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“The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure.

The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.”

Chris McCandless

A friendly reminder that in order to sign up for any overnight activity in the new year you must have a current paid up membership for 2026 before signing up.

Please make note that the VOA updated trip policy states that when paying a deposit for a future trip, members are to consider their deposit non-refundable. “If” a suitable replacement can be identified the deposit may be returned to you but return of deposit is not guaranteed and should not be expected.

If you have preference on your room-mate/who you’d prefer to share with please communicate this at the time of signing up for a trip.

 

 2026 Events

XC SKI/SS TRIP - Manning Park Resort

March 2 - 4 (Monday - Wednesday)

Manning Park Resort

Premium cabin(s) at Manning Park Resort, holding 10 people per cabin comfortably.

Cabin details:

  • 1 queen bed, master bedroom
  • 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed
  • 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, 1 sofa bed upstairs loft
  • 1 pullout couch in Living Room

Cost: $135.00 per person single bed/sofa bed/pullout couch.

$270.00 for queen beds, holds up to 2 people.

Full payment is required to secure booking. Please indicate the type of bed/room you would prefer.This trip always sells out so sign up quickly.

I will be unavailable from mid January to mid February so need to have all arrangements made by January 10.

Please contact Susan Zander at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to sign up.

CYCLE - Victoria

April 28 - 30

Manning Park Resort

Accommodation: Huntingdon Manor

Number of Participants: 14 total (12 plus myself and Linda)

Routes: 3 days of cycling of approximately 50-55 kms each day.

First day through Saanich and then connecting with Loch side trail.

Second day out the Galloping Goose to My Chosen Cafe for lunch.

Third day following Dallas Road along the water and then back to the ferry.

7 rooms at Huntingdon Manor have been booked at a very good rate which includes a buffet breakfast.

The rate including taxes is $234.00 per night.

For details contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CYCLING CAMP - Parksville

June 22 - 26 (Monday - Friday)

Manning Park Resort

Summer Cycling Camp planning for next summer is underway. The camp will take place in Parksville next June. The rides will include road cycling and trails and be in the 50-70-kilometre range and have moderate elevation gains.

There will be motel and camping accommodations. Please advise whether you prefer camping or motel accommodations.

For more information and to sign up, contact Susan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 604-553-4978.

BACKPACK - Golden Ears

Spring (TBC)

Manning Park Resort

3 club members have committed to attend.

If you are interested in backpacking, Dianne and Dave Wharton are organizing a spring day hike to a location where introductory demonstrations and discussions will take place, followed by an overnight trip for practical application of your skills at a later date.

As a beginner backpack, we will focus on preparation, which includes learning essential skills, choosing the right gear, and trip planning.

A package of information will be sent out to participants in January.

Please contact Dianne This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or have an interest in attending.

HIKING CAMP - Golden

July 20 - 25 (Monday - Saturday)

Manning Park Resort

A rustic lodge built in 1927 as a hunting lodge complete with two executive cabins. We have the whole lodge, sitting room with fireplace, kitchen, dining room and washrooms. Bedrooms typically have 2,3 or 4 beds. The cabins have similar layouts.

The camp will be limited to 50 people. To make this work we need to fill all the beds so give some thought to whom you’d like share a room with.

Pricing will likely be in the $90-$95 PP per night with a 90% deposit due first half of January.

Expression of interest will be accepted Jan 01, 2026.

Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Hiking will be in the Golden, Field, Yoho and Lake Louise area.

No hiking is planned for the arrival and departure days.

KAYAKING - Mayne Island Kayak Camp

August 3 - 6 (Monday - Thursday)

Manning Park Resort

14 paddlers max. One of the best locations for kayaking in the province, with plenty of wildlife! 

Many paddle routes, and good quality rental kayaks available at Comox Valley Kayaks. Return to the popular High Point Resort with various room configurations and swimming pool, next to the Quadra Ferry dock and two minutes from the island’s food mall.

For details contact Rod Edwards: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BACKPACK - Brunswick Lake

August 12 - 14 (Wednesday - Friday)

Howe Sound Crest Backpack

Manning Park Resort

Backcountry camping in some cleared spaces and there are no facilities.

Start at Porteau Cove up to Deek's Lake, then Hanover Lake, then Brunswick Lake.

For more information or to sign up contact Sigrid Felland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HIKING - Lake Louise

Last week of June or last week of August

Manning Park Resort

Hiking in The Rockies - Expression of Interest

Four days of hiking in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. We'll use Hi Lake Louise Alpine Centre as our base
and the hikes should be within an hour's drive from there.

Hi Lake Louise Alpine Centre is part of the Hostelworld system of reasonably priced lodging. It is highly recommended that selected participants who wish to stay there make their bookings ASAP because of high demand during the summer period. Membership for the Hostel World is $25 plus tax for two years and with it members get 10% off their stay.

The Canadian Alpine Club members also enjoy a 10% discount with this hostel. There are alternatives such as hotels, campgrounds in the greater Lake Louise/Banff area, but availability as well as costs may be a challenge in high season.

In addition to the organizers, we'll take a maximum of 20 participants, who are expected to make their own arrangements for transportation as well as lodging. Please be advised that the same "Release, waiver and assumption of risk" rule from VOA shall apply to this outing as well, which participants will need to sign/agree to prior to any hikes. 

For details Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HIKING - Fernie

Date TBC - just after Lake Louise hike

Manning Park Resort

This trip will follow Philip Ng’s Hiking in the Rockies, so could be combined with that trip.

To express interest contact Eileen Fieldhouse at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

KAYAKING - Pitt Lake

Date TBC

Manning Park Resort

‘Pitt Lake Christian Lodge’ is a secluded retreat on the pristine waters of Pitt Lake.

To express interest contact Donna Nyberg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Shelley Lear at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CYCLING - Goldstream Park

September 15 - 17 (Tuesday - Thursday)

Manning Park Resort

This will be a three-day trip to Goldstream Park on Vancouver Island. Some people will be travelling fully loaded and camping at the park. Others may wish to make separate arrangements.

Contact Mike Stewart at Mike Stewart This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information.

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