What we’re about
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 in BroadmeadRunning Room, Victoria, BCCA$1.00
Meet at Broadmead Shopping Center near the fire pit outside the Running Room/Walking Room store, 777 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria V8X 4V1. Registration starts at 9:30 am and closes at 9:55 am. The walk begins at 10:00 am. We have selected the Broadmead Trails walks, which have been revamped to make them even more interesting and less confusing. Lots of trails on this walk, including a couple of new ones. Lunch after the walk at Romeo's. Both the 5 and 10-km routes are 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.
- Join us for a road trip to Mayne IslandSwartz Bay Ferry Terminal, Sidney, BCCA$2.00
Another day out on a beautiful Gulf Island. We will catch the 10:25 am ferry from Swartz Bay to Village Bay, Mayne Island, arriving at 11:20. Cars are not required - go on the ferry as foot passengers.
There is a choice of several walks: 6K, 9K, 12K, 15K, or 18K, all rated 2B. (Click here for an explanation of walk ratings.) The route goes along winding and hilly country roads to Georgina Point Heritage Park and Lighthouse, with its views of Active Pass and Galiano Island, with an optional 3 km that includes a Japanese garden. We also pass through the village of Miner's Bay with a cafe and ice cream shop.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy either near the Japanese Garden or at the Lighthouse Park. The return ferry is at 5:30 p.m., arriving at Swartz Bay at 6:20.Register and pay on the ferry.
Contact is Beverley Cattrall @ bevpor@telus.net
- Meet at Oaklands Park for a 5, 8 or 10-km walkOaklands Park, Victoria, BCCA$2.00
Meet at Oaklands Park (Mt. Tolme), Kings Road Parking Lot, Victoria V8R 4E5. Registration starts at 9:30 am and closes at 9:55 am. The walk begins at 10:00 am. The 10 km route (rated 2B) climbs Mt Tolmie and follows parts of the Cedar Hill Golf Course Trail. The two shorter routes (rated 1A) explore neighboring parks and streets but do not climb Mt Tolmie. 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.
