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

KAMLOOPS   YRE-MW   CVF12/103    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   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.

N/A. . Walk can be done daily: dawn - dusk.

Historic downtown, waterfront, waterfront parks and trails.

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

    Yellowhead Route Walks

KELOWNA   YRE-MW   CVF12/178    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   10 km   1A

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Arne Roosen/Beverley Cattrall  250-767-6470/250-598-4316  arnsbarn@shaw.ca/vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Prestige Hotel, 1675 Abbott St.

From the south (Penticton), turn left onto Abbott St. at the first lights after crossing the floating bridge. From the north (Vernon) Hwy 97 /  Harvey St., turn right onto Abbott St. at the last lights before the floating bridge.

Daily: dawn to dusk

The trail is on paved surfaces through residential and lakeshore park. Suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V1Y 8S3

KEREMEOS   YRE-MW   CVF12/302    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 12 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 instructions.

N/A. Walk can be done from dawn to dusk.

The two longer routes are on the old railbed (Vancouver, Victoria and Eastern rail line) over a covered bridge through residential area and orchards with the return on the opposite side of the Similiameen River.

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

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

KIMBERLEY   YRE-MW   CVF12/105    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   11 km   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 instructions.

Route follows a wooded trail overlooking Mark Creek and St. Mary’s River valley to arrive in Marysville, an early miners’ community. The walk resumes along the banks of  Mark Creek. Watch for small trout in the tributaries leading into Mark Creek.

LADNER   YRE-MW   CVF12/63    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B

Vancouver ’Venturers Volkssport Club

Verni Brown  604-682-8390  vancouverventurers@gmail.com

ABC Country Restaurant, 5124 Ladner Trunk Rd.

From Hwy 99, take Hwy 17 exit. Right on Ladner Trunk Rd (Hwy 10).Left into Ladner Centre Mall parking lot (across from Trenant Park Mall). Restaurant is at far end of mall beside Ladner Trunk Rd.

Daily: 08:00 - 20:00.

Route passes business area, Memorial Park, Fraser River and residential streets.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V4K 1W2

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

LADYSMITH   YRE-MW   CVF12/199    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   6, 10 km   2B / 3B

Bastion City Wanderers Volkssport Club

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

Ricky’s Restaurant, Coronation Mall, 24-370 Trans-Canada Hwy.

On the TransCanada Hwy from the north, right onto Davis Rd. From the south, left onto Davis Rd. Right into Coronation Mall or Ricky’s Restaurant parking lot.

Daily: 07:00 to dusk. Statutory holidays: 08:00 to dusk.

The 6 km and one of the 10 km routes follow the waterfront and the  main streets of Ladysmith. The Holland Creek Route (10 km) follows park trails and up several hills to Holland Creek with a view of a waterfall.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9G 1T9

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

    Group Walks

    Natural Waterfall Walks

LAKE COWICHAN   M-SEAS-MW   CVF12/82 ➞ 2012-04-01 ➞ 2012-09-30   5, 10 km   2B

CVF British Columbia Director

Rick Desjardins/Beverley Cattrall  250-478-7020/250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Riverside Inn Pub, 56 North Shore Rd.  (250-749-3833)

Turn off Trans Canada Hwy onto Hwy 18 to Lake Cowichan (about 0.5 hour drive from Duncan). Follow Lake Cowichan Rd to Riverside Inn Pub.

Daily. 11:00 - 20:00.

Walk goes through some residential areas and downtown Lake Cowichan, plus some stretches of the Trans Canada Trail including two old trestle bridges. Walk showcases the lake, the river and the town. One of three Cowichan Valley walks (082, 136, and 196).

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0R 2G0

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

LANGLEY   YRE-MW   CVF12/138    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 11 km   2B

Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club

Dale Challice  604-866-8077  surrey.trekkers@gmail.com

Best Western Langley Inn, 5978 Glover Rd.

The hotel is on the south-east corner of Glover Rd and Langley By-Pass. From the east: take Hwy 1 westbound, exit 66, 232nd St.. Take Hwy 10 (toward Vancouver Island ferries) becomes Glover Rd. Left at Langley By-Pass. From the west: take Hwy 10 becoming Langley By-Pass.  Continue to Glover Rd. Walk box is at registration desk.

Daily: dawn - dusk.

The walk follows residential streets and trails through parks - Rotary Nicomekl (exercise trails), Sendall Gardens (exotic plant greenhouse) and Langley City; along water courses beside the Nicomekl River, where you often see birds and wildlife. Subject to flooding in spring and winter. There is an alternative 10 km "Flood" route available.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V3A 4H9

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

MAYNE ISLAND   YRE-MW   CVF12/303    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   6, 9, 12, 15, 18 km   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. Car is not required for this walk on Mayne Island.  The Island is accessible, by ferry, from Tsawwassen on the mainland (~ 40 km south of Vancouver), and from Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island (~ 30 km north of Victoria. Contact BC Ferries at www.bcferries.com for schedules.

N/A. Walk can be done from dawn to dusk.

The route goes along winding and hilly country roads to Georgina Point Heritage Park and Lighthouse, with its views of Active Pass and Galiano Island, with an optional 3 km that includes a Japanese garden.

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

    Group Walks

MILL BAY   YRE-MW   CVF12/196    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 20 km   2B

CVF British Columbia Director

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

Catrina's Grill, 170-2720 Mill Bay Rd., Mill Bay Centre.

Off Trans Canada Hwy  to Mill Bay Centre. At traffic lights near the A&W, turn on Deloume Rd. (right from the south; left from the north) to shopping centre. Note that Deloume Rd. is not easily identified on the highway.

Daily: 08:00 - dusk.

Walks include local streets and a few trails. Great food at start/  finish. One of three Cowichan Valley walks (082, 136, 196)

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0R 2P0

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

MOUNT ROBSON   M-SEAS-MW   CVF12/95    2012-05-01 ➞ 2012-10-08   5, 10 km   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.

N/A.  Walk can be done daily from dawn to dusk.

Both 5 & 10 km routes are on trail with good views of Mt. Robson and along the Robson River. 10-km route goes to Kinney Lake. Dogs are allowed on a leash to Kinney Lake. For trail conditions, call 1-800-435-5622 or link to webcam at www.bcparks.ca.

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

    Yellowhead Route Walks

NANAIMO   YRE-MW   CVF12/96    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2A / 2B

Bastion City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Ethel Hansen  250-756-9796  ethelh@shaw.ca

Howard Johnson Hotel, 1 Terminal Ave.

Follow the Old Island Hwy 19A to Comox Rd. From the South turn left onto Comox Rd. From the North, turn right onto Comox Rd. Turn right at Wallace St. to enter the Howard Johnson parking lot. Ask at desk in lobby for walk box and for a parking pass..

Daily: dawn to dusk.

The 10 km walk goes through Bowen Park and along Nanaimo’s harbour-front walkway. The 5 km route goes through downtown Nanaimo and along the harbour front.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9R 5R4

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

    Group Walks

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

    Natural Waterfall Walks

NANAIMO   YRE-MW   CVF12/97    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   11, 12 km   2A / 2B

Bastion City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Ethel Hansen  250-756-9796  ethelh@shaw.ca

Howard Johnson Hotel, 1 Terminal Ave.

Follow the Old Island Hwy, 19A to Comox Rd. From the South, turn left onto Comox Rd. From the North, turn right onto Comox Rd. Turn right at Wallace St. to enter the Howard Johnson parking lot. Ask at desk in lobby for walk box and for parking pass..

Daily: dawn to dusk.

11 / 12 km route goes past historical areas. 12 km route goes under the Pearson Bridge, along the seawall, through Barsby Park, Bowen Park, and around Buttertubs Marsh. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9R 5R4

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

    Group Walks

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

    Natural Waterfall Walks

NANAIMO   YRE-MW   CVF12/157    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 12 km   1B / 2B / 2A

Until further notice, anyone wishing to do YRE 157 should contact Ethel Hansen, 250-756-9796, ethelh@shaw.ca

Bastion City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Ethel Hansen  250-756-9796  ethelh@shaw.ca

Perfect Cup, Country Club Centre, 3200 Island Hwy.

Follow the Old Island Hwy (19A) to Country Club Shopping Centre bounded by Norwell Rd and 107 St. Perfect Cup is located in the food court inside the mall.

Mon - Sat: 08:30 - 17:30; Sun & Statutory holidays: 10:30 - 17:00. Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day & Easter Sunday.

The 5 km walk is on residential streets and along Long Lake. One 10 km walk is along the shores of Long Lake, around Diver Lake, and through neighbourhood parks. Another 10 km goes through the Linley Valley and around Lost Lake. One 12 km walk follows E & N Parkway Trails and  through Beban Park. Another 12 km option goes on residential streets and up Sugar Loaf Mountain while another option goes through Beach Estates Park with a waterfall..

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9T 1W1

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

    Group Walks

    Natural Waterfall Walks

NANAIMO   YRE-MW   CVF12/158    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   6, 10 km   2B

Bastion City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Ethel Hansen  250-756-9796  ethelh@shaw.ca

REGISTER: Howard Johnson Hotel, 1 Terminal Ave.

Start Point is 4.9 km away at the end of Westwood Rd.

REGISTER: From the North: follow the Old Island Hwy (19A) to Comox Rd. Turn right onto Comox Rd. Turn right at Wallace St. to enter the hotel parking lot. From the South turn left onto Comox Rd. Turn right at Wallace St. to enter the hotel parking lot. START POINT:  From the Hotel, turn right onto Comox Rd which becomes Bowen Rd. Left at Wakesiah Ave. (lights). Right at Jingle Pot Rd (lights). Cross Island Hwy (lights).  Left onto Westwood Rd. Follow Westwood Rd to the lake (4.9 km).

Daily: dawn to dusk.

The 6 km route goes around Westwood Lake while the 10 km goes into Morrell Nature Sanctuary and around Westwood Lake.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9R 5R4

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

    Group Walks

NEW WESTMINSTER   YRE-MW   CVF12/106    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   3A

Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club

Len Colebert  604-521-4710  surrey.trekkers@gmail.com

Inn at Westminster Quay, 900 Quayside Dr.

Close to New Westminster SkyTrain station. Exit 8 St. Left on Columbia St. Right on Begbie St; Cross tracks. Right Quayside Dr to Inn. Driving from Hwy 1 east, take Exit 40 A Brunette Ave., bear left onto Columbia St., Left on Begbie St., cross tracks, follow around onto Quayside Dr. From Hwy 1 west, take Exit 33 Kensington. Left on Canada Way, becomes 8 St. Left on Columbia St. Follow as above. Parking meters or on street.

Daily: dawn to dusk.

The route includes historic New Westminster (former capital of BC), downtown, Queen’s Park and Fraser River waterfront, many heritage homes and fantastic views.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V3M 6G1

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

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