Part I: The walk (Almost) starting selfie “Tomorrow’s walk looks like a mixed bag weatherwise,” said our leader, Jon. We (mostly) heeded his advice and packed a variety of clothing options. This was wise. On the freeway, driving out to Walnut Grove, we experienced sun, light rain, and then a sudden downpour — which set …
Continue reading 2026 August 2: Tynehead Regional Park and Annual BBQ
Adrienne, our leader this month, had us assemble at the corner of Denman and Alberni. I think we all went with her recommendation to take public transit, as parking is notoriously difficult in the West End. It was a perfectly scenic spring day — a bit cold at first but the sun promised warmth for …
The rain was supposed to stop at 10:10 am. Knowing the forecast can’t always be trusted, the thirteen who met at Waterfront Park were dressed for the weather. Just as well, as it was a damp — well, all right, positively wet — walk. Slightly soggy starting selfie We walked west from the starting point …
Continue reading 2025 December 7: Up one creek and down another
Sixteen of us (plus two guest dogs) met at the corner of Clarke Road and Moody Street in Port Moody. We crossed the bridge over the railway line and immediately arrived in Rocky Point Park. Ignoring the siren calls of ice cream emporiums and fish and chips dispensaries, we strode along the path next to …
For our August walk, we drove to Ralph and Tina’s place in Walnut Grove to drop off contributions for later. Then we carpooled to the start of the trail, at 96th Avenue and Billy Brown Road. It was a day when anyone with a convertible might put the top down — and one of our …
Jan and Annie were our leaders for a day at Galiano. They recommended making ferry reservations, even as walk-ons. One of our number didn’t make a reservation but, after a nailbiting wait, he was allowed on. We are providing a photograph but taking suitable steps to protect his identity. Ten of us took the 9:55 …
David and Angela Grace Our October hike was not actually a loop, but a 7.5 km walk in Hermaness National Nature Reserve. This large peninsula at the northern tip of Unst, the northernmost of the Shetland group, is inhabited only by a few sheep — but its western coast is home (in spring time) to …
Twelve people assembled in North Vancouver at Semisch Park and 2nd Street East for something a little different: an urban walk taking in public art and a few other sights of interest.
Leader: Dave The original April plan (Bowen Island) had to be revised because of work being done on the terminal at Snug Cove. The substitute walk was a triple loop in the vicinity of the Seymour River. Starting Selfie Eighteen of us — sixteen regulars and two out-of-town guests — met at the Lower Seymour …
Leader: Carol Route map Twenty-two of us met on a cool but sunny morning on East Fifth and Victoria, next to McSpadden Park. Our first stop, at East Sixth and Semlin Drive, was at the house formerly owned by Doug Bennett of Doug and the Slugs. Here, Fred regaled us with stories of his connection …
Continue reading 2024 February 4: Secrets and Charms of East Vancouver
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