Burnaby - 9 stops - par 27
This is a quick nine-hole round through Burnaby. The map is the real city and the ball rolls along its actual streets, banking off building facades toward holes built from real attractions like The Columbia. Six portals help bridge the gaps across the 5.3 km walk. Skip is a local guide who knows these sidewalks well, even the crumbs hidden in the corners.
The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.
Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.
Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.
Let me show you Brownsville Bar Park. This location is an urban park, providing a spot for visitors to experience the outdoors within the city. It is a place where you can take a break and appreciate the local environment. I've always found the open spaces here quite relaxing for a stroll.
You will first notice a child rushing toward a soldier, capturing a moment of raw emotion. This sculpture is based on the photograph Wait for Me, Daddy, which depicts Warren "Whitey" Bernard breaking away from his mother to reach his father, Private Jack Bernard. Taken in 1940, the image captured a specific scene of the British Columbia Regiment marching down Eighth Street at the Columbia Street intersection in New Westminster. The photograph became a widely recognized symbol of the era, appearing in magazines like Life and Time. Beyond these publications, the image was used in war-bond drives to support the effort. I always think it's a poignant spot to pause and reflect on the families separated by the conflict.
Irving House is a historic building and museum open to the public. Located in New Westminster, British Columbia, this heritage site was started in 1859. You can find the building at the corner of Royal Avenue and Merivale Street, where it remains in its original location. The structure is one and a half storeys tall and holds the distinction of being the oldest house in the Lower Mainland that is still completely intact. I've noticed that the building feels like a sturdy little anchor for the neighborhood, holding onto a piece of history while the rest of the city grew up around it. It is a wonderful spot to pause and see how the early residential architecture of the region looked before the modern era took over the skyline.
The current building was completed in 1902. This structure is Holy Trinity Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral located in New Westminster, British Columbia. It is a cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster and is listed in a community heritage register. The parish was established in 1859, making it one of the earliest congregations in the region. Visitors can appreciate the historical presence of the cathedral within the city's layout. It remains a significant site for the Diocese, holding a position as the second-oldest parish in the Diocese of New Westminster by six months. For those interested in the history of the local church, the oldest parish in the Diocese of New Westminster is Saint John's Maple Ridge. This cathedral stands as a preserved piece of the city's architectural and religious history.
Let me show you The Columbia. This movie theater was established in 1927 and has since become a fixture of the local community. Because of its longevity and character, the building now carries a heritage designation. You can pick out the unique architectural details that distinguish it from modern cinema multiplexes. I find the area around the theater quite lively, though I usually spend my time watching the crowds from the rooftops. Whether you are a fan of film or just enjoy seeing the city's older landmarks, this spot is a great example of early twentieth-century entertainment spaces that are still in use today. It is always a pleasure to see how these old buildings continue to serve the people of Burnaby while keeping their original spirit intact for new generations to enjoy.
This is Sherbrooke. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets, using local attractions like Parc Victoria as the holes. Skip knows these streets by heart. It is a quick 9-hole round with a par of 28, covering a 5.6 km walk that uses 2 portals.
This is Kelowna. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets, with the holes built from attractions like the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Skip knows these blocks well. It is a quick round of 9 holes with a par of 27, covering a walk of 5.5 km.
Banking a ball off the stone facades of St. Paul's Cathedral requires a soft touch. This round takes place on the real streets of Regina, where the city map is the course and local attractions form the holes. It is a quick 9-hole round covering 6.5 km, with a couple of portals to speed things along. Skip knows every curb and crack in the pavement here.
Longueuil is the setting for this round, with the map following the real city and the ball rolling across its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, starting at the Centre Bell. Skip knows every crack in the pavement here. It is a full round of 18 holes with a par of 57, covering a walk of 11.4 km. The ball uses 126 portals to bridge the gaps between the landmarks.
This is a quick nine-hole round through Kitchener. The map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets, using landmarks like TheMuseum as the holes. Skip knows these sidewalks well, including where the best crumbs land, and is the local guide for the trip. The walk covers 5.8 km of city pavement to complete the course.
Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.
No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.
Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.
