RICHMOND – Central Richmond

Jan 1 – Dec 31

SANCTION: PT 046

START POINT: Two start points depending on route. See below.

DISTANCES: 6,10k 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 labels (book stamping), you will receive inserts by email once payment is received.

CONTACT: vancouverventurers@gmail.com

PROGRAM: Boardwalks, Art in Public Places, Moving Waters

DIRECTIONS: By car: From Hwy 99, take Westminster Hwy westbound for 3K; Left on No. 3 Rd to Richmond Centre Mall on Right. By transit: Take Canada Line to Richmond – Brighouse Station, walk 4 mins (200m) to Start Point Richmond Centre Mall.

INFORMATION: There are three routes.

1. Minoru Park & Middle Arm Dyke 6k & 10k (rating 1B)
Start Point: Inside The Mall, Old Navy, Richmond Centre Mall, 6551 No. 3 Rd

Description: Walk goes through Minoru Park and some quiet residential neighbourhoods on our way to the Middle Arm Dyke system that protects the city of Richmond. This part of the dyke pathway is amazing, looking over to the airport, watching planes leave and arrive, very often getting to see row boats, dragon boats or sculls in the Fraser River, walking past the Richmond Oval, and the UBC Boathouse which is a fully floating facility.

2. Three Parks 6k & 10k (rating 1B)
Start Point: Inside The Mall, Old Navy, Richmond Centre Mall, 6551 No. 3 Rd

Description: Route goes on 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.

3. Shell Road Trail 6k & 10k (rating 1B)

Start Point: South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd V7A 1G6

Description: A flat (as all Richmond walks are) relaxing walk in Central Richmond. Getting to walk in Garden City Community Park is always a treat with the lagoons and waterfowl to enjoy. The 10K route saves the best for last as we walk a few kilometres on the Shell Road Trail. This rural trail, hidden amongst some interesting neighbourhoods, is a calming walk on a tree-lined (really a tunnel of trees) trail.

Events in December 2024

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
1 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Dundarave 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 1, 2024 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	2	3 Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Walk goes through residential areas and Memorial South Park. We will also walk through Mountain View Cemetery (“Where Vancouver Remembers”) - opened in 1886. Some famous Canadians are buried here. We will see the main part of the cemetery and the Jewish, Japanese and Chinese parts of the cemetery. For the 10K, there is an option to walk outside of the cemetery. Distance: 5/10k * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * 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. Kensington Community Centre 5175 Dumfries Street Vancouver, BC Map	4	5 Delta - Tsawwassen - Central Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 5, 2024 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 Map	6	7 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 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 Map
8 Richmond - Central Richmond- Shell Road Trail 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 A very nice addition to our Richmond Series of walks. A flat (as all Richmond walks are) relaxing walk in Central Richmond. Walking in Garden City Community Park is always a treat with the lagoons and waterfowl to enjoy. The 10K route saves the best for last as we walk a few kilometres on the Shell Road Trail. This rural trail, hidden amongst some interesting neighbourhoods, is a calming walk on a tree-lined (really a tunnel of trees) trail. A very interesting walk to explore. This walk is in our “Explore Richmond” series. "Come Walk With Us”. 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 Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Rd Richmond, BC V7A 1G6 Canada Map	9	10 Vancouver - Stanley Park - Ferguson Point 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 10, 2024 This walk will go along English Bay, up the stairs to Ferguson Point past the Teahouse Restaurant. We will then walk along several trails in the old growth forests where you will see some of the oldest trees in the park. Return via the Seawall along Coal Harbour. Distance: 5k/10k Trail Rating: 1A/2B 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 View Location Map	11	12 Delta – Ladner – Pioneers and Essential Workers Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 Come to Ladner and experience the residential, historical, and community infrastructures of this small community. You will pass by a hospital, community centre, firehall and last but not least, an active Augustinian monastery. Historic structures include the Harris Barn and Kirkland House. Notably, the Forest of the Future Garden was funded by a pair of Volkssporting pioneers. This is one of the most diverse walks offered in South Delta. The 6k route is the Pioneer Walk and the 5k route is the Essential Workers Walk. 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. * 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 Ricky's All-Day Grill (Parking Lot) 5239 Ladner Trunk Road Ladner, BC V4K 1W4 Canada Map	13	14 Richmond - Steveston - South Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024 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
15 Vancouver - Downtown & Christmas Lights 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024 The Christmas Lights walk is only available after the first week in December. Best time to do this walk is late afternoon. Route goes through Downtown Vancouver following the signs to “CHRISTMAS AT CANADA PLACE” for the Woodward’s windows and Canada’s North light display. Then up the living green roof to see the CHRISTMAS MARKET at Jack Poole Plaza. Walk along the Seaside Greenway (Seawall), to the beautiful marina in Coal Harbour, passing Westin Bayshore Hotel. Continue to the “BRIGHT NIGHTS” in Stanley Park. Return via Beach Avenue all the way to the LIGHTS OF HOPE at St. Paul’s Hospital. Distance: 6k,10k,11k Trail Rating: 2B * Registration starts at 3:30. Walk starts at 4:00 * 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	16	17 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail East - Lynn Creek 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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	18	19 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Locarno Beach 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 19, 2024 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: 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. * 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 View Location Map	20	21 Richmond - Terra Nova - YVR South Terminal & Dykes 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2024 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 Map
22 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Architecture & Historical Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024 This is a wonderful easy, sometimes breezy, walk along the lower road of Dundarave, West Bay and Altamont neighborhoods. You will encounter beautiful scenery, huge cedars, lovely lavish gardens, quaint tucked-away beaches and architecturally-renowned mansions. Along the route, fascinating “Fun Facts for Free” are noted. (If interested in knowing a little bit more, a separate page will be offered by the host). There are some stairs, some small steps and just the right number of hills to make it interesting. Enjoy the decorated Christmas trees in Dundarave Beach Park. Distance: 6k/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 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 Map	23	24	25 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024 No walk is scheduled today.	26 Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 26, 2024 Start Point: Meet in Parking Lot, Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena, 5670 East Boulevard Description: 5, 10k (Rating 2B) This walk goes along the southern part of the Arbutus Greenway, from 41st Ave to SW Marine Drive, passing by community gardens, and through interesting residential areas. Catch views of planes approaching or taking off from Vancouver Airport. 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 Milltown Bar & Grill, #101 - 9191 Bentley St, Richmond. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Host: Sona Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena 5670 East Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6M 3V2 Canada View Location Map	27	28 Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 28, 2024 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 View Location Map
29 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Quilchena Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	30	31 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024 No walk is scheduled today.

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
1 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Dundarave 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 1, 2024 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	2	3 Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Walk goes through residential areas and Memorial South Park. We will also walk through Mountain View Cemetery (“Where Vancouver Remembers”) - opened in 1886. Some famous Canadians are buried here. We will see the main part of the cemetery and the Jewish, Japanese and Chinese parts of the cemetery. For the 10K, there is an option to walk outside of the cemetery. Distance: 5/10k * Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. * 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. Kensington Community Centre 5175 Dumfries Street Vancouver, BC Map	4	5 Delta - Tsawwassen - Central Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 5, 2024 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 Map	6	7 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 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 Map
8 Richmond - Central Richmond- Shell Road Trail 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 A very nice addition to our Richmond Series of walks. A flat (as all Richmond walks are) relaxing walk in Central Richmond. Walking in Garden City Community Park is always a treat with the lagoons and waterfowl to enjoy. The 10K route saves the best for last as we walk a few kilometres on the Shell Road Trail. This rural trail, hidden amongst some interesting neighbourhoods, is a calming walk on a tree-lined (really a tunnel of trees) trail. A very interesting walk to explore. This walk is in our “Explore Richmond” series. "Come Walk With Us”. 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 Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Rd Richmond, BC V7A 1G6 Canada Map	9	10 Vancouver - Stanley Park - Ferguson Point 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 10, 2024 This walk will go along English Bay, up the stairs to Ferguson Point past the Teahouse Restaurant. We will then walk along several trails in the old growth forests where you will see some of the oldest trees in the park. Return via the Seawall along Coal Harbour. Distance: 5k/10k Trail Rating: 1A/2B 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 View Location Map	11	12 Delta – Ladner – Pioneers and Essential Workers Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 Come to Ladner and experience the residential, historical, and community infrastructures of this small community. You will pass by a hospital, community centre, firehall and last but not least, an active Augustinian monastery. Historic structures include the Harris Barn and Kirkland House. Notably, the Forest of the Future Garden was funded by a pair of Volkssporting pioneers. This is one of the most diverse walks offered in South Delta. The 6k route is the Pioneer Walk and the 5k route is the Essential Workers Walk. 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. * 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 Ricky's All-Day Grill (Parking Lot) 5239 Ladner Trunk Road Ladner, BC V4K 1W4 Canada Map	13	14 Richmond - Steveston - South Dyke 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024 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
15 Vancouver - Downtown & Christmas Lights 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024 The Christmas Lights walk is only available after the first week in December. Best time to do this walk is late afternoon. Route goes through Downtown Vancouver following the signs to “CHRISTMAS AT CANADA PLACE” for the Woodward’s windows and Canada’s North light display. Then up the living green roof to see the CHRISTMAS MARKET at Jack Poole Plaza. Walk along the Seaside Greenway (Seawall), to the beautiful marina in Coal Harbour, passing Westin Bayshore Hotel. Continue to the “BRIGHT NIGHTS” in Stanley Park. Return via Beach Avenue all the way to the LIGHTS OF HOPE at St. Paul’s Hospital. Distance: 6k,10k,11k Trail Rating: 2B * Registration starts at 3:30. Walk starts at 4:00 * 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	16	17 North Vancouver - Lonsdale Quay - Spirit Trail East - Lynn Creek 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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	18	19 Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Locarno Beach 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 19, 2024 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: 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. * 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 View Location Map	20	21 Richmond - Terra Nova - YVR South Terminal & Dykes 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2024 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 Map
22 West Vancouver - Ambleside - Architecture & Historical Walk 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024 This is a wonderful easy, sometimes breezy, walk along the lower road of Dundarave, West Bay and Altamont neighborhoods. You will encounter beautiful scenery, huge cedars, lovely lavish gardens, quaint tucked-away beaches and architecturally-renowned mansions. Along the route, fascinating “Fun Facts for Free” are noted. (If interested in knowing a little bit more, a separate page will be offered by the host). There are some stairs, some small steps and just the right number of hills to make it interesting. Enjoy the decorated Christmas trees in Dundarave Beach Park. Distance: 6k/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 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 Map	23	24	25 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024 No walk is scheduled today.	26 Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, December 26, 2024 Start Point: Meet in Parking Lot, Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena, 5670 East Boulevard Description: 5, 10k (Rating 2B) This walk goes along the southern part of the Arbutus Greenway, from 41st Ave to SW Marine Drive, passing by community gardens, and through interesting residential areas. Catch views of planes approaching or taking off from Vancouver Airport. 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 Milltown Bar & Grill, #101 - 9191 Bentley St, Richmond. For more info about this walk, send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. Host: Sona Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena 5670 East Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6M 3V2 Canada View Location Map	27	28 Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, December 28, 2024 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 View Location Map
29 Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Quilchena Park 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 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 View Location Map	30	31 No Walk Scheduled 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024 No walk is scheduled today.

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FUN, FITNESS, FRIENDSHIP

RICHMOND – Central Richmond

West Vancouver - Ambleside - Dundarave

Vancouver – Shaughnessy – Kensington – Mountain View

Delta - Tsawwassen - Central Walk

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Vanier Park

Richmond - Central Richmond- Shell Road Trail

Vancouver - Stanley Park - Ferguson Point

Delta – Ladner – Pioneers and Essential Workers Walk

Richmond - Steveston - South Dyke

Vancouver - Downtown & Christmas Lights

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

Vancouver - Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Locarno Beach

Richmond - Terra Nova - YVR South Terminal & Dykes

West Vancouver - Ambleside - Architecture & Historical Walk

No Walk Scheduled

Vancouver - Kerrisdale - Arbutus Greenway (South)

Burnaby - Central Park - Everett Crowley Park

Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Quilchena Park

No Walk Scheduled

No Walk Scheduled

Vancouver - Stanley Park- Trails (Connie's Walk)

Richmond - Central Richmond - Three Parks