Vancouver Hiking Meetup Group#
- What: Hikes, camping, canoe, rock climbing, socials
- Size: 5,000+ members
- Find it: Meetup
Vancouver Hiking and Outdoor Day Trips#
- What: Hiking, snowshoeing, white-water rafting, sight-seeing
- Find it: meetup.com/vancouver-hiking-outdoor-day-trips
Wanderung#
- What: Subscriber-organized outdoor adventures
- Size: 3,600+ subscribers, 200+ hikes/year
- Find it: wanderung.ca
North Vancouver Outdoors Club#
- What: Hike, cycle, snowshoe, ski, urban walks, backpacking
- Vibe: Established, carries liability insurance
- Find it: northvanoutdoorsclub.ca
Out and About Vancouver#
- What: Gay men and friends enjoying nature
- Size: 200+ members
- Find it: oavancouver.org
BC Mountaineering Club#
- What: Serious outdoor activities
- Find it: Search
Alpine Club of Canada - Vancouver#
- What: Climbing, mountaineering
- Find it: Search
North Van Hiking#
- What: Transit-accessible hikes
- Find it: meetup.com/north-van-hiking
The VanHikers#
- What: Active hiking community with varied difficulty levels
- Vibe: Responsible hiking, detailed trip info
- Find it: meetup.com/VanHiking
The Hiking Club (for Beginners)#
- What: Designed specifically for beginner hikers
- Vibe: Low-pressure, supportive, easy trails
- Find it: Meetup (search "Hiking Club Beginners Vancouver")
Golden Age Hiking Club#
- What: Hiking for active seniors
- Vibe: Social, moderate pace, scenic routes
- Find it: outdoorvancouver.ca
SFU Outdoors Club#
- What: Student-run outdoor adventures
- Vibe: Open to community, affordable trips
- Find it: SFU clubs website
Venues & Resources#
outdoorvancouver.ca Directory#
- What: Comprehensive list of outdoor clubs in the region
- Find it: outdoorvancouver.ca/resources/outdoor-clubs