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Fun, Fitness, and Friendship - The Victoria Pathfinders Walking Club (a Volkssport club) has been offering a variety of walks throughout Greater Victoria since 1989. Most of our walks are 10 km in length, with 5 km options on our weekend walks. To enjoy our walks you should be comfortable walking five kilometers in an hour or 10 km in two hours. Our walks start promptly at 10:00 a.m. so we would appreciate you arriving by 9:45 a.m. for registration.
Regular walkers do not necessarily indicate their attendance on Meetup, but our weekday walks typically attract 10 to 12 people; on weekends typical attendance is between 15 and 40 people.
If you would like to explore parts of Greater Victoria you never knew existed with friendly people who will welcome you to the group, then our walks are for you. You will be required to pay a participation fee of $1 or $2 depending on the walk. We charge this small fee to offset our costs. Annual membership is $10. (Walkers who have paid the $10 annual membership fee can purchase discount cards – 20 walks for $10 – that can be used for any $1 walk.)
If you are looking for something to do that's enjoyable, healthful, and non-competitive why not give one of our walks a try? We'd love to meet you!
For more information about our club check out our website - https://www.victoriapathfinders.ca/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Join us for a 5 or 10 km walk on Thetis Lake trailsThetis Lake Regional Park - Main Parking Lot, View Royal, BCCA$1.00
Meet at Thetis Lake Regional Park, Main Parking Lot, Six Mile Road, View Royal. Registration opens at 9:30 am and closes at 9:55 am. The walk begins at 10:00 am.
Thetis Seymour Hill 10 km route (rated 3C)
Thetis Lake Park is a regional conservation area near Langford BC. It was established as Canada's first nature sanctuary in 1958. Seymour Hill provides great views over Thetis Lakes and surrounding hills. On the top of Seymour Hill is a cairn with a compass rose. A compass rose displays the orientation of cardinal directions, north, south, east and west on a map. Arrows point to the surrounding hills and mountains giving direction, distance and elevation. The views include the glaciated Olympic and Cascade Mountains across the Salish Sea, Mt Baker, Mt Olympus and Mill Hill. The panorama is magnificent for a small elevation gain, 430 ft above sea level. The cairn and compass rose were built in 1968 by the Thetis Lake Sanctuary Association. This route can take up to 3 hours. Hiking poles and sturdy shoes highly recommended. Bring water.Thetis Lake 5 km route (rated 2B). The 5km walkers will take a scenic walk around Thetis Lake. Click here for an explanation of walk ratings.
Pay parking is in effect at Thetis Lake Park from May 1 to September 30. The cost is $2 per hour, $4 per day, or $30 for a season's pass.
Regular walkers do not necessarily indicate their attendance on Meetup, but our weekday walks typically 10 to 12 people; on weekends typical attendance is between 15 and 40 people.
New walkers are always welcome.
- Take a 5 or 10-km walk through scenic Gordon Head.Gorden Head Recreation Centre, Victoria, BCCA$2.00
SUNDAY, JUNE 29 – 5/10 km Map Walk (rated 1B/2B): Meet at Gordon Head Recreation Center, 4100 Lambrick Way, Saanich V8N 5R3. Registration is at the Skate Park, just past the main entrance to the Centre. Parking and washrooms available. Registration opens at 9:30 am and closes at 9:55 am. Walk begins at 10:00 am.
This is a lovely walk that we haven't done for a while. Visit parks, gardens, oceanside trails, and beautiful neighborhoods. The 5-km route is rated 1B; the 10-km route is rated 2B. Click here for an explanation of walk ratings.
Regular walkers do not necessarily indicate their attendance on Meetup, but our weekday walks typically attract 10 to 12 people; on weekends typical attendance is between 15 and 40 people.
New walkers are always welcome.
- Canada Day Walk and PicnicJDF Rotary Picnic Shelter, Victoria, BCCA$1.00
The walk begins at the Rotary Picnic Shelter behind Juan de Fuca Rec Centre, 1767 Island Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 9:50 a.m. The walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Bring a picnic lunch and a chair. The club will provide cake and beverages.
The 5-km route explores the grounds of the Juan de Fuca golf course, portions of the Galloping Goose Trail, and residential areas of Belmont Park. The rating for this route is 2B. The 10-km route, also rated 2B, continues to beautiful Royal Roads University before returning to the start point. For an explanation of walk ratings, click here.
Driving Directions from Victoria: - from the Island Hwy, Turn left to the JDF Rec Centre. Drive between the library and rec center, following blue sign to “Lower Park”. Follow the road as it curves to the right behind the rec center. - turn left just past playground - drive past the “Q Center” (on right). Follow road to the end through 1st set of blue metal gates. - turn left and continue to farthest end of parking area and park - follow path up from playground to “Rotary Picnic Shelter”
Regular walkers do not necessarily indicate their attendance on Meetup, but our weekday walks typically attract 10 to 12 people; on weekends typical attendance is between 15 and 40 people.
New walkers are always welcome.
