Trail Walkers

trail walker

Panorama's Trail Walkers meet weekly in a variety of beautiful spots within the Capital Regional District. We walk, hike and enjoy the outdoors. Hikes are moderately paced, last for 2 1/2 hours, and begin at 9 am at a different location each week. Walks proceed rain or shine. Car pooling is encouraged, with participants often meeting at a central location and carpooling to the trail head. Come out and enjoy the changing seasons, meet new friends and practice fitness in a social environment.

Historical and ecological facts on each area are also explored in the walks by Karen Reid, a Naturalist with advanced degrees in Biology and Zoology. Karen has worked as an Interpreter for BC Parks and for the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary.

Program Fees

Drop-in walk fees are $6, tax included. Payment may be made to Karen, cash only, on the morning of the walk.

10 walks for $45

Bulk registration price does not include tax.

2010 Schedule

August 31 – Centennial Trail, Blenkinsop Greenway to Mt. Doug & Blenkinsop Lake

Meet at 9:00 am at Saanich Commonwealth Place; 4636 Elk Lake Drive. Park & meet closest to Elk Lake Drive (first left turn coming into the Recreation Centre).

September 7 – Cedar Grove Trail & Roche Cove

*Bring a lunch (longer hike & drive) Meet at 9:00am at Tillicum Mall. Park & meet near Montana’s Restaurant facing Colquitz River on London Drugs side.

September 14 – John Dean Park: Woodward Trail

Meet at 9:00 am at Panorama Recreation Centre in the main lobby.

September 21 – Craigdarroch Castle Area, Government House Grounds & Fairfield Area

Meet at 9:00 am at Craigdarroch Castle parking lot. Take Joan Crescent to the castle.

September 28 – Spectacle Lake & Oliphant Lake (on the Malahat)

*Bring a lunch (longer hike & drive) Meet at 9:00 am at Tillicum Mall. Park & meet near Montana’s Restaurant facing Colquitz River on the London Drugs side.

October 5 – McDonald Park, Blue Heron Park & Nymph Point Park

Meet at 9:00 am at Panorama Recreation Centre in the main lobby.

October 12 – Glencoe Cove

Meet at 9:00 am at Vantreight Park on Vantreight Drive off Ferndale Road (Gordon Head area).

October 19 – Colquitz River & Swan Lake Trail

Meet at 9:00 am at Tillicum Mall. Park & meet near Montana’s Restaurant facing Colquitz River on the London Drugs side. (Hike will start from here)

October 26 – Goldstream Park: Prospector’s Trail

(lots of stairs & uphill)

Meet at 9:00 am at Tillicum Mall. Park & meet near Montana’s Restaurant facing Colquitz River on the London Drugs side. Bring $3.00 for parking per car.

November 2 – Bowker Creek

Meet at 9:00 am at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre in main parking lot. 3220 Cedar Hill Road.