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Vancouver Venturers Walking Club

2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave)

2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave)
2083 Alma Street (@ West 4th Ave)
Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6
Canada
Map 2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave)

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Delta - Ladner - Historic Town Walk

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, April 27, 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 Ricky's All-Day Grill (Parking Lot)
28Monday, April 28, 2025

Richmond - Central Richmond - Three Parks

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, April 29, 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 Richmond Centre - Old Navy Store
30Wednesday, April 30, 2025

BURNABY - Central Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 1, 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
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Map Starbucks (outside in Station Square, Metrotown)
2Friday, May 2, 2025

Vancouver - Downtown - Lost Lagoon/Blue Heron Colony

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025

We will walk along the Coal Harbour waterfront from the Convention Centre into Stanley Park where you will be welcomed by Lord Stanley. Walk through the Rose Garden. Then to the north side of Lost Lagoon. Check out the Rhododendron Garden and the Blue Heron Colony, one of the largest urban colony in North America. Pass English Bay and the Inukshuk. Finish with a heritage walk in the West End.

Distance: 6k, 10k

Trail Rating: 2B

Start Location: Meet at JJ Bean Coffee Roasters 1188 Alberni St. Vancouver

*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***

Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.

For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. "

 

 

JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
1188 Alberni St,
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5
Canada
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North Vancouver - Green Necklace

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025

Walk the Green Necklace, a 7.5 km urban greenway around North Vancouver City Centre. The Green Necklace is a scenic loop linking historic parks and buildings, public spaces and commercial areas. The 10km walk includes going through three parks.

Distances: 5, 7, 10K

Trail Rating: 2B

Start Point: Ray Perrault Park by children's playground. Across the street from house 1345 Moody Avenue.

*** 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 more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

Ray Perrault Park (by children's park across street from 1345 Moody Ave)
1345 Moody Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7L 3T5
Canada
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Map Ray Perrault Park (by children's park across street from 1345 Moody Ave)
5Monday, May 5, 2025

Richmond - Terra Nova - West Dyke & Railway Greenway

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Come Walk With Us on part of the old railway route now converted to walking paths as we walk to the Middle Arm Dyke pathway. While walking on this dyke trail beside the Middle Arm of the Fraser River we get to watch many planes taking off and landing at the Vancouver Airport. As we continue, this Middle Arm Dyke path changes to the West Dyke path and if it is the right time of the year, you will see many herons, eagles and thousands of Snow Geese. Don’t miss this walk. This is one of 11 walks in our “Explore Richmond” series.

Distance: 6k,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 info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

Thompson Community Centre
5151 Granville Avenue
Richmond, BC
Map Thompson Community Centre
7Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Delta - Tsawwassen - Heron Rookery

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 8, 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: 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 South Delta Recreation Centre
9Friday, May 9, 2025

Richmond - Steveston - South Dyke

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025

Steveston Rocks (WALKS)!!! This walk really has everything and is worth the effort to get to Steveston. A must see. Come Walk With Us and see this interesting little village, see some fantastic museums that you will want to explore further when you have the time and walk part of the 35 km of dykes that are in Richmond. This is one of 11 walks in our “Explore Richmond” series.

Meet in the parking lot across the street from the community centre.

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,  send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

Steveston Community Centre
4111 Moncton Street
Steveston, BC
Map Steveston Community Centre

Vancouver - Stanley Park - Seawall (East)

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 2025

We will head to Coal Harbour and walk counter-clockwise on the seawall around Stanley Park. The 10/11 km Seawall loop around iconic Stanley Park is a “MUST SEE” and “MUST DO” activity in Vancouver. It is one of our series of 7 walks in Stanley Park. It offers breathtaking views of Vancouver harbour, the city skyline, North Shore Mountains & English Bay. This route goes past famous landmarks and heritage features such as First Nations Totem Poles, Brockton Point & Prospect Point Lighthouses, Siwash Rock. There are beaches, rock cliffs and coastal forests of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees. You will see popular west coast wildlife, including marine life: squirrels, raccoons, skunks, coyotes, herons, eagles, seals and otters.

Distance: 5/10/11k

Washrooms available at Start/Finish and in park.

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Trail Rating: 1A

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. ***

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
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12Monday, May 12, 2025

Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Ridge

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 13, 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
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Map Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena
14Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Delta - Ladner - Parks Walk

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 15, 2025

6k, 10k options available.  We will take a perimeter route that borders the scenic Fraser River Estuary. As you exit the park, proceed along Ferry Rd to the South Arm Marshes where a little bit of unexpected magic awaits you. This route also passes through Ernie Burnett Park & a rare gem of nature known only to locals so it has yet to be named. Truly, a “magical” walk!

*** 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

 

Ladner Harbour Park
4905 Mcneeleys Way
Ladner, BC
Canada
Map Ladner Harbour Park
16Friday, May 16, 2025

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail East - Lynn Creek

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 17, 2025

  • Spirit Trail East – Lynn Creek: Walk the Spirit Trail east of Lonsdale Quay that will take you to Moodyville Park and Park & Tilford Gardens, onwards to a trail along Lynn Creek to Bridgman Park, then to Sunrise Park. Besides admiring the nature around you, take in the spectacular view of Vancouver city across Burrard Inlet as you pass Lonsdale Quay and the Shipyards. Check out the history of the “Benjamin Sewall” as you pass by the grain elevators.
  • Distance: 5/10k

    Trail Rating: 2B

    If taking the Seabus, the Waterfront Park Dock with the gazebo is located 2 blocks west. of the Lonsdale Quay Seabus. If driving, the gazebo/dock/pier is at the back of Waterfront Park in the 200 block of West Esplanade.

    *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***

    Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.

    For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

    Waterfront Park Dock
    Waterfront Park Dock
    49.3109125, -123.0858924
    North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K2
    Canada
    Map Waterfront Park Dock

    Vancouver - Downtown - Victory Square - Yaletown

    10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Sunday, May 18, 2025

     

    This walk will go along the Seaside Greenway pass Coal Harbour to Canada Place, Gastown and then to Victory Square. Continue to BC Place Stadium, Seaside Greenway, the Roundhouse and back via Yaletown. Don’t miss this walk. It will take you to some parts of downtown not covered in the other walks. The 6k will only go to Victory Square and then return to the start point.

    Distance: 6k/10k

    Trail Rating: 2B

    *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***

    Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.

    For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

    JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
    1188 Alberni St,
    Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5
    Canada
    View Location
    Map JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

    Burnaby - Squint Lake Park - Burnaby Mountain

    10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Monday, May 19, 2025

     

    A moderate uphill walk, with some steep sections, along urban trails and gravel paths, to the mountain via Burnaby Mountain Urban Trail, the Gnome's Home and Pandora Trails. Find those gnomes! A reward waiting for you at the top - enjoy the panoramic views of downtown Vancouver, the North Shore mountains, Deep Cove and Indian Arm and the garden when the roses are blooming. Going downhill to the start point will be a breeze.

    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/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.

    Parking Lot: 1541 Greystone Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4
    1541 Greystone Dr
    Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4
    Canada
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    Map Parking Lot: 1541 Greystone Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4
    20Tuesday, May 20, 2025
    21Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    West Vancouver - Ambleside - Dundarave

    10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Thursday, May 22, 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 John Lawson Park
    23Friday, May 23, 2025

    Burnaby - Barnet Marine Park

    10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Saturday, May 24, 2025

    This is a really interesting walk.  The first 5K that we all walk together and is completely beside the Burrard Inlet with views over Deep Cove that are without equal.  Part 2 - 5K will get your heart pumping.   A beautiful forest walk that is uphill to the Harry Jerome Velodrome and then back.  If you are looking for a walk that has views, water, forest trails and some hills that will make you proud you accomplished this, then this is a perfect walk.  Join us for this one.

    *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***

    Distances: 5K/10K

    Trail Rating: 1B/3B

    Special Programs: Famous Canadians

    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.

    Barnet Marine Park
    8181 Barnet Rd
    Burnaby, BC V5A 3G8
    Map Barnet Marine Park

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

    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
    Map Locarno Beach Concession
    26Monday, May 26, 2025

    Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Quilchena Park

    10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Tuesday, May 27, 2025

     

    The route goes through impressive Shaughnessy with its many mansions, then to Quilchena Park and Arbutus Village. The 5k route will not go to Quilchena Park & Arbutus Village.

    Start Location: Meet in the open space BEHIND Starbucks/Indigo.

    Distance: 5k/10k

    Trail Rating: 2A

    *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. ***

    Meet in the open space behind the Starbucks/Indigo.

    Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.

    Indigo
    2505 Granville Street
    Vancouver, BC V6H 3G7
    Canada
    View Location
    Map Indigo
    28Wednesday, May 28, 2025

    Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - PNE

    10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Thursday, May 29, 2025

     

    If there has ever been a walk when you wanted to say "I did not know that was there", this walk will be one of those. It may be a "WOW" experience for you. This is also an opportunity to walk in the PNE grounds, including the Sanctuary, Momiji gardens, Italian gardens and the Hastings Racecourse. Then, onwards to New Brighton Park, a waterfront park facing the North Shore mountains with beach access to Burrard Inlet. The history of Vancouver starts here. On your way back, you cannot miss the oldest wooden roller coaster, Playland's most historic and spectacular attraction.

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    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
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    Map Hastings Community Preschool - Hastings Community Park
    30Friday, May 30, 2025

    Vancouver - Stanley Park - Prospect Point - Lions Gate Bridge

    10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Saturday, May 31, 2025

    This walk has everything.  Walk by the Bayshore West Marina to Lost Lagoon, through old growth forests, exiting the forest trails to world class views from Prospect Point.  Crossing the Lions Gate bridge we are rewarded with spectacular views both to the west and to the east. Walking back into Stanley Park travel down to the Seawall then up the Ravine Trail to Beaver Lake and finally under the causeway at Lost Lagoon, and back to the City.

    Distance: 5/8/10k

    Trail rating 1A/3B

    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. ***

    Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery.

    For more information, email:  vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

     

     

    Devonian Harbour Park
    1929 West Georgia St
    Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9
    View Location
    Map Devonian Harbour Park

    Upcoming Walks

    • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Sunday, May 18, 2025 – Vancouver - Downtown - Victory Square - Yaletown
    • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, May 19, 2025 – Burnaby - Squint Lake Park - Burnaby Mountain
    • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 22, 2025 – West Vancouver - Ambleside - Dundarave
    • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025 – Burnaby - Barnet Marine Park
    • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Sunday, May 25, 2025 – Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Spanish Banks - Pacific Spirit Regional Park
    • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Quilchena Park
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