Ambleside Park WET Wednesday Evening Training
June 10th 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Kate Karamycheva (Event Director)
Map: Ambleside Park
Join us for an evening of orienteering in beautiful Ambleside Park in West Vancouver. While it may not be hot enough for a dip after the run, you can still enjoy a beach picnic or a sunset stroll.
There are two courses: Short and Long. The Short course is 2 kilometres, and is suitable for beginners. It loops around John Lawson and Ambleside parks, stays close to the beach and does not cross any major roads.
The Long course is 4.5 km and is a good fit for intermediate runners (and it'll be a quick sprint for the advanced folks). It covers a similar area to the Short course, but also ventures into Memorial Park, which if you haven’t been to, you should check out! Note that this course crosses Marine Drive, please be very careful and only cross at marked crosswalks/intersections.
Schedule
6:15pm Introduction to Orienteering for Beginners
6:30pm Starts
8:00pm Course Closure, participants must report to the Finish before leaving.
Courses
Safety Precautions
Always use good judgement and common sense. Carry a whistle at all times. Take care when crossing roads and parking lots. Watch out for other runners, cyclists, and trail/sidewalk users.
Note: please cross the railway line at valid crossing points only. They are clearly marked on the map. Also please look out for trains and vehicles at all times.
Parking/Start Location:
We'll meet at the covered picnic area in John Lawson Park, just south-east of 16th Street and Argyle Avenue. See map below.
There is a parking lot nearby, but please check the posted rules as it may be paid parking due to recent changes. There may be free street parking in the area, with a 2 or 4 hour limit. The park is also easily accessible by transit off Marine Drive just a block away.
Acknowledgements
Without volunteers, these events cannot take place. A hearty thanks to all those helping put this event on. If you would like to volunteer/help at upcoming WETs/WJRs or would like to organize a WET please let us know.