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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”,
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
