Vancouver Walk & Talk

Vancouver Waterfront Walk

The walk begins around 10:00 AM at the Salmon Run Bell Tower in Esther Short Park.

I will arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early to socialize and help anyone who has questions or concerns. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive early so we can meet before the walk and I can introduce you to some of the people who are already there.

We will usually start walking between 10:02 and 10:05, depending on when the group is ready. When we leave, we will post the exact departure time in the event comments so anyone running behind knows when the group started walking.

From the Salmon Run Bell Tower, we will walk toward Grant Street Pier. We will pause at the pier for about 3 to 5 minutes to give anyone running late another opportunity to catch up with us.

We will then continue along the Vancouver Waterfront Trail to the small roundabout turnaround before heading back.

Distance: about 2.5 to 3 miles round trip
Pace: easy and conversational
Surface: paved waterfront paths

After the walk, anyone who wants can join us for coffee or a snack at Compass Coffee, just a short walk from the park. Some people also check out the market.

As always, everything is optional. Join when you can, leave when you want, and feel free to meet us anywhere along the route.

Join Vancouver Walk & Talk for a special Halloween walk through downtown Vancouver, hosted by Michael Myers.

Friday, October 30 at 5:45 PM

Meet at the Salmon Run Bell Tower at Esther Short Park.

Yes, Michael Myers.

We will meet at the Salmon Run Bell Tower, head over to Main Street, and walk north along the historic Cruisin’ the Gut corridor to Fourth Plain Boulevard. From there, we will turn around and cruise Main Street back downtown to the Bell Tower.

For decades, cruising Main Street has been part of Vancouver culture. Cruisin’ the Gut later turned that tradition into an organized community event along this same stretch of Main Street. For Halloween, we are leaving the cars behind and cruising it on foot.

The walk will be approximately 2.5 miles round trip at an easy, conversational pace.

We will start shortly before sunset, so the walk should transition from daylight into dusk and then darkness as we make our way along Main Street.

Costumes are encouraged but absolutely not required. Come dressed up, come dressed normally, or come wondering why you voluntarily agreed to follow Michael Myers down Main Street.

Please leave costume weapons or realistic weapon props at home.

I will arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early to socialize and help anyone who has questions or concerns. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive early so we can meet before the walk and I can introduce you to some of the people who are already there.

We will start walking between 5:47 and 5:50, depending on when the group is ready. When we leave, we will post the exact departure time in the event comments so anyone running behind knows when the group started walking.

Walk details

Meeting place: Salmon Run Bell Tower at Esther Short Park

Approximately 2.5 miles round trip

Mostly city sidewalks

Easy, conversational pace

Costumes encouraged, not required

Expect dusk and darkness during part of the walk

This is a social walk. You do not have to talk the entire time, meet everyone, or keep up with every conversation. Come as you are.

We meet. We walk. We talk.

For Halloween, apparently we also follow Michael Myers down Main Street.

As always, feel free to come and go as you please. Stay for the whole walk, join us for part of it, or head out whenever you need to. There is no pressure to stay until the end.

Vancouver Waterfront Walk

The walk begins around 10:00 AM at the Salmon Run Bell Tower in Esther Short Park.

I will arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early to socialize and help anyone who has questions or concerns. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive early so we can meet before the walk and I can introduce you to some of the people who are already there.

We will usually start walking between 10:02 and 10:05, depending on when the group is ready. When we leave, we will post the exact departure time in the event comments so anyone running behind knows when the group started walking.

From the Salmon Run Bell Tower, we will walk toward Grant Street Pier. We will pause at the pier for about 3 to 5 minutes to give anyone running late another opportunity to catch up with us.

We will then continue along the Vancouver Waterfront Trail to the small roundabout turnaround before heading back.

Distance: about 2.5 to 3 miles round trip
Pace: easy and conversational
Surface: paved waterfront paths

After the walk, anyone who wants can join us for coffee or a snack at Compass Coffee, just a short walk from the park. Some people also check out the market.

As always, everything is optional. Join when you can, leave when you want, and feel free to meet us anywhere along the route.

Vancouver Waterfront Walk

The walk begins around 10:00 AM at the Salmon Run Bell Tower in Esther Short Park.

I will arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early to socialize and help anyone who has questions or concerns. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive early so we can meet before the walk and I can introduce you to some of the people who are already there.

We will usually start walking between 10:02 and 10:05, depending on when the group is ready. When we leave, we will post the exact departure time in the event comments so anyone running behind knows when the group started walking.

From the Salmon Run Bell Tower, we will walk toward Grant Street Pier. We will pause at the pier for about 3 to 5 minutes to give anyone running late another opportunity to catch up with us.

We will then continue along the Vancouver Waterfront Trail to the small roundabout turnaround before heading back.

Distance: about 2.5 to 3 miles round trip
Pace: easy and conversational
Surface: paved waterfront paths

After the walk, anyone who wants can join us for coffee or a snack at Compass Coffee, just a short walk from the park. Some people also check out the market.

As always, everything is optional. Join when you can, leave when you want, and feel free to meet us anywhere along the route.