Vancouver 'Venturers - a walking club

Vancouver, BC

3,585 members
Public group

and 4 others

What we're about

*** IMPORTANT NOTICE: OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, ALL OF OUR GROUP WALKS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ***

In light of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on our region, the Vancouver 'Venturers has cancelled our group walks until further notice.

The health and safety of our club members is always paramount. The decision to cancel group walks until further notice is the most responsible and appropriate action to take at this time.

We encourage you to continue to walk on your own, keep fit and healthy.

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*** Join us - RAIN OR SHINE - for "Fun, Fitness, and Friendship". *** The Vancouver 'Venturers Volkssport Club is a friendly outdoor walking club. We have a lot of fun and are always keen to welcome newcomers. Our club was formed in 1997 and now has 125 full-fledged members. We enjoy walks throughout the year, rain or shine, all over Metro Vancouver and occasionally further afield. There's always a choice between a 10 km route and a 5 km route. Walking at a moderate pace without interruption, you can generally expect to complete a 10 km walk in about 2 hours and a 5 km walk in approximately 1 hour.

At every walk, upon arriving at the start point, you will be required to register. You will be signing a liability waiver (a disclaimer), as our club cannot accept responsibility for any injuries or other harms you might incur during the walk. At the start point you will also be required to pay a participation fee of either $1 or $2, depending on the walk. These small fees help cover our costs.

If you are looking for something to do that's enjoyable, healthful, and non-competitive, why not join us on one of our walks to see what it's like? Just identify yourself as a new walker when you arrive at the start point.

Please be advised that photographs and video recordings of walks and associated activities may be taken. These may be posted to Meetup, Facebook, our club's website https://vancouverventurers.com, and/or our club's newsletter. If you do not wish to be photographed or video-recorded, please let the photographer know. Otherwise, it will be assumed that you have no objection to being photographed and/or video-recorded. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

If you have any questions or comments, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to jerry@vancouverventurers.com.

Upcoming events (5)

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VANCOUVER Walk - Stanley Park - Seawall (East)

Thu, Jun 18, 10:00 AM PDT

VANCOUVER Walk - Stanley Park - Seawall (East)

the Running Room

CA$1.00

Enjoy great views of Vancouver harbour and downtown, the North Shore mountains and English Bay. The main 10 km seawall route around the park is safe for walkers on their own and is suitable for wheelchairs and baby strollers. We'll pass Brockton Point Lighthouse. Washrooms available at Start/Finish and in park. *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for a nice lunch at the nearby White Spot - 1616 W Georgia St. If you have any questions about this walk, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to [masked].

Patricia L.
Agnes
Jerry v. Z.
19 attendees

Attend

VANCOUVER - Downtown - Lost Lagoon / Blue Heron Colony

Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM PDT

VANCOUVER - Downtown - Lost Lagoon / Blue Heron Colony

JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

CA$1.00

We'll walk along the Coal Harbour waterfront, and then into Stanley Park, where we'll see Lost Lagoon, the Rhododendron Garden and Heron Colony. We then continue to English Bay before returning to the start point. *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for a nice lunch at the nearby Urban Fare located at 1133 Alberni Street. If you have any questions about this walk, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to [masked].

Jerry v. Z.
Veronica S.
Aastha K.
4 attendees

Attend

Richmond - Terra Nova/Sea Island West Dyke & Railway Greenway

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00 AM PDT

Richmond - Terra Nova/Sea Island West Dyke & Railway Greenway

Thompson Community Centre

CA$1.00

*** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Come Walk With Us on part of the old railway route now converted to walking paths as we walk to the Middle Arm Dyke pathway. While walking on this dyke trail beside the Middle Arm of the Fraser River we get to watch many planes taking off and landing at the Vancouver Airport. As we continue, this Middle Arm Dyke path changes to the West Dyke path and if at the right time of year you will see many herons, eagles and thousands of Snow Geese. Don’t miss this walk. This is one of 8 walks in our “Explore Richmond” series. After the walk, join us for lunch at O’Hare’s Pub 5031 Steveston Hwy. If you have any questions about this walk, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to [masked].

Denise M.
Jerry v. Z.
Dayna M.
6 attendees

Attend

WEST VANCOUVER - Ambleside - Dundarave

Sun, Jun 28, 10:00 AM PDT

WEST VANCOUVER - Ambleside - Dundarave

Cafe Crema

CA$1.00

Enjoy great views of English Bay and Vancouver. A western 5k loop goes through the "village" of Dundarave and along Centennial Seawalk, while an eastern 5k loop goes through the "villages" of Ambleside and Park Royal and along the edge of Ambleside Park. Both loops have interesting shops and eateries. Washrooms available at Start/Finish and along routes. *** Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time. All walkers must register no later than 5 minutes prior to start time. *** Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow walkers for a nice lunch at EARLS Ambleside Beach, 1375 Bellevue Avenue, phone[masked]. Parking: Available on 1400 and 1500 block of Argyle Avenue - 3-hour limit from 9am to 6pm Mon to Sat; no time limit on Sundays. If you have any questions about this walk, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to [masked].