Please note: Before travelling any significant distance to do one of these Year Round and Seasonal walks, walkers should always contact the 'Contact Person' or club shown with each walk. If either of these are unavailable, please contact the appropriate Regional Director or the CVF office at cvffcv@bellnet.ca The CVF makes every effort to keep this information up to date, but changes do occur from time to time that may inconvenience walkers who travel.

Avis important: Avant d'entreprendre un voyage d'une distance importante à l’une des marches suivantes, on devrait toujours contacter le responsable ou le club indiqué pour chaque marche. S'il est impossible de contacter l'un ou l'autre des ces deux, veuillez contacter soit le Directeur régional ou le bureau national de la FCV au cvffcv@bellnet.ca . La FCV fait de son mieux pour garder ces renseignements à jour, mais des changements importants peuvent survenir de temps à autre.

CVF 25th Anniversary Walking Challenge

Défi de marche du 25e anniversaire FCV

BRENTWOOD BAY   YRE-MW   CVF12/109   2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2B / 3B

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Walking Club

Janet Lewis  250-665-6062  j2lewis@shaw.ca

Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies, 7154 West Saanich Rd.

From Victoria, take West Saanich Rd. North.  From BC Ferries or WA State Ferries, take Hwy 17 South.  Follow signs to Brentwood Bay.

Mon - Wed,  Fri: 09:00 - 18:00; Thur: 09:00 - 19:00; Sat: 10:00 - 17:00; Sun: noon - 17:00.

The walk takes in the town, waterfront, farmland, forests, and a beautiful view of the bay. This walk passes Butchart Gardens. Not suitable for wheelchairs or baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8M 1P6

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

BURNABY   YRE-MW   CVF12/179    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

JC Dompierre/Beverley Cattrall  604-224-5547/250-598-4316  jcdompierre@telus.net/vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

BG Urban Cafe, 4575 Central Blvd (1 block east of Metrotown Sky Train Station).

Please do not park in Cafe spaces.

Daily: 08:00 - 20:00

The route goes along  BC Parkway Urban Trail (beside the SkyTrain) and through Central Park before returning via residential streets.  Suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V5H 4J5

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

CEDAR   M-SEAS-MW   CVF12/307    2012-04-21 ➞ 2012-10-20   6, 10 km   2B

Bastion City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Karen Mullen/Dave Seccombe  250-245-7496  ethelh@shaw.ca

49th Parallel Grocery Store, 1824 Cedar Rd.

From Hwy 19 North or South turn onto Cedar Rd. and watch for the store. 

Daily: 07:30 - dusk. Closed Christmas Day & may close at 18:00 on some statutory holidays.

The route is on some country roads but mainly in Hemer Park and on the Morden Colliery Trail. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9X 1H9

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

CHEMAINUS   YRE-MW   CVF12/110    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B

CVF British Columbia Director

David Cattrall  250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

No walk box available locally. This walk operates by mail in  registration only. For more details contact the BC Director.

Download registration information from www.volkssportingbc.ca. To obtain relevant stamps, mail $2 and documentation as indicated on the web site to:

David Cattrall, 1231 Hewlett Pl., Victoria, BC  V8S 4P6.

Details are in the walk instuctions.

Both the 5 and 10 km walks zigzag through business and residential streets to view  the murals for which Chemainus is famous. The 10 km walk includes part of the Cowichan River Trail.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Scholar Walking Program

COMOX   YRE-MW   CVF12/1    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 12 km   1A

Comox Glacier Wanderers

Shirley Wallis  250-339-4145  ewallis9@shaw.ca

Port Augusta Motel, 2082 Comox Ave.

From the south, Hwy 19A North to Courtenay.  Cross over 17th Street Bridge and turn right.  Follow signs for Comox.  Port Augusta Motel is on your left, across from the hospital.  From the north, Hwy 19A South.  Do not cross the 17th Street Bridge.  Follow signs for Comox.  Port Augusta Motel is on your left. Self-registration box is at main desk.

Daily: dawn to dusk

Trail goes through residential areas with some parks and along the waterfront.  Not suitable for wheelchairs or baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9M 1P8

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

COQUITLAM   YRE-MW   CVF12/176    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   10 km   1B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Roy Anderson/Beverley Cattrall  604-464-9384/250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Ronson Shoes, Coquitlam Town Centre, 2929 Barnet Hwy 604-944-2882

From Hwy 1, take Exit 44.  Follow Hwy 7 east (Lougheed Hwy) signs to light at Barnet Hwy.  Coquitlam Centre Mall is located at the junction of Lougheed and Barnet Highways.

Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat: 10:00 - 18:00; Thu - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00; Sun and holidays: 11:00 - 18:00

Walk goes through residential areas and Trans Canada Trail along Coquitlam River.    Mostly bark mulch trails.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V3R 5R5

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

COQUITLAM   YRE-MW   CVF12/322    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   10 km   2B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Jan Stevenson/Beverley Cattrall  604-522-0495/250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

7 - Eleven Store, 2188 Austin Ave.

From Hwy 1, take Exit 44. Follow Port Coquitlam / Mariner Way signs on Lougheed Hwy. Left at first light (500 meters after freeway off ramp) and right at the next two traffic lights. Proceed up Mariner Way to Austin Ave. Turn left, heading west, on Austin. Esso Station is on south side heading up hill. 7 - Eleven Store will be 1.5 km further west on same side of street as Esso. Do not park at 7-Eleven Store while doing the walk. Park in the Mundy Park lots on Hillside St. where there is one main lot and 2 overflow lots.

Daily: dawn to dusk

This walk goes through the forest and around lakes of Mundy Park on bark mulch trails. Not suitable for baby strollers or wheelchairs.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V3K 3R8

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

COURTENAY   YRE-MW   CVF12/10    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1A

Comox Glacier Wanderers

Shirley Wallis  250-339-4145  ewallis9@shaw.ca

Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Hwy,

250- 338-5371 or 250-338-1000

From the South: On reaching Courtenay, take Cliffe Ave. to Fifth St.,  turn right, over the 5th St. Bridge. The centre is on the left at the far end of the park. From the North: The Centre is located on Old Island Highway, on the right by the play park. The box is kept in a small storage room across from the office and marked “Staff Only.” Parking is available just north of the building.

M-F 06:30 - 22:00; Sa 08:30 - 16:00; Su 09:00 - 21:00. Hours may vary seasonally or on holidays. Phone: 250-338-5371 or 250-338-1000 to confirm hours.

Trail goes through residential areas, parks and along estuary nature preserve.  Suitable for wheelchairs or baby strollers but may be difficult through park area.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9N 3P5

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

DELTA   YRE-MW   CVF12/80    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2B

Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club

Peggy Schindeler  604-590-3975  surrey.trekkers@gmail.com

Location yet to be determined. Please contact Peggy Schindeler at the number above.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

DELTA   YRE-MW   CVF12/139    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2B

Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club

Shirley Stoklossa  604-596-8699  surrey.trekkers@gmail.com

Esquires Coffee Houses Inc., 11146B - 84 Ave.

Esquires is at the southwest corner of 84 Ave and 112 St. Take Hwy 91.  Exit at Nordel Way. Right at 84 Ave to 112 St. 

Mon - Fri: 06:00 - dusk; Sat & Sun: 07:00 - dusk.

There are two routes. The "Bog" walk proceeds through residential areas to the famous "Burns Bog" Conservation Area on peat which contains intriguing cover and growth while being home to a variety of wildlife.  The street walk proceeds through residential areas and school / park land.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V4C 2L6

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

DUNCAN   YRE-MW   CVF12/136    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   6, 10, 20 km   2B

CVF British Columbia Director

Deborah Coulthard/Beverley Cattrall  250-746-1920/250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn, 140 Trans Canada Hwy.

Travelodge Silver Bridge is on the main highway (Hwy 1) through Duncan. Silver Bridge Inn has special room rates for Volkssporters.

Daily: 07:00 - dusk,

Walk goes through the town of Duncan, passing a number of totem poles for which Duncan is famous. One of the three Cowichan Valley walks (082, 136 and 196).

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9L 3P7

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Group Walks

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

GOLDEN   YRE-MW   CVF12/310    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B / 2B

CVF British Columbia Director

David Cattrall  250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

No walk box available locally. This walk operates by mail in  registration only. For more details contact the BC Director.

Download registration information from www.volkssportingbc.ca. To obtain relevant stamps, mail $2 and documentation as indicated on the web site to:

David Cattrall, 1231 Hewlett Pl., Victoria, BC  V8S 4P6.

Details are in the walk instuctions. Driving directions are on the walk instructions.

N/A. Walk can be done from dawn to dusk. Note that Golden is on Mountain (not Pacific) Time.

Both routes cross the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge to follow the Kicking Horse River, the Rotary Trails, through a short residential section to the downtown of Golden.

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

HOPE   YRE-MW   CVF12/9   2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Beverley Cattrall/Sheila Robertson  250-598-4316/604-796-3826  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Hope and District Recreation Centre [and pool], 1005 6th Ave.

From Vancouver take Hwy 1,  Exit 170 into Hope. Left at the first lights , Right at the next lights onto the old Hope-Princeton Hwy. Left to Sixth Ave after passing the Kawkawa Lake Rd. The Recreation complex is on your right. Walk registration box is in the lobby.

Mon, Wed, Fri: 06:00 - 22:30: Tue -Thu 08:00 - 20:30; Sat: 08:00 - 17:00; Sun:10:00 - 17:00; Holidays 08:00 - 16:00 call to confirm

The route goes through the town of Hope with views of the water and passes chainsaw carvings by Pete Ryan.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0X 1L4

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Yellowhead Route Walks

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

 

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