2026 Walks

We respectfully acknowledge that Jane's Walk takes place on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Please note that the schedule is subject to change as we get closer to the date of the festival. Some walk leaders may choose to change their times and dates to prevent too much overlap of times.

For up to date information, please refer back again on April 28th for confirmed times.

Important Information for Walk Participants

🌦 Check the weather. Walks take place rain or shine, so dress appropriately.
🥾 Bring essentials. Don’t forget a water bottle and comfortable shoes.
🚦 Stay safe. Watch for traffic and follow all traffic laws.
🕒 Plan ahead. A Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, so allow extra travel time.
🤝 Be respectful. Stay off private property and be mindful of others. Make room for people to pass on sidewalks.
📝 No registration* for any walks is required (unless noted). You do not need to register for a walk unless it’s specifically mentioned on the walk’s page, along with a registration link.
🚲 Bikeshare Promo Code: "JANESWALK" - valid Apr 30 - May 5 - $3 Off a Day Pass!

*Most of our walks DO NOT require registration. Please be prepared that we cannot anticipate how many people might show up for a walk. We recommend being ready to join a different walk, in case the one you choose seems too full.

Walk List (Excel Table)

To ensure easier access for searching and locating walks, we've provided a viewable Google Sheet listing key information for all walks that are replicated in each walk description below.

Walk List (Excel Table)

LIST OF WALKS

(in chronological order)

Important Information for Walk Participants

LAUNCH WALK - Dunbar & Undiscovered Treasures Thu. 5:45pm

Steveston - more than Fish and Chips! Fri. 10:30am

*J Walkers Sat. 9am

Willoughby (Langley) Sun. 9:30am

Steveston - more than Fish and Chips!

WALK DESCRIPTIONS

Green denotes Friday May 1st walks

Red denotes Saturday May 2nd walks

Purple denotes Sunday May 3rd walks

THURSDAY (LAUNCH WALK ONLY)

LAUNCH WALK - Dunbar & Undiscovered Treasures Thu. 5:45pm

OPEN - No registration required - just show up for the walk as there is no limit to the number of participants

Description: The topic of the walk will be on smaller, unseen treasures in the Dunbar neighbourhood. Starting with Stong’s Market to highlight local grocers in a time where grocery chains are becoming contentious, then moving to the Camosun Bog to focus on the abundant green spaces in an urban environment. The walk then heads through localized densification in Dunbar, and ends with Almond Park, which is incredibly scenic despite its smaller size. I want this walk to spark more curiosity about local amenities that may not be advertised or as well-known, but can serve as alternatives to the routine/monopolies we've been accustomed to.

What I love about Vancouver is the blending of urban amenities with natural landscapes. There’s so many special pockets of the city that allow you to reconnect with your landscape, while having world-class entertainment and arts tours come out here. What would make it better is having a lower cost of living so that more artists could afford to live here and create a prolific local scene.

Walk Leader: Gustavo Villela

Starting place: 4221 Dunbar Street (Stong's Market)

Ending Location: Almond Park

Duration: 60-70 min

How to recognize your walk leader(s): I will have a Living Streets signs and you will see Jane's Walk Organizers with Jane's Walk signs.

Accessibility Info: Breaks offered along the way, Will use speakers/voice amplification (Walk Leader to provide), Loud noises, Family-friendly

Travel Tips: Take either the #7 or #25 bus, possible street parking

Special Instructions: There will be a launch event after this walk at Zapoteca Restaurant, reservations for this are required as there will be limited seating. We will post the link here once the reservation is open for booking. Please note that food and drinks are not included, just the reservation for your seating.

FRIDAY WALKS

Steveston - more than Fish and Chips! Fri. 10:30am

OPEN - No registration required - just show up for the walk as there is no limit to the number of participants

Description: Past, present, and future of an historic and still vibrant fishing village.

Walk Leader: Sketching along the way. As an urban designer and artist living in Steveston, I’d like to focus on the physical structure, fishing industry history, and public art of Steveston.

Starting place: Gary Point Parking lot, in Steveston

Ending Location: Coffee shop on Number 2 Road near the Dyke Road

Duration: 90min

How to recognize your walk leader(s): Straw hat if it's sunny.

Accessibility Info: Breaks offered along the way, Fast-paced, covering lots of ground, Pet-friendly

Travel Tips: 402 bus from Brighouse SkyTrain Station to the end of the route. Biking along Railway Avenue to Chatham Street, free parking at Garry Point Park.

***Special Instructions: Bring a sketchbook and pencil/pen!

SATURDAY WALKS

*J Walkers Sat. 9am

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED - this walk is by registration only, please REGISTER HERE for this walk.

Description: The neighbourhood walk will be a small portion of East Vancouver, that will take walkers from the Public Library on the Drive to saunter east through the neighborhood between Commercial Drive and Nanaimo. This walk is about looking closely and noticing what often gets passed by when driving through. We will share what we have found, from architecture to public art and what traces of history still remain through stories we have collected and points of interest others may have simply not seen. Bring your camera. We love this area because it has a small town feel that allows us to relax and meander amongst the uniqueness of a village within a city.

Walk Leader: Jan Littler, Jenn Walton, Jo Anne Walton - All three leaders are long-time residents of Grandview Woodlands. Walking through the area is a weekly occurrence. Jan is interested in place names, Jenn is a photographer and Jo Anne is a communications professional who has lived, worked, and played in “The Drive” area on unceded Coast Salish territory for 30 years. In her work, she has supported environmental, human rights, arts and First Nations organizations to tell their stories.

Starting place: Britannia Community Library Entrance (1661 Napier St. Vancouver)

Ending Location: Britannia Community Library Entrance

Duration: 90 minutes

How to recognize your walk leader(s): Will be wearing Jane's Walk bandanas

Accessibility Info: Uneven terrain, Breaks offered along the way, Fast-paced, covering lots of ground, Wheelchair user-friendly

Travel Tips: There is parking in the Britannia community centre parking lot, as well as pay parking on Commercial Drive. Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station is 14 blocks south of the meeting spot and there are connecting buses that can drop off on Commercial drive.

SUNDAY WALKS

Willoughby (Langley) Sun. 9:30am

OPEN - No registration required - just show up for the walk as there is no limit to the number of participants

Description: Langley is developing at lightning speed in this area. This is not the farm town it used to be, at least not in this area. Highlighting the newer denser urban form, the trails and MUP system and mixed use town centre.

Walk Leader: Michael Pratt is a councilor for the Township of Langley and currently completing his masters in urban studies and writing his thesis about Willoughby.

Starting place: Lynn Fripps Park

Duration: approx. 90 minutes

How to recognize your walk leader(s): Orange bandana

Accessibility Info: Breaks offered along the way, Fast-paced, covering lots of ground, Family-friendly

Travel Tips: Bus 501 but it might still be a bit of a trek

Steveston - more than Fish and Chips!

Kevin / Gary | May 3 | 5:30

Description: The neighbourhood walk will be a small portion of East Vancouver, that will take walkers from the Public Library on the Drive to saunter east through the neighborhood between Commercial Drive and Nanaimo. This walk is about looking closely and noticing what often gets passed by when driving through. We will share what we have found, from architecture to public art and what traces of history still remain through stories we have collected and points of interest others may have simply not seen. Bring your camera. We love this area because it has a small town feel that allows us to relax and meander amongst the uniqueness of a village within a city.

FULL DETAILS

J Walkers of Commercial Drive

Jane and Friends | May 4 | 5:30

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED - this walk is by registration only, please REGISTER HERE.

Description: The neighbourhood walk will be a small portion of East Vancouver, that will take walkers from the Public Library on the Drive to saunter east through the neighborhood between Commercial Drive and Nanaimo. This walk is about looking closely and noticing what often gets passed by when driving through. We will share what we have found, from architecture to public art and what traces of history still remain through stories we have collected and points of interest others may have simply not seen. Bring your camera. We love this area because it has a small town feel that allows us to relax and meander amongst the uniqueness of a village within a city.

Wiloughby Langley

Michael Pratt - TOL Councilor | May 5 | 10:30

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED - this walk is by registration only, please REGISTER HERE.

Description: The neighbourhood walk will be a small portion of East Vancouver, that will take walkers from the Public Library on the Drive to saunter east through the neighborhood between Commercial Drive and Nanaimo. This walk is about looking closely and noticing what often gets passed by when driving through. We will share what we have found, from architecture to public art and what traces of history still remain through stories we have collected and points of interest others may have simply not seen. Bring your camera. We love this area because it has a small town feel that allows us to relax and meander amongst the uniqueness of a village within a city.