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SUMMARY:Salt Spring Ruckle Park Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Point: End of Beaver Point Road at Ruckle Park\, Salt Spring Island\nMeeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yzD9fwUvcbhmLYnD8\nRoute Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/6ven5k5t \nRuckle Park on Salt Spring Island is a stunning destination\, known for its sweeping ocean views\, lush forests\, and historic heritage farm. With its long shoreline\, rocky headlands\, wooded trails\, and quiet bays\, it has long been a favourite place for hiking\, camping\, and watching boats pass by. \nGetting There\nWalkers are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the meeting point at the day‑use parking area at the end of Beaver Point Road. \n\nBC Ferries departs from Swartz Bay to Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) at 8:35 am.\n\nSailing time: 35 minutes\nBC residents aged 65+ with valid ID travel free Monday–Thursday (excluding statutory holidays).\n\n\nBC Transit Route 9 – Ruckle Park\n\nDeparts Fulford Harbour at 9:15 am and goes directly to Ruckle Park.\nThe return bus leaves Ruckle Park at 3:46 pm for Fulford Harbour.\n\n\n\nPlease consider carpooling or using public transit when possible. \nWhat to Bring \n\nWater and lunch\nHiking poles recommended (some trail sections are rugged)\nAppropriate clothing for changing weather\n\nFacilities at the park include washrooms and water stations. Along the trail\, you’ll pass the park’s heritage farm stand\, where homemade cookies are usually available for purchase. \nMake a Day of It\nSince Tuesday is Salt Spring’s Farmer’s Market in Ganges\, and Salt Spring Island Cheese is located on the way to the park\, you may want to visit these local spots after the hike and enjoy more of what the island has to offer.\nWe will be walking through an active farming area. Pets and smoking are not permitted. \nWalk Statistics:\nTotal Distance: 10 km\nEstimated Finish Time: 4 hours\nElevation Change: 340 m\nDifficulty: Moderate\nSurface: Hiking trails
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/salt-spring-ruckle-park-walk/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T113000
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UID:2361-1787389200-1787398200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Broadmead to Matticks Farm loop walk
DESCRIPTION:Broadmead to Matticks Farm Loop Walk \nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\, 9:00am (Meet at 8:45am) \nMeeting Point: Romeo’s Broadmead Shopping Centre \nMeeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sr3vZYeguq8qGQDfA \nRoute Map: https://onthegomap.com/?route=01a00d87-9ca4-74b2-b01d-21f817cacd06&context=share \nThis scenic and gentle walk connects the beautiful neighborhoods of Broadmead and Cordova Bay\, taking you right to Mattick’s Farm via the Lochside Trail. The path winds through lush green spaces\, quiet residential streets\, and peaceful trails making Mattick’s Farm the perfect midpoint break to relax and refuel before you head out on the 5 km walk back to Broadmead to complete the loop. \nPets are not permitted on our walks for the comfort and safety of all walkers\, thank you! \nWalk Statistics: \nTotal Distance: 11.89 km \nEstimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee) \nElevation Change: 150m \nDifficulty: Easy \nSurface: Pavement and Trails
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/broadmead-to-matticks-farm-loop-walk/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260829T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260829T120000
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UID:2303-1787993100-1788004800@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Mosi Cafe West Saanich Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Point: Layritz Park\, Saanich\nMeeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7xhhs5beKPMdUiRT6\nRoute Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/tabqb7v1 \nThis is a nice gentle walk through some of the rural sections of Saanich. We will follow the Glendale Trail using dirt trails and road side paths. After passing Camosun College\, we will walk near the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. Then continue on and take the historic Interurban Rail Trail to our final destination at Mosi Bakery Cafe & Gelateria on West Saanich Road. The walk back will follow the same route. \nPets are not permitted on our walks for the comfort and safety of all walkers\, thank you! \nWalk Statistics: \nTotal Distance: 10 km\nEstimated Finish Time: 3 hours (with coffee)\nElevation change: 163m\nDifficulty: Easy\nSurface: Pavement and dirt trails
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/mosi-cafe-west-saanich-walk-4/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260903T120000
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UID:2277-1788429600-1788436800@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Camino Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Location: Quality Foods View Royal \nCamino 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.  The stamps are at the bottom of every newsletter! \nPlease join us\, but sorry no outside food.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/camino-coffee-house-21/
LOCATION:Quality Foods Café\, 27 Helmcken Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V8Z 5G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Camino Coffee House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T200000
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UID:2341-1789844400-1789848000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:MEC Camino Portuguese Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Location: MEC Victoria\, 1450 Government St. Victoria\, BC.\nDate: Saturday Sept 19\, 2026\nTime: 7 PM – 8 PM\nCost  $10.00\n\nParticipants must register to attend. [registration coming soon]\nCCoP Victoria chapter will be presenting a session on Camino Portugues at MEC Victoria.\n\nMEC will be providing a 15% discount for all attendees that can be used in store within 7 days of this event. There will also be a prize draw for attendees at the end of the evening 50% of the proceeds will be donated to assist donativo based Albergues.\n\nThe Camino Português (Portuguese Way) is a historic pilgrimage route and the second most popular Camino de Santiago walking routes that end in Santiago de Compostela in Spain where the Cathedral of Santiago is believed to hold the remains of St. James the Apostle. The trail can start either from Porto (260 km) or Lisbon (610 km) or other points along the way\, with the Porto-to-Santiago section being one of the most popular choices and there is the option of using the inland or the coastal route to the fabled city of Santiago\, Spain.\n\nAlong the way\, pilgrims encounter centuries-old churches\, monasteries\, Roman roads\, local cafés and welcoming communities\, while enjoying the distinctive Portuguese and Galician landscapes. The journey combines culture\, nature\, personal reflection\, and camaraderie\, culminating at the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It is more than just a walk\, it is a journey that blends history\, culture\, and personal discovery into an unforgettable experience.\n\nWhether someone walks for spiritual reasons\, cultural curiosity\, exercise\, adventure\, or the joy of slow travel\, the Camino Português is ultimately about embracing the rhythm of the journey and discovering something new about the world and yourself.
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/mec-camino-portuguese-presentation/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Camino Walk,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T200000
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UID:2314-1790272800-1790280000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Walking in Europe Series: St. Francis/Francigena (Italy) & Via de la Plata (Spain)
DESCRIPTION:Saanich Commonwealth Centre \nWalking in Italy and Spain blends stunning scenery\, rich history\, and unforgettable food. Experienced travelers share stories\, trails\, accommodations\, and culinary highlights. \nThe combined St. Francis → Via Francigena pilgrimage\, it can be described as a journey linking two major Italian pilgrimage traditions: \nThe St. Francis Way to the Via Francigena connects the spiritual world of St. Francis of Assisi with the ancient pilgrimage route to Rome. Beginning around La Verna or Assisi\, the route follows the footsteps of St. Francis through the beautiful hills and villages of Umbria and Lazio\, eventually joining the Via Francigena toward Rome. Pilgrims experience forests\, medieval hill towns\, monasteries\, vineyards and historic religious sites\, with Assisi\, Rieti\, Viterbo and Rome among the major highlights. It offers a wonderful combination of Franciscan spirituality and the broader European pilgrimage tradition\, ending at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. \nAlso featured: the Via de la Plata (Silver Way)\, a 1\,000+ km Camino route from Seville to Santiago\, known for solitude. The Via de la Plata is one of Spain’s longest and most historic pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. Beginning in Seville\, the route travels north through the heart of Spain before joining the Camino Francés or continuing toward Santiago through Astorga. \nAlong the way\, pilgrims pass through ancient Roman towns\, historic cities\, open countryside\, forests\, and traditional Spanish villages. The route is known for its peaceful atmosphere\, fewer pilgrims\, and long stretches of remote landscapes. It is a more demanding Camino\, both because of its length and the distances between some towns\, but it offers a rich combination of history\, nature\, culture\, and personal reflection. Best in spring or autumn. Q&A follows. \nThursday\, Sep 24\, 2026 \n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nRegistration code and link: #164502 \nSCP Douglas Fir Room
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/walking-in-europe-italy-spain/
LOCATION:Saanich Commonwealth Place\, 4636 Elk Lake Dr\, Victoria\, BC\, V8Z 5M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walking in Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261024T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224042Z
UID:2320-1792846800-1792852200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Nordic Pole Walking – Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Saanich Commonwealth Centre \nLearn 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. \nSaturday\, Oct 24\, 2026 \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \nRegistration code and link: #164392 \nSCP Douglas Fir Room
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/nordic-pole-walking-introduction-3/
LOCATION:Saanich Commonwealth Place\, 4636 Elk Lake Dr\, Victoria\, BC\, V8Z 5M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walking in Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T200000
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CREATED:20260730T220106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T231035Z
UID:2317-1793296800-1793304000@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Walking in Europe Series: Camino del Norte (Spain) and Le Puy (France)
DESCRIPTION:Saanich Commonwealth Centre \nWalking the Camino del Norte 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. \nQuieter than the Camino Francés. Walking in France / Le Puy The Le Puy Camino (GR65) is a renowned 745–750 km pilgrimage from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port\, typically 35–40 days. Walk through rural villages\, UNESCO sites\, and varied countryside—often a quieter\, scenic alternative to Spanish routes. This talk covers key sites\, services\, and accommodations. Q&A follows. \nThursday\, Oct 29\, 2026 \n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nRegistration code and link: #164504 \nSCP Douglas Fir Room
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/walking-in-europe-camino-del-norte-france/
LOCATION:Saanich Commonwealth Place\, 4636 Elk Lake Dr\, Victoria\, BC\, V8Z 5M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Walking in Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261114T200000
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CREATED:20260726T040925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T040925Z
UID:2286-1794675600-1794686400@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Welcome Back!
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Members Only Welcome Back Potluck
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/welcome-back/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261205T163000
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CREATED:20260726T041127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T041250Z
UID:2288-1796459400-1796488200@victoriacamino.ca
SUMMARY:Camino 101
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!  Learn about routes\, the best gear to use\, how to pack and more!
URL:https://victoriacamino.ca/event/camino-101-3/
LOCATION:BC
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