105%$21,145Goal: $20,000

Vancouver North Shore

The Hollyburn Society

70 Walkers|7 Teams|110 Donors|7 Sponsors|18 Volunteers

The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps local charities who support aging Canadians and their families. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 19, 2026!

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About The Hollyburn Society

If you’re caught in a tough situation and struggling to break out, The Hollyburn Society has the programs and services to help you find a way forward.

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The truth is, we all need a little help sometimes. When your life feels uncertain, you can turn to The Hollyburn Society for support.


Every day, we help people and families across the North Shore feel heard, supported, and more secure, no matter their background or situation.


We never impose solutions. Instead, we take the time to understand where you are starting from, where you want to go, and what support feels right for you. We walk alongside you every step of the way, offering practical guidance, resources, and support that fit your life and reflect your reality.


At The Hollyburn Society, we connect you with the right support to find a way forward.


Find out how we can help you at Hollyburnsociety.ca

Vancouver North Shore Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Walk and Roll

Geoff Jopson

26

3,675.00

2

Hollyburn Happy Feet & Friends

Kevin Evans

2

2,575.00

3

The Nap Enthusiasts

Kevin Bruce

11

2,555.00

4

Hollyburn Ascenders

Mark Friesen

9

2,500.00

5

The Hollyburn Society Seniors

Veronica Traille

4

700.00

6

No MT Promises

Michael Thorne

4

450.00

7

WorkBC North Vancouver (IM&M)

IM&M Program

7

240.00

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Kevin Evans

Hollyburn Happy Feet & Friends

14

2,075.00

2

Geoff Jopson

Walk and Roll

9

1,225.00

3

Mark Friesen

Hollyburn Ascenders

7

1,050.00

4

Hal Friesen

Hollyburn Ascenders

2

750.00

5

Chantal Duarte

The Nap Enthusiasts

7

725.00

6

Kevin Bruce

The Nap Enthusiasts

12

665.00

7

NANCY FARRAN

Walk and Roll

1

500.00

8

Phil Walton

Walk and Roll

1

500.00

9

Nicole Pitt

The Nap Enthusiasts

5

500.00

10

Louise Aronsson

Hollyburn Ascenders

2

400.00

11

Lynn Green

Walk and Roll

4

350.00

12

Suzanne Dunn

Hollyburn Happy Feet & Friends

3

300.00

13

Cathy McGeough

The Nap Enthusiasts

5

250.00

14

Sharon Radcliffe

Walk and Roll

1

200.00

15

Christie Whitley

Walk and Roll

1

150.00

16

Jane Zhu

The Hollyburn Society Seniors

1

150.00

17

Michael Thorne

No MT Promises

1

100.00

18

Fiona Wright

1

100.00

19

Felicia Zhu

Walk and Roll

1

100.00

20

Bonnie Robertson

Walk and Roll

1

100.00

21

IM&M Program

WorkBC North Vancouver (IM&M)

2

100.00

22

Michael Markwick

Hollyburn Ascenders

1

100.00

23

Howard Fernandes

Walk and Roll

1

100.00

24

Catherine Pope

1

100.00

25

Colin Green

Walk and Roll

1

100.00

26

Diane Roy-Gauthier

WorkBC North Vancouver (IM&M)

2

90.00

27

Alexis Chicoine

Walk and Roll

1

50.00

28

Lynn Zhang

No MT Promises

29

Veronica Traille

The Hollyburn Society Seniors

30

Destiny Doherty

The Hollyburn Society Seniors

31

Diana Behar

No MT Promises

32

andy krawczyk

Walk and Roll

33

Stu Whitley

Walk and Roll

34

Sean Young

The Nap Enthusiasts

35

Geoff Ramsey

Walk and Roll

36

Sue Ramsey

Walk and Roll

37

Jatinder Sidhu

Walk and Roll

38

Paul McFadyen

Walk and Roll

39

John Calimente

40

Susan McFadyen

Walk and Roll

41

Marvin Friesen

Hollyburn Ascenders

42

Joan Friesen

Hollyburn Ascenders

43

janice rae

Walk and Roll

44

Glen Mountfield

The Nap Enthusiasts

45

Linda Munro

46

Christopher Bruce

The Nap Enthusiasts

47

Dick Wallner

Walk and Roll

48

Donna Thorne

No MT Promises

49

Dana Taylor

Walk and Roll

50

Lauren Philley

51

Megan Broughton

The Nap Enthusiasts

52

Fedor Verbitskiy

The Hollyburn Society Seniors

53

Gerri Rea

54

Jeonghyun Kim

WorkBC North Vancouver (IM&M)

55

Glenn van Renesse

WorkBC North Vancouver (IM&M)

56

Wachera Mwangi

WorkBC North Vancouver (IM&M)

57

Ferdinand Vargas

WorkBC North Vancouver (IM&M)

58

Alisha Lau

The Nap Enthusiasts

59

Daneil Hodges

The Nap Enthusiasts

60

Alison Jopson

Walk and Roll

61

Linda Jones

Walk and Roll

62

Micheline Bruce

The Nap Enthusiasts

Event Day Details

Save the date - TGP Day is September 19, 2026!

Start/Finish Google Map

John Lawson Park

17th St,

West Vancouver, BC V7V 3T3

Schedule

  • 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
  • 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 11:00 am: Move Send-off
  • 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.

Route Details

  • Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
  • Rest Stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
  • Signage: Routes will be well-signed with bold branded TGP signs.
  • Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
  • Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-In

  • All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
  • Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade but fundraising is encouraged.
  • T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
  • Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Handling Money

  • Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.
  • Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
  • Cash: You have 2 options:
  • 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.


  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
  • Waiver forms will be available at check-in on TGP Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:


  • A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
  • Good shoes for walking
  • Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
  • Your own water bottle
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for

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Vancouver North Shore Maps

Check out this year's TGP route maps below:

Contact Us


TGP Vancouver North Shore 2026

Glen Mountfield Fund Development & Communications Manager
Phone 2368688845
Email gmountfield@hollyburnsociety.ca

Got questions about The Grand Parade?
info@thegrandparade.org | 1.877.743.3413