Vancouver Walk & Talk

Land Bridge & Fort Vancouver Loop

The walk begins around the scheduled start time at the Salmon Run Bell Tower in Esther Short Park.

I will arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early to socialize and help anyone who has questions or concerns. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive early so we can meet before the walk and I can introduce you to some of the people who are already there.

We will usually start walking between 2 and 5 minutes after the scheduled start time, depending on when the group is ready. When we leave, we will post the exact departure time in the event comments so anyone running behind knows when the group started walking.

From the Salmon Run Bell Tower, we will head from downtown toward the Vancouver Land Bridge and Historic Apple Tree. From there, we will continue toward Fort Vancouver and Pearson Field, loop through the historic area, then return by way of the Howard House, Officers Row, and The Academy before heading back toward downtown.

This route connects the waterfront, Vancouver Land Bridge, Fort Vancouver, Pearson Field, Officers Row, and the surrounding historic district into one relaxed loop.

Distance: about 3.5 miles
Pace: easy and conversational
Surface: mostly paved paths and sidewalks
Difficulty: easy to moderate because of the Land Bridge, street crossings, and several route turns

There may be some downtown construction or temporary route changes along the way, so we will adjust as needed.

As always, everything is optional. Join when you can, leave when you want, and feel free to meet us anywhere along the route.

Officers Row & Fort Vancouver History Walk

The walk begins around the scheduled start time in front of Grant House on Officers Row.

I will arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early to socialize and help anyone who has questions or concerns. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive early so we can meet before the walk and I can introduce you to some of the people who are already there.

We will usually start walking between 2 and 5 minutes after the scheduled start time, depending on when the group is ready. When we leave, we will post the exact departure time in the event comments so anyone running behind knows when the group started walking.

From Grant House, we will walk west along Officers Row to the Marshall House. From there, we will head back past the front of Fort Vancouver and the Pearson Air Museum before returning to Grant House. It is a simple sidewalk loop that is easy to follow and makes it easy for the group to stay together.

Along the way, we will pass some of Vancouver’s oldest historic sites.

• Grant House was built in 1849 and was home to Ulysses S. Grant when he served here as a young army officer.
• The Marshall House is one of the park’s original officers’ residences.
• Fort Vancouver was the center of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s fur trade empire in the 1800s,
• Pearson Air Museum sits on one of the region’s earliest airfields.
• Historic Apple Tree

Time: about 60 minutes
Pace: easy and conversational
Surface: mostly flat sidewalks and paved paths
Difficulty: easy

As always, everything is optional. Join when you can, leave when you want, and feel free to meet us anywhere along the route.

Vancouver Waterfront Walk

The walk begins around 9:00 AM at the Salmon Run Bell Tower in Esther Short Park.

I will arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early to socialize and help anyone who has questions or concerns. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive early so we can meet before the walk and I can introduce you to some of the people who are already there.

We will usually start walking between 10:02 and 10:05, depending on when the group is ready. When we leave, we will post the exact departure time in the event comments so anyone running behind knows when the group started walking.

From the Salmon Run Bell Tower, we will walk toward Grant Street Pier. We will pause at the pier for about 3 to 5 minutes to give anyone running late another opportunity to catch up with us.

We will then continue along the Vancouver Waterfront Trail to the small roundabout turnaround before heading back.

Distance: about 2.5 to 3 miles round trip
Pace: easy and conversational
Surface: paved waterfront paths

After the walk, anyone who wants can join us for coffee or a snack at Compass Coffee, just a short walk from the park. Some people also check out the market.

As always, everything is optional. Join when you can, leave when you want, and feel free to meet us anywhere along the route.

Vancouver Waterfront Walk

The walk begins around 10:00 AM at the Salmon Run Bell Tower in Esther Short Park.

I will arrive about 10 to 15 minutes early to socialize and help anyone who has questions or concerns. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive early so we can meet before the walk and I can introduce you to some of the people who are already there.

We will usually start walking between 10:02 and 10:05, depending on when the group is ready. When we leave, we will post the exact departure time in the event comments so anyone running behind knows when the group started walking.

From the Salmon Run Bell Tower, we will walk toward Grant Street Pier. We will pause at the pier for about 3 to 5 minutes to give anyone running late another opportunity to catch up with us.

We will then continue along the Vancouver Waterfront Trail to the small roundabout turnaround before heading back.

Distance: about 2.5 to 3 miles round trip
Pace: easy and conversational
Surface: paved waterfront paths

After the walk, anyone who wants can join us for coffee or a snack at Compass Coffee, just a short walk from the park. Some people also check out the market.

As always, everything is optional. Join when you can, leave when you want, and feel free to meet us anywhere along the route.