What we’re about
Join us for "Fun, Fitness, and Friendship".
The Vancouver Venturers Walking Club, officially known as 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 we have been on Meetup since 2018. We now have more than 400 full-fledged (annual dues-paying) members. We enjoy walks throughout the year, RAIN OR SHINE, all over Metro Vancouver and occasionally further afield. If you are looking for something to do that's enjoyable, healthful, and non-competitive, 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. If you have not yet done so, and you would like to join us on our walks, please follow these instructions:
Send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com stating that you'd like to fill out a membership form. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP. Please allow at least 24 hours for a reply.
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.
With very rare exceptions, all of 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, except in and near downtown Vancouver. 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 73 different routes and are hosting walks on 209 days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).
Our walks start at 10 am and typically attract between 15 and 35 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 (or occasionally $2). Our membership fees and walk fees cover our costs; we are strictly non-profit.
Immediately following a walk, many 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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Walk in Surrey - Kwomais Point ParkKwomais Point Park, Surrey, BCCA$2.00
Walk 5k or 10k
Our walks are restricted to club members who have paid $15 for an annual membership. If you would like to join us on our walks and you haven’t paid yet, please send an email to **vancouverventurers@gmail.com **stating that you'd like to fill out a membership form. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP. You can expect a reply within approximately 24 hours.
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.
Walkers will register (sign in) at the start point between 9:30 am and 9:50 am. The walk will start at 10 am.
Route Description:
Enjoy stunning views across the bay to Tsawwassen and beyond to
Vancouver Island and the San Juan Islands. The walk is through urban residential areas.Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow club members at the nearby lunch venue.
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 $1.00 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 regarding this walk, please post them here on Meetup.
- Walk in Ladner - Pioneers & Essential Workers WalkRicky's All Day Grill - Ladner, Delta, BCCA$1.00
Walkers will register (sign in) at the start point between 9:30 am and 9:55 am. The walk will start at 10 am.
Our walks are restricted to club members who have paid $15 for an annual membership. If you would like to join us on our walks and you haven’t paid yet, please send an email to **vancouverventurers@gmail.com **stating that you'd like to fill out a membership form. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP. Please allow at least 24 hours for a reply.
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 20 participants at any of our walks.
Route Description:
Walk 10 km or 6 km. 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: 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 or $2 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.
