What we’re about
We are a club dedicated to getting outdoors. Events are run by coordinators, and longer trips allow for carpooling from a major transit stop. We will be hosting hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, cycling, paddling, backpacking, and other events at a variety of different levels.
Information about club fees & fee structure : The $25 yearly fee that we collect goes towards paying for this site and for our insurance dues (and it's as low as we can possibly go!) The $25 yearly membership is good for all events from January-December. (In July, it is discounted for those only joining for half the year).
$2 drop-ins are collected for event participants who don't plan to attend as many events and you can drop in about .
*E-transfer option: We prefer that you pay your membership fee by e-transfer to our email, **victoriaoutdoorclub@gmail.com**. *If you are using this option, PLEASE make your profile name on meetup at least has a last initial - OR send us a screenshot of your profile picture. (We have received some unidentified payments in past)!
Waivers: As a standard outdoor club procedure, every participant is required to fill out our FMCBC waiver once per calendar year, and these are kept on file (currently, fill in the paper waiver at our events. We plan to add a digital waiver soon).
No-show policy & emergency contact form: We take attendance at each event which is marked on an emergency contact form.
If you don't attend an event you have signed up for, you will be marked as a no-show. (If you inform us ahead of time we will not mark you as a no-show). If you have 3 or more no shows, an event host reserves the discretion to remove you from their events. *We have seen an increase in non-attenders lately. Please be polite! Hosts are volunteering their time.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Sunday Morning Hike: Mt. Wells 7Km Loop!Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park, Victoria, BC
Start your Sunday with a loop up Mt Wells. It will be a approximately 7KM with 225m of elevation gain. We will meet at the Mt. Wells Regional Park Parking lot at 9:00 am. Please note: there are two parking lots close to each other- the Mt Wells Regional Park Parking lot has toilets and a trail head sign. The closest address is 3059 Humpback Rd. We will begin the first part of the hike on the road and then access Mt. Wells regional Park through Raven View park where we will begin to explore the trails behind Mt. Wells. We will ascend Mt. Wells from the back side to enjoy the panoramic view of Langford and beyond before returning back. This hike is shorter than my usual planned hikes allowing us to finish before 12pm, but come prepared for hills that will test your cardio as well as rocky steep sections descending back to the parking lot.
Please bring suitable footwear, fluids, snacks as necessary and come prepared for the weather.
If anyone wants to car pool let me know in the discussion for possible pick up at Saanich Municipal Hall.
Important Info:
*Please remember your Toonies as this is how the club stays operating on meetup.
*Yearly membership for VOC is $25 per year. You can pay by e-transfer to victoriaoutdoorclub@gmail.com or in person.
*Drop in fee is $2. (3 drop in's allowed before you need to sign up for yearly membership.)
*Anyone who hasn't already needs to read and sign the club waiver once in 2025. I will have copies on hand at the event! (We are still doing paper waivers as there is a complex system to set up safe storage of online waivers).
*Reservations close 6pm on Saturday evening before the hike
*If you can't come, please take your name off the list so someone else can. If you are on the wait list, it's a good idea to check if you've been added before you leave work/home for the hike! (The system adds people last minute).
*Please make sure you have your meetup profile set up with our club before attending an event. We use the meetup profiles to keep track of who has signed their waiver for 2025.
- Elk Lake 10Km Social Run (and possible Brunch)Beaver Lake Main Parking Lot, Saanich, BC
Strap on your running shoes and join us for a 10Km run around Elk and Beaver Lake! We will meet at the Beaver Lake Main parking lot at 10AM. My plan is to keep a conversational pace. We will aim to complete the run in under 2 hours and depending on group consensus after our run we may head for brunch in Royal Oak.
Pre-requisites: You have run 10 Km before.
Important Info:
*Yearly membership for VOC is $25 per year. You can pay by e-transfer to victoriaoutdoorclub@gmail.com or in person.
*Drop in fee is $2. (3 drop in's allowed before you need to sign up for yearly membership.)
*Anyone who hasn't already needs to read and sign the club waiver once in 2025. I will have copies on hand at the event! (We are still doing paper waivers as there is a complex system to set up safe storage of online waivers).
*Reservations close 6pm on Saturday evening before the hike
*If you can't come, please take your name off the list so someone else can. If you are on the wait list, it's a good idea to check if you've been added before you leave work/home for the hike! (The system adds people last minute).
*Please make sure you have your meetup profile set up with our club before attending an event. We use the meetup profiles to keep track of who has signed their waiver for 2025.
