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. CLICK HERE for the map link. Distance: 12km Start Time: 8:45am for 9:00am Departure
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Pool, Douglas Fir room Learn about the two UNESCO World Heritage trails: Kumano Kodo at Japan and Camion Frances at Spain. Also learn about the 3rd most popular Camino route at Spain: the Camino del Norte. The session is $10. Meanwhile, you can check out the Online program guide (Pages 42 and 44) Again, please register […]
Length: 7.8 Km Level: Hard Location: Durrance Lake parking lot Are you going to walk the Camino Frances soon? Are you ready for some hill training? Come to this short but challenge walk at Mt. Work Regional Park. We will meet at Durrance Lake parking lot at 8:45 AM for a 9 Am departure. Washroom facility […]
When: Thursday, May 4 Start Time: 10 AM Saanich Commonwealth Pool Kattia's Cafe
Location: St. Michael's University School St. Michael’s University School will be hosting an Introduction to the Camino de Santiago event on campus in the chapel at 3400 Richmond Road on Thursday, May 4th, 6:30-8:00 pm In the spirit of the Camino, they have extended an invitation to attend to members of the Victoria Camino community as well. There […]
Length: 18.3 km Location: Terry Fox Memorial, “Mile 0”, at corner Douglas and Dallas Roads This is a special winding walk, on flat ground and up hills, from Beacon Hill Park, east through Fairfield, into Oak Bay, to the Oak Bay Marina café (at 10.3 km), and return along the beautiful coastline back to Mile O. […]
John Dean Park walk part 2 When: Saturday, May 20 Time: 8:45 AM meeting time Length: 8 Km plus elevation gain Location: Ravensview parking lot A loop along the neighbourhood and forested trails in John Dean Provincial Park with mid-distance stops at the toilets and Pickles Bluff. The distance is only 7.3 km but there is an elevation gain […]
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Pool - Douglas Fir room Learn about some of the great hikes in the UK: the Coast to Coast, Offa's Dyke, the Abbey Way and also in Italy: The Cinque Terre, and longer....the way of Francis of Assisi, and even longer, the Via Francigena. The session is $10. More information will be […]
John Dean Park walk part 2 When: Saturday, May 20 Time: 8:45 AM meeting time Length: 8 Km plus elevation gain Location: Ravensview parking lot The beautiful forest, the breath taking vista, we are back to John Dean Park for the second time! This route through the park will be a different route. A loop along the neighbourhood […]