VICTORIA CAMINO

Sidney to Saltspring - 13.4km
2023-04-19 01:45 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)
Meeting Point: Meet at Mary Winspear Centre, outside the front entrance area
A special mid week walk from Sidney to Saltspring Island’s Fulford Bay and back. From Mary WInspear Center, we will reach the ferry terminal via a few back country roads. We will aim for the 11 AM sailing to Saltspring. $4 for regular walk on, BC senior over 65 is FREE. We will have lunch at Rock Salt cafe by Fulford terminal. You can alternatively pick up food at a small grocery store that is close. We will use a similar route to come back to Mary Winspear Center from the ferry terminal. It will be a fun day to walk/sail to Saltspring Island and back.

Distance: 13.4km
Start Time: 8:45am for 9am departure

A Tour of Sidney - 13km
2023-04-15 08:45 - 17:00
Meeting Point: Meet at Mary Winspear Centre parking lot.
Get to know this charming seaside town, by walking it. Meet at the blue lined parking spots at Mary Winspear Centre. The route is about 13 KM. All flat paths, sidewalks, city streets. You will walk past spring flowers, marinas, the waterfront, and hopefully still some cherry blossoms! If the weather is clear, you will see the breath taking Mt. Baker from the dock. Sidney is full of cafes and restaurants, so plan to stay for lunch. Check Sidney BIA for an up to date list of eateries.
Distance: 13km
Start Time: 8:45am for 9am Departure
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Walking in Europe - An Introduction
2023-04-12 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Pool, Douglas Fir room
Start Time: 6pm
This session will introduce you to walking in Europe on some of the various routes of the Camino de Santiago – an inexpensive way to experience European countryside, culture and cuisine while keeping fit. Learn about route options, accommodations, food, how to prepare, train, what to pack, transportation, guidebooks and what you will encounter along the way. We will also refer to other routes in Europe, e.g. The Robert Lous Stevenson Trail and Mt. Blanc in France, as well as Italy’s Tuscan country side and Cineque Terre.
CLICK HERE for registration. Course number:88532
Watch a Promotional Youtube Video Here.

Lochside Trail / Swan Lake - 12km
2023-04-08 08:45 - 17:00
Meeting Point: Meet at 4050 Lochside Drive Parking Lot
This walk will take the group through a mix of urban trail and natural parkland of Swan Lake. Coffee break after 6 Km will be at Fantastico Cafe / Fol Epi bakery.
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Distance: 12km
Start Time: 8:45am for 9:00am Departure

April Camino Coffee House
2023-04-06 10:00 - 12:00
When: Thursday, April 6
Start Time: 10 AM
Saanich Commonwealth Place Kattia’s Cafe
