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The Vancouver Venturers Walking Club (officially the Vancouver 'Venturers Volkssport Club) was formed in 1997 and we have been on Meetup since 2018. Our club now has more than 400 full-fledged (annual dues-paying) members. We have a lot of fun and are always keen to welcome newcomers. We enjoy outdoor walks throughout the year, RAIN OR SHINE, all over Metro Vancouver and occasionally farther afield. If you are looking for something to do that's healthful, non-competitive, and provides the opportunity to meet new people, you may well find that our club fits the bill.
Our walks are restricted to club members who have paid $15 for a 12-month membership. However, if you would like to try one or two walks before committing yourself to a paid membership, you do have that option. (You would still need to pay $1.00 for each walk.) For more information, and/or to request a membership form, please send an email to [vancouverventurers@gmail.com](mailto:vancouverventurers@gmail.com) . In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP.
Please note: Although the number of attendees indicated for any event may appear low, be assured that you will be walking with many club members who have not RSVP’d. We rarely have fewer than 15 participants at any of our walks.
Our walks are round trip walks, which return to the start point. Almost all of our walks are easily accessible by transit and there is usually ample free parking at the start location, although that is not the case in and near downtown Vancouver, where pay parking is the norm. There's always a choice between a 10 km route and a shorter (usually 5 km) route. Walking at a moderate pace without interruption, most people can expect to complete a 10 km walk in about 2 hours and a 5 km walk in approximately 1 hour. This year we have 79 different routes and are hosting walks on 206 days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays). Very few walkers bring their dogs, but leashed well-behaved dogs are welcome on our walks.
Our walks start at 10 am and typically attract between 20 and 40 participants. At every walk, upon arriving at the start point, you will be required to register (sign in) and pay a participation fee of $1.00. Our membership fees and walk fees cover our costs; we are strictly non-profit.
Immediately following a walk, some of us will go to a designated eatery nearby to enjoy a nice lunch and more conversation.
If you have any questions, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to **vancouverventurers@gmail.com**. In the subject line of your email, write Meetup.
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Walk in Vancouver – Kitsilano/West Point Grey - Locarno Beach
A&W Canada, 2083 Alma St #200, Vancouver, BC, CAWalk 6 km or 10 km.
Our walks are restricted to club members who have paid $15 for a 12-month membership. However, if you would like to try one or two walks before committing yourself to a paid membership, you do have that option. For more information about our club and/or to request a membership form, please send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
Route is in West Point Grey. You will see older homes with varied architecture, including 1940s to 1950s housing in a neighbourhood called “Little Australia”. Then into another area with beautiful mansions; some of the most expensive homes in Vancouver are located here. Return along Spanish Banks, Locarno Beach and Jericho Beach. The 6 km route will only go to Locarno Beach and Jericho Beach Park.
Walkers will register (sign in) at the start point between 9:30 am and 9:55 am. The walk will start at 10:00 am sharp. Please be on time; we do not wait for latecomers.
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow club members for lunch at the designated eatery nearby.
NOTE: Even if you have paid for an annual membership, Meetup will show your status as “Unpaid”. This is not a cause for concern. “Unpaid” simply means that you haven’t yet paid the $1 participation fee associated with this walk. The participation fee is never prepaid; it is paid on the day of the walk when you arrive at the start point.
If you have any questions, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.4 attendees - CA$1.00
Walk in Vancouver - Shaughnessy - Quilchena Park
Indigo Granville, 2505 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, CAChoose between 10 km and 6 km routes..
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHERE WE'RE MEETING. We're meeting in the OPEN SPACE BEHIND Indigo/Starbucks. One of several ways to access this open space is to walk down the covered passageway beside the Cactus Club (1530 W. Broadway) and then turning left.
Walkers will register (sign in) at the start point between 9:30 am and 9:55 am. The walk will start at 10:00 am sharp. Please be on time; we do not wait for latecomers.
Our walks are restricted to club members who have paid $15 for a 12-month membership. However, if you would like to try one or two walks before committing yourself to a paid membership, you do have that option. (You’d still need to pay $1.00 for each walk.) For more information about our club and/or to request a membership form, please send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP.
Please note: Although the number of attendees indicated on this page may appear low, be assured that you will be walking with many club members who have not RSVP’d. We rarely have fewer than 15 participants at any of our walks.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION: The route goes through impressive Shaughnessy with its many mansions, then to Quilchena Park and Arbutus Village.
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow club members at the designated lunch venue nearby.
NOTE: Once you have RSVP’d, our Meetup site will always show your status as “Unpaid”. This is not a cause for concern. The $1.00 participation fee for the walk is paid at the start point and to save us some work, we will not be recording on Meetup that you have paid it.
If you have any questions, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.2 attendees - CA$1.00
BC DAY - Walk in Ladner - Pioneers & Essential Workers Walk
Ricky's All Day Grill - Ladner, 5239 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta, BC, CAChoose between 10 km, 6 km, and 5 km routes.
Our walks are restricted to club members who have paid $15 for a 12-month membership. However, if you would like to try one or two walks before committing yourself to a paid membership, you do have that option. For more information about our club and/or to request a membership form, please send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP.
Register (sign in) at the start point between 9:30 am and 9:55 am. The walk will start at 10:00 am sharp. Please be on time; we do not wait for latecomers.
Please note: Although the number of attendees indicated on this page may appear low, be assured that you will be walking with many club members who have not RSVP’d. We rarely have fewer than 15 participants at any of our walks.
Route Description:
Come to Ladner and experience the residential, historical, and community infrastructures of this small community. You will pass by a hospital, community centre, firehall and last but not least, an active Augustinian monastery. Historic structures include the Harris Barn and Kirkland House. Notably, the “Forest of the Future” Garden was funded by a pair of Volkssporting pioneers. This is one of the most diverse walks offered in South Delta. The 6 km is the Pioneers Walk; 5 km is the Essential Workers Walk.
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow club members at the nearby lunch venue.
NOTE: Once you have RSVP’d, our Meetup site will always show your status as “Unpaid”. This is not a cause for concern. The $1.00 participation fee for the walk is paid at the start point and to save us some work, we will not be recording on Meetup that you have paid it.
If you have any questions, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.2 attendees - CA$1.00
Walk in Stanley Park – Seawall - Trails (Connie’s Walk)
Devonian Harbour Park, 1929 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC, CAChoose between 5 and10 km routes.
Our walks are restricted to club members who have paid $15 for a 12-month membership. However, if you would like to try one or two walks before committing yourself to a paid membership, you do have that option. For more information about our club and/or to request a membership form, please send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP.
Please note: Although the number of attendees indicated on this page may appear low, be assured that you will be walking with many club members who have not RSVP’d. We rarely have fewer than 15 participants at any of our walks.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
On this walk, you will enjoy magnificent views of Coal Harbour, the Brockton Point Lighthouse, Lumberman’s Arch and the Variety Kids water park. Here we turn off the Seawall into the trails. View the Japanese Canadian War Monument, the Miniature Railway, the Pavilion Gardens and the Rose Garden before enjoying more natural surroundings of trails leading to Beaver Lake and on to Second Beach.
There are two 5K routes: (i) mostly around the east side of the Seawall and back via the Rose Garden (ii) trails to Beaver Lake, then the Aquarium and back via the Seawall.
Walkers will register (sign in) at the start point between 9:30 am and 9:55 am. The walk will start at 10:00 am sharp. Please be on time; we do not wait for latecomers.
Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow club members for lunch at the designated eatery nearby.
NOTE: Once you have RSVP’d, our Meetup site will always show your status as “Unpaid”. This is not a cause for concern. The $1.00 participation fee for the walk is paid at the start point and to save us some work, we will not be recording on Meetup that you have paid it.
If you have any questions, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.5 attendees
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