Saturday, June 10, 10:00am
Shell Road Trail
Dog-friendly walk
Stroll along this rural trail lined with tall trees and
shrubs for a unique walking experience in an urban
city centre.
Meeting spot: Parking lot at the east end of Francis
Road and No. 4 Road (parking is limited).
Thursday, June 15, 7:00pm
Railway Greenway Trail
Take in this multi-use cycling and walking trail that
connects several neighbourhoods to the Fraser River
Middle Arm and South Dyke/Steveston waterfronts.
Meeting spot: Parking lot at the south end of Railway
Avenue and Westwater Drive.
Saturday, June 24, 10:00am
Bring your dog to a walk!
Dogs are welcome to join the walks on January 21,
April 15, May 18 and June 10. Dogs must be well
socialized and kept on a leash at all times.
Winter / Spring 2017
Become a volunteer walk leader
Do you like being active and socializing? Would
you like to make a difference in the community and
explore more of Richmond? Then become a volunteer
walk leader! Email [email protected] or visit
www.richmond.ca/walk for details. Training is
provided.
Walking has its rewards…Join the Frequent
Walker Rewards Program and earn points
towards a complimentary pass for swimming,
skating, community recreation and pitch and putt!
Iona Jetty
Enjoy a stroll on the jetty with panoramic views of
Mount Baker to the east, the Coast Mountains to the
north, Pacific Spirit Regional Park in the foreground
and the Vancouver Island Mountains to the west.
Meeting spot: Jetty entrance—north on Templeton
Street, which becomes Ferguson Road, and continues
to the jetty entrance.
Sit less. Walk more.
Walk Richmond.
Thursday, June 29, 7:00pm
Thompson Community Centre–Terra Nova
Explore both the north end of the Railway Greenway
trail and the Fraser River along the Terra Nova Dyke
Trail with its panoramic view of the airport. This walk
is a treat for airplane and nature enthusiasts.
Safe • Social • Healthy • Educational • Fun
Meeting spot: North entrance of the Thompson
Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue.
Free guided walks are for all ages, are
approximately one hour in length and include a
warm up, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine.
No registration required. Find walk details at
www.richmond.ca/walk.
More information and walk schedules:
Tel: 604-276-4300 | Email: [email protected]
City of Richmond
6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1
www.richmond.ca
October 25, 2016
Winter 2017
Saturday, January 7, 10:00am
South Arm Park/Resolution Walk
Start the New Year off on the right foot! Discover this
park up close with its beautiful trees and greenery
and sports amenities that include soccer fields,
baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts and
an outdoor swimming pool.
Meeting spot: The basketball court to the west of the
South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road.
Saturday, January 21, 10:00am
South Dyke Trail
Dog-friendly walk
Overlook the river, Ladner and Mount Baker on
this picturesque route that heads towards the sport
fishing pier along the South Arm of the Fraser River.
Saturday, March 18, 10:00am
Saturday, May 13, 10:00am
London Farm
Begin at the historic London Farm House, which
includes a fully restored heritage house, barn and
old farm equipment that illustrates Richmond’s rural
history, and continue through the Britannia Shipyards.
Middle Arm Dyke
Follow the Fraser River on this picturesque walk
that passes by the Richmond Olympic Oval offering
spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains.
Meeting spot: Parking lot across from the London
Heritage Farm House, 6511 Dyke Road.
Spring 2017
Saturday, April 1, 10:00am
Hamilton/McLean Park
Explore the East Richmond neighbourhood of
Hamilton on this walk that winds through Hamilton
Community Park and loops Mclean Park and the
surrounding community.
Meeting spot: Parking lot across from London
Heritage Farm House, 6511 Dyke Road.
Meeting spot: Hamilton Community Centre,
5140 Smith Street (playground on the east side of the
parking lot).
Saturday, February 4, 10:00am
Saturday, April 15, 10:00am
King George Park
Join this walk through a 30-acre urban park in East
Richmond and explore the many amenities offered
including a waterplay area and community gardens.
McDonald Beach
Dog-friendly walk
Meeting spot: Main entrance to the Cambie
Community Centre, 12800 Cambie Road.
Saturday, February 18, 10:00am
Garry Point Park/West Dyke
Loop around Garry Point Park and continue along the
West Dyke trail while taking in the spectacular views
of the Gulf Islands and Coastal Mountains.
Meeting spot: Garry Point concession stand,
12011 7th Avenue.
Saturday, March 4, 10:00am
Burkeville Park–Sea Island
Stroll through the historic community of Burkeville
on foot exploring this neighbourhood’s unique
characteristics.
Meeting spot: Burkeville Park playground (between
Airport Drive and Catalina Crescent).
Meeting spot: Playground at Dover Park, 5855 Dover
Crescent (across from the Richmond Works Yard).
Thursday, May 18, 7:00pm
Horseshoe Slough
Dog-friendly walk
Join this secluded and charming walk along the rural,
tree-lined trail that crosses over the bridges of historic
Horseshoe Slough.
Meeting spot: Woodwards Landing—one block west
of No. 5 Road off Dyke Road.
Saturday, May 27, 10:00am
Fraserwood Trail
Enjoy an invigorating walk along the South Arm
of the Fraser River in the Hamilton area of East
Richmond. The route travels towards the Alex Fraser
Bridge and passes by a marina, houseboats, woodlots
and Fraserwood Park.
Pass along the North Arm of the Fraser River on
this serene walk on Sea Island that is a pleasure for
airplane and bird-watching enthusiasts.
Meeting spot: Parking lot at the south end of Graybar
Road and Dyke Road.
Meeting spot: North end of McDonald Road at the
McDonald Beach parking lot.
Thursday, June 1, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 29, 10:00am
Garden City and Paulik Parks
Walk and explore the beauty of the lake while
admiring over 100 trees and plants from around the
Pacific Rim and the ever changing gardens at Paulik
Neighbourhood Park.
Finn Slough
Take in a panoramic view of the Fraser River on this
walk along Dyke Road to the historic community of
Finn Slough and back.
Meeting spot: Garden City Park parking lot, one block
east of Garden City Road on Granville Avenue.
Meeting spot: Woodwards Landing parking lot—one
block west of No. 5 Road off Dyke Road.
Saturday, June 3, 10:00am
Thursday, May 4, 7:00pm
Richmond Nature Park
Encounter plants and animals on this nature-filled
walk through the 200-acre bog-setting, complete with
forest and pond habitats.
Meeting spot: Nature House, 11851 Westminster
Highway.
Britannia Shipyards/Doors Open
Explore the historic Britannia Shipyards and walk
along the Fraser River to London Heritage Farm as
part of Richmond’s Doors Open event.
Meeting spot: Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater
Drive.