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  Calendar of Events - 2012

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January 2012

JANUARY 15,  SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA  Saanich
Blenkinsop Lake Bridge
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Joan Sanderson / Gord Keeble     250-479-6512
EMAIL: sandersonj@telus.net
LOCATION: Beckwith Park, Beckwith Ave (V8X ---).
TRAIL: 2B - 6, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.

JANUARY 22,  SUNDAY     10:00
LANGLEY TOWNSHIP
Walnut Grove
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Reg & Leslie     604-594-0952
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Walnut Grove Community Centre, 8889 Walnut Grove Dr (V1M 2N7).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km     TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
February 2012

FEBRUARY 4, SATURDAY     9:30 (changed)         Finish time is 3:30 p.m.
VANCOUVER
Trans Canada Trail / CVF 25th Anniversary Walk
SPONSOR: Vancouver 'Venturers
CONTACT: Verni Brown     604-682-8390
EMAIL: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer St. (at Princess St., 2 blocks south of Hastings St) (V6A 3V8). Parking accessed from 594 East Pender St.
TRAIL: 2A - 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 km     TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:00 (changed). Routes will be out and back along Trans Canada Trail.
 
FEBRUARY 4, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Oak Bay
GCW 22nd Anniversary Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Marg Arthur     250-370-5073
EMAIL: margaret.arthur@telus.net
LOCATION: Willows Beach, Beach Dr
(V8R ---).
TRAIL: 1A - 5, 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
FEBRUARY 11, SATURDAY     10:00
NANAIMO
Neck Point Park
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Parking lot for Neck Point Park, end of Morningside Dr (V9T 1N5).
TRAIL: 2C / 3C - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.

FEBRUARY 11, SATURDAY     10:00
SURREY
Barnston Island
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Denise / Cathy     604-533-8881 / 604-530-1623
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Ferry Dock Parking Lot, 104 Ave., east of 176 St (V4N 4X6).
TRAIL: 1A - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Register and cross to island as foot passengers.
 
FEBRUARY 12, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA
Mount Tolmie Route Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Wendy Wilson     250-598-9390
EMAIL: wl_wilson@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Oaklands Park, Kings Road parking lot (V8T ---).
TRAIL: 1A / 2A - 5, 12 km     TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
FEBRUARY 25, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA View Royal
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Hazel Dunham     250-385-5439
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Strawberry Vale Community Hall, 11 High St. at the corner of Burnside Rd. West (V8Z 5C8).
TRAIL: 3B - 5, 10 km       TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
March 2012

MARCH 4, SUNDAY     10:00
PORT COQUITLAM
PoCo Trail
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Len & Yvonne     604-521-4710
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Gillnetter Pub, 1864 Argue St (V3C 5K4).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km                     TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Take Murray Hill Bypass, turn south at Pitt River Rd.
 
MARCH 4, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
10 Mile Point Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Susan Holloway     250-727-6826
EMAIL: spholloway@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Gyro Park, end of Sinclair Rd (V8P ---).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MARCH 10, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA View Royal
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Judy Haynes     250-385-8519
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca

MARCH 10, SATURDAY  cont.
VICTORIA View Royal
LOCATION: Highlands Pacific Golf Club, 450 Creed Rd (V9B 6C9).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km     TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MARCH 17, SATURDAY     10:00
SAANICHTON
Juan de Fuca Pathfinders' Anniversary Walk
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: Pat Grove     250-658-2325
EMAIL: gropat@telus.net
LOCATION: Central Saanich Municipal Hall, 1908 Mt. Newton X Rd (V8M 2A9).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Club AGM after walk - location to be announced at walk.
 
MARCH 18, SUNDAY     10:00
SURREY
Sullivan Park
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Patricia L / Patricia G     604-574-9625 / 604-575-1012
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Sullivan Park, 6306 - 152 St. (V3S 3K9).
TRAIL: 2A - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MARCH 24, SATURDAY     10:00
CAMPBELL RIVER Salmon Point
SPONSOR: Comox Glacier Wanderers
CONTACT: Marie-Anne Harris / Betty Percy     250-339-1768 / 250-339-3135
EMAIL: ewallis9@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Salmon Point Pub, 2158 Salmon Point Rd (V9H 1E5).
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MARCH 24, SATURDAY     10:00
NANAIMO
Buttertubs Marsh & Three Large Parks
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Buttertubs Marsh, end of Buttertubs Dr (V9R 3X8).
TRAIL: 1B, 2B - 5, 9, 12 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MARCH 25, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Oak Bay
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Roger or Marian Gustafson     250-370-5956
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Henderson Park Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill X Rd (V8P 5H9).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km       TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.

MARCH 31, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
Tillicum Walk
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Hazel Dunham     250-385-5439
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd V9A 6T2).
TRAIL: 1B - 5. 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
April 2012

APRIL 1, SUNDAY     10:00
LANGLEY
Murrayville
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Wendie     604-532-5239
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: W.C. Blair Recreation Centre, 22200 Fraser Hwy (V3A 7T2).
TRAIL: 2C - 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
APRIL 8, SUNDAY     10:00
SAANICHTON
CVF 25th Anniversary Walk
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: Christine Desjardins     250-478-7020
EMAIL: rickandchristine@shaw.ca
LOCATION: John Dean Park, parking lot at end of John Dean Rd.
TRAIL: 3C - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Free walk to celebrate CVF 25th Anniversary.
 
APRIL 14, SATURDAY     10:00
NANAIMO
Richard's Marsh
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Elaine Hamilton Park, 1631 Naylor Cr. (V9X 1A7)
TRAIL: 2B / 3B - 5, 10 km     TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
APRIL 15, SUNDAY     10:00 and 1:30
VICTORIA Saanich           
WalkFest
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Kaye Farmer      250-721-3065
EMAIL: kfarmer@shaw.ca
LOCATION: 4318 Emily Carr Dr (V8X ---).
TRAIL: 2B – 5, 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Coffee and muffins will be available at 9:00. Potluck and draw for prizes follow the morning walk. Registration for the afternoon walk begins at 1:15
 
APRIL 21, SATURDAY     11:00
DELTA
VABC President's Walk
SPONSOR: VABC
CONTACT: Curt / Joe     604-367-4026 / 604-597-2529
APRIL 21, SATURDAY  cont.
DELTA
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com / vabc@volkssportingbc.ca
LOCATION: South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 - 56 St (V4L 2B1).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 10:30. Rides provided from the Tsawwassen ferry for those coming from Vancouver Island. Call Brenda 604-584-1900 to arrange.  AGM following walk.
 
APRIL 22, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Hazel Dunham     250-385-5439
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Archie Browning Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd.
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. CVF 25th Anniversary Walk
 
APRIL 28, SATURDAY     10:00
CAMPBELL RIVER
Elk Falls Walk
SPONSOR: Comox Glacier Wanderers
CONTACT: Shirley Wallis     250-339-4145
EMAIL: ewallis9@shaw.ca
LOCATION: John Hart Generating Station parking lot, Hwy 28 about 2 km west of Campbell River.
TRAIL: 3C - 6, 11 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
APRIL 28, SATURDAY     10:00
NORTH VANCOUVER
Mosquito Creek and Trans Canada Trail
SPONSOR: Vancouver 'Venturers
CONTACT: Verni Brown     604-682-8390
EMAIL: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Waterfront Park, 200 block West Esplanade (V7M 3J3).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
APRIL 28, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Colwood
Latoria Creek Walk
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: Christine Desjardins     250-478-7020
EMAIL: rickandchristine@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Olympic View Golf Course, 643 Latoria Rd (V9C 3A3).
TRAIL: 3B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.

May 2012

MAY 5, SATURDAY     8:00
VICTORIA Colwood - Sooke
Galloping Goose Trail Walk / World Walking Day
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: David & Gail Nash     250-642-4515
EMAIL: nashramblers@hotmail.com
LOCATION: Juan de Fuca Rec. Centre, 1767 Old Island Hwy (Hwy 14) (V9B 1J1).
TRAIL: 2B - 5 to 32 km     TYPE: W
REGISTRATION: Opens at 7:00. Must register with Sooke Lion's Club to participate. See www.jdfpathfinders.ca for registration information (click on Special Walks). Registration at west side of Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Arena in parking lot adjacent to Western (Bus) Exchange.

MAY 5, SATURDAY     10:00
COQUITLAM
Colony Farm Regional Park / World Walking Day
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Jill / Susan     778-438-2529 / 604-421-7228
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Colony Farm Rd off Hwy. 7 (V3C 4J2).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km       TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Park at end of road by community gardens.
 
MAY 6, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
Murray Farmer Memorial Walk / World Walking Day
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Rob Dalrymple / Gord Keeble     250-658-4998 / 250-479-6512
EMAIL: robdal@shaw.ca/sandersonj@telus.net
LOCATION: Layritz Park, Glyn and Layritz Roads, off Wilkinson Rd (V8Z ---).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km     TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MAY 12, SATURDAY     10:00
VANCOUVER
Pacific Spirit Regional Park 
SPONSOR: Vancouver 'Venturers
CONTACT: Chuck & Lynn Dick     604-261-5092
EMAIL: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Park Office, 4915 West 16th Ave. (west of Blanca St) (V6R 3E9).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MAY 12, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Pat & Jim Carfra     250-479-9118
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Prospect Lake Park (also known as Whitehead Park). Corner of Prospect Lake & Goward Roads (V9E 2H7).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MAY 13, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Colwood
Royal Roads Paint-IN 
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: David & Gail Nash     250-642-4515
EMAIL: nashramblers@hotmail.com
LOCATION: Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Rd. Boat launch at lagoon.
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km       TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Annual Royal Roads Mother's Day Event.
 
MAY 19, SATURDAY     10:00
COURTENAY
National Walking Weekend
SPONSOR: Comox Glacier Wanderers
CONTACT: Shirley Wallis     250-339-4145
EMAIL: ewallis9@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Seal Bay Park Entrance. Main entrance on Bates Rd.
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 11 km       TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MAY 19, SATURDAY     10:00
LANGLEY
Campbell Valley Regional Park / National Walking Weekend
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Mary-Jane     604-581-8889
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Campbell Valley Regional Park, parking lot at 8 Ave. and 204 St (V2Z 1W6).
TRAIL: 2C - 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Proceed south on 200 St. from Langley City to 8 Ave. then east to 204 St.
 
MAY 19, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
Francis /  King Regional Park / National Walking Weekend
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: John Lewis     250-665-6062
EMAIL: j2lewis@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Francis / King Regional Park, Munn Rd.
TRAIL: 2C – 7 km, 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
MAY 26, SATURDAY     8:30
VICTORIA Downtown
Swiftsure Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Frances Aknai     250-360-0356
EMAIL: faknai@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Harbour Towers Hotel, 345 Quebec St (V8V 1W4).
TRAIL: 1A - 6, 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 8:00. Park free on street. Start time coincides with start of Swiftsure Sailboat Race.  Come out and walk with the sail boats as they head out to the races.

June 2012

JUNE 2, SATURDAY     9:30
NANAIMO
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Howard Johnson Hotel, 1 Terminal Ave. (Front Lobby) (V9R 5R4).
TRAIL: 2B - 11 km       TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:00. Fare for ferry is approximately $8.
 
JUNE 2, SATURDAY     9:30
VICTORIA McMinn Park
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Karen Powell       778-440-0379
EMAIL: westagain@shaw.ca
LOCATION: McMinn Park, Maplegrove St.
TRAIL: 2B/3C - 6, 10 km
REGISTRATION: Starts at 9:30
 
JUNE 3, SUNDAY     10:00
SURREY Green Timbers
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Sandi & Pete     604-584-2980
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: 14530 - 92 Ave (V3R 7L2).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Enter 92 Ave. off 144 St. - street parking only.
 
JUNE 9, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA View Royal
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Carol Halvorson     250-386-6670
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: 4 Mile Pub, lower parking lot (V9B 1G1).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km     TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
JUNE 16, SATURDAY     10:00
BURNABY
Burnaby Heights / Capitol Hill
SPONSOR: Vancouver 'Venturers
CONTACT: Verni Brown     604-682-8390
EMAIL: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Confederation Park Miniature Railway, Penzance Dr. off North Willington Ave (V5C 6K1).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km      TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
JUNE 20, WEDNESDAY     16:30
COMOX  CVF 25th Anniversary Event
SPONSOR: Comox Glacier Wanderers
CONTACT: Shirley Wallis     250-339-4145
EMAIL: ewallis9@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Air Force Beach Parking Lot, end of Kilmorley Rd in Teepee Park.
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: EMW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 16:00.
 
JUNE 23, SATURDAY     10:00
SURREY Softball City
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Ellie     604-585-2329
JUNE 23, SATURDAY     cont.
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: South Surrey Arena, 148 St. at 22 Ave (V4A 4M7).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. From Hwy 99 or Hwy 99A (King George Hwy) take 32 Ave west which becomes 148 St, south to park entrance.
 
JUNE 23, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Oak Bay
Oak Bay Back Alley Walk
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Judy Haynes      250-385-8519
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St (V8R 5E6).
TRAIL: 1A - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
JUNE 24, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA  Colwood
Lagoon Sanctuary Walk & Picnic
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: Rick Desjardins     250-478-7020
EMAIL: rickandchristine@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Corner of Lagoon Rd. and Ocean Blvd.
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Potluck lunch after walk, weather permitting.
 
July 2012

JULY 1, SUNDAY    
SATURNA ISLAND Gulf Island Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers CONTACT: David Cattrall     250-598-4316
EMAIL: david.cattrall@telus.net
LOCATION: Ferry terminal on Saturna Island
TRAIL: 3B - 12, 13 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Confirm ferry schedule before the walk. Contact organizers for more information.
 
JULY 1, SUNDAY     10:00
VANCOUVER
VVVC 15th Anniversary & Potluck / Queen Elizabeth Park / Oakridge
SPONSOR: Vancouver 'Venturers
CONTACT: Sharon Morrow     604-327-5475
EMAIL: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
LOCATION: 66 West 38th Ave. (3 blocks west of Main St.). Private residence (V5Y 2N4).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Potluck lunch will follow the walk.
 
JULY 7, SATURDAY     10:00
PARKSVILLE
Englishman River Fish Hatchery
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Top Bridge, end of Chattell Rd.
TRAIL: 2C - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Driving directions: on Hwy 19 (Island Hwy), Exit 46 (Parksville) from both north and south. From south, left at first opportunity, continue under the hwy on Kaye Rd. From north, right at stop sign (Kaye Rd). On Kaye Rd from either north or south, right on Chattell Rd. Continue to end at parking lot. Lunch available for small charge. Bring swim suits and towels as this is a popular local swimming spot.
 
JULY 8, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
Saanich SunFest - Beaver Lake
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Beverley Cattrall     250-598-4316
EMAIL: beverley.cattrall@telus.net
LOCATION: Beaver Lake picnic area at main beach, Elk Lake Dr. [off Hwy 17] (V8Z ---).
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Picnic follows walk.
 
JULY 12, THURSDAY     18:00
VICTORIA
Esquimalt
SPONSOR: Victoria International Walking Festival Society
CONTACT: Beverley Cattrall     250-598-4316
EMAIL: vvpf@telus.net
LOCATION: Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Rd (V9A 3N6).
TRAIL: 1A / 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: EMW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 17:30.
 
JULY 14, SATURDAY     10:00
DELTA
Delta Trails  BBQ & Pool
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Rick & Jan Bortolussi     604-594-8002
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: 11404 - 79 A Ave (V4C 1V2).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. From Scott Rd / 120 St west on 80 Ave; turn left on 113 A St; turn left on 79 A Ave; start is in cul-de-sac; first right after Swanson Dr. Please park on 79 A Ave, not in the cul-de-sac or driveway.
 
JULY 14, SATURDAY     10:00
GLENORA
Cowichan River Footpath
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: David & Gail Nash     250-642-4515
EMAIL: nashramblers@hotmail.com
LOCATION: Glenora Trails Head Park, Robertson Rd. at Glenora staging area parking lot.
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.

JULY 21, SATURDAY     10:00
BURNABY
Burnaby Lake Regional Park
SPONSOR: Vancouver 'Venturers
CONTACT: Verni Brown     604-682-8390
EMAIL: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Nature House, 4519 Piper Ave. (foot of Piper Ave., south off Winston St.) (V3N 4G8).
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 11 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
JULY 21, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Colwood
National Parks Day Walk & Picnic
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: David & Gail Nash     250-642-4515
EMAIL: nashramblers@hotmail.com
LOCATION: Fort Rodd Hill off Ocean Blvd (V9C 2W8).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Potluck picnic after walk, weather permitting.
 
JULY 28, SATURDAY     10:00
SHAWNIGAN LAKE   Kinsol Trestle
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: David & Gail Nash     250-642-4515
EMAIL: nashramblers@hotmail.com
LOCATION: West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park, 2520 West Shawnigan Lake Rd. (Camp Pringle is right beside it.)
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
JULY 28, SATURDAY     10:00
SURREY  Peace Arch Park
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Frank     604-584-1900
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Picnic Shelter, Peace Arch Park (V3S 9N8).
TRAIL: 1B - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Exit Hwy. 99 on Beach Rd. Enter parking lot behind the Duty Free Store. Friendship walk with NW Tulip Trekkers.
 
JULY 29, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Judy Haynes     250-385-8519
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Vantreight Park, Vantreight Rd. Off Ferndale Rd (V8N 3W7).
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.

August 2012
 
AUGUST 4, SATURDAY     10:00
LADYSMITH
CVF 25th Anniversary / Christie Falls
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers
AUGUST 4, SATURDAY    cont.
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: End of Christie Rd, in front of red / orange Timber West gate
TRAIL: 1B / 3C - 6, 7, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Driving direction: From south: pass through Ladysmith, turn left in turning lane just before overpass on Grouhel Rd. From north: turn right on first road after railway overpass (Grouhel Rd). First right is Christie Rd. Continue until road merges from right and Christie Rd veers left. Continue to gate.
 
AUGUST 5, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA View Royal
East Thetis Lake Walk
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: David & Gail Nash     250-642-4515
EMAIL: nashramblers@hotmail.com
LOCATION: CRD Atkins Rd (Galloping Goose lot off Six Mile Rd.) (V9B 1H5).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
AUGUST 11, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Metchosin
Matheson Lake Walk
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: David & Gail Nash     250-642-4515
EMAIL: nashramblers@hotmail.com
LOCATION: Matheson Lake Park. Follow Rocky Rd. to Matheson Lake Rd. to the Park (V9C 4G9).
TRAIL: 2C - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
AUGUST 12, SUNDAY     10:00
VANCOUVER 
Commercial Dr.
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Frank & Lynn     604-434-6009
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Beaconsfield Park, 3215 Slocan St (V6G 1Z4).
TRAIL: 1B - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
AUGUST 12, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
Saanich SunFest Event
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Kerri Gibson     250-595-6607
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd (V8P 3Y3)..
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Fruit and cookies after walk.

AUGUST 18, SATURDAY     10:00
MALAHAT Cowichan Valley Region
Spectacle Lake Park Walk / CVF 25th Anniversary Event
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: David Cattrall     250-598-4316
EMAIL: david.cattrall@telus.net
LOCATION: Spectacle Lake parking lot off Whittaker Rd., 30 km northwest of Victoria
TRAIL: 2C - 7, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
AUGUST 19, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
Lochside Park
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: George & Diane Copley     250-386-1279
EMAIL: gcopley@telus.net
LOCATION: Lochside Park, 5300-5500 block of Lochside Dr (V8Y ---).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
AUGUST 23, THURSDAY     18:00
VICTORIA Saanich
Gordon Head Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Wendy Pratt     250-370-2445
EMAIL: wapratt@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Gordon Head Recreation Centre, 4100 Lambrick Way off Feltham Rd (V8N 5R3).
TRAIL: 2B - 6. 11 km    TYPE: EMW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 17:30.
 
AUGUST 25, SATURDAY     10:00
COQUITLAM
Minnekhada Regional Park
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Gene Yemchuck     604-930-9363
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Regional Park, Quarry Rd. parking lot (V5E 3H5).
TRAIL: 3C - 11 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. From Hwy. 7, proceed north on Coast Meridian Rd., right on Apel Dr., right on Victoria Dr. which becomes Quarry Rd. Follow signs to parking.
 
AUGUST 25, SATURDAY     10:00
NANOOSE BAY
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Fairwinds Clubhouse, 3730 Fairwinds Dr (V9P 9J6).
TRAIL: 2B - 6, 13 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.

September 2012

SEPTEMBER 01, SATURDAY     10:00
COURTENAY 
Nymph Falls Walk
SPONSOR: Comox Glacier Wanderers
CONTACT: Shirley Wallis     250-339-4145
EMAIL: ewallis9@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Nymph Falls Park, Forbidden Plateau Rd.
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
SEPTEMBER 8, SATURDAY     09:00 - 13:00
VICTORIA Central Saanich
John and Lois Duncan Walks & BBQ
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Carol Halvorson / Keith Firth-Wilson     250-386-6670 / 250-385-8619
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Centennial Park, 7500 Block Wallace Dr (V9M 2H6).
TRAIL: 2 events: 5/10 km; 6/10km – 2B   TYPE:W
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:00. Corn, Brats (meat or veggie), veggie tray available.
 
SEPTEMBER 9, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
Saanich Commonwealth Place
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: George and Diane Copley     250-386-1279
EMAIL: gcopley@telus.net
LOCATION: Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr (V8Z 7K2)..
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
SEPTEMBER 15, SATURDAY     10:00
CATHEDRAL GROVE – Hwy 4 towards Port Alberni
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Cathedral Grove Provincial Park, parking lot
TRAIL: 1B/3C - 6, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. To complete 10 km. drive to Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.
 
SEPTEMBER 15, SATURDAY    5:00
YOUBOU   Great Lake Walk.
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: David & Gail Nash     250-642-4515
EMAIL: nashramblers@hotmail.com/www.greatlakewalk.com
LOCATION: Youbou Community Hall,, 8550 Hemlock St V0R 3E1)..
TRAIL: 3B - 5 to 56 km    TYPE: W
REGISTRATION: Opens 10:00 and closes at 22:00 on Friday September 14.  Must register separately with Great Lake Walk {www.greatlakewalk.com}. Walk starts at 05:00 on September 15.

SEPTEMBER 16, SUNDAY     10:00
SURREY
Tynehead Regional Park Serpentine Hills / CVF 25th Anniversary Walk
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Reg & Carole     604-584-0039
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Parking lot, 96 Ave. at 172 St (V4N 2E2).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
SEPTEMBER 22, SATURDAY     10:00
QUALICUM BEACH
CVF 25th Anniversary Walk
SPONSOR: Mid-Island
CONTACT: Lorne Tetarenko     250-752-5630
EMAIL: lorne-tetarenko@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Shell 24 Hr. Convenience Store, Hwy 19A and Memorial Ave (V9K 1T7).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
SEPTEMBER 22, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA - Highlands
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Judy Haynes     250-385-8519
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Bear Mountain Pkwy, Public Parking Lot at end of road (V9B 6R3).
TRAIL: 3B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
SEPTEMBER 23, SUNDAY     10:00
NORTH VANCOUVER
Lynn Canyon Park
SPONSOR: Vancouver 'Venturers
CONTACT: Chuck & Lynn Dick     604-261-5092
EMAIL: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd. (Lynn Valley Rd., then right on Peters Rd.) (V7J 3G3).
TRAIL: 2B / 3B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
SEPTEMBER 23, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA
Mt. Doug Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Phyllis Huhtala    250-818-5667
EMAIL: gcw@island.net
LOCATION: Mt. Douglas Park, Parking lot, off intersection of  Shelbourne St, Cordova Bay and Ash Rd (V8N ---)..
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.

SEPTEMBER 30, SUNDAY     10:00
FORT LANGLEY  Fort to Fort
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Dale     604-866-8077
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Heritage Park, 23433 Mavis Ave. Adjacent to Fort Langley National Historic Park (V1M 2R4).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. From Hwy. 1 eastbound, take Exit 58 200 St. northbound, Right 88 Ave., Left Glover Rd., right Mavis Ave. From Hwy. 1 westbound, take Exit 66 232 St. northbound which follows to right on Glover Rd. then as above.
 
October 2012

OCTOBER 06, SATURDAY     10:00
MT. WASHINGTON
SPONSOR: Comox Glacier Wanderers
CONTACT: Shirley Wallis     250-339-4145
EMAIL: ewallis9@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Raven Lodge, Mount Washington
TRAIL: 3C - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
OCTOBER 13, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich  Mystic Vale
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Gail Tupper     250-477-4472
EMAIL: gailtupper@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Gyro Park, end of Sinclair Rd (V8P ---).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
OCTOBER 14, SUNDAY     10:00
ABBOTSFORD  Gardner Park
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Elaine & Pat     604-541-1119
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Gardner Park, Livingstone Rd (V2T 5P5).
TRAIL: 2B - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Hwy 1 Exit 83, take Maclure Rd. off ramp. Right Blue Jay St. / Livingstone Rd.
 
OCTOBER 21, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Hazel Dunham     250-385-5439
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Glanford Park, Glanford Ave. and Kenneth St ((V8Z 2B7).
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
OCTOBER 27, SATURDAY     10:00
DELTA  Annacis Island
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Shirley     604-596-8699
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Tim's Parking Lot, Carleton Court & Cliveden Ave (V3M 6C7).
OCTOBER 27, SATURDAY  cont.
TRAIL: 1B - 11 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. On street parking only – please do not park in parking lot.
 
OCTOBER 27, SATURDAY     10:00
NORTH SAANICH
Wolf Schlegel Memorial Walk
SPONSOR: Juan de Fuca Pathfinders
CONTACT: Pat Grove     250-658-2325
EMAIL: gropat@telus.net
LOCATION: Deep Cove School, 10975 West Saanich Rd and Clayton Rd (V8L 5P6).
TRAIL: 2B - 7, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
November 2012

NOVEMBER 3, SATURDAY     10:00
NEW WESTMINSTER
SPONSOR: Vancouver 'Venturers
CONTACT: Verni Brown     604-682-8390
EMAIL: vancouverventurers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave (V3M 5C8).
TRAIL: 1B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
NOVEMBER 4, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Saanich
GCW Members AGM & Lunch
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Kaye Farmer     250-721-3065
EMAIL: kfarmer@shaw.ca
LOCATION: 4318 Emily Carr Dr (V8X ---).
TRAIL: 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
NOVEMBER 10, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA James Bay
Oceanside Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Wendy Wilson     250-598-9390
EMAIL: wl_wilson@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Fisherman's Wharf Park. Meet at the corner of Dallas Rd. and Erie St (V8N --)
TRAIL: 1A - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
NOVEMBER 18, SUNDAY     10:00
SURREY
Clayton Heights
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Doug & Joanne     604-536-5001
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: Dublin Crossing Pub, 18789 Fraser Hwy (V2S 7Y3).
TRAIL: 2A - 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
NOVEMBER 18, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA  Fernwood Crystal Pool
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Beverley Cattrall     250-598-4316
EMAIL: beverley.cattrall@telus.net
LOCATION: Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Address: 2275 Quadra St (V8T 4C4).
TRAIL: 1A / 2B - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30.
 
December 2012

DECEMBER 1, SATURDAY     17:30
VICTORIA
Christmas Lights Walk & Social.
SPONSOR: Victoria 'Y'
CONTACT: Judy Haynes / Keith Firth-Wilson     250-385-8519 / 250-385-8619
EMAIL: yvolks@shaw.ca
LOCATION: YM-YWCA, 851 Broughton St (V8W 1E5).
TRAIL: 1A - 5, 10 km    TYPE: EMW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 17:00. Light refreshments afterwards.
 
DECEMBER 8, SATURDAY     18:30
LADYSMITH  Christmas Lights Walk
SPONSOR: Bastion City Wanderers
CONTACT: Ethel Hansen     250-756-9796
EMAIL: ethelh@shaw.ca
LOCATION: Ricky's Restaurant, Coronation Mall, 24-370 Trans Canada Hwy (V0R 2E0).
TRAIL: 1A - 6, 12 km    TYPE: EMW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 18:00. Dinner at Ricky's starts at 5 pm. Notify contact at least 3 days in advance if you plan to attend dinner.
 
DECEMBER 8, SATURDAY     17:00
WHITE ROCK
Christmas Lights & Potluck
SPONSOR: Surrey Trekkers
CONTACT: Keith & Marie     604-538-5853
EMAIL: surrey.trekkers@gmail.com
LOCATION: White Rock Lawn Bowling Club, 1079 Dolphin St. at Royal Ave (V4B 4G4).
TRAIL: 2A - 5, 10 km    TYPE: EMW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 16:30. Go south on 152 St., bear left on Pacific Ave, Right on Dolphin St. On street parking.
 
DECEMBER 16, SUNDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Oak Bay
Walk and Christmas Potluck
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Beverley Cattrall     250-598-4316
EMAIL: beverley.cattrall@telus.net
LOCATION: 1231 Hewlett Pl (V8S 4P6).
TRAIL: 1A - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30. Please bring cold finger foods for the potluck.
 
DECEMBER 29, SATURDAY     10:00
VICTORIA Fairfield
Fairfield Walk
SPONSOR: Garden City Wanderers
CONTACT: Christine Desjardins, 250-478-7020
EMAIL: gcw@island.net.com
LOCATION: Fairfield Community Place, 1335 Thurlow Rd (V5X 5K2).
TRAIL: 2A - 5, 10 km    TYPE: MW
REGISTRATION: Opens at 9:30

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