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Sunday, March 30, 2025 
Description: Walk along the Spanish Banks beaches and Admiralty Trail in Pacific Spirit Regional Park - from Locarno to Acadia. Then explore parts of the University of BC campus and the University Endowment Lands with historical landmarks & mansions. Throughout the walk, there are beautiful views of Vancouver and the North Shore mountains across English Bay and Burrard Inlet. Distance: 6/10K Trail Rating: 2B/3B *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Locarno Beach Concession 4445 NW Marine Dr Vancouver, BC V6R 1B7 Canada | 31Monday, March 31, 2025 |
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
This walk will take you on trails through Central Park all the way to Everett Crowley Park and Avalon Pond. We will return from Champlain Heights via more trails and pathways through parks and some residential areas with lots of trees. *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Distance: 5k/10k Trail Rating: 1B Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Starbucks (outside in Station Square, Metrotown) 6200 McKay Ave #120 Station Square, Metrotown Burnaby, BC V5H 4L8 Canada
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Wednesday, April 2, 2025 ***New Walk - Description to Follow*** Distance: 5/10km 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. " Pender Island - Otter Bay 1371 MacKinnon Road Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1 Canada |
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Wednesday, April 2, 2025 ***New Walk - Description to Follow*** Distance: 5/10km 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. " Pender Island - Otter Bay 1371 MacKinnon Road Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1 Canada |
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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Part Seawall starting from Coal Harbour, and trails up to Prospect Point and along trails with old trees, including the Hollow Tree, a Vancouver Heritage. This walk will also take us to the Vancouver Aquarium - check out the old bear pit and the Killer Whale sculpture by the famous Bill Reid. 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: 5/10k Trail Rating: 1A/2B Start Location: Meet in the sitting area of Devonian Harbour Park, 1929 W Gerogia St (NW corner of Denman & W Georgia - behind the bus stop). *** 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 | 4Friday, April 4, 2025 |
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Sunday, April 6, 2025 As you walk along the trails beside the Fraser River, you will see the last one-room schoolhouse in Delta and the Victorian style House Burrvilla, which is reportedly home to over 3000 bats. Thank goodness bats are nocturnal! The dyke loop offers views of farmland and you might even see a llama. Who knew you could walk over the Massey Tunnel? Distances: 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 t a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Deas Island Regional Park 6090 Deas Island Road Delta, BC V4K 5A8 Canada | 7Monday, April 7, 2025 |
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Route is in West Point Grey. You will see older homes with varied architecture, including 1940s to 1950s housing in a neighbourhood called “Little Australia”. Then into another area with beautiful mansions; some of the most expensive homes in Vancouver are located here. Return along Spanish Banks, Locarno Beach and Jericho Beach. Start Location: Parking Lot outside A&W Restaurant Distance: 6/10k Trail Rating: 2B *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch a nearby eatery. 2083 Alma St (@ West 4th Ave) 2083 Alma Street (@ West 4th Ave) Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6 Canada | 9Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 Enjoy walking the Arbutus Greenway, Marpole neighbourhoods and along the extensive boardwalk beside the Fraser River, where salt and freshwater meet as the Fraser meets the Pacific Ocean. Beautiful views of the Fraser River from the boardwalks that cross restored tidal marshes and snake between stands of poplar and alder trees. Barges, boats and log booms on the river and the Vancouver Airport runways are just beyond. This part of the walk is the highlight and not to be missed. Distances: 5K/10K Trail Rating: 2B *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, 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. Safeway Marpole 8475 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z9 | 11Friday, April 11, 2025 |
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Sunday, April 13, 2025
This walk goes through “villages” of Ambleside and Park Royal with interesting shops and eateries. Then walk north along the edge of the Capilano River, a salmon-spawning river, in West Vancouver crossing over to North Vancouver and continue along the river all the way up close to Upper Levels (Highway 1). Return to West Vancouver via an overpass close to the mouth of the river with panoramic views of English Bay and Vancouver. Enjoy more views along Ambleside Park/Beach all the way to Centennial Seawalk. There is an option to cross Lions Gate Bridge. This will add another 3k to the walk. Distance: 10k/13k Trail Rating: 2B *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Meet at picnic shelter in John Lawson Park on 16th Street. Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. John Lawson Park 17th St West Vancouver, BC BC V7V 3T3 | 14Monday, April 14, 2025 |
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Thursday, April 17, 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 | 18Friday, April 18, 2025 |
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 This leisurely walk, in the northeastern section of the City of Burnaby, follows a series of gravel paths and urban trails. The area has an interesting mixture of suburban park and the original forested habitat. Start Point: Parking Lot, 1541 Greystone Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 Directions: Parking Lot is accessed via roadway into Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. It is the first road on the left, before the golf course parking lot. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Distance: 5k/10k Trail Rating: 2B *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to: vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Parking Lot: 1541 Greystone Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 1541 Greystone Dr Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 Canada |
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Tuesday, April 22, 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 | 23Wednesday, April 23, 2025 |
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
The 10K route goes through Downtown Vancouver, Canada Place, Gastown and Chinatown with an opportunity to walk inside the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park. It also includes a heritage walk through the oldest residential neighbourhood in the City of Vancouver and discover historic buildings and sidewalk mosaics. Heading towards Waterfront Rd., we will get a view of the busy Port of Vancouver and pass the SeaBus Terminal and Vancouver Convention Centre. Return to Downtown along the Seawall.. Distance: 10k. Trail Rating: 2B *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. " JJ Bean Coffee Roasters 1188 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5 Canada | 25Friday, April 25, 2025 |
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
We will walk along Kitsilano Beach to Vanier Park and cross Burrard Street Bridge. Following the Seawall to Yaletown Ferry Dock, we take the water taxi to Stamps Landing. Then continue to Granville Island back to Kitsilano Beach. Enjoy spectacular views from the bridge, the Seawall and the water taxi. The 6K will not cross Burrard Bridge but will go to Granville Island. BRING MONEY FOR THE WATER TAXI - Seniors-$3.00 each — under 65- $4.50 each Distance: 6/10K Trail Rating: 2B *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at a nearby eatery. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. The Boathouse 1305 Arbutus Street Vancouver, BC V6J 5N2 Canada |
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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 | 28Monday, April 28, 2025 |
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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. 6551 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC | 30Wednesday, April 30, 2025 |
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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 | 2Friday, May 2, 2025 |
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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. *** 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 |
