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Delta Heritage Airpark, Mary’s Place south end of 104th Street

Delta Heritage Airpark, Mary's Place south end of 104th Street
4103 104 Street
Delta, BC
Canada
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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
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Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Kensington Queen Elizabeth Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday, September 1, 2025

Register at Start Point & drive to 5175 Dumfries St (Kensington Community Centre). Walk through residential East Vancouver & then the trails & pathways in Queen Elizabeth Park. Enjoy the quarry garden, arboretum & public art. Return via Nat Bailey Stadium, Riley Park and passing Mountain View Cemetery. The 5k walk will not go to Queen Elizabeth Park.

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.

 

Kensington Community Centre
5175 Dumfries Street
Vancouver, BC
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2Tuesday, September 2, 2025
3Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, September 4, 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
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5Friday, September 5, 2025

Category: STVC
Port Moody - Rocky Point - Exchange Walk

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 6, 2025

Description: PT 177 - We're delighted to join our friends from Surrey Trekkers today for a walk at Rocky Point in Port Moody. The routes offer options of 5k, 6k, and 10k, mostly along Shoreline Trail, as well as through residential streets around Burrard Inlet. Restrooms are conveniently available at the Start/Finish line, along the route in Rocky Point Park, and beside Old Orchard Park. Situated along the picturesque shores of Burrard Inlet, Rocky Point Park in Port Moody stands out as one of the most breathtaking parks in the lower mainland. The Shoreline Trail presents an effortless walking experience, winding around the easternmost stretch of Burrard Inlet, taking in the views from the pier at Rocky Point Park and wandering through Old Orchard Park.

Distances: 5/6/10 km

Trail Rating: 1B

Start Time: Registration begins at 9:30am and ends at 9:55 am. The walk starts promptly at 10:00 am

Start Location: The Runners Den, 239 Newport Drive
The Runners Den is a short 10 minute walk from the Inlet Centre Skytrain station.

Hosts: Jen & Mary: surreytrekkersbc.gmail.com

Eatery: St. James Well Pub 248 Newport Drive
604-461-0800

Runner's Den
239 Newport Drive
Port Moody, BC
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Delta-Tsawwassen - Central Walk

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025

Discover what makes Tsawwassen so livable. Walk through Beach Grove where life is "in the slow lane", pass golf courses and through nice neighbourhoods. You will be challenged physically and rewarded visually with farm and mountain views. Sunny Tsawwassen awaits exploration.

Distance: 5k/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
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8Monday, September 8, 2025

Richmond - Central Richmond - Three Parks

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 9, 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
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10Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, September 11, 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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12Friday, September 12, 2025

Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Marpole - Fraser River Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 13, 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
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Richmond - Terra Nova - West Dyke & Railway Greenway

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 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
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15Monday, September 15, 2025

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

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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

Distance: 6/10K

Trail Rating: 2B/3B

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

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

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

Locarno Beach Concession
4445 NW Marine Dr
Vancouver, BC V6R 1B7
Canada
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17Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Bowen Island - Crippen Regional Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, September 18, 2025

“Experience an island park rich in history & natural beauty, learn stories of early island visitors, take in mountain & ocean views & stroll forested trails to peaceful Killarney Lake.” (from Crippen Regional Park brochure)

Directions to the Start Point: By car: Take Highway 1 westbound to Horseshoe Bay Village. Pay Parking. By transit: From downtown Vancouver, bus #250 or #257 (Horseshoe Bay) to ferry terminal.

Ferry Departure Time from Horseshoe Bay: 10:15 am. It's a 20-minute ferry ride to Snug Cove. Registration: Starts at 9:45 am in the ferry terminal waiting area and continues on the ferry. Walk Start Time: When ferry arrives at Snug Cove.

Start Location: Ferry dock on Bowen Island (Snug Cove) Snug Cove Terminal/Ferry Dock

Fares: This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel. Seniors (BC Resident) Monday to Thursday: Free; Non-Seniors (12 years and older): $11.60 return.

Distances: 6/10/12/16K

Trail Rating: 2B/3C

Special Programs: Moving Waters

Immediately following the walk, join some of your fellow walkers for lunch at Doc Morgan's  Pub & Restaurant or any restaurant in Snug Cove.

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

 

Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
6750 Keith Drive
West Vancouver, BC V7W 2V1
Canada
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19Friday, September 19, 2025

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Mosquito Creek

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 20, 2025

Walk starts from Goldsworthy Pier, walk along the Spirit Trail by the scenic waterfront with beautiful floating homes. We then head north and follow Mosquito Creek and the Trans Canada Trail through forested areas uphill to Montroyal underpass and then retrace our steps to go back. Enjoy this walk with a mix of boardwalks, nature and urban trails. The 6k route will go until Hwy #1 underpass.

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. ***

Distance: 6/10/11k

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.

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

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, September 21, 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
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22Monday, September 22, 2025

Vancouver - Downtown - Victory Square - Yaletown

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 23, 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
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24Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Burnaby - Squint Lake Park - Burnaby Mountain

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, September 25, 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: 6k/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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26Friday, September 26, 2025

Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - Burnaby Heights

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 27, 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:  6/10K

Trail Rating: 2A/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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West Vancouver - Lighthouse Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, September 28, 2025

About 2k of this walk are in Lighthouse Park, including a viewpoint overlooking Point Atkinson Lighthouse. The rest of the route is on winding, hilly roads & paths through a wealthy residential neighbourhood with some great views of Burrard Inlet.

Distances: 5/10K

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, 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.

Lighthouse Park
4902 Beacon Lane
West Vancouver, BC V7W 1K5
Canada
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29Monday, September 29, 2025

Delta - Tsawwassen FN - Farm and Industry Walk

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Tsawwassen FN – Farm & Industry Walk

Malls and crops and oceans…oh, my! This walk has it all. We walk the length of the Tsawwassen Mills Mall, passing by a gigantic bear sculpture and ending at the giant “Bass Pro” aquarium. We then venture outside and follow a shady path bordering farmland. Our journey continues through the new Tsawwassen Shores and Peregrine South housing developments, through the Tsawwassen Reserve then eventually onto a boardwalk where we enjoy a scenic view of the foreshore and Georgia Strait intertidal zone. In the distance, you will see the Roberts Bank and Deltaport shipping terminals, two of the major terminals for exports from our country. We loop back to our start point, passing by a very old aboriginal cemetery and some walkers may wish to pause and pay their respects. Old and new – this is a walk of great contrasts. The 7k goes through the residential section of the TFN and also incorporates a lengthy boardwalk over the salt marshes.

Start Location: We will meet inside Tsawwassen Mills mall entrance #3.

Distances: 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.

Tsawwassen Mills Mall: Entrance #3
5000 Canoe Pass Way
Tsawwassen , BC V4M 4G8
Canada
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1Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Richmond - Steveston - South Dyke

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, October 2, 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
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3Friday, October 3, 2025

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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Upcoming Walks

  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Richmond - Steveston - Britannia Shipyards
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Port Moody - Rocky Point - Exchange Walk
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Delta-Tsawwassen - Central Walk
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Richmond - Central Richmond - Three Parks
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 11, 2025 – Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park
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