Saanich Commonwealth Centre Learn the basics of Nordic pole walking with a short video presentation, instructions and practical experience to familiarize and gain proficiency with walking with poles. Some walking poles will be available or participants can bring their own. Date: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Registration code and link: […]
Every Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Nov. 4 Meeting Point: PKOLS (Mt. Doug) Beach Parking Lot at the washroom building Meeting Time: 8:45 am Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tnrvqt2wMxYTyPxB7 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/35i261ol Buen Camino, Victoria Pilgrims! Are you preparing for the steep Pyrenees, the rolling hills of Galicia, or just looking to boost your cardiovascular fitness mid-week? We are […]
Saanich Commonwealth Centre Camino del Norte (Spain) Walking the Camino del Norte is a scenic, challenging ~800–835 km pilgrimage along Spain’s northern Green Coast from Irún to Santiago. Over 5–6 weeks it crosses the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia, with beaches, coastal views, and great cuisine. Q&A follows. Le Puy Camino (GR65) (France) Quieter […]
Meeting Point: Tim Hortons at McKenzie and Borden Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SXQpiZe88Hz2qnek8?g_st=ig Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/?route=01a01a62-f374-720b-9fc2-6b3943d49fc0&context=share This walk is designed for Camino walkers who prefer a shorter distance and a more relaxed pace. As an additional walk on the last Friday of each month, we will enjoy an easier route, starting and ending at Tim Hortons. […]
Meeting Point: Beaver Lake Main Parking Lot Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JFghkLogkXcwCuC87 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/1jp7i8d4 Happy Halloween! Even adults enjoy a little treat on Halloween. Since there is no coffee shop at the lake, everyone is encouraged to bring a thermos of coffee, tea, or their favorite beverage, along with a Halloween treat to enjoy. After […]
Every Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Nov. 4 Meeting Point: PKOLS (Mt. Doug) Beach Parking Lot at the washroom building Meeting Time: 8:45 am Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tnrvqt2wMxYTyPxB7 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/35i261ol Buen Camino, Victoria Pilgrims! Are you preparing for the steep Pyrenees, the rolling hills of Galicia, or just looking to boost your cardiovascular fitness mid-week? We are […]
Location: Quality Foods View Royal Camino Coffee House takes place the first Thursday of each month. The café is located inside Quality Food, upstairs. If you have a credencial and you would like to have one of the Victoria Chapter stamps come and join us for coffee and there will be someone there to stamp your credencial. […]
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 but there is an elevation gain from 40 m to 110 when we are hiking up to Butterfield Park. We will be walking through a […]
Welcome Back Victoria Chapter 2026 When you return from the Camino, it's important to be able to tell your stories and to talk to people who understand your experiences and what you have accomplished. We have a venue, a date and an opportunity for you to socialize and share your experiences with others. If you […]
When: November 13th to 15th, 2026 Where: Central Saanich United Church One way to support the Camino is to become a volunteer Hospitalero at an albergue along one of the routes. Volunteers, who both welcome pilgrims and care for the albergues, assist in keeping the costs of accommodation low for everyone, both the pilgrims and […]
Meeting Point: Glenora Trails Head Park Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A69A3MpvZJYSEcB56 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/opluqc6l There is a one hour delay (10 am) for the start of the walk since the drive to Glenora Trails Head Park is about 1 hour from Victoria. You’ll note the sign for the park on the left and a short drive […]
Meeting Point: Beachlands Parking Lot, Colwood Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y726sHc2gRfNsi8x6 Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/vcfnreet The walk starts at the Beachlands parking lot with a long climb, passing a tribute to Emily Carr and climbing to a viewpoint at Lookout Lake Park. The walk travels through suburban neighbourhoods, Ocean View Park, Veterans Memorial Parkway, Havenwood Park, and […]