Active Communities Get Walking!

January 22, 2007 - The Vancouver Active Communities program was created to inspire residents to increase physical activity 20% by 2010, a Provincial challenge through ACTNow BC that was readily accepted by the City of Vancouver. Our collective goal is to be the most physically active city to ever host the Olympics and we are well on our way.

Walking is one of the best, most accessible and free fitness regimes available to city dwellers and it's as close as the nearest sidewalk or track. To help residents gage the distance of their walks, the Park Board has measured the number of steps and kilometres around a variety of parks. In addition, there are graphs and tables that will calculate the number of calories burned when a set distance is walked.

Visit our special Vancouver Active Communities web page and rediscover old walks and new ones, all with enhanced information on the healthy benefits of a measured walk!

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