People of all ages enjoy orienteering as a leisurely walk in the woods or as a competitive cross-country race. Newcomers are welcome at BAOC events, which are held throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Upcoming Events and Field Trips. Local Groups and E-mail Lists. Welcome to the Greater Vancouver Home Learners. We have listings of classes and activities. Offered to homelearners in the Greater Vancouver area. We also list many non-homelearning specific classes and clubs called Other Opportunities. We have an up to date list of the local support groups. And are happy to add more if they exist! We also list both local and online Suppliers.

If you like being outside and exploring nature, then this is the sport for you. And it is not unusual to see entire families orienteering, either together or on different levels of courses. Want our monthly newsletter? Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club.

It all depends on skill level and physical ability and personal preference.

Rules, Ethics, and Safety. Orienteering is an outdoor adventure activity involving cross-country navigation by foot over unknown terrain, using a map and a compass. It is enjoyed as a relaxing recreation, or as a challenging competitive sport. Local clubs put on regular events. This website provides general information about orienteering. In BC and connects you with orienteering clubs. 2018 Orienteering Assocation of BC.

In December 2014 the club members voted to have the club go dormant December 31, 2014. Click on Archive above to see the archives for the club. Photo used under Creative Commons from Warren Long.

Come along to this special orienteering festival just for juniors! Juniors are the stars of the show at this event, with special courses, prizes for the winners, and a BBQ afterwards.