Walking the Camino Portuguese Infomation Evening

MEC Victoria is hosting an evening with the Victoria Chapter of Canadian Company of Piligrims for those interested in walking the Camino Português and would like to learn more about the experience and what to take.

Shopping hour

All attendees will receive 15% off instore on the evening from 8:45pm - 9:30pm

Camino Português

Camino Português is one of the most popular Camino de Santiago walking routes that end in Santiago. The trail can start from Porto (260 km) or Lisbon (610 km) and there is the option of using the inland or the coastal route to the fabled city of Santiago, Spain. It is more than just a walk, it is a journey that blends history, culture, and personal discovery into an unforgettable experience.

The journey allows people to challenge themselves, to find quiet moments away from daily life, or to experience the deep sense of community that forms among pilgrims on the road. Along the way, the Camino offers simple but meaningful rituals—stamping your credential, meeting walkers from around the world, sharing meals with fellow travelers, and arriving at ancient churches that have welcomed pilgrims for generations.

Whether someone walks for spiritual reasons, cultural curiosity, exercise, adventure, or the joy of slow travel, the Camino Português is ultimately about embracing the rhythm of the journey and discovering something new about the world and yourself.

Speaker bio:

Jim Rondeau Jim Rondeau is an experienced long-distance hiker based in Victoria. He has walked ancient pilgrimage paths across Spain, Portugal, England, Italy, Turkey, and Japan, each journey widening his sense of the world. He currently co-coordinator of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims Victoria Chapter.