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SUMMARY:Pickle’s Bluff and Mt Newton
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 20th\, 9 am (Meet at 8:45am)\nMeeting Point: St. Mary’s Anglican Church – 1973 Cultra Avenue\, Saanichton\nMeeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Pg1sefyrNPWUDSX6\nRoute Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/t1kvhl71 \nAre you walking the Camino Frances? El Norte? Come to this moderately challenging route which will include a steady climb to Pickle’s Bluff and Mount Newton with gorgeous views from the summit. It will also include a beautiful walk through the rainforest before starting the ascent. Join us for an after walk lunch!
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/pickles-bluff-and-mt-newton/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T013140Z
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SUMMARY:Royal Bay Colwood Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 13\, 9 am (Meet at 8:45 am)\nMeeting Point: Beachlands (Colwood & Metchosin Area)\nMeeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rw7jQUjDRL8FKjxp8\nDistance: 11.67 km\nDifficulty: Easy\nRoute Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/j1oh3ci0 \nThe walk begins at the parking lot at the Beachlands\, where there are restrooms. We leave the beach to walk up and around the Royal Bay neighbourhood and will pass a small tribute to Emily Carr and then climb to a viewpoint at Outlook Park.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/royal-bay-colwood-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240324T011143Z
UID:1233-1712394000-1712413800@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Broadmead to Mattick’s Farm Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 6th\, 9am (Meet at 8:45am)\nMeeting Point: Romeo’s Broadmead Shopping Centre\nMap: https://maps.app.goo.gl/myzXnQ6dFHJJxBmi7\nRoute Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/lha14tug \nThis is a gentle walk-through leafy neighbourhood of Broadmead and onward to Mattick’s Farm via Lochside Trail. Mid point break will be at Mattick’s Farm\, plenty of green space there to sit and relax. Café and grocery store close by\, as well as washroom facilities. 5 Km to walk back to Broadmead from Mattick’s Farm.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/broadmead-to-matticks-farm-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20240220T044253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T155619Z
UID:1220-1711184400-1711195200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Fox & Monocle Walk
DESCRIPTION:March 23\, 2024\, 9 am (Meet at 8:45 am)\nMeeting Point: Canadian Tire\, North Saanich https://maps.app.goo.gl/TwPMboTfDAHDLv4h8   \nA walk along rural roads\, trails\, past farms\, ponds\, marinas\, and parks.  Coffee at the Fox & Monocle at Canoe Cove Marina about the 5.5 Km point. \nWalk Statistics:\nTotal Distance: 12 km\nEstimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee)\nElevation: 227m ascent: 228m descent\nDifficulty: Easy to Medium\nSurface: Pavement and dirt trails\nRoute Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/ktaa6oo5
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/fox-monocle-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20240218T001925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T030758Z
UID:1200-1710579600-1710592200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Brentwood Bay - Exploring 5 Parks
DESCRIPTION:March 16\, 2024\, 9am (Meet at 8:45am)\nMeeting Point: Hardy Park\, Corner of Moody Street and Wallace Road \nThis walk will start from Hardy Park in Brentwood Bay\, a small park with distant views of the ocean; we will ascend a slope to reach our second park – Gore Park – with a landscape of slab rocks\, moss and perhaps bloomed flowers; we will continue onward to reach Oak Haven Park where we will climb a steady hill to reach a summit with a distant view of Saltspring Island as well as the farms on the peninsula.  We will continue onward on Benvenuto Avenue for a short distance and take a hidden path to Woodward before we make our way downward to the ocean and walk along the ocean till we reach Verdier Park. At Verdier Park\, we will have a snack/ice cream (General Store) break plus bathrooms are available. After the break\, we will be meandering via streets before we return to our cars/starting point. \nWalk Statistics:\nTotal Distance: 11.57 km\nWashrooms:\nEstimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee)\nElevation: 315m ascent: 315m descent\nDifficulty: Medium\nSurface: Pavement and dirt trails\nRoute Map: CLICK HERE 
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/brentwood-bay-exploring-five-parks/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20240219T024054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T010738Z
UID:1210-1709974800-1709994600@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Mill Hill Thetis Lake Walk
DESCRIPTION:March 9\, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45 am)\nMeeting Point: Helmcken Road Park and Ride (https://maps.app.goo.gl/U8kzQGQnY29mwZQH9) \nWe will be climbing to the top of Mill Hill for some views of Esquimalt harbour followed by a walk around Thetis Lake. Our trip will take us along the Galloping Goose with a bathroom break about 2.5 km into the hike and washrooms available in both parks. After ascending Mill Hill we will walk around Thetis Lake followed by a stop at the 15 km mark to enjoy coffee and snacks at The Nest Cafe to support a local business. After a break\, we will complete the final 1.5 km back to the parking lot. \nWalk Statistics:\nTotal Distance: 16.26 km\nWashrooms: 2.5km\, Mill Hill Park\, Thetis Lake Park\nEstimated Finish Time: 4.5 hours (with coffee)\nElevation: 520m ascent: 520m descent\nDifficulty: Medium/difficult (due to distance)\nSurface: Pavement and dirt trails\nRoute Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/89bi9p9r
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/mill-hill-thetis-lake-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T170000
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SUMMARY:Coldest Night of the Year Walk
DESCRIPTION:When: 3:45 PM\, Feb. 24\, Saturday\nMeet: Central Saanich United Church 7180 East Saanich Rd. \nPlease join Jim Rondeau’s annual Coldest Night of the Year charity walk to raise funds for Our Place Society to support people experiencing hurt\, hunger and homelessness. \nThis is a family friendly walk. The walk starts at 4 PM from Central Saanich United Church along East Saanich Road to Central Saanich City Hall and back to the church. Total distance is 5.2 Km. This walk is open to all\, please invite others to join Jim’s Coldest Night of the Year walk to help others in needs. \nPlease wear warm\, bright and reflective clothing. \nSee our Feb. newsletter for how to donate and route map.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/coldest-night-of-the-year-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20240125T231914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T231915Z
UID:1121-1706950800-1706967000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Thetis Lake Walk
DESCRIPTION:Thetis Lake Walk\nFeb. 3rd\, 9 AM (Meet at 8:45)\nMeeting Point: Helmcken Road Park and Ride\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/RBmMKe8nSW5gdn2M6 \nWe will be walking around Thetis Lake enjoying a few elevation changes and some time in urban nature. Our trip will take us along the Galloping Goose and then overlooking the highway before we complete a walk around the lake. We will return along the Galloping Goose with a stop at The Nest Cafe to support a local business and enjoy great coffee. After a break we will complete the final 1.5 km back to the parking lot.  \nThe total distance is approximately 12 km.  \nPlease refer to our monthly newsletter for map and direction.\n 
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/thetis-lake-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20231224T212819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T034109Z
UID:1104-1706346000-1706365800@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Central Saanich Countryside Walk
DESCRIPTION:North Saanich Walk\nWhen: Saturday\, Jan. 27\nMeeting Time: 9 AM departure\nLength: 10 Km\nLocation: Centennial Park washroom at Central Saanich  \nA picturesque walk in the rural part of Central Saanich. This walk starts from Centennial Park\, on flat terrain but there is an elevation gain from 40 m to 110 when we are hiking up to Butterfield Park. We will be walking through forest area\, crossing a few streams\, mostly on back country road. Mid point is the St. Stephen’s Anglican Church\, the oldest church in BC.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/central-saanich-countryside-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20231224T212601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231224T212601Z
UID:1102-1705136400-1705156200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:North Saanich Walk
DESCRIPTION:North Saanich Walk\nWhen: Saturday\, Jan. 13\nMetting Time: 9 AM departure\nLength: 10 Km\nLocation: Canadian Tire North Saanich parking lot \nMeet at Canadian Tire at 8:45 for 9 am departure.\nCoffee at the Fickle Fig at the 7 Km point\nFairly flat\, Roads\, Pat Bay shoreline\, woodland paths etc.\nAbout 10 Km.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/north-saanich-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20231130T200219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T200219Z
UID:1094-1702742400-1702753200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Light Walk
DESCRIPTION:Winter Light Walk\nWhen: Saturday\, Dec. 16\nMetting Time: 4 PM departure\nLength: 10 Km\nLocation: Beacon Hill Park petting zoo \nBundle up and wear reflective gear\, shoes with good grip\, a small flashlight/bike light and perhaps some Christmas lights for this walk around the old town of Victoria! \nWe will meet at the Petting Zoo in Beacon Hill Park at 4:00 pm. \nOur first stop will be the Parkside Hotel & Spa to see the gingerbread houses on display. They are quite spectacular and this is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. We will then walk through downtown\, stopping at various places to ooh and ahh over the displays\, and then check out the Christmas trees at the Bay Centre. \nWe’ll get over the Johnson Street bridge and then on the return\, we’ll head towards Centennial Square. From there folks are invited to head off to the nearest or their favourite watering hole to have a warm drink and/or more. Or head back down Government Street to see the lights at the Legislature and Empress Hotel\, on the way back to the petting zoo.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/winter-light-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231125T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230713T224704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T224339Z
UID:1011-1700898300-1700928000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Victoria Chapter Fall Gathering 2023
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Chapter Fall Gathering 2023\nDate: November 25th Saturday\nTime: 9 AM – 3:45 PM\, door opens at 8\nLocation: Greek Community Society Hall / Saanich Commonwealth Place\, 4648 Elk Lake Dr. \nWe are pleased to announce our fall gathering will be held on Nov. 25\, Saturday\, at the Greek Community Society hall and Saanich Commonwealth Place. It will be a day full of inspiring\, interactive\, and informative sessions. \nThis year our main speaker will be author Dennis Garnhum\, “Toward Beauty – reigniting a creative life on the Camino de Santiago”\, who chronicled his Camino del Norte experience during a challenging time in his life.  \nWe have prepared a diverse line up of sessions that cover a wide spectrum of Camino topics of interest to those who have recently returned from their Camino\, and those making plans to go. How to prepare for the Camino physically\, walking other Camino routes\, how pilgrims can document their Camino experience\, latest gear and clothing\, Camino Frances in four seasons as well as addressing of State of Camino and more. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/victoria-chapter-fall-gathering-2023/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20231030T060227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T034802Z
UID:1074-1699693200-1699713000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Royal Road Walk
DESCRIPTION:Royal Roads Walk\nWhen: Saturday\, Nov. 11\nMeeting Time: 8:45 AM 9 AM departure\nLength: 12 Km \nLocation: Colwood Park and Ride \nThe start and end of the walk is at the Colwood Park and Ride at Ocean Blvd and Island Hwy\, across the street from the Juan de Fuca rec centre (marked with a red dot on the map). The route includes wide paths and single tracks\, ocean views\, old growth forests and waterfalls. For coffee afterwards\, there is the Pilgrim Coffee House\, which is across from the Park and Ride.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/royal-road-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20231030T055054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T035909Z
UID:1072-1699088400-1699108200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Elk Lake Walk
DESCRIPTION:Elk Lake Walk\nWhen: Saturday\, Nov. 4\nMeeting Time: 8:45 AM 9 AM departure\nLength: 10 Km \nLocation: Beaver Lake Nature Centre \nMeet at the Beaver Lake Nature Centre\, right by the washroom at Beaver Lake main parking lot. Fall foliage around the lake is all turning crimson red and brilliant yellow\, it is a perfect time to see the fall colours. Anyone wanting to do more than 10 KM can go out earlier and come back to meet the main group if they wish.  Those interested to go for coffee at Mosi Acqua Cotta 4649 West Saanich Rd\, afterwards (the one close to Elk Lake\, about 5 mins drive away).  \nCLICK HERE to see the route map.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/elk-lake-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230816T220800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T220801Z
UID:1049-1697875200-1697898600@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Mosi Cafe West Saanich Walk
DESCRIPTION:Mosi Cafe West Saanich Walk\nOct. 21\, 8 am or 9:30 am\nMeeting Point: Montana’s @ Tillicum Mall\, or Layritz Park near the washroom area. \nYou have a choice of either completing a 20 km walk or you can join the group for a 10 km stroll. In both cases the walk is along flat and well marked surfaces. Whichever one you choose\, you will have lovely scenery to enjoy and delicious coffee and treats at Mosi’s at the halfway point. \nOption 1: 21 km Start at 8 am\nThis option is for those wanting a longer walk. Starting at Tillicum Mall by Montana’s we will walk along the Colquitz Creek Trail. This is a flat urban trail which follows the Colquitz Creek and passes through Panama Flats. The group will then turn on Mann Road to meet up with the rest of the Camino walkers who have chosen option 2 at Layritz Park. Washrooms are available at Layritz Park and after a brief rest we will continue on following the Glendale Trail through Camosun College. After a couple kilometers along some back country roads we will take the Interurban Rail Trail to our final destination at Mosi Cafe at the corner of Prospect Lake Road and West Saanich Road. We will then have a break with a much deserved coffee before reversing our route and returning to Tillicum Mall.  \nYou can see the route at https://onthegomap.com/s/cliro5ki (note the distance indicated is one way). \nOption 2: 10 Km Start 9:30 am\nFor those wanting a shorter walk this is the option for you. We will meet at Layritz Park at 9:30 to meet up with those who started their hike at Tillicum Mall. Washrooms are available at Layritz Park. Following the Glendale Trail we will pass through Camosun College. After a couple kilometers along some back country roads we will take the Interurban Rail Trail to our final destination at Mosi Cafe at the corner of Prospect Lake Road and West Saanich Road. We will then have a break with a much deserved coffee before reversing our route and returning to Layritz Park.  \nYou can see the route at https://onthegomap.com/s/i6bh4dcg (note the distance is one way)
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/mosi-cafe-west-saanich-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231007T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230816T220500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T221414Z
UID:1047-1696669200-1696689000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Leechtown Turkey Walk
DESCRIPTION:Leechtown Turkey Walk\nOct. 7\, 9 AM\nMeeting Point: Sook Pothole Reginal Park parking Lot 2 \nThis month’s walk will have a wild feel as we follow the Galloping Goose trail from the Sooke Potholes to the abandoned town of Leechtown. The town was the terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway until 1978 when The railway tracks were removed and any hopes of railway line ended to be replaced by the Galloping Goose in 1987. The walk is along the hard packed gravel that is typical of the Galloping Goose trail following the Sooke River. You can expect to see the cascading river as it flows over the rocks with the salmon spawning as trees lose their leaves.  \nThere is no cell service for most of this walk.   \nWhat to bring: There is a CRD washroom at the trailhead and at the end of the park at Kapoor Regional Park. There are no other services. Please bring enough to eat and drink to last you for the walk. You may wish to bring a thermos of coffee\, tea or hot drink.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/leechtown-turkey-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230816T214817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T215101Z
UID:1045-1695459600-1695488400@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:North Sannich Countryside Walk
DESCRIPTION:North Sannich Countryside Walk\nSeptember 23rd\, 8:45\nMeeting Point: Canadian Tire parking lot by the bike path on McDonald Road. \nA relaxing walk around the lush and green North Saanich. We will walk through gentle hills\, green pastureland\, blue berries farm as well as the Pat Bay path by the water where you can see the beautiful and calm Saanich Inlet and Satellite Channel. Coffee break will be at Fickle Figs\, about 8 km in.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/north-sannich-countryside-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230909T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230816T214253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T221604Z
UID:1039-1694250000-1694269800@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Broadmead - Mattick's Farm walk
DESCRIPTION:Broadmead – Mattick’s Farm Walk\nSeptember 9th\nMeeting Point: Romeo Restaurant by Broadmead shopping centre \nThis is a gentle walk-through leafy neighbourhood of Broadmead and onward to Mattick’s Farm via Lochside Trail. Mid point break will be at Mattick’s Farm\, plenty of green space there to sit and relax. Café and grocery store close by\, as well as washroom facility. 5 Km to walk back to Broadmead from Mattick’s Farm.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/broadmead-matticks-farm-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230816T221134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T221135Z
UID:1051-1693040400-1693060200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Peak to Peak Walk
DESCRIPTION:Peak to Peak Walk\nAug. 26\, 8:45 AM\nMeeting Pointing: Hillside Mall parking lot\, north east corner\, close to North Dairy and Browning St. \nMeeting point will be the north east corner of Hillside Shopping Centre’s parking lot\, close to North Dairy Road and Browning St. corner. From there\, we will make our way to Mt. Tolmie Park\, continue cross the U Vic campus\, onward along on Arbutus and Ash Road then walk up to Mt. Douglas. Here is another breath-taking viewpoint of the city\, Sannich peninsular and the west shore area. We will walk back to Hillside mall via Ceder Hill Road and Shelborne. There are plenty of cafes along the for break and washroom facilities.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/peak-to-peak-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230730T025419Z
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UID:1030-1691830800-1691852400@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Oak Bay Coastline Walk
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, Aug. 12\nMetting Time: 8:45 AM 9 AM departure\nLength: 19 Km\nLocation: Cadboro Gryro Park washroom \nMeet at Cadboro Gyro Park by the washroom. This route will take one along the beautiful coastline of Oak Bay/Saanich\, walking through the pristine neighbourhoods of Uplands\, Estevan Village\, Gonzales and Fairfield. A washroom and coffee break will be available at the Oak Bay Marina café. Mid point break or lunch break will be at Gonzales Café in the Fairfield Village Shopping Centre. \nWe will go back to Gyro Park through neighbourhood paths\, then through the middle of Uplands and end with a walk through Mystic Vale.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/oak-bay-coastline-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230730T024824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T030024Z
UID:1025-1691226000-1691244000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Brentwood Bay - exploring 5 parks
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, August 5\nTime: 8:45 AM meeting time\nLength: 11.5 Km\nLocation: Hardy Park \nThis walk will start from Hardy Park in Brentwood Bay. We will walk to the mossy and green Gore Park\, then onward to Oak Haven Park where one can see Saltspring Island. We will continue to walk to the lush and green Gowland Todd Provincial Park\, where there is a washroom facility. We will make our way to Verdier Park in Brentwood Bay. A quaint little general store there is where one can get snacks and ice cream. A washroom facility is also available there. After the break\, we will make our way back to the starting point.A lunch at Sea Horse cafe is optional.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/brentwood-bay-exploring-5-parks/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230722T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230722T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230622T203701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T181250Z
UID:1005-1690011900-1690032600@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:St. James Day walk at Elk Lake
DESCRIPTION:St. James Day walk at Elk Lake \nDate: Saturday\, July 22 \nDistance: 10 or 20 Km \nMeeting:  Beaver Lake parking lot \nWe are looking forward to this annual St. James Day walk event\, seeing everyone and sharing time for a picnic together. \nIf you want to walk 20 km (twice around the lakes)\, meeting time is 7:45 and starts at 8 AM. \nIf you want to walk only 10 km (once around the lakes) meeting time is 9:45 and starts at 10 AM. \nPicnic to follow\, starting at 12:00 with people bringing their own food\, beverages\, and seatings. \nClick here for the map.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/sidney-north-saanich-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230708T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230622T203152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T181619Z
UID:1002-1688805900-1688823000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Sidney North Saanich walk
DESCRIPTION:Sidney North Saanich Walk \nDistance: 12 Km \nMeeting: Blue Heron Park \nMeeting point is at Blue Heron Park\, just past Parkland High School\, 10710 McDonald Park Road. We walk north bound to Swartz Bay\, then turn west toward Horth Hill Park. From there\, we will walk south bound along quiet North Saanich’s country road toward Mills Road. Coffee break will be at Fickle Fig café before we head back to Blue Heron Park. \nClick here for the map.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/sidney-north-saanich-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230528T161325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T161326Z
UID:989-1687597200-1687613400@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:ElK Lake Walk
DESCRIPTION:Elk Lake / Beaver Lake Walk \nDistance: 10 Km \nMeeting: Beaver Lake main parking lot \nA very pleasant and beautiful walk around Elk Lake and Beaver Lake. This route offers a very diverse of landscape\, you will walk through forest\, lake shoreline\, sandy beach\, as well as mash land area. The route is around the lake once\, no elevation change. Washroom facilities are about halfway of the 10 Km walk\, at Hamsterly Beach\, then again at Brookleigh Road boat ramp.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/elk-lake-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230528T160858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T042251Z
UID:986-1686992400-1687012200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Sheilds Lake Walk
DESCRIPTION:When:          Saturday\, June 17\nTime:            8:45 AM meeting time\nLength:        18 Km plus elevation gain\nLocation:     Sea to Sea Regional Park\nThis walk will take us out the Sooke Mountain Road to Shields Lake which is partially located in the Sooke Mountain Park. The trail is mostly old road which makes for an easy walk for 95% of the hike. The hike to the lake has a 350 m elevation gain over 9 km\, making this a great training hike. You can expect that the hike will take around 5-6 hours due to the elevation gain and stopping for lunch. \nThere are no other services on the trail so come prepared with water\, food\, a small first aid kit\, etc. We will hike out and stop by the lake for a break prior to coming back. Washroom is about 4 Km in. NOTE: THERE IS LIMITED OR NO CELL PHONE SERVICE FOR PARTS OF THIS HIKE. \nDirections: Take Sooke Road towards Sooke. You will pass the location of the 14 Mile Pub and soon see a Shell gas station on the left. Continue past this gas station looking for the signs to the Sea to Sea Park. The park is off Harbourview Road on the right side of the road. Turn right on to Harbourview Road and follow it to the end. The parking lot is located at the end of Harbourview Road. It can also be found on Google Maps. \nCLICK HERE for the route map.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/sheilds-lake-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230528T155601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T162107Z
UID:979-1686387600-1686407400@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Central Saanich Country Walk
DESCRIPTION:Central Saanich country side Walk \nWhen:                   Saturday June 10th \nStart Time:          8:45 am for 9 am departure \nEnd Time:            2:00 pm \nDistance:             10 km \nWalking time:    3:15 hours \nWhere:                Centennial Park at Central Saanich’s shelter / washroom parking. \nA picturesque walk in the rural part of Central Saanich. This walk starts from Centennial Park\, on flat terrain but there is an elevation gain from 40 m to 110 when we are hiking up to Butterfield Park. We will be walking through forest area\, crossing a few streams\, mostly on back country road. Mid point is the St. Stephen’s Anglican Church\, the oldest church in BC. We will have coffee at Fresh Cup café before we head back to the starting point. \nWashrooms: Centennial Park at the beginning then Fresh Cup Café near the end. \nRoute map link
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/979/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230528T030533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T161529Z
UID:973-1685782800-1685802600@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:The Seven Hidden Coves of Victoria Walk
DESCRIPTION:When:             Saturday\, June 3\,  2023 \nStart Time:     8:45am for 9am departure. \nDistance:        15.65 km \nMeet:               at The Big Anchor (40m south of the Terry Fox Memorial\, “Mile O”) at corner Douglas and Dallas Roads \nParking:           Lots of free parking along Dallas Road\, west and east from Mile O \nCarrying on the theme of Seven\, this coastal adventure walk of 15.65km “from Anchor to Anchor” will explore some hidden areas\, particularly at least seven hidden coves\, of Victoria.  Starting at the Big Anchor at Beacon Hill Park\, this winding walk\, often only 10-20m from the ocean\, goes west through James Bay\, curls east around the Inner Harbour\, and then heads west to the Westbay Marina and a bit beyond to “the other anchor”. \nWe head back\, stopping at the Spinnakers Restaurant and Brewpub (at 10.1km) for coffee and goodies\, and then return along the beautiful coastline\, past the Empress Hotel\, through St. Ann’s Academy grounds and Beacon Hill Park\, back to Mile O.  The tour includes park paths\, stairs\, beach sand\, sidewalks\, flat pathways\, hill paths\, boardwalks\, a bridge crossing\, and a floating dock. \nCLICK HERE for the map link.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/the-seven-hidden-coves-of-victoria-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230527T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230514T035717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T040456Z
UID:959-1685178000-1685197800@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Lochside Park to Marigold Cafe on Lochside Trail
DESCRIPTION:Lochside Park to Marigold Cafe\nWhen: Saturday\, May 27\nTime: 8:45 AM meeting time\nLength: 15 Km\nLocation: Lochside Park \nThis Camino walk will be along the beautiful Lochside Trail. You will be walking on mix of dedicated bike/walking trail and shared country road. \nMeeting point is at Lochside Park\, plenty of parking. We will be walking north bound along Lochside Trail to Marigold café then come back. Elevation is flat\, just like the Meseta at Camino Frances. You will walk through forest canopy\, fields of new crops as well as on some back country roads. The mid turn around point and the coffee break will be at the Marigold Café. Washroom facility is available at Mattick’s Farm\, Fowler Park\, Mitchelle’s Farm\, McDonald and Marigold Café. \nClick HERE for the map.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/lochside-park-to-marigold-cafe-on-lochside-trail/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230423T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T182613Z
UID:898-1683362700-1683392400@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:The Seven Hills of Fairfield
DESCRIPTION:Length: 18.3 km\nLocation: Terry Fox Memorial\, “Mile 0”\, at corner Douglas and Dallas Roads\nThis is a special winding walk\, on flat ground and up hills\, from Beacon Hill Park\, east through Fairfield\, into Oak Bay\, to the Oak Bay Marina café (at 10.3 km)\, and return along the beautiful coastline back to Mile O.  The tour includes flat pathways\, hill paths\, dirt trails\, sidewalks\, “country roads”\, city streets\, some stairs up and down\, and even an optional walk in the sand along the seaside. \nOur highest of the seven gentle hills is 66m above sea level.  Lovely vistas from all seven “summits”. This good training hike of 18.3 km has a total elevation of 330m up and 330m down. \nCLICK HERE  for the detail map.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/the-seven-hills-of-fairfield/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230429T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T010826
CREATED:20230423T172224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T173916Z
UID:893-1682757900-1682787600@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Mt. Work Regional Park Walk
DESCRIPTION:Length: 7.8 Km\nLevel: Hard\nLocation: Durrance Lake parking lot\nAre you going to walk the Camino Frances soon? Are you ready for some hill training? Come to this short but challenge walk at Mt. Work Regional Park. \nWe will meet at Durrance Lake parking lot at 8:45 AM for a 9 Am departure. Washroom facility are available on site. We will walk east bound along the Durrance Lake\, then turn south bound to cross Willis Point Road and walk along NW Passage Trail.We will continue onward to the parking area of Mt. Work\, then make our way down to the shoreline via McKenzie Bight Trail. We will take a short break there\, so please bring a snack and drink. We will walk back up to the base of Mt. Work by using the Cascade Falls Trail. Be aware that the Cascade Falls trail is steep. The elevation gain coming back will go from 0 to 147 metres so this section will be a challenge. Walking pole is adviced. If the trail conditons are too muddy\, we will come back up via McKenzie Bight Trail. Once we are back to the base of Mt. Work\, we will use Regional Trail to walk back to the Durrance Lake parking area. \nCLICK HERE  for the detail map.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/mt-work-regional-park-walk/
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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