We read that we stopped walking for commuting but we have walked in a more pleasurable way. We have been discovering our neighbourhoods and we have claimed the streets for our on-foot trips.

Walking with a purpose saves you time during the day and makes you feel with a higher level of accomplishment than circling a race track. Being able to step outside and go to the market for your groceries, or realize that school is just a couple of blocks away is only one of the benefits of pursuing this urban trend.

Walking is not only being able to put one foot in front of the other, and repeat. Walking is an occurrence that is highly influenced by the surroundings.

We are all aware of how these months have influenced our lives, but if there must be some positive aspect and some hope in our every day, it is that we reassured ourselves that being able to go for a walk is like a lifeline. Walking might be a light physical activity but it encompasses a huge mental exercise.

Today’s walk is about being local and staying close to home. We were very fortunate to have Mary Wilson guide and show us the hidden gems of this part of New Westminster.

For those who like to walk, who are avid walkers, we bring a walking route that might be too long for our standards: 12.5 km. At a slow and comfortable pace could take you around 3 hours to cover. Don’t be intimidated and try parts of the route.

E Hastings in Burnaby is a commercial street filled with small businesses full of flavors all around the world, salons, spas, and other small shops and retailers that give the street the perfect character for being a great walking route.