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Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
6750 Keith Drive
West Vancouver, BC V7W 2V1
Canada
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North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail West - Mahon Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, February 1, 2026

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
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2Monday, February 2, 2026

Richmond - Steveston - South Dyke

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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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4Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Vancouver - Stanley Park - The Best of Stanley Park Trails

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, February 5, 2026

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
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6Friday, February 6, 2026

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Olympic Village - Cambie Bridge

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 7, 2026

Enjoy the panoramic scenery of Vancouver from different viewpoints. This walk takes you to Granville Island & along the Seaside Greenway to Olympic Village, Science World to Coopers’ Park, cross Cambie Bridge & return to Granville Island. Check out what Granville Island has to offer as you walk around the Island. The 6K walk will only go to Charleson Park & Granville Island.

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

Distance: 6/10k

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 Starbucks/Indigo.

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.

Indigo
2505 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3G7
Canada
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Burnaby - Burnaby Lake Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, February 8, 2026

Burnaby Lake is part of the Burnaby Lake Regional Park, a wildlife sanctuary. This is a popular urban park. Watch for rare birds and many types of wildlife on land and in the water. It is a nature paradise. This is easy walking on flat trails and boardwalks.

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

Distances: 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 info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

Burnaby Lake Rugby Club
3760 Sperling Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5B 4X5
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9Monday, February 9, 2026

Delta - Tsawwassen FN - Farm and Industry Walk

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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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11Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Quilchena Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, February 12, 2026

 

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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13Friday, February 13, 2026

Vancouver - Downtown - Lost Lagoon/Blue Heron Colony

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 14, 2026

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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Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, February 15, 2026

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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Delta - Ladner - Parks Walk

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Monday, February 16, 2026

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
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17Tuesday, February 17, 2026
18Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Arbutus Greenway (North)

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, February 19, 2026

This walk goes along residential areas in Shaughnessy, the north portion of the Arbutus Greenway and parks with views of Downtown and the North Shore mountains.

Parking: Available along Fir St. between West 10th Ave & West 15th Ave.

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

Distance: 6/10k

Trail Rating: 2B

*** Registration starts at 9:30 ***

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.

Indigo
2505 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3G7
Canada
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20Friday, February 20, 2026

Richmond - Terra Nova - YVR South Terminal & Dykes

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 21, 2026

This walk features walks beside the water along the dyke system, boardwalks, bridges, spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains, aircraft coming and going from the terminal and maybe even a float plane taking off from the Fraser River.

Distance: 5k, 7k, 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 information about this walk, contact us at: vancouverventurers@gmail.com.

Thompson Community Centre
5151 Granville Avenue
Richmond, BC
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West Vancouver - Ambleside - Capilano River

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, February 22, 2026

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
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23Monday, February 23, 2026

Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - PNE

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

 

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.

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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25Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Burrard Bridge/Granville Island

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, February 26, 2026

 

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
Map The Boathouse
27Friday, February 27, 2026

Vancouver - Oakridge

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 28, 2026

 

Walk through and around several parks and Langara Golf Course while exploring the multicultural Oakridge area of Vancouver. 

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 some of your fellow walkers for lunch at Himalaya Restaurant. 6587 Main Street.

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

Sunset Community Centre
6810 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5X 0A1
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Upcoming Walks

  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026 – Delta - Ladner - Parks Walk
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Arbutus Greenway (North)
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Richmond - Terra Nova - YVR South Terminal & Dykes
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Sunday, February 22, 2026 – West Vancouver - Ambleside - Capilano River
  • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise - PNE
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