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

SALMON ARM   YRE-MW   CVF12/257    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B

CVF British Columbia Director

Steve McInnis/Beverley Cattrall  250-832-6737/250-598-4316  steve.mcinnis@shaw.ca/vabc@volkssportingbc.ca

Body Effects Health and Fitness, 681 Marine Park Dr. NE

From the West on the Trans Canada Hwy., left on 4th St. NE. From the East on the Trans Canada Hwy, right on 4th St NE, right on Lakeshore Dr. NE and then immediately turn left on Marine Park Dr.  Body Works is on the left.

Mon - Fri: 05:30 - dusk; Sat: 09:00 - 18:00; Sun: Noon - 18:00.

The trail is along the shoreline which is the nesting place of the Western Grebe.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V1E 2W7

SIDNEY   YRE-MW   CVF12/26    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1A

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Walking Club

Ed Kucey  250-658-2325  edkucey@telus.net

Travelodge, 2280 Beacon Ave.

Patricia Bay Hwy (Hwy 17) to Beacon Ave., the main street into Sidney.  

Daily: dawn to dusk.

Walk goes through the town of Sidney, along the waterfront and on walking trails. An alternate ‘rural’ route goes towards Tsehum Harbour..

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8L 1X1

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

    Group Walks

SIDNEY   YRE-R   CVF12/102    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   25 km   2A

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Walking Club

Pat Grove/David & Gail Nash  250-658-2325/250-642-4515  edkucey@telus.net/nashramblers@hotmail.com

Travelodge, 2280 Beacon Ave.

Patricia Bay Hwy (Hwy 17) to Beacon Ave., the main street into Sidney.  

Daily: dawn - dusk.

Route goes along roads on the Saanich Peninsula.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8L 1X1

SOOKE   YRE-MW   CVF12/160    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 12, 15, 30 km   2B

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Walking Club

David & Gail Nash  250-642-4515  nashramblers@hotmail.com

Sooke Regional Museum, at the "Lighthouse" at Sooke Rd. and Phillips Rd., 2070 Phillips Rd. Ph: 250-642-6351.

From Victoria,Trans Canada Hwy 1 to Sooke / Colwood turnoff.  Follow Hwy 14 to Sooke. Right at "Lighthouse" on Phillips Rd, just past the big silver bridge.  By Bus: take #61 to Sooke or Bus #50 to Western Exchange and then #61 to Sooke.

Daily: 09:00 - 17:00. Nov - Mar: closed Mondays. Closed major holidays.

Walks include local streets, country roads, and the Galloping Goose Trail.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9Z 0Y3

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

    Group Walks

    Lighthouse Walking Program

    Scholar Walking Program

    Natural Waterfall Walks

SUMMERLAND   YRE-MW   CVF12/305    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.

Trail and roads, through residential areas and orchards passing wineries and a waterfall.

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

    Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

    Natural Waterfall Walks

SURREY   YRE-MW   CVF12/023    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 11 km   3B

Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club

Doug Carley 604-536-5001  surrey.trekkers@gmail.com

Esquires Coffee Houses Inc. #4, 12823 Crescent Rd.

Esquires is at the northeast corner of Crescent Rd. and 128 St. Walk box is under service counter near corridor. From Hwy  99. Exit 10 - Hwy 99A - King George Blvd. south. Turn west on Crescent Rd.

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

There are two 5 km routes - one park and one beach. The 10 / 11 km route goes through Crescent Park, residential streets and to the beach, along the promenade to Blackie’s Spit and Heron Park. Not suitable for wheelchairs or baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V4P 1J6

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

    Group Walks

SURREY   YRE-MW   CVF12/55    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2B

Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club

Eleanor Riese  604-585-2329  surrey.trekkers@gmail.com

Esquires Coffee Houses Inc., 16011 Fraser Hwy.

Esquires is at the northeast corner of Fraser Hwy and 160 St. Walk box is behind the service counter.

From Hwy 1, Exit 50 - 104 Ave / 160 St. Follow 160 St. south to Fraser Hwy (Hwy 1A).

From Hwy 10 west, turn left (north) on 152 St. to Fraser Hwy (Hwy 1A), turn right (east) on Fraser Hwy to 160 St.

From Hwy 10 east, turn right (east) at Fraser Hwy (Hwy 1A) to 160 St.

From 176 St. (Hwy 15 - Truck Crossing at Blaine), turn left (west) at Fraser Hwy (Hwy 1A) to 160 St.

Mon - Fri: 05:45 - dusk; Sat: 07:00 - dusk; Sun & holidays: 07:30 - dusk.

There are two routes: Tynehead Route follows residential streets to the Tynehead Regional Park on the Serpentine River, a unique salmon spawning river with salmon hatchery, with bark mulch trails and a few hills. Fleetwood Route follows residential streets to Fleetwood Park and Surrey Lake which have gravel trails.. Not suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V3S 2W9

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

SURREY   YRE-MW   CVF12/156    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 11 km   2B

Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club

Rita Hopmans  604-585-2685  surrey.trekkers@gmail.com

Shoppers Drug Mart, 12830 - 96 Ave.

Start location is in the Mall at 96 Ave at 128 St. Walk box is under check-out counter..

From the east - Hwy 1, Exit 53 (176 St) south to 96 Ave, west to 128 St. From the west - Hwy 1, Exit 40A Brunette Ave, becomes Columbia St; over Pattullo Bridge, (Hwy 99A) which becomes King George Blvd; south to 96 Ave., west to 128 St. From Tsawassen Ferry - Hwy 17, Hwy 10, east to 128 St., north to 96 Ave.

Daily: 08:00 - dusk.

Two routes: Bear Creek Route (11 km) goes through residential areas and parkland. Enjoy Bear Creek Park with its creeks, rose gardens and miniature train. City Centre Route: (10km) passes through residential areas, parkland, SFU and cenotaph at Whalley Legion.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V3V 6A8

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

TOFINO   YRE-MW   CVF12/309    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B / 2B

CVF British Columbia Director

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

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 first 5 km route follows a trail to Chesterman Beach and continues on the beach. The Lennard Island Lighthouse can be seen. The Tofino Heritage walk passes historical buildings and sites in the town of Tofino. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

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

    Lighthouse Walking Program

    Scholar Walking Program

UCLUELET   YRE-MW   CVF12/308    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   7, 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 instuctions.

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

Both routes go on the Wild Pacific Trail on the shoreline of the west coast of Vancouver Island. The trail offers spectacular shoreline panoramas and seaward vistas. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

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

    Lighthouse Walking Program

    Scholar Walking Program

VANCOUVER   YRE-MW   CVF12/53    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1A / 2B

Vancouver ’Venturers Volkssport Club

Connie Maclean  604-688-5810  vancouverventurers@gmail.com

Running Room Store, 679 Denman St. (at West Georgia St.)

Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 20:00; Sat: 09:30 - 18:00; Sun: 08:30 - 17:00.

Great views of Vancouver harbour and downtown, North Shore mountains and English Bay. Main 10-km seawall route (rating 1A) around the park is safe for walkers on their own and is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Optional 10-km seawall route goes on some fairly secluded trails in park around the park ((rating 2B).

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V6G 2L3

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

    Group Walks

    Lighthouse Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VANCOUVER   YRE-MW   CVF12/79    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2A

Vancouver ’Venturers Volkssport Club

Susan Olafson  604-669-2805  vancouverventurers@gmail.com

JJ Bean Cafe, 1188 Alberni Street (between Robson and Georgia St. and 2 blocks west of Burrard St.)

Daily: 08:00 - 20:00.

Route goes through downtown, Gastown, Chinatown and Yaletown. Suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers with slight modification around Canada Place.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V6E 1Y4

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

    Group Walks

    Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VANCOUVER   YRE-MW   CVF12/101    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 11, 15, 16 km   2A

Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club

Yves Giroux  604-309-5837  surrey.trekkers@gmail.com

Tilley Endurables, 2401 Granville St.

Tilley Endurables is at the southwest corner of 8 Ave and Granville St. Walk box is under cash counter. Hwy 99 into Vancouver which becomes Granville St.  On-street meter parking in area.

Daily 10:00 - 17:30; Closed statutory holidays.

The walk goes to Granville Island and False Creek for a pleasant walk along the shores of this restored area. A ferry boat takes you back to Granville Island Market (charge for the ferry).  A 5 km extension to Stanley Park is available. Not suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs. An alternative route (11 km) is available all around False Creek, across Burrard St Bridge - no ferry.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V6H 3G5

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

    Group Walks

    Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

VANCOUVER   YRE-MW   CVF12/162    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2B / 3B

Vancouver ’Venturers Volkssport Club

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

Running Room Store, 2083 Alma St (half block south of West 4th Ave).

Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 20:00; Sat: 09:30 - 18:00; Sun: 08:30 - 17:00.

10-km Kitsilano route goes along Kitilano Beach to Vanier Park and back along residential streets. Suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers with slight modification of route. 10-km Point Grey route goes along Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks and up the hill to return along residential streets. Only the 5-km Point Grey route is suitable for  wheelchairs or baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V6R 4N6

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

    Group Walks

VANCOUVER   YRE-MW   CVF12/164    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2A

Vancouver ’Venturers Volkssport Club

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

Running Room Store, 1578 West Broadway [1 block west of Granville St.]

Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 20:00; Sat: 09:30 - 18:00; Sun: 08:30 - 17:00

This scenic route goes through beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park with its quarry gardens and impressive Shaughnessy with its many mansions. Suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers with slight modification of route.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V6J 5K9

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

    Group Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

 

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