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.

VICTORIA / ESQUIMAULT   YRE-MW   CVF10/253   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 km   2B

Victoria Y Volkssport Club

Hazel Dunham  250-385-5439  yvolks@shaw.ca

Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St. (250-414-7102).

From downtown Victoria, take the Johnson Street Bridge to Esquimalt Rd. to Fraser St. By bus take #6 (Dockyard) from downtown. Registration box at Reception.

M - F 05:30 - 22:30; Sa 06:00 - 21:00; Su 06:00 - 19:30
Holidays 08:00 - 16:00 call to confirm

Route goes through residential and park areas of Esquimalt.  Not suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs.  Pets must be on leash and scoop law is in effect.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9A 6H6

Special note / attraction: Rockheights Middle School at 1250 Highrock Ave, Ecole Victor-Brodeur at 637 Head St and Lampson Elementary on Lampson St. Cenotaph in Memorial Park on Esquimalt Rd.

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VICTORIA   RLDW-RLDW   CVF10/004   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   80 km   2A / 2B / 3C

Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Brenda Waksel  250-360-0861  brenda.waksel@smus.bc.ca

Running / Walking Room, Broadmead Village, 305 - 777 Royal Oak Drive

From downtown Victoria, take Blanshard St. which becomes Vernon Ave. and then Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy 17).  Right on Royal Oak Dr. From Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria International Airport: south on Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy. 17), right exit to Royal Oak Dr., left at light on overpass.

Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 21:00; Sat: 09:30 - 18:00; Sun: 08:30 - 17:00.

The 80km is on seven (7) routes. The routes visit various parks, birding areas, trails, residential areas and several spectacular views.  The flower petal configuration allows the participant to start and finish at the Broadmead Shopping Centre.  A $5.00 fee is collected when you pre-register. Completion of the event entitles the participant IVV credit for 80km for Distance and 4 Event credits. Must complete checkpoint answers. Stamps are given by the contact. No time limit for completing all 7 routes.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8X 4V1

Special note / attraction: Ask for walk box at the counter.  Check with store 250-881-1051. Various routes pass different schools.

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/007   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 15 km   1A

Victoria Y Volkssport Club

Judy Haynes  250-385-8519  yvolks@shaw.ca

YM-YWCA, 851 Broughton St.250-386-7511

The YM-YWCA is at the corner of Broughton and Quadra Streets (250-386-7511) in downtown Victoria.  The Y is about 6 blocks from the harbour, one block off the main road from the BC ferries and three blocks from the centre of the city. Pay parking nearby.  Free meter parking on Sundays and holidays.  Registration box in the lobby beside the pop machine.

M - F 05:30 - 22:30; Sa 07:30 - 21:00; Su 07:30 - 19:30
Holidays 08:00 - 16:00 call to confirm

Scenic route includes city centre, parks, ocean views, and residential areas.  Suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs.  Pets must be on leash and scoop law is in effect.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8W 1E5

Special note / attraction: 10 k route: South Park Elementary at 508 Douglas St and Central Middle School at 1289 Fort St. 5 km route south: South Park Elementary School, 508 Douglas. 5 km route north: Victoria High School, 1260 Grant.
Cenotaph in front of the Legislature at Government and Belleville Streets and the First Scottish Regiment’s Cenotaph is beside Christ Church Cathedral on Quadra St, across from the YM-YWCA.

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

    Capital Cities Walks
    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/015   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 11 km   2A

Victoria Y Volkssport Club

Judy Haynes  250-385-8519  yvolks@shaw.ca

Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. 250-595-7946

From downtown Victoria, drive east on Fort St. and turn right on Bee St.  Free parking.  Bus #11 (Uplands) from Douglas and View Streets. Registration at Reception Desk in main lobby.

06:00 - dusy daily

Route goes through residential Oak Bay to a high point for viewing ocean and mountains and goes along beach.  Not entirely suitable for baby strollers or wheelchairs.  Pets must be on leash and scoop law is in effect.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8R 5E6

Special note / attraction: Oak Bay Secondary, 2151 Cranmore Rd., designed by Frances Rattenbury who also designed the BC Legislature Building and lived at 1701 Beach Drive.

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/019   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A / 1B

Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Brenda Waksel  250-360-0861  gcw@islandnet.com

Harbour Towers Hotel, 345 Quebec Street

Approximately 2 blocks west of Parliament Buildings, 1 block from Port Angeles ferry dock and a few blocks from the centre of downtown Victoria. The hotel is located at the corner of  Oswego  & Quebec Streets. From Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria International Airport, south on Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy. 17) which becomes Blanshard St. to downtown Victoria.  Right on Belleville St., left on Oswego St. to Quebec St. Hotel is on the corner.

Dawn - dusk.

The two 5-km routes, and one of the 10 km routes go along Victoria’s Inner Harbour. One 5km route and one 10 km route pass near the Cruise Ship terminal.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8V 1W4

Special note / attraction: Walk box located up the stairs, before the elevators on the right and before entering the pool area. South Park Elementary School. Cenotaph on the corner of Belleville St. and Government St.

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

    Capital Cities Walks
    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/022   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   10, 13 km   2B

Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Marg Tighe  250-370-5688  gcw@islandnet.com

Maritime Museum of BC, 28 Bastion Square

In the centre of downtown Victoria, approximately 2 blocks north of the Parliament Buildings. Bastion Square is located between the ‘Bay Centre’ and ‘Inner Harbour.’ From Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and the Victoria International Airport, south on Patricia Bay Hwy. (#17). This becomes Blanshard St. Continue on to downtown Victoria.

Daily 09:30 to 16:30 except closed Christmas Day.

The 10 km route is a spectacular and scenic route that winds along the ocean to Macauley Point, with an extra 3k loop to Saxe Point. Both locations offer wonderful  views of Fisgard Lighthouse. This oldest lighthouse on the west coast of Canada is located at the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour. The tower is a white conical brick tower with a red lantern. There is a brick 2 story light keepers house. It was established in 1860, and was automated in 1929 and continues in operation today.
For a closer look at the lighthouse drive to Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Park in Colwood. Admission to the lighthouse is included in the park entrance fee.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8W 1H9

Special note / attraction: Fisgard Lighthouse. The route passes Canoe and Spinnakers, two brew pubs.

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

    Group Walks
    Lighthouse Walking Program
    Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/025   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 12, 15 km   1A / 1B / 2B

Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Brenda Waksel  250-360-0861  gcw@islandnet.com

Harbour Towers Hotel, 345 Quebec Street

Approximately 2 blocks west of Parliament Buildings, 1 block from Port Angeles ferry dock and a few blocks from the centre of downtown Victoria. Hotel is located at the corner of Quebec and Oswego Streets. From Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria International Airport, south on Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy. 17) which becomes Blanshard St. to downtown Victoria.  Right on Belleville St., left on Oswego St. to Quebec St. Hotel is located at the corner.

Dawn to dusk.

The 12-km route(Gorge) goes through downtown Victoria to the Vic West area, over the Selkirk Trestle and along the Gorge Waterway. (Rating 2B).
The 10 / 15-km route (Songhees) goes through downtown Victoria to Esquimalt.  Enjoy beautiful water views along the West Bay / Songhees Harbourside Walkway and Saxe Point. (Rating 1B) The 5 km route is on pavement in downtown area (1A).

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8V 1W4

Special note / attraction: Walk box located up the stairs, before the elevators to the right and before entering the pool area. Canoe and Spinnakers Brew Pubs. Cenotaph is on the corner of Belleville St and Government St.

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

    Group Walks
    Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/029   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A-B / 2A-B

Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Kaye Farmer  250-721-3065  kfarmer@shaw.ca

Henderson Park Rec Centre,  2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road

From Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria International Airport travel south on Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy. 17), to McKenzie Ave.  Left on McKenzie, then right on Cedar Hill Cross Rd. to Henderson Rec Centre. From downtown Victoria take Fort St., then left on Foul Bay Rd. which becomes Henderson Rd.  Right on Cedar Hill Cross Rd.  Henderson Rec Centre is on your right.

Mon-Fri: 06:00 - 21:00; Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00.

UVic 5 km – A walk through the gardens and wooded trails of the University of Victoria campus (Rating 1B). Camosun 5 km – A walk through north Oak Bay residential area and Camosun College Lansdowne Campus (Rating 1A). Uplands 10 km – This mostly paved route includes some of Victoria’s most attractive residential areas with some water views (Rating 2A). Mount Tolmie 10 km – a little more challenging walk, going on the University of Victoria grounds, along residential streets, and up 1 km to the top of Mount Tolmie for a panoramic view of the city (Rating 2B).

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8P 5H9

Special note / attraction: Ask for walk box at the counter. Some routes go through the University of Victoria campus or Camosun College campus.

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/083   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club

Rick Desjardins  250-478-7020  rickandchristine@shaw.ca

PetroCan [Gas Superstop], 2435 Millstream Rd., Langford   250-391-6082

From TransCanada Hwy., Exit 14 north to Langford  on Millstream Rd. one block. Gas stations and McDonalds are on your right. Bus #50 from Victoria to Western Exchange, then Bus #57.

08:00 - dusk.

Walk to beautiful Thetis Lake Park or Florence Lake.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9B 3R5

Special note / attraction: It is possible to link this YRE with #88 and #163 to make a longer route. Millstream Elementary School.

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/088   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 12 km   2B

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club

Rick Desjardins  250-478-7020  rickandchristine@shaw.ca

Frontrunners Westshore, #123 - 755 Goldstream Ave.

From TransCanada Hwy., Exit 14 south to Langford on Veterans’ Memorial Parkway (Millstream Rd.) to Goldstream Ave.  Right on Goldstream for one block. Frontrunners is on the left.  Bus from downtown Victoria is #50 Goldstream.

Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 20:00; Sat: 10:00 - 18:00; Sun: noon - 17:00.

Walks will include local streets and trails through parks.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9B 2X4

Special note / attraction: It is possible to link this YRE with #83 and #163 to make a longer route.

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

    Group Walks
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/108   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 11 km   1B

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club

Pat Grove  250-658-2325  edkucey@telus.net

Cunningham's Shell Gas Bar, 5486 Patricia Bay (Pat Bay) Hwy. (Hwy. 17)

Take Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy. 17) to Cunningham’s Gas Bar at Sayward Rd.  

08:00 - dusk.

The trail goes around two popular lakes, Elk and Beaver, mostly on forest trails and paths.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8Y 1T1

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

    Group Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/140   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 10 km   1B / 2B

Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club

John Lewis  250-665-6062  J2lewis@shaw.ca

G.R.Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd.

From Victoria on Hwy. 1, left on Tillicum Rd. The Pearkes Centre is at the rear of the Tillicum Shopping Centre, off Arena Rd.

Mon - Fri: 06:30 - 22:00; Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00.  May be closed on statutory holidays. Call 250-475-5400 to confirm hours.

The route follows the Colquitz River to the scenic Gorge, finishing through tranquil Cuthbert Holmes Park. A second 10 km route follows the Coquitz River to the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary (no dogs allowed in the sanctuary).

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9A 6T2

Special note / attraction: Spectrum Community School, Marigold Elementary School, Craigflower Elementary School.

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/163   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 15 km   2B

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club

Rick Desjardins  250-478-7020  rickandchristine@shaw.ca

White Spot Restaurant, 1845 Island Hwy. [Hwy #14], Colwood  250-391-8823

From Victoria on Hwy. # 1 (Trans Canada), take Colwood Exit (Hwy # 14) to White Spot.  From ‘up island’ on Hwy. # 1, take Six Mile Rd. Exit to Hwy # 14 to White Spot. Victoria Bus 382-6161 (White Spot is 1 block west from Western Exchange).

07:00 to dusk.

Route uses part of the Galloping Goose Trail (TransCanada Trail) as well as trails and roads within the Royal Roads University grounds. Scenic views of Hatley Castle and Esquimalt Lagoon.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9B 1J3

Special note / attraction: Royal Roads University. 15% discount to walkers after you do the walk. This walk can be combined with YRE #83 and #86 to make a much longer walk.

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/180   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 11 km   2B

Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club

Rick Desjardins  250-478-7020  rickandchristine@shaw.ca

My-Chosen Café, 4492 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin

From Victoria, take the TransCanada Hwy. 1 to Sooke / Colwood turnoff.  Follow Hwy. 14, then left on either Metchosin Rd. or Happy Valley Rd. to the intersection of these two roads.  #50 bus (Goldstream) from downtown Victoria to CanWest Mall; transfer to #54 Metchosin or #55 Happy Valley.

Mon - Fri: 10:00; Sat - Sun: 08:00. Ends 2 hours prior to dusk.

Walks includes rural streets and trails through parks, ocean views and shoreline.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V9C 3Z3

Special note / attraction: Sitting Lady Falls.

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

    Group Walks
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks
    Natural Waterfall Walks

VICTORIA   YRE-R   CVF10/198   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   R25  through 116. (25 combinations available.) km   2A / 2B

Victoria Y Volkssport Club

Bruce Hawkes  250-642-3909 (evenings only)  yvolks@shaw.ca

YM-YWCA, 851 Broughton Street

The YM-YWCA is at the corner of Broughton and Quadra Streets (250-386-7511) in downtown Victoria.  The Y is about six blocks from the harbour, one block off the main road from the BC ferries and three blocks from the centre of the city. Pay parking nearby.  Free meter parking on Sundays and holidays.  Registration box in the lobby beside the pop machine.

M - F 05:30 - 22:30; Sa 07:30 - 21:00; Su 07:30 - 19:30
Holidays 08:00 - 16:00 call to confirm

Bicycle routes from 25 to 116 km in Victoria area.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8W 1E5

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/256   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 15 km   2A

Victoria Y Volkssport Club

Judy Haynes  250-385-8519  yvolks@shaw.ca

Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St.

From downtown Victoria, drive east on Fort St. and turn right on Bee St.  Free parking.  Bus #11 (Uplands) from Douglas and View Streets. Registration at reception desk in main lobby.

daily 06:00 - dusk.  Call to confirm

Route goes through residential Oak Bay to a high point for viewing ocean and the Trial Island Lighthouse, the mountains and along the beach.  Not entirely suitable for baby strollers or wheelchairs.  Pets must be on leash and scoop law is in effect.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8R 5E6

Special note / attraction: Trial Island Lighthouse. Oak Bay High Secondary, 2151 Cranmore Rd., designed by Frances Rattenbury who also designed the BC Legislature Building and lived at 1701 Beach Drive.

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

    Group Walks
    Lighthouse Walking Program
    Scholar Walking Program

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/260   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B

Garden City Wanderers Volkssport Club

Marion Davidson  250-477-9851  Marion.davidson@yahoo.ca

Running - Walking Room,  #305 - 777 Royal Oak Dr.,  Broadmead Shopping Centre

From downtown Victoria, take Blanshard St. which becomes Vernon Ave. and then Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy. 17).  Right on Royal Oak Dr. From Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria International Airport: south on Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy. 17), right exit to Royal Oak Dr.,, left at light on overpass.

Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 21:00; Sat: 09:30 - 18:00; Sun: 08:30 - 17:00.

Blenkinsop Lake 10km goes on trails, through parks and lovely treed streets in the Broadmead residential area and a segment of the Lochside Trail that crosses the restored trestle bridge over Blenkinsop Lake – a favourite spot for bird watchers. Colquitz Creek 10km includes a scenic walk on chip trails along Colquitz Creek and residential streets of Broadmead. One 5 km route goes around Rithet Bog [bird sanctuary] and residential streets. The second 5 km route goes through the Broadmead residential area..

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8X 4V1

Special note / attraction: Ask for walk box at the counter. Lochside Elementary School (Blenkinsop Lake Route).

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program

VICTORIA   YRE-MW   CVF10/306   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   6, 11 km   2B

Victoria Y Volkssport Club

Judy Haynes  250-385-8519  yvolks@shaw.ca

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. (250-475-7121).

From Downtown, drive north on Blanshard St., turn right on Finlayson St., turn left on Cedar Hill Rd. Bus #24 (Cedar Hill) from Johnson St., downtown. From Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal or the Victoria International Airport,  drive south on Patricia Bay Hwy. (Hwy. 17), left on Finlayson St. and left on Cedar Hill Rd.  Cedar Hill Recreation Centre is on your left.

M - F 06:30 - 22:30; Sa / Su 07:30 - 21:30;
Holidays 09:00 - 17:00  call to confirm

5 km route goes around the trails by Cedar Hill Golf course and passes Ecole Doncaster Elementary.
10 km route goes around the trails by Cedar Hill Golf Course, Playfair Park, Swan Hill Christmas Lake Nature Sanctuary and passes Ecole Doncaster Elementary.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V8P 3Y3

Special note / attraction: Ecole Doncaster Elementary, 1525 Rowan St. Walk box is at Registration.

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

    Group Walks
    Scholar Walking Program

WEST VANCOUVER   YRE-MW   CVF10/104   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Jack Yasayko / Beverley Cattrall  604-926-9087 / 250-598-4316  volkssport@islandnet.com

Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr.

From downtown Vancouver (West Georgia St.), take the ‘blue bus’ #250. Takes ~ 40 mins. OR Drive over the Lions Gate Bridge and along Marine Drive through West Vancouver to the Community Centre (~ 20 km). From the BC Ferry terminal, pedestrians walk south / left on Keith Rd. Continue along the gravel path and stairs to Marine Drive. Cross at the crosswalk and left to the Community Centre (1.5 km).
From the Ferry terminal drive along Bay St., Nelson and Marine Drive, OR take the #250 bus.

M - F 08:30 - 19:00; Sa 09:00 - 19:00; Su 09:00 - 16:00
Closed Statutory Holidays

Part of the route is on the TransCanada Trail with great water views south and west. The rest of the route is through residential areas and the village of Horseshoe Bay. Not suitable for wheelchairs or baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V7W 2S5

Special note / attraction: [1.] Gleneagles Community Centre has walk boxes for 2 YREs. Horseshoe Bay walk (YRE 104) starts/finishes at Community Centre. Registration for Lighthouse Park Walk (YRE 255) is also at the Community Centre, but start/finish point is in Lighthouse Park, 5 km away.
[2.] Since Horseshoe Bay YRE route passes BC Ferry Terminal, foot passengers could begin the route by walking to Community Centre (see directions below).

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

    Group Walks

WEST VANCOUVER   YRE-MW   CVF10/252   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B

Vancouver ’Venturers Volkssport Club

Jack Yasayko  604-926-9087  vancouverventurers@gmail.com

Café Crema, 1495 Bellevue Ave. (1 block south of Marine Dr. at 15th St.)

Parking on Argyle Ave., one block south of  Bellevue Ave.

Winter: 08:00 - 17:00 daily. Summer: 08:00 - 20:00 daily.

Western 5-km loop goes through the “village” of Dundarave and along Centennial
Seawalk, while Eastern 5-km loop goes through the “villages” of Ambleside and Park Royal and along edge of Ambleside Park. All three “villages” have interesting shops and eateries and both loops offer great views of English Bay and Vancouver.  Not suitable for wheelchairs or baby strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V7T 1C3

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

    Group Walks
    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

WEST VANCOUVER   YRE-MW   CVF10/255   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   2B / 3B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Jack Yasayko/ Beverley Cattrall  604-926-9087 / 250-598-4316  mrwbuckley@gmail.com / volkssport@islandnet.com

REGISTRATION: Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr.  START POINT: Lighthouse Park ~ 5 km away.

REGISTER: From downtown Vancouver (West Georgia St.), take the ‘blue bus’ #250. Takes ~ 40 mins. or drive over the Lions Gate Bridge and along Marine Drive through West Vancouver to the Community Centre (~ 20 kms)
From the BC Ferry terminal, pedestrians walk south/left on Keith Rd. Continue along the gravel path and stairs to Marine Drive. Cross at the crosswalk and left  to the Community Centre (1.5 km).
From the Ferry terminal, drive along Bay St., Nelson and Marine Drive, OR take the #250 bus.  START POINT: From the Community Centre, right on Marine Dr, drive about 5 km and turn right on Beacon Lane and follow to Lighthouse Park.The #250 bus can be taken from the Community Centre to a stop near Beacon Lane.

M - F 08:30 - 19:00; Sa 09:00 - 19:00; Su 09:00 - 16:00
Closed Statutory Holidays

About 2 km of this walk are in Lighthouse Park, including a viewpoint overlooking  Point Atkinson Lighthouse. The rest of the route is on winding, hilly roads and paths through a wealthy residential neighbourhood with some great views of Burrard Inlet. Not suitable for wheelchairs or baby strollers. Park may be closed during times of extreme fire hazard.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V7W 2S5

Special note / attraction: Point Atkinson Lighthouse.
[1.] Gleneagles Community Centre has walk boxes for 2 YREs. Registration for Lighthouse Park Walk (YRE 255) is at Community Centre, but start/finish point is in Lighthouse Park, 5 km away. Horseshoe Bay walk (YRE 104)  starts/finishes at Community Centre.
[2.] Lighthouse Park could be closed during times of high fire hazard.

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

    Group Walks
    Lighthouse Walking Program

WHISTLER   YRE-MW   CVF10/064   1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10  km   2B

Volkssport Association of British Columbia (VABC)

Beverley Cattrall  250-598-4316  bevsparkes@shaw.ca / volkssport@islandnet.com

Wild Willie's Ski Club, 7011 Nesters Road 250-938-8036

From Hwy. 99, take the first left after Lorimer Street light, then right at Nesters Road to Nesters Square.

SKI: Jan 1- Apr 30 - Nov 1 -Dec 31 1 - Oct 31 10:00- 19:00
WALK May 08:00 - 21:00

The walk is suitable for wheelchair and baby strollers.  Call to confirm weather conditions for the X-country ski. There is a fee for x-country ski trail.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  V0N 1B7

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

     Covered Bridges Walks

 

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