 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail West - McKay Creek 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map	25	26 Richmond - Central Richmond- Shell Road Trail 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 26, 2025 A very nice addition to our Richmond Series of walks. A flat (as all Richmond walks are) relaxing walk in Central Richmond. Walking in Garden City Community Park is always a treat with the lagoons and waterfowl to enjoy. The 10K route saves the best for last as we walk a few kilometres on the Shell Road Trail. This rural trail, hidden amongst some interesting neighbourhoods, is a calming walk on a tree-lined (really a tunnel of trees) trail. A very interesting walk to explore. This walk is in our “Explore Richmond” series. "Come Walk With Us”. 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 Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Rd Richmond, BC V7A 1G6 Canada Map	27	28 BURNABY - Central Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	29	30 Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map
31 Delta - Ladner - Historic Town Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 Map

Vancouver Venturers Walking Club

FUN, FITNESS, FRIENDSHIP

West Vancouver - Ambleside - Lions Gate Bridge - Prospect Point

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

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Queen Elizabeth Park

Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - PNE

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail West - Mahon Park

Burnaby - Central Park - Deer Lake Park

Delta – Ladner – Pioneers and Essential Workers Walk

Delta - Tsawwassen - Heron Rookery

Vancouver - Stanley Park - The Best of Stanley Park Trails

Vancouver - Southlands

Vancouver - Downtown - Science World

Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View

West Vancouver - Ambleside - Architecture & Historical Walk

Vancouver - Stanley Park - Ferguson Point

Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - East Village

Richmond - Steveston - West Dyke

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail West - McKay Creek

Richmond - Central Richmond- Shell Road Trail

BURNABY - Central Park

Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South)

Delta - Ladner - Historic Town Walk

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Kensington Queen Elizabeth Park

Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards

Port Moody - Rocky Point - Exchange Walk