Find your people in Vancouver.
249+ groups across 40 categories. Run clubs, supper clubs, philosophy circles, maker spaces, and more. Browse, click through, show up.
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Social
Dinner & Supper Clubs
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8 supper clubs pairing strangers over curated meals — home-cooked dinners, secret locations, and wine-paired pop-ups.
Social & Friend Clubs
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20 ways to make friends in Vancouver — park hangs, brunch meetups, wine nights, dodgeball leagues, and more.
Language Exchange
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9 language exchange groups — Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, French, and ESL conversation clubs.
Karaoke
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8 karaoke spots across Vancouver — private suites, coffee-shop sing-alongs, and bars with a stage. No talent required.
Pub Trivia
9 weekly pub trivia nights — themed rounds, free entry, and geek-friendly venues. Just show up with a team.
Underground DJ
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10 groups and collectives in Vancouver's underground electronic scene — warehouse parties, free pop-ups, and community-run raves.
Sports & Outdoors
Run Clubs
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17 running groups from chill social jogs to marathon training. Most are free — just show up.
Hiking & Outdoors
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18 hiking groups for every pace — gentle nature walks to serious mountaineering. Several are transit-accessible.
Cycling
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12 cycling clubs — social coffee rides, gravel groups, women-and-queer crews, and serious road racing.
Climbing
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5 climbing communities and gyms — bouldering meetups, partner-finding groups, and mountaineering clubs.
Pickleball
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3 pickleball clubs with drop-in games, clinics, and leagues. Membership starts at $10/year.
Sauna & Cold Plunge
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3 community groups plus Nordic spas, wood-fired saunas, and free ocean dips at Kits Beach.
More Sports
Sports clubs and leagues in Vancouver that don't fit neatly into another category — golf, tennis, soccer, volleyball, and more.
Creative
Creative & Art
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16 art groups and collectives — sketch meetups, drink-and-draws, neurodivergent spaces, and community studios.
Photography
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7 photography groups — street photography collectives, city photowalks, and night/film shooting crews.
Film & Cinema
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4 film clubs and indie cinemas — social movie nights, art house screenings, and Asia's longest-running film festival.
Writing
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8 writing groups — quiet library sessions, genre circles, critique groups, and heritage-house workshops.
Poetry & Spoken Word
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7 poetry and spoken word communities — slams, tender open mics, and Canada's largest spoken word festival.
Zine & Risograph
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8 zine fairs, riso studios, and DIY publishing workshops. Vancouver's small-press and print community in one place.
Music & Open Mic
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3 music communities plus weekly open mics and jam nights across Vancouver's cafes, pubs, and halls.
Mind & Body
Yoga & Wellness
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Free outdoor yoga, meditation communities, inclusive studios, and community wellness classes.
Mindfulness & Meditation
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11 sitting groups across Buddhist, secular, and wellness traditions. Most welcome beginners and meet weekly.
Foraging & Nature
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2 nature communities plus guided foraging tours and mushroom walks. Learn what's edible in BC.
Pottery & Ceramics
12 pottery studios and ceramics classes — drop-in sessions, date nights, and beginner-friendly wheels.
Dance
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11 places to dance — free salsa at Robson Square, bachata socials, West Coast Swing nights, and studios. No partner needed.
Birdwatching
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7 birding groups — guided walks, expert-led field trips, youth programs, and a free two-week festival in May.
Astronomy & Stargazing
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4 astronomy groups — star parties, free observatory nights at Vanier Park, and dark-sky camping trips.
Tarot & Astrology
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5 tarot and astrology groups — practice meetups, moon circles, and spiritual exploration communities.
Games & Learning
Book Clubs
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9 book clubs — silent reading sessions, spirited debates, genre-specific picks, and read-whatever-you-want meetups.
Philosophy & Discussion
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9 discussion groups — philosophy circles, Socratic cafes, and deep-conversation meetups for the genuinely curious.
Chess
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6 places to play chess in Vancouver — cozy cafe drop-ins, park games, and rated tournaments.
Board Games
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4 game night groups plus board game cafes with 600+ game libraries. Drop in, no experience needed.
Improv & Comedy
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10 improv classes, comedy shows, and open mics — including the birthplace of TheatreSports. Beginners welcome.
Work & Tech
Tech & Startup
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39 tech and startup groups — founder circles, dev meetups, AI nights, cybersecurity, and more. Vancouver's largest category.
Coworking
9 coworking spaces — from boutique living-room vibes to social-impact hubs and creative studios. Day passes available.
Maker Spaces
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3 maker communities plus shared workshops — 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, and a tool lending library.
Volunteer
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10 volunteer groups and opportunities — park restoration, food banks, animal shelters, and community stewardship.
Community
Men's Groups
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6 men's groups — talking circles, dad meetups, wellness groups, and brotherhood communities. Open and welcoming.
Vinyl & Listening Bars
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8 listening bars, record shops, and album-listening parties. Vancouver's vinyl and hi-fi scene in one place.
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