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The website has been revised to the new Map from Athens to Vancouver. It starts with a walk around Vancouver Island which earns you a virtual flight to the new map from Athens Greece. Don't be concerned about the length of the walk. Each year has been designed to be approximately 3,650,000 steps so that by walking 10,000 steps per day you can reach the goal. This is a two year program, with the first year taking you along parts of the "Silk Road", a virtual trek up Mount Everest, a journey along part of the "Great Wall of China" and many other interesting places along the way. See more about the maps.

Register as a group or healthy workplace and be eligible for the $5.00 pedometer program.

It's Free to Register for the Online Highway to Health Virtual Walking Program!

Sign up as an individual, group or organization and join the challenge!

Groups, organizations and workplaces click here to register a team.

Sign Up Today And Be Entered To Win Monthly Prizes!

Welcome to Greater Victoria's Highway to Health!

"Greater Victoria" is a proud registered Active Community, committed to creating healthy, active lifestyles. Active Communities Initiative is delivered by BC Recreation and Parks Association with funding from ActNow BC and implemented in partnership with 2010 Legacies Now."

Greater Victoria wants to challenge you to take a step. In fact, we want you to take 10 000 steps! "Highway to Health" is an important part of Greater Victoria's Active Community challenge to increase fitness levels by 20% by 2010.

What is Greater Victoria's Highway to Health?

Greater Victoria's Highway to Health is an on-line activity tracker that allows you to log-on to your own personal website, enter your daily steps, activity minutes and monitr your own Personal Health Stats. Then watch yourself travel up a virtual map From Athens to Vancouver! Steps can be earned by oparticipating in many activities! All participants are eligible to win a ton of great prizes in selected contests indicated on the map along the way! The more steps you take, the more chances to win! It takes approximately 2 years to complete the program and anyone can join. We will monitor your progress, give you helpful tips and advise along the way and inspire you to help achieve Greater Victoria's goal of increasing physical activity levels 20% by 2010!

Is there a cost to sign up online?

No, this program is free for anyone who joins! It's free, it's fun and it's active!

How Do You Register?

Click on the link above that says "Register Here" and complete the contact information form. Users are automatically activated upon sign up! You can start adding your steps right away!

For healthy workplace or group registration please contact your local recreation centre or contact the Highway to Health Administrator by clicking here.

What is Active Communities?

The Active Communities Initiative is part of a much larger wellness initiative, called ActNowBC, which is aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle choices and environments. The BC Recreation and Parks Association is implementing the Initiative with funding from ActNowBCand in partnership with 2010 Legacies Now.

An Active Community is one that promotes and supports, through a coordinated strategy, a way of life in which physical activity is valued and integrated into daily life.

The Active Communities Initiative mobilizes and supports communities, local governments and partner organizations in promoting healthy lifestyles, increasing physical activity levels amongst British Columbians, and developing supportive community environments.

For more information on Active Communities, please visit the Active Communities' website at http://www.activecommunities.bc.ca/

Who is part of Active Communities in Greater Victoria?

City of Victoria
Municipality of Oak Bay
Municipality of Saanich
Peninsula Recreation Commission (representing North Saanich, Central Saanich and Sidney)
SEAPARC Recreation (representing Juan de Fuca and electoral area of Sooke)
Township of Esquimalt
Vancouver Island Health Authority – Prevention Services
West Shore Parks and Recreation (representing View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Metchosin and the Highlands)
YM-YWCA of Greater Victoria