VICTORIA CAMINO

Brentwood Bay Loop Walk
2024-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
August 10, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bsRWda9YyntBG44LA
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/bo0pvet1
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 11 km
Estimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee)
Elevation: 315m ascent/descent
Difficulty: Medium
Surface: Pavement and dirt trails

Colberg Peninsula and Royal Roads Walk
2024-08-03 09:00 - 12:00
August 3, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rw7jQUjDRL8FKjxp8
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/8fm7uchs
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 11 km
Estimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee)
Elevation: 239 m
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Pavement and dirt trails

Camino Coffee House
2024-08-01 10:00 - 12:00
When: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Quality Foods Café at 27 Helmcken Road
Camino Coffee House will now be at the Quality Foods Café, located at the Eagle Creek Village Shopping mall, beside the Victoria General Hospital, 27 Helmcken Road, unit 110. The café is located inside Quality Food, upstairs.

Victoria Camino Special Walk Event
2024-07-25 08:00 - 14:00
Victoria Special Walk Event
Thursday, July 25, 2024 8am (Meet at 7:45am)
Meeting Point: Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Ave, Victoria
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AhT1kqgjsHrQP2to7
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/7qkh8t5c

Annual St. James Day Walk at Elk Lake
2024-07-20 08:00 - 15:00 | Elk Lake, 5267 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, BC, Canada
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WcXZDGjfSaUnP6sK8
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/vu2tb51g
This walk offers something for everyone. Choose the length of the walk that suits you. Please join us, share experiences and have a picnic together (BYOP). Walk the 20km meet at 8am or walk the 10km and meet at 10am in the parking lot by the restrooms.

Beacon Hill Fairfield Walk
2024-07-13 09:00 - 14:00
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EDUznutMCYtW3o3PA Beacon Hill Parking Lot area by Petting Zoo
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/nte6ua8i
We will be walking a short scenic loop starting at the Petting Zoo area of Beacon Hill Park (parking area), then heading down towards Dallas Road and the scenic waterfront. We will head towards Fairfield Road and then come back the same way through the scenic walk in the Ross Bay Cemetery.

John Dean Park Walk
2024-07-06 09:00 - 14:00
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tQcV4xUZboXNMKtBA
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/s5iltkpu
This is a moderately challenging but beautiful hike along forested trails in John Dean Provincial Park (ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱) with a stop at toilets almost three km from the start. The distance is 8.8 km in total. Bring poles if you use them.

Camino Coffee House
2024-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Quality Foods Café, 27 Helmcken Road, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5G6, Canada
When: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Quality Foods Café at 27 Helmcken Road
Camino Coffee House will now be at the Quality Foods Café, located at the Eagle Creek Village Shopping mall, beside the Victoria General Hospital, 27 Helmcken Road, unit 110. The café is located inside Quality Foods, upstairs.

Camino movie: I'll Push You
2024-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Broad View United, 3703 St Aidans Street, Victoria, BC, V8P 2V7, Canada
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Start Time: 7 pm
Location: Broad View United Church, 3703 St Aidans St, Victoria, BC V8P 2V7
I’ll Push You is an extraordinary documentary of two best friends, Justin and Patrick, one pushing the other 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain. Victoria chapter of CCoP is pleased to present the screening of the documentary film I’ll Push You at Broad View United Church, June 25, 7 PM

Spinnakers Camino Walk
2024-06-22 09:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: Tillicum Mall, 315 Burnside Rd W, Victoria, BC V8Z 7L6
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uX8oQa9eQFTHa71cA
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/jitq1j29
Everyone loves a Camino walk. There is nothing better than getting up, walking for a while, grabbing a café con leche (‘coffee with milk’), walking some more, having some lunch and walking a little more. For many, this is a typical day on Camino. Our walk will mirror a typical day on the Camino.

Royal Roads Walk
2024-06-15 09:00 - 15:00
June 15th, 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Colwood Park and Ride across from the Juan De Fuca sports complex
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HeuT5cvZcnYkabgq6
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/v3e13qjm
The walk starts on the Galloping Goose trail and leads us into RRU, continuing downhill past several waterfalls, giant cedars, firs and a forest of ferns to the end of Charlie’s Trail. Ocean views, forests, great trails are all on this walk!

Camino Coffee House
2024-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Quality Foods Café, 27 Helmcken Road, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5G6, Canada
When: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Quality Foods Café at 27 Helmcken Road
Camino Coffee House will now be at the Quality Foods Café, located at the Eagle Creek Village Shopping mall, beside the Victoria General Hospital, 27 Helmcken Road, unit 110. The café is located inside Quality Food, upstairs.

Victoria Camino Part 2
2024-06-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Central Saanich United Church, 7180 East Saanich Road, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada
Saturday, June 1, 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Central Saanich United Church, 7180 East Saanich Road
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bW5nyd7pt3tmGJA69
Parking: Central Saanich United Church or area
Bus: #72, Central Saanich United Church (E. Saanich/Dogwood Lane stop), Sidney (Fifth / Bevan stop)
The Canadian Company of Pilgrims and the Pilgrim Office of Santiago have reached an agreement that Canadian Pilgrims can start their Camino walk in their hometown and the distance will be recognized by the Pilgrims Office if their credentials are stamped along with the date and distance recorded. To record 30km, this will be the final 12 km.

Victoria Camino Part 1
2024-05-25 08:00 - 14:30
Saturday, May 25th, 8am (Meet at 7:45am)
Meeting Point: Christ Church Cathedral 930 Burdett Ave, Victoria, BC
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AhT1kqgjsHrQP2to7
Parking: Broughton St public parking or free parking on Cook St. between Dallas and Park Ave., or take a bus!
The Canadian Company of Pilgrims and the Pilgrim Office of Santiago have reached an agreement that Canadian Pilgrims can start their Camino walk in their hometown and the distance will be recognized by the Pilgrims Office if their credentials are stamped along with the date and distance recorded. To record 30km, we will divide the walk from Victoria to Sidney into two Saturdays, this one on the 25th and the second in June.

Bear Mountain Walk
2024-05-18 09:00 - 14:30
Saturday, May 18, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45 am)
Meeting Point: Serious Coffee Millstream Village
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mNaeFkQtaVbvESJTA
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/9qmvmbo4
This walk will take the group up and over Bear Mountain in Langford. The total elevation gain is 375 m with a similar descent. Poles will be helpful for this hike as it is meant to be a training hike on sidewalks and gravel surfaces.

Walking in Europe: Great Britain & Italy
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00
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 to prepare, what to pack, and much more.
Please register with the Saanich Commonwealth Place in person, by phone (250)-475-7600, or online.
Saanich Parks & Recreation
Cost is $10.00 per registration.
Saanich Parks & Recreation Course Number: 105882

Matheson Lake Walk
2024-05-11 09:00 - 14:30
Saturday, May 11th, 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Matheson Lake Park
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/heG2t12YKPWXAa159
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/avcovlck
This trail is very rural and flat. If you are planning to walk through the meseta in Spain this trail will give you a sense of what awaits you. The walk takes about three hours to complete. There are no services on the trail. We can stop for a coffee at the Metchosin Cafe on the return drive. They offer country comfort food.

CCoP Annual General Meeting
2024-05-04 09:00 - 11:00
CCoP National Annual General Meeting Details
Dave Whitson is the author of three Camino guidebooks and has a popular Camino podcast. Join us for his inspiring talk titled “Walking the Camino in Communitas”,

Pickle’s Bluff and Mt Newton
2024-04-20 09:00 - 14:30
Saturday, April 20th, 9 am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: St. Mary’s Anglican Church – 1973 Cultra Avenue, Saanichton
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Pg1sefyrNPWUDSX6
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/t1kvhl71
Are 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!

Walking in Europe : Spain & Japan
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00
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 the Saanich Commonwealth Place in person, by phone (250)-475-7600, or online.
Cost is $10.00 per registration.
Saanich Parks & Recreation
Saanich Parks & Recreation Course Number: 105884

Royal Bay Colwood Walk
2024-04-13 09:00 - 14:30
Saturday, April 13, 9 am (Meet at 8:45 am)
Meeting Point: Beachlands (Colwood & Metchosin Area)
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rw7jQUjDRL8FKjxp8
Distance: 11.67 km
Difficulty: Easy
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/j1oh3ci0
The 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.

Broadmead to Mattick’s Farm Walk
2024-04-06 09:00 - 14:30
Saturday, April 6th, 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Romeo’s Broadmead Shopping Centre
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/myzXnQ6dFHJJxBmi7
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/lha14tug
This 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.

April Camino Coffee House
2024-04-04 10:00 - 12:00
When: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Quality Foods Café at 27 Helmcken Road
Camino Coffee House will now be at the Quality Foods Café, located at the Eagle Creek Village Shopping mall, beside the Victoria General Hospital, 27 Helmcken Road, unit 110. The café is located inside Quality Food, upstairs.

Fox & Monocle Walk
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00
March 23, 2024, 9 am (Meet at 8:45 am)
Meeting Point: Canadian Tire, North Saanich https://maps.app.goo.gl/TwPMboTfDAHDLv4h8
A 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.
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 12 km
Estimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee)
Elevation: 227m ascent: 228m descent
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Surface: Pavement and dirt trails
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/ktaa6oo5

Walking in Europe: Portugal & France
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00
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 what you will encounter along the way.
Please register with the Saanich Commonwealth Place in person, by phone (250)-475-7600, or online.
Saanich Parks & Recreation
Saanich Parks & Recreation Course Number: 105883

Brentwood Bay - Exploring 5 Parks
2024-03-16 09:00 - 12:30
March 16, 2024, 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Hardy Park, Corner of Moody Street and Wallace Road
This 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.
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 11.57 km
Washrooms:
Estimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee)
Elevation: 315m ascent: 315m descent
Difficulty: Medium
Surface: Pavement and dirt trails
Route Map: CLICK HERE

Mill Hill Thetis Lake Walk
2024-03-09 09:00 - 14:30
March 9, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45 am)
Meeting Point: Helmcken Road Park and Ride (https://maps.app.goo.gl/U8kzQGQnY29mwZQH9)
We 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.
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 16.26 km
Washrooms: 2.5km, Mill Hill Park, Thetis Lake Park
Estimated Finish Time: 4.5 hours (with coffee)
Elevation: 520m ascent: 520m descent
Difficulty: Medium/difficult (due to distance)
Surface: Pavement and dirt trails
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/89bi9p9r

March Camino Coffee House
2024-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
When: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Quality Foods Café at 27 Helmcken Road
Camino Coffee House will now be at the Quality Foods Café, located at the Eagle Creek Village Shopping mall, beside the Victoria General Hospital, 27 Helmcken Road, unit 110. The café is located inside Quality Food, upstairs.

Camino 101
2024-03-02 09:30 - 15:30 | Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, BC, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
A full day of events where you can learn from others who have walked the Camino!
When: Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:30am – 3:30pm
Where: Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney
The Program

Camino Inglés including the routes to Muxía and Finisterre: A very special presentation by a delegation from Spain!
Camino Francés: When is the best time of year to go? This often asked question will be discussed as will information about the route.
Lunch: Will be provided, This will also be a time to browse the sale of used books and gear!
Packing: Discussion of packs, boots, socks, etc. plus a packing demo.
Travel Logistics: SIM card or not. How much money will you need. How to get to your starting point, questions like this and more will be answered!
The Mindful Pilgrim: Remembering that we are guests on the Camino.
Question & Answer session: Time where you can engage with the presenters and get answers to your burning questions!

Cost is $30 which includes coffee and lunch.
Click here to register.

Coldest Night of the Year Walk
2024-02-24 15:30 - 17:00
When: 3:45 PM, Feb. 24, Saturday
Meet: Central Saanich United Church 7180 East Saanich Rd.
Please 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.
This 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.
Please wear warm, bright and reflective clothing.
See our Feb. newsletter for how to donate and route map.
