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Sunday Oct 2 - Historical Walks to Mayor's Reception Two scenic urban walks have been organized to leave from the main conference venue and arrive at Creekside Centre in time for the Mayor's Opening Reception at 4pm. Steam Line Historical Walk
Carrall Street Greenway
Monday Oct 3 - Wake Up Walk Wake Up Walk: Walking Tour of Gastown
Tuesday Oct 4 - Wake Up Walk Wake Up Walk: Walking Tour of Chinatown
Wednesday Oct 5 - Wake Up Walk Wake Up Walk: Walking Tour of Downtown Vancouver
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When you do arrive for the conference consider starting your day with an early morning guided walk. There will be an opportunity to try three different guided walks which will all start from the conference registration desk at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Jim McKenzie will be the “Walk Ambassador” for the Vancouver Walk 21 conference. If you are looking for great places to walk in Vancouver, Jim and his staff will be at the “Walk Vancouver Table” adjacent to the registration table. Jim has worked in the field of Parks and Recreation for many years including more than 30 years with the Vancouver Park Boards. He has a Masters in Leisure Services Administration as well as an intimate knowledge of Vancouver’s greenways and parks. |
The walk goes from the Steam Clock in Gastown along the Steam Line greenway to the Steam Engine at the Roundhouse in Yaletown then over the Cambie Street Bridge to Creekside Community Centre and the Olympic Village. The walk starts at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 2 at the SFU Goldcorp Building Atrium and proceeds to the Steam Clock on Water Street in historic Gastown. This is the start of the Steam Line greenway which connects Gastown to Yaletown and the False Creek seawall. The route is surrounded by the history and architecture of early Vancouver. Gastown was the original location of present day Vancouver. The great Vancouver Fire on June 13, 1886 burnt Vancouver to the ground and the current Gastown structures are the original beginnings of present day Vancouver. Yaletown and the Roundhouse were at the western end of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The heritage buildings of this original commercial district have been preserved and converted into a trendy urban area while maintaining the historic architecture. Walking along the seawall gives an excellent opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of modern Vancouver. Tall building and sailing vessels are side by side along the False Creek shoreline. Crossing the Cambie Street Bridge provides an excellent panorama of False Creek and the Olympic Village. Distance: 3.8 km or 2.4 miles. Start at the Goldcorp Building Atrium (149 W. Hastings Street). Lat. 49.282481 Lon. -123.107733 
This walk starts from the Goldcorp Building Atrium at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 2. It proceeds along the new Carrall Street Greenway through Chinatown and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen classical Chinese Gardens to the Olympic Village on False Creek. The walk will take you past the Chinatown Gate and through parts of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. You will see the narrowest commercial building in the world as the walk goes by Sam Kee’s Pender Street offices. Breathe deeply and relax as you pass through the exquisite Dr. Sun Yat-Sen traditional Chinese gardens. Back on Carrall Street you will arrive at the seawall on the shores of False Creek. As you walk around the east end of False Creek you get excellent views of the inlet’s seascape contrasting with the modern architecture of Vancouver. The geodesic dome of Science World marks the east end of False Creek. Continue your loop around False Creek to arrive at the Creekside Community Centre and the Olympic village. Distance: 2.1 km or 1.3 miles. Start at the Goldcorp Building Atrium (149 W. Hastings Street). Lat. 49.282481 Lon. -123.107733 
Take a walk through historic Gastown. The City of Vancouver was completely destroyed by the Great Vancouver Fire on June 13, 1886. and has been rebuilt from the ashes. Gastown was initially the City’s main warehouse and commercial district. Most of the buildings were built in the 1890’s and beginning of the 20th century. In more recent times, they have been designated as heritage building to retain the architectural flavour of Vancouver’s first commercial district. Start the Walk21 – Gastown Walk at the Goldcorp Building Atrium located at 149 W. Hastings St. This guided walk starts at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, October 3. 
Between 1881 and 1885, 10,000 Chinese workers were hired to come to Canada and help build the railway. Subsequently, many settled in what is now known as Vancouver's Chinatown. At the beginning of the 20th century, this district became the primary business and residential area for the Chinese community. Chinatown retains much of the architecture and atmosphere from those early beginnings. Start the Walk21 – Chinatown Walk at the Goldcorp Building Atrium located at 149 W. Hastings St. This guided walk starts at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4. 
Travel through the heart of the City and enjoy some of architecture and walkways that look onto the ocean and mountain views that surround Vancouver. The buildings and streetscapes of downtown Vancouver reflect most of the architectural trends of the 20th and 21 century. Start the Walk21 – Downtown Walk from the Morris J. Wosk Centre For Dialogue at 580 W. Hastings St. This guided walk starts at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5. 