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.

OKANAGAN FALLS   YRE-MW   CVF10/259   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   11 km   1A

CVF British Columbia Director

Beverley Cattrall  250-598-4316  beverley.cattrall@telus.net

START POINT:Okanagan Falls Information Centre & Museum, 1145 Main St. (Hwy 97) MAIL IN REGISTRATION

From north (Penticton) on Hwy 97,turn right onto Main Street. Restaurant in on the right. From south (Oliver), Hwy 97 becomes Main Street. Restaurant is on your left.

Daily 07:00 - 21:00.

This is an out and back route with all but about 3km on the Kettle Valley Railbed  along Skaha Lake shore.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0H 1R0

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

     Scholar Walking Program
     Natural Waterfall Walks

OLIVER   YRE-MW   CVF10/254   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   10 km   1A

CVF British Columbia Director

Beverley Cattrall  250-598-4316  beverley.cattrall@telus.net

Oliver Tourist Information Centre, 36205-93rd St. (Old Railway Station)

REGISTER: Follow Hwy 97 from either the north [Kelowna, Penticton,] or south [Osoyoos] to 97 Street and the Cactus Tree Inn. START POINT: From the Registration Point, exit right ont Hwy 97, turn right at 350 Ave, left at 93 St and follow to the Tourist Information Centre.

Dawn to dusk.

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

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0H 1T0

OLIVER   YRE-MW   CVF10/304   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   10 km   3B

CVF British Columbia Director

Beverley Cattrall  250-598-4316  beverley.cattrall@telus.net

Tinhorn Creek Winery, 32830 Tinhorn Creek Rd.

REGISTER: Follow Hwy 97 from either the north [Kelowna, Penticton,] or south [Osoyoos] to 97 St and Cactus Tree Inn. START POINT: From the Cactus Tree Inn, exit left on Hwy 97. Drive about 4.5 km, right at Tinhorn Creek Winery sign (Road #&), over the irrigation canal and straight ont Tinhorn Creek Rd. The winery is about 1 km from the highway.

Dawn to dusk.

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

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0H 1T0

Special note / attraction: Tinhorn Creek Winery and vineyards.

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

     Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

PARKSVILLE   YRE-MW   CVF10/251   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   10 km   1B

Mid-Island Volkssport Club

Alf Randall  250-752-3538  iceman-is@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 2E5

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

     Group Walks

PEACHLAND   YRE-MW   CVF10/107   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   10 km   1A

Peachland Volkssport Club

Eric Hall  250-767-0318  eric_hall@telus.net

The Rocky Top Coffee Company, 5866 B Beach Avenue..

Travel into Peachland on Hwy. 97 to the (only) lights. From the South turn right at Princeton Avenue (lights)to Beach Ave. From the North turn left at Princeton Ave. (lights). Turn left on Beach Avenue. The Rocky Top Coffee Company is on the corner of 1st Street and Beach Avenue. 

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   CVF10/200   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1B / 2B

CVF British Columbia Director

Arne Roosen /Beverley Cattrall  250-767-6470 / 250-598-4316  arnsbarn@shaw.ca / volkssport@islandnet.com

Penticton Community Centre, 325 Power Street

On Hwy. 97 entering from the North,  left at the light on Railway Ave. and left into the Community Centre. From the South, follow Hwy. 97 and continue through the lights at Eckhardt Ave. to the Community Centre [on the left].

Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 22:00; Sat & Sun: 08:30 - 20:00 Closed statutory holidays. The hours for part of August and September are reduced each year. During this time the Centre is open Mon-Fri: 07:00 - 18:00. Closed on Sat & Sun. Phone Centre to check hours: 250-490-2426.

One 10-km route is on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, along the lake shore and some residential streets. A second 10-km 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 7K9

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

     Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

PORT MOODY   YRE-MW   CVF10/177   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   10 km   1B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Roy Anderson / Beverley Cattrall  604-464-9384 / 250-598-4316  volkssport@islandnet.com

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

From Lougheed Hwy., west on Barnet Hwy. which changes to St. John’s Street in Port Moody.

Daily noon to dusk

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   CVF10/159   4/15/2010 - 10/31/2010   12 km   2B

CVF British Columbia Director

Audrey L’Heureux / Beverley Cattrall   250-563-1666 / 250-598-4316  alheureu@shaw.ca / volkssport@islandnet.com

Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum, 850 River Road

From Hwy. 97N, take right exit ramp for North Nechako Rd. Right on North Nechako Rd. Go through underpass and continue. Right to City Centre over Cameron St. Bridge, then right at Museum sign onto River Road to the Railway and Forestry Museum. From Hwy 16W, right onto Ferry (Superstore on left) which becomes Queensway. Follow Queensway to 1st Ave., turn right onto 1st, then left onto River Road to Museum.  From Hwy. 97S, cross the Fraser River on Simon Fraser Bridge. Directly after the bridge, take right exit ramp for City Centre via Queensway, left onto Queensway to 1st Ave. Right onto 1st, left onto River Road and Museum. From Hwy 16E, cross Fraser River on Yellowhead Bridge. Near end of bridge, take right onto 1st, left onto River Road and to Museum.

Museum is open: May - October 10:00  - 17:30. Always check with contact to confirm times and availability of the walk box.  Copy of directions is available electronically by contacting etheh@shaw.ca.

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

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V2L 5S8

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

     Yellowhead Route Walks

PRINCETON   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/301   5/1/2010 - 10/30/2010   10 km   1B

CVF British Columbia Director

Beverley Cattrall  250-598-4316  beverley.cattrall@telus.net

start point:Princeton Visitor Centre, 105 Hwy #3 East MAIL IN REGISTRATION

The motel is one block north of Hwy #3 at the corner of Bridge and Tapton.

08:00 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. the 11 km route is an the Kettle Valley Rail Trail / Trans Canada trail and goes through the Swan Lake Bird Sanctuary and the grounds of the Priceton Castle Resort.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0X 1W0

QUALICUM BEACH   YRE-MW   CVF10/137   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

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

Shell 24-Hr Convenience Store, Hwy 19A & Memorial Ave.

From Inland Island Hwy. 19, take Qualicum Beach Exit onto Memorial Avenue.  Continue through town to the Old Island Hwy. 19A.  Shell is on your left.  Park on water side.

Dawn to dusk

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

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9K 1T7

RICHMOND   YRE-MW   CVF10/046   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 11 km   1B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Verni Brown / Beverley Cattrall   604-682-8390 / 250-598-4316  volkssport@islandnet.com

Ronsons Shoe Store, 6551 No. 3 Rd.

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

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   CVF10/081   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Marie Koestlmaier / Beverley Cattrall  604-274-3259 / 250-598-4316  volkssport@islandnet.com

Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street

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.

M-F 08:00 - 20:00; Sa 08:00 - 17:00; Su/ Winter 08:00 - 16:00; Su/ Summer 08:00 - 12:00

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   CVF10/155   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Rita Hopmans / Beverley Cattrall  604-585-2685 / 250-598-4316  volkssport@islandnet.com

Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Av.e

From Hwy. 99, take Westminster Hwy. westbound.  Left on Garden City Rd.,  then right on Granville Ave., passing No. 2 Rd. Right on  Lynas Lane, then 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

Special note / attraction: 1 long block west of No. 2 Rd. Blair Elementary and J.N. Burnett Secondary are on the routes.

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

     Group Walks
     Scholar Walking Program
 

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