Nordic Walking

Steamship Days on Bowen Island

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[slideshow] What a fabulous day we had.  The weather was perfect, a nice sunny day with a light breeze, we couldn’t have asked for better. Our day started with a short ferry ride over to Snug Cove on Bowen Island.  As soon as we arrived we headed over to the […]

Upcoming Summer Programs – Nordic Walking/Urban Poling and Light Hiking

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Discover new walking trails and enjoy our beautiful summer.  Weekly walking and light hiking using a different trail each week. Dates:             Tuesdays July 3 – August 7, 2012 – require a minimum of 6 people to run program Below is a sample listing of the trails – further details […]

What’s happening this week?

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Nordic Walking (Urban Poling) Clinics Ever wonder what those poles are for? They are a fantastic fitness tool used to work 90% of your muscles targeting your upper body.  This full body workout tightens your core muscles, upper arms and back while improving balance and posture.  A great way to […]

Alzheimer

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Join the Natural Trekking / HomeCare West – Walking / Nordic Walking (Urban Poling) team and help raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of BC. Date: Sunday January 29, 2012 Place; Stanley Park Pavilion, next to Malkin Bowl Time: Meet at 12:00pm Walk: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. To sign […]

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Nordic Walking (Urban Poling) Clinics Ever wonder what those poles are for? They are a fantastic fitness tool used to work 90% of your muscles targeting your upper body.  This full body workout tightens your core muscles, upper arms and back while improving balance and posture.  A great way to […]

Weekly Hiking / Nordic Walking (Urban Poling) Programs

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 Please RSVP for all programs so that we know to expect you.  MONDAYS WEST VANCOUVER HOMEcareWEST & North Shore Volunteer for Seniors – Nordic Walking (Urban Poling) Time:  1:30pm – 3:00pm Place:  275 – 21 St. West Vancouver Please register at 604-922-1575 Cost:  FREE– sponsored by http://homecarewest.com/– all welcome  HOMEcareWEST provides […]

Nordic Walking / Urban Poling Clinics & Classes

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“The Difference a Pole(s) Makes – I am walking straighter, my hip pain is virtually not noticeable and I can now walk for 40 minutes which was previously impossible” Client Heather B. on Nordic Walking/Urban Poling  Ever wonder what those poles are for? They are a fantastic fitness tool used […]

JOIN OUR “Walk for Memories” TEAM

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Image Source: Alzheimer Society of BC Walk for Memories  Tammy Watson from HomeCare West and I have organized a group of walkers to walk in the Alzheimer’s ‘Walk for Memories” on Jan 29, 2012.  I will be walking in memory of my dear Mom who passed away 5 years ago due […]