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

Mosi Cafe West Saanich Walk
2024-08-24 09:00 - 12:00
August 24, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7xhhs5beKPMdUiRT6
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/tabqb7v1
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 12 km
Estimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee)
Elevation: 222m ascent / descent
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Surface: Pavement and dirt trails

Fox & Monocle Walk
2024-08-31 09:00 - 12:00
August 31, 2024 – 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Canadian Tire, North Saanich https://maps.app.goo.gl/TwPMboTfDAHDLv4h8
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/87ihk7fr
Walk Statistics:
Total Distance: 12 km
Estimated Finish Time: 3.5 hours (with coffee)
Elevation: 222m ascent: 222m descent
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Surface: Pavement and dirt trails

Camino Coffee House
2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:00
When: Thursday, Sept. 5, 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.

Gordon Head UVic Walk
2024-09-07 09:00 - 14:00
September 7th, 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Henderson Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nekgKMkaBahZ6rVG7
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/fo5hoh8e

Sidney Salt Spring Island Walk
2024-09-14 08:00 - 17:00
Meeting Point: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5N5GNZhxZQdQnNT6
Route Maps:
Sidney to Swartz Bay: https://onthegomap.com/s/5e8ki639
Fulford Harbour to Reginald Hill: https://onthegomap.com/s/jafmmj5s

Central Saanich to Sidney Walk
2024-09-21 09:00 - 14:00
Meeting Point: Central Saanich United Church, 7180 East Saanich Road
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tyxSpKK97fzg63E2A
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/q2tmqa69 (stop in SIdney if going one way)

Thetis Lake Walk
2024-09-28 09:00 - 14:00
Meeting Point: Helmcken Road Park and Ride https://maps.app.goo.gl/AbYrZPkUK1f67TX97
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/8l9112hj

Camino Coffee House
2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:30
When: Thursday, Oct. 3, 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.

Durrance Lake / McKenzie Bight Walk
2024-10-05 09:00 - 14:30
October 5, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Durrance Lake Regional Park lot
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/m5EZis8e99x59Sx26
Route map: https://onthegomap.com/s/us1l1pai

Gorge Downtown Monday Walk
2024-10-14 09:00 - 14:00
Meeting Point: Esquimalt Gorge Park and Pavilion
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/axGpQM4ZECM4QFC67
Route Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZGbzvQ6DnQNVUWpx7

Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago movie
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30
Victoria Chapter of the CCoP is pleased to host a special screening of the documentary film: “Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago”. This heart felt documentary film is about a diverse group of pilgrims, ages 3 to 73, from all over the world as they attempt to cross the famed Camino de Santiago in Spain on foot with only a backpack, a pair of boots, and an open mind. The film is 1.5 hours long and there will be a short discussion at the end. Watch the film trailer here.
Due to limited capacity of 90 at the venue, we kindly ask you to register for this screening. The event, snacks and beverages are all offered at no charge and donations are accepted.
Free Register Online Here
Parking is limited to church parking (only 14 spots) and street parking on Dogwood Lane, across from the church, or farther down East Saanich on Cooperidge Dr. (3 min. walk) There is no parking on East Saanich Road. We encourage you to car pool or take the #72 bus, which stops right in front of the church. See bus routes here.

Walking in Europe: Camino Norte (Spain) & France
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
Camino Norte (Spain): This is the most northern Camino Route that can start in France and parallels the coast before heading inland to Santiago. Highlights of the route include San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander and Santiago. The isolated stretches along the North Coast of Spain are visually stunning. It is the road less travelled but an amazing walk of up to 890 km.
Walking in France: France has very extensive walking trails throughout the entire country. The GR routes are usually well marked and there are a number of smaller private accommodations available. This session will discuss some of the more popular routes, the services and accommodations available and provide you an idea of what you could encounter in terms of topography and sites.

Royal Roads Walk
2024-10-19 09:00 - 14:00
Meeting Point: Colwood Park and Ride
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HeuT5cvZcnYkabgq6
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/v3e13qjm

Broadmead to Mattick’s Farm Walk
2024-10-26 09:00 - 14:00
October 26, 2024 – 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Romeo’s Broadmead Shopping Centre
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/myzXnQ6dFHJJxBmi7
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/lha14tug

Fall Gathering 2024 - Welcome Back
2024-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Broad View United, 3703 St Aidans Street, Victoria, BC, V8P 2V7, Canada
When you return from the Camino, it’s important to be able to tell your stories and to talk to people who understand what you have accomplished. We have a venue, a date and an opportunity for you to socialize and share your experiences with others.
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate Pilgrims who have completed any walk worldwide! Please come and join us November 2, 2024
This is a potluck, so please bring some finger food to share. Plates, napkins and utensils will be provided. To comply with our insurance requirements, we will have de-alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by donation.
A maximum of 125 people can attend so please register early.
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Nordic Pole Walking - Introduction Session 1
2024-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5M1, Canada
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; participants are encouraged to bring their own.

Nordic Pole Walking - Introduction Session 2
2024-11-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5M1, Canada

Metchosin Cafe Walk
2024-11-16 09:00 - 14:30
November 16, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Marwood Ave. Parking Lot
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFWTBPCheiWCB3e69
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/ij45l1al

Walking in Europe: Camino Frances & Ingles Routes
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
The Camino Frances: This is the busiest Camino route in Spain with almost 400,000 people completing the route every year. The route was made popular by the movie “The Way” and starts in St Jean Pied De Port in France and crosses Spain to Santiago 870 KM away. This presentation will deal with the route, services available, accommodation. It will also provide participants with some of the sites that you could encounter along the way.
The Ingles Route (The English Way): This presentation will discuss the dual Camino that starts here in Victoria Canada and to be completed in Spain. The route starts here at Christ Church cathedral and then goes to Tonellis or Central Saanich United Church and then on to Sidney for a total of 32 km. The Camino is completed in Spain on the shortest path. The route starts at A Coruna and proceeds another 74 km to Santiago to complete the minimum 100 km walk required to get a Compostela. This presentation will cover the logistics of the dual walk and provide you with details of what you will encounter here in Victoria and in Spain.
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Brentwood Bay Loop
2024-11-23 09:00 - 14:30
November 23, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Hardy Park, Corner of Moody Street and Wallace Road
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bsRWda9YyntBG44LA
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/bo0pvet1

Cordova Bay Walk
2024-11-30 09:00 - 14:30
November 30, 2024 9am (Meet at 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Fowler Park 5459 Fowler Rd, Victoria, BC V8Y 1Y4
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7YDwuyJ6Yj6pEEm79
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/7afk1m7k

Camino Coffee House
2024-12-05 10:00 | Quality Foods Café, 27 Helmcken Road, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5G6, Canada
When: Thursday, December 5, 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.

Sidney Sparkles Holiday Parade Walk
2024-12-08 15:00 - 17:00
December 8, 2024 3:00pm (Meet at 2:45pm)
Meeting Point: Iroquois Park, 2295 Ocean Avenue, Sidney
Meeting Point Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/TKyXiZoqHDhKn74x5
Route Map: Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/teptqjur

Victoria Winter Lights Walk
2024-12-14 16:30 - 19:00
Meeting Point: Grand Pacific Hotel
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gxt7RLNMyrJB59Jx5
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/9n35qeek

Mosi Cafe West Saanich Walk
2024-12-28 09:00 - 14:00
December 28, 2024 9am (Meet 8:45am)
Meeting Point: Layritz Park
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7xhhs5beKPMdUiRT6
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/tabqb7v1

Beacon Hill Fairfield Walk
2025-01-04 09:00 - 14:00
First walk of 2025!
Meeting Point: Beacon Hill Parking Lot area by Petting Zoo
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EDUznutMCYtW3o3PA
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/nte6ua8i

Beachlands Triangle Mountain Walk
2025-01-11 09:00 - 14:00
Meeting Point: Royal Bay High School Parking Lot, Colwood
Meeting Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vPU6d984DFG5TRaH7
Route Map: https://onthegomap.com/s/34bs5rfb

Walking in Europe - Spain - Camino Sanabrés
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria, BC, V8Z 5M1, Canada
This presentation explores the Camino Sanabrés, a 369 km alternative to the Vía de la Plata, and the northern Camino del Norte, starting in France and leading to Santiago. Key stops include San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, and Santiago. We’ll cover route accommodations and walking expectations.
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Course #128585

Central Saanich Walk
2025-01-18 09:00 - 13:30
Meeting Point: Centennial Park by the washroom
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 forest area, crossing a few streams, mostly on back country roads. Midpoint is the St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, the oldest church in BC.
