Saturday, June 28, 2025 8am (Meet at 7:45am) Meeting Point: St Andrew’s Cathedral Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LpEcwH32rBMwZ5rEA Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/7dmc6j9q For details on the walk please see the June Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/6b8e0ba990a5/june-2025-newsletter-13392919
Save the Date Walk and picnic lunch at Elk Lake!
Meeting Point: Francis King Regional Park main parking lot Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M9BEgYEGnAvcVaB3A Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/l4329945 This route in Francis King Regional Park takes us through three different trails: the Centennial, Panhandle & High Ridge Trails. The walk starts on the Centennial trail to the right of the Nature House. The trail meanders through lush forested […]
Meeting Point: Cresswell Road and Texada Terrace Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tQcV4xUZboXNMKtBA Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/s5iltkpu This is a moderately challenging but beautiful hike along forested trails in John Dean Provincial Park (LAU,WELNEW). Our viewpoint will be Pickles Bluff almost 6km into the hike. We’ll return through a residential area. . Bring poles if you use them. […]
Meeting Point: Glenora Trails Head Park Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A69A3MpvZJYSEcB56 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/opluqc6l This moderate 8.38 km loop hike follows a section along the scenic Cowichan River before returning on the Cowichan Valley Trail. There is an initial downhill section followed by a flat/gradual uphill hike back up to the old rail bed for an […]
Meeting Point: Beacon Hill main parking, 404 Circle Dr. Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A8DtAQRwk9P3esSm7 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/g1n5is8j Summer and ice cream go in hand in hand. In this walk, not only can you taste delicious artisanal ice cream made here locally, you can also walk it off. This walk starts at 10am because most of ice cream […]
Meeting Point: Atkins Road Parking Lot Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3qBdDjHvTSVe718z6 Route Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3qBdDjHvTSVe718z6 From Atkins Road we will follow the Galloping Goose to the E&N Rail Trail Humpback Connector continuing the trail by Mill Hill, though downtown Langford and towards Westshore Town Centre where there will be an opportunity for a coffee at either Tim […]
Meeting Point: Canadian Tire Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TwPMboTfDAHDLv4h8 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/87ihk7fr A favorite walk through the eastern side of North Saanich along rural roads, trails, past farms, ponds, marinas, and parks. Coffee at the Fox & Monocle at Canoe Cove Marina at about the 5.5 km mark. Walk Statistics: Total Distance: 12 km Estimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee) Elevation Change: […]
Meeting Point: Beacon Hill Parking Lot area by Petting Zoo Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EDUznutMCYtW3o3PA Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/fppb2qkd From Beacon Hill Park we will progress through historic St Anne’s Academy before walking a few blocks down to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Following Westsong Walkway’s winding mix of paved pathways and boardwalks to Esquimalt where we will stop at Esquimalt Roasting Company […]
Meeting Point: Hardy Park, Corner of Moody Street and Wallace Road Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bsRWda9YyntBG44LA Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/bo0pvet1 From Hardy Park we ascend to Gore Park with slab rocks, moss, and frost-covered plants. Continuing to Oak Haven Park, then climbing a hill to a summit with Salt Spring Island and peninsula farms in view. From there, we walk along […]
Meeting Point: Atkins Road Parking Lot Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3qBdDjHvTSVe718z6 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/voefb028 This route starts at the Atkins Road Parking Lot, which has plenty of parking and bathrooms. The walk will take us for a loop around Thetis Lake, followed by a loop along the E&N Rail Trail before crossing back over to the Galloping Goose and […]
Meeting Point: Centennial Park Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n7Ex9takZgMu8N2QA Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/eveh3tiu A picturesque walk in the rural part of Central Saanich. This walk starts from Centennial Park, on flat terrain then there is an elevation gain from 40 m to 110 when we are hiking up to Butterfield Park. We will be walking through a […]