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Burnaby Outdoor Club

The Burnaby Outdoor Club has operated since May 1991 and has about 50 members. All trips are planned by members who lead them on a volunteer basis.

Our mission statement: To promote the care and enjoyment of the outdoor environment through year-round hiking, cycling, kayaking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing; plus social activities.

Why join the Burnaby Outdoor Club?

  • Enjoy nature and explore Beautiful BC

  • Meet new people, make new friends

  • Get exercise, fresh air, and improve your physical fitness

  • Hike, bike, snowshoe etc. in a group with others at the same level

  • Scheduled activities are planned well in advance

  • Improve your outdoor knowledge (e.g. the "10 essentials") and skills (e.g. route finding)

  • Attend Club social events (dinners, slideshows, BBQs, picnics, bowling etc.)

  • Learn activity leading skills

  • Local departures via carpooling (don't need to own a car)

General Information

  • Membership Fee: $35 per calendar year (for new members only joining the Club after July 1 you pay $25 for the remainder of the calendar year, i.e. ending on Dec. 31)

  • All members are required to sign an FMCBC liability waiver

  • All members should "book onto" an activity as soon as possible and confirm at least two days in advance to enable vehicle allocation and planning

  • Club trips are limited to a maximum of 12 participants

  • All outdoor activities start from a pre-arranged meeting place

  • Non-members may participate in one "free trial" activity before joining

You are welcome to participate in one outing before deciding if you want to join the Burnaby Outdoor Club. Simply check the Schedule and call a trip organizer to get the details.  Be sure to let them know you are a non-member wanting to check out our friendly Club.

Let’s go Outdoors!