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Sunday, December 29, 2024 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 | 30Monday, December 30, 2024 |
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024 No walk is scheduled today. |
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025 No walk is scheduled today. |
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Thursday, January 2, 2025 
On this walk, you will enjoy magnificent views of Coal Harbour, the Brockton Point Lighthouse, Lumberman’s Arch and the Variety Kids water park. Here we turn off the Seawall into the trails. View the Japanese Canadian War Monument, the Miniature Railway, the Pavilion Gardens and the Rose Garden before enjoying more natural surroundings of trails leading to Beaver Lake and on to Second Beach. 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. *** Distance: 5/10k Trail Rating: 1A/2B 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, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com Devonian Harbour Park 1929 West Georgia St Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9 | 3Friday, January 3, 2025 |
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Saturday, January 4, 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 |
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Sunday, January 5, 2025
Walk along the Spirit Trail, then through Mosquito Creek Park to Edgemont Village, a quaint little area with one-of-a-kind retail stores and a vibrant community. You might feel like you are in a mountain resort as Grouse Mountain is not far away. Then down to a 1950’s cabin and pond where a number of shows, including the Virgin River series, were filmed. Next comes Murdo Frazer Pitch & Putt, Heywood Park, Pemberton Heights and back to Mosquito Creek Park. Don’t miss this walk! Lots to explore. 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 | 6Monday, January 6, 2025 |
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Discover what makes Tsawwassen so livable. Walk through Beach Grove where life is “in the slow lane”, pass by golf courses and through nice neighbourhoods. You will be challenged physically and rewarded visually with farm and mountain views. Sunny Tsawwassen awaits exploration. Distance: 5/10k 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 | 8Wednesday, January 8, 2025 |
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Saturday, January 11, 2025
Western Loop goes to Point Grey; Eastern Loop goes to Vanier Park (rating 2B). Routes go along Kitsilano Beach & residential streets, then to Vanier Park & back. The 6k will not go to Vanier Park. Walk 5k or 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 |
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Sunday, January 12, 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 | 13Monday, January 13, 2025 |
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Tuesday, January 14, 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 | 15Wednesday, January 15, 2025 |
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Thursday, January 16, 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 | 17Friday, January 17, 2025 |
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Walk 5k, 6, or 11 km. This walk is made up of two loops. The 5K Western Loop goes to the Olympic Cauldron (2010 Winter Olympics) in Jack Poole Plaza, up onto the “living roof”, then along the Coal Harbour Seaside Greenway (Seawall), all the way to Westin Bayshore Hotel. Then through some nice heritage-home neighbourhoods in the West End. The 6K Eastern Loop goes through Downtown Vancouver, around Canada Place Building along “The Canadian Trail”, Gastown & part of Chinatown, including the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park. We will return along West Georgia, the hub of downtown shopping and transportation. Washrooms available at Start/Finish & along routes. Walk 5/6km or 11km routes. 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, 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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Sunday, January 19, 2025
Walk this vibrant and eclectic area known for its unusual stores, heritage buildings, murals and stately homes. Mount Pleasant is also known for its rich history, many craft breweries and unique variety of restaurants. Keep your eyes open for historical cairns scattered throughout the walk. *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Distance: 6k/8k/10k Trail Rating: 2A Immediately following the walk, club members may join us for a Member's Appreciation lunch at the Heritage Hall. ***RSVP needed before January 5th to attend*** For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Heritage Hall 3102 Main St Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7 Canada | 20Monday, January 20, 2025 |
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Tuesday, January 21, 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 | 22Wednesday, January 22, 2025 |
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Sunday, January 26, 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 | 27Monday, January 27, 2025 |
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Tuesday, January 28, 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 | 29Wednesday, January 29, 2025 |
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
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 | 31Friday, January 31, 2025 |
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