If you enjoyed being a pilgrim and would like the opportunity to give back to the Camino and pilgrims traveling it, this opportunity may be for you. Imagine spending two weeks in an albergue, welcoming pilgrims, chatting, and perhaps making tea or coffee for them. Getting to know some of the villagers. Doesn’t that sound […]
Meeting Point: Esquimalt Curling Club Back of Archie Browning Arena Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T1CeaVRDj7yL3cn29 Route Map:https://onthegomap.com/s/3emg30ot This urban walk begins near the town centre and gradually makes its way up to Highrock Park, the highest point in Esquimalt. From there, we’ll head down through Memorial Park and continue toward CFB Esquimalt. The route then leads us through […]
Camino Coffee House will be at the Quality Foods café, located at the Eagle Creek Village Shopping mall, beside the Victoria General Hospital, 27 Helmcken Road. The café is located inside Quality Food, upstairs. If you have a credencial and you would like to have the Victoria stamp (scroll down to see the stamp) in it […]
Meeting Point: Tillicum Mall by Montana’s Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gMZtw8MC6negz4fE8 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/gnjs2eu9 Park your car at Tillicum Mall and join us for a walk along the Colquitz River Trail passing through Panama Flats and crossing Mann Road and following Colquitz Creek to Quick’s Bottom Park. We will continue on paths through the park to West Saanich […]
Our presenters will illuminate the many remarkable ways people choose to complete the Camino, a journey that has inspired pilgrims for centuries. Some walk, some run, some ride—and many confront and transcend personal challenges along the way. Each pilgrim’s path is uniquely their own, guided by individual intention, spirit, and determination. Yet every approach is […]
Meeting Point: Cadboro Bay Park Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/77EmFMg55fGQVicc8 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/m1d6a5go The route follows Sinclair Rd and then Hobbs St to the upper trail in Mystic Vale. The trail rises into the University of Victoria grounds and can be muddy after rain. After crossing Sinclair Rd onto Haro Rd there is one steep paved section with no […]
The in person event for the Victoria Chapter has been cancelled but the AGM goes on! The Canadian Company of Pilgrims Annual General Meeting to be held on April 18, 2026 at 9am Pacific Time. The meeting and agenda will be uploaded to the CCoP website 3 weeks prior to the AGM. Invitations will be […]
Where: Saanich Commonwealth Place When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 1pm - 2:30pm You asked for a longer Nordic Pole Walking Training and we made it happen! Janette will be leading this training in conjunction with our partners at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Learn the basics of Nordic pole walking with a short video presentation, instructions and practical experience […]
Meeting Point: Layritz Park Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CKWr28kXxPYsB24R8 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/s4sp59eq This walk takes us through parts of rural Saanich and several parks as well as some quiet residential streets. We start at Layritz Park with a steep walk to the overlook on Layritz Hill then wander along the Glendale Trail. Several rural streets and connector trails will […]
Meeting Point: Shambrook Road, Sooke Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c9xvCA82gUNGQdDa9 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/4q1u91jk Pets are not permitted on our walks for the comfort and safety of all walkers, thank you! Come get a great cardio workout on the stairs and hills in Sooke. We’ll meet in the visitor parking area on Shambrook Drive, accessed by turning right from […]
Camino Coffee House will be at the Quality Foods café, located at the Eagle Creek Village Shopping mall, beside the Victoria General Hospital, 27 Helmcken Road. The café is located inside Quality Food, upstairs. If you have a credencial and you would like to have the Victoria stamp (scroll down to see the stamp) in it […]
In France, the well-established GR (Grande Randonnée) routes traverse a variety of breathtaking landscapes, from rugged mountains to rolling vineyards, offering a seamless blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Along the way, travelers can enjoy a diverse range of accommodations, from charming village inns to cozy gîtes, and indulge in exquisite local cuisine. […]