Camino Primitivo & Invierno When: Wed. Nov. 15, 6PM - 8PM Saanich Commonwealth Place, Douglas Fir room This session will introduce you to two less travelled walking routes in Spain - a way to experience the countryside, culture and cuisine of Europe while keeping fit. Learn about each route, accommodations, food, what to expect, guidebooks and what you […]
When: Feb 15, 6PM - 8PM Saanich Commonwealth Place, Arbutus Room ROOM CHANGE will now take place in the Cedar Room. This session introduces European walking routes. The Portuguese and Frances routes for the Camino de Santiago and the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail in France. These are less expensive ways to experience the countryside, culture and […]
When: March 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Saanich Commonwealth Place, Arbutus Room This multimedia session introduces walking in Portugal and France, where it is a national pastime. Some trails are part of the Camino de Santiago and others are rigorous adventures. We will discuss accommodations, food, how to prepare, train, what to pack, transportation, guidebooks and […]
When: April 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Saanich Commonwealth Place, Arbutus Room This multimedia session introduces popular walking routes: the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and the Kumano Kodo and Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan. Learn about routes, accommodations, food, how to pack and prepare, guidebooks and what to expect along the way. Please register with […]
When: May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Saanich Commonwealth Place, Arbutus Room This multimedia session introduces UK hikes such as the Coast to Coast trail, the Abbey Way and Offa’s Dyke in Wales, as well as the Cinque Terra, the Saint Francis of Assisi and the Via Francigena in Italy. Learn about routes, accommodations, how […]
Camino Norte (Spain): This is the most northern Camino Route that can start in France and parallels the coast before heading inland to Santiago. Highlights of the route include San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander and Santiago. The isolated stretches along the North Coast of Spain are visually stunning. It is the road less travelled but an […]
The Camino Frances: This is the busiest Camino route in Spain with almost 400,000 people completing the route every year. The route was made popular by the movie “The Way” and starts in St Jean Pied De Port in France and crosses Spain to Santiago 870 KM away. This presentation will deal with the route, […]
This presentation explores the Camino Sanabrés, a 369 km alternative to the Vía de la Plata, and the northern Camino del Norte, starting in France and leading to Santiago. Key stops include San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, and Santiago. We'll cover route accommodations and walking expectations. Click Here to Register! Course #128585
This multimedia session explores walking trails in Spain's Camino Norte and France's extensive network. Camino Norte spans up to 890 km, featuring beautiful coastlines and cities like San Sebastián and Santiago. In France, well-marked GR routes offer diverse topographies. Highlights include available services, accommodations, and scenic routes. Click Here to Register! Course #128586
This presentation covers two popular routes in Portugal from Porto to Santiago. Experience the richness of the Portuguese culture and friendly hospitality. Spain Frances is the busiest Camino route in Spain with almost 400,000 people completing the route each year. The 870 km route starts in St Jean Pied De Port in France and crosses […]
The Camino Aragones starts at Col de Somport, crossing 165 kilometers through Aragon and Navarra to join the Camino Frances at Puente la Reina, offering scenic landscapes and historical landmarks. The Camino de San Salvador, a 125-kilometer route from León to Oviedo, provides stunning mountain views and serene forests. Ireland’s Dingle Way showcases lush landscapes […]
Learn about the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails in Japan's southern Kansai region, a key part of its World Heritage designation. Over 1000 years old, these trails spanning 100 km showcase Japan's traditions, history, and landscapes. We’ll also invites you to experience "la dolce vita" in Italy’s Via Francigena Walk through Tuscany to Rome. Click Here […]
