Pilgrims will once again take to trails, parks, and parish pathways this summer as two popular pilgrimage series invite Catholics to walk in prayer and fellowship.

Fraser Valley Camino | July 22–25

Now in its third year, the Fraser Valley Camino will lead pilgrims 83 km over four days, from St. Anthony’s Parish in Agassiz to St. James in Abbotsford. The route passes through St. Mary’s in Chilliwack, then Yarrow and Sumas, ending on the Feast of St. James the Greater.

Organized by St. James Parish and part of the Jubilee Year’s theme of “Pilgrims of Hope,” the Camino offers a chance to grow in faith through shared prayer, walking, and reflection. Pilgrims are welcome to walk the entire route or join for shorter segments.

Pilgrims on a previous St. James Camino pilgrimage. (Submitted photo)

Registration closes Monday, July 14. For details, visit beholdvancouver.org/events or contact the parish at 604-864-8800 or stjamesabbotsford@gmail.com.

Holy Family Caminos | July & August

In Whistler, Our Lady of the Mountains Parish is again offering its Holy Family Caminos — a series of walking pilgrimages with daily Mass and retreat-style reflection. Pilgrims must bring their own food and gear for the wilderness treks.

  • August 17–22: St. Joseph’s, Squamish to Our Lady of the Mountains (96 km). A challenging six-day backpacking pilgrimage through remote terrain, with five nights of camping.
      Cost: $25 admin fee plus $18 group campsite fee.
  • August 29–31: Mount Currie to Our Lady of the Mountains (50 km). A three-day route with two nights of camping.
      Cost: $25 admin fee.

Pilgrims will hike scenic trails and spend time in silence and community, with daily liturgy and reflection along the way.

Father Andrew L’Heureux with pilgrims during the Our Lady of the Mountain pilgrimage. (Submitted photo)

To register or request packing lists and waiver forms, contact whistlercatholicchurch@telus.net.

Whistler Hiking Masses | July–August

The parish is also offering short outdoor Masses on local trails this summer. All start at 9 a.m. on Saturdays:

  • July 12: Blueberry Trail (2 km)
  • July 26: Train Wreck (2.6 km)
  • August 9: Rainbow Falls (5 km)
  • August 23: Loggers Lake (2 km)

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