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

OKANAGAN FALLS   YRE-MW   CVF12/259    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   11 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.

With the exception of about 3 km, the trail is on the Kettle Valley railbed  along Skaha Lake shore.

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

    Scholar Walking Program

OLIVER   YRE-MW   CVF12/254   2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   11 km   1A

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 route is out and back on a paved trail along the Okanagan River.

OLIVER   YRE-MW   CVF12/304    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   10 km   3B

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 route goes through the vineyards and along the ‘Golden Mile’ with good views of the fields and lake.

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

    Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

PARKSVILLE   YRE-MW   CVF12/251    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   10 km   1B

Mid-Island Volkssport Club

Lorne Tetarenko  250-752-5630  lorne-tetarenko@shaw.ca

Tigh Na Mara Resort Gift Shop, 1155 Resort Dr.

From Inland Island Hwy 19, Exit 46 to Hwy 19A.  From the south: turn right on Resort Dr. (lights); from the north, turn left at Resort Dr. (lights) and straight into Tia Na Mara Resort.

Daily: 09:00 - 20:00

A scenic walk on roads and trails to Englishman River Estuary and along the shoreline through Rathtrevor Provincial Park.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9P 2E3

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

    Group Walks

PEACHLAND   YRE-MW   CVF12/107   2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   10 km   1A

VABC

Arne Roosen  250-767-6470  arnsbarn@shaw.ca

The Rocky J's Beach Hut, 5866 B Beach Ave.

On Hwy 97, from the South, turn right at Princeton Ave.(lights) to Beach Ave. From the North, turn left at Princeton Ave. (lights). Left on Beach Ave. The Rocky J's Beach Hut is on the corner of 1st St. and Beach Ave.

Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 17:00; Sat: 08:00 - 16:00; Sun: 10:00 - 16:00.

Trail is very easy walking on pavement along the lake shore and is suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0H 1X6

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

    Group Walks

PENTICTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/200    2012-01-03 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B / 2B

CVF British Columbia Director

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

Penticton Wine Country Visitor Centre, 553 Railway St. (corner of Power and Eckhardt)

On Hwy 97 entering from the north, turn left at the light on Railway Ave. and left at the traffic circle into the Visitor Centre. Entering Penticton from the south, follow Hwy 97 and continue through the lights at Eckhardt Ave., left at traffic circle and left into the Visitor Centre.

To May 24: Mon to Sat: 09:00 - 18:00; Sun: 10:00 - 17:00. As of May 25: Daily: 08:00 - 19:00.

One 10-km route is on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, along the lake shore and some residential streets. A second option goes along the Penticton River channel, on streets and the lakeshore. The 5-km route goes along the lake shore and dike along the Penticton River channel.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V2A 8S3

PORT MOODY   YRE-MW   CVF12/177    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

The Point Pub, Public House & Restaurant, 2524 St. Johns St.

From Lougheed Hwy, west on Barnet Hwy which changes to St. Johns St. in Port Moody.

Daily: noon to dusk

The walk box is kept behind the counter at the front, to the right of the entrance.

Route is mostly paved and gravel paths around Burrard Inlet.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V2H 2B4

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

    Group Walks

PRINCE GEORGE   YRE-MW   CVF12/159    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   12 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.

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

The walk follows the Heritage River Trail through parks along the Fraser and Nechako Rivers with some residential walking.

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

    Yellowhead Route Walks

PRINCETON   YRE-MW   CVF12/301    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   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 instructions.

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

The route is an out and back route on the Kettle Valley Railway Trail /  Trans Canada Trail with views of the Similkameen River.

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

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

QUALICUM BEACH   YRE-MW   CVF12/137    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 instructions.

A scenic walk on wooded trails, through the town of Qualicum and along the beach.  Not suitable for wheelchairs..

RICHMOND   YRE-MW   CVF12/46    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 11 km   1B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Verni Brown/Beverley Cattrall  604-682-8390/250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Ronsons Shoe Store, 6551 No. 3 Rd. (in Richmond Centre Mall, near Sears).

From Hwy 99, take Westminster Hwy westbound for 3 km. Left  on No. 3 Rd to Richmond Centre Mall on right.

Mon - Sat: 09:30 - 19:00; Sun: 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Statutory Holidays.

Walk goes through Minoru Park and Burkeville, and on dyke beside Fraser River.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V6Y 2B6

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

    Group Walks

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

RICHMOND   YRE-MW   CVF12/81    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1A

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Verni Brown/Beverley Cattrall  604-682-8390/250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St.

From Hwy 99, take Steveston Hwy westbound 5 km to No. 2 Road.  Left (south) 1 km to Moncton St (flashing light).  Right (west) 1 km to Steveston Community Centre parking lot.

Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 20:00; Sat: 08:00 - 17:00; Sun: 08:00 - 16:00 (winter); Sun: 08:00 - 12:00 (summer). To ensure hours, check with Centre by phoning 604-718-9090. Closed statutory holidays.

Features the historic village of Steveston around Garry Point and the West Dike.  Suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V7E 3A8

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

    Group Walks

RICHMOND   YRE-MW   CVF12/155    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Rita Hopmans/Beverley Cattrall  604-585-2685/250-598-4316  vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave .

From Hwy 99, take Westminster Hwy westbound.  Left on Garden City Rd,  right on Granville Ave., passing No. 2 Rd. Right on  Lynas Lane, left into the parking lot.

Daily: 08:00 - 20:00. Closed statutory holidays.

Route goes through residential areas and along dikes in NW corner of Richmond.  Suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V7C 1E6

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

 

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