About us
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.
Don’t be discouraged by the low number of people registering for our walks on Meetup. Most of our regular walkers don’t indicate their attendance on Meetup. Typical attendance for our weekday walks is 8 to 12. On weekends, typical attendance is between 20 and 40.
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
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- CA$1.00
Explore scenic trails in the Matheson Lake area on a 5 or 10-km route.
Matheson Lake Regional Park, Matheson Lake park road, Metchosin, BC, CAMeet at Matheson Lake parking lot at the end of Matheson Lake Park Road, Metchosin V9C 4G9. Registration starts at 9:30 am and closes at 9:55 am. The walk begins at 10:00 am.
The 5-km route, rated 2B, follows the Galloping Goose for part of the walk, climbs through Douglas Fir and Cedar forests, then follows the Matheson Lake trail to return to the start point.
The 10 km route (rated 2C) takes walkers through the forest to Pearson College where the Grey Whale skeleton can be viewed accompanied by an in-depth article on the whale itself and how it was brought back to the college by students. Along the way we visit a hidden waterfall and stop at the top by the observatory. A hiking pole is highly recommended. Proper footwear is mandatory
Click here for an explanation of trail 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.
4 attendees - CA$1.00
Join us for a 5 or 10 km walk in beautiful downtown Victoria.
900 Wharf St, Victoria, BC, CAVictoria Downtown PT 19 Walk – Meet at 900 Wharf Street, Victoria V8W 3Z3. Join us for a 5 or 10-km walk, starting from the municipal parking lot at Ship Point. Look for a group of walkers gathered by the float plane terminal. Please plan on arriving at least by 9:45 for registration.
We have chosen the Heritage routes, which highlights many of Victoria's heritage treasures. This is a walk we haven't done in a while so it may have some pleasant surprises for you! Both routes are rated 1A. 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.
4 attendees - CA$1.00
Join us for a 10 km walk in beautiful Sidney by the Sea
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave,, Sidney, BC, CAMeet at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney V8L 1W9. Registration starts at 9:45 am, with the walk beginning at 10:00 am. This is a mostly flat walk, rated 1B. (Click here for an explanation of walk ratings).
Coffee after the walk.
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.
2 attendees - CA$1.00
Join us for a 10 km walk in the Cedar Hill area
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria, BC, CAMeet at Cedar Hill Recreation Center, 3220 Cedar Hill Road, Saanich V8P 3Y3. Registration starts at 9:45 am, with the walk starting at 10:00 am. We will explore streets and pathways in the Cedar Hill area. Walk rating is 1B or 2B, depending on the route chosen. (Click here for an explanation of walk ratings). Coffee after the walk.
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.
1 attendee
Past events
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