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Pilgrims on the Camino at Our Lady of the Mountains in Whistler. The pilgrimage returns this summer, along with the Fraser Valley Camino at St. James Parish in Abbotsford.
Photo courtesy Caio Resende
July 16, 2025
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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.
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.
Registration closes Monday, July 14. For details, visit beholdvancouver.org/events or contact the parish at 604-864-8800 or [email protected].
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.
Pilgrims will hike scenic trails and spend time in silence and community, with daily liturgy and reflection along the way.
To register or request packing lists and waiver forms, contact [email protected].
The parish is also offering short outdoor Masses on local trails this summer. All start at 9 a.m. on Saturdays:
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