Vancouver Hiking Meetup Group#
- What: Hikes, camping, canoe, rock climbing, socials
- Size: 5,000+ members
- Find it: meetup.com/hiking-176
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 since 1907
- Vibe: Experienced community, challenging hikes and climbs
- Find it: bcmc.ca
Alpine Club of Canada - Vancouver#
- What: Climbing, mountaineering, 1500+ members
- Vibe: Trips, courses, hut access
- Find it: accvancouver.ca
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
Beginner Hiking Groups#
- What: Various groups designed for beginner hikers
- Vibe: Low-pressure, supportive, easy trails
- Find it: meetup.com/find/ca--vancouver/hiking | hikesnearvancouver.ca/group-hikes
101 Hikes Vancouver#
- What: Explore breathtaking trails and hidden gems in BC
- Vibe: Beginners to experienced, all skill levels
- Find it: meetup.com/101hikes
Y Adventure Kommunity (YAK)#
- What: Free adventure club - hiking, paddle boarding, biking, bouldering, camping
- Vibe: Make new friends through outdoor activities
- Find it: meetup.com/y-adventure
Take a Hike! Vancouver (Facebook)#
- What: One of the most active hiking groups, weekly hikes
- Vibe: All skill levels, group chats for young adults and socializing
- Find it: facebook.com/groups/97461647231
Slow Hikers Vancouver (Facebook)#
- What: For hikers who take twice the suggested time
- Vibe: "We'll wait for you" — supportive, no-rush
- Find it: facebook.com/groups/2615875668725777
BC Kids Hiking Club (Facebook)#
- What: Family hiking for parents with kids (ages 3+)
- Vibe: Experience sharing, building trail-savvy kids
- Find it: facebook.com/groups/689466651389187
Let's Adventure Vancouver (Instagram)#
- What: Weekly outdoor stranger meetups
- Vibe: Hikes, cold plunges, paddling — welcoming to all
- Find it: @letsadventurevan
Golden Age Hiking Club#
- What: Hiking for active seniors (55+)
- Vibe: Social, moderate pace, scenic routes
- Find it: gahc.ca
SFU Outdoors Club#
- What: Student-run outdoor adventures
- Vibe: Open to community, affordable trips
- Find it: go.sfss.ca/clubs/38/info
Venues & Resources#
outdoorvancouver.ca Directory#
- What: Comprehensive list of outdoor clubs in the region
- Find it: outdoorvancouver.ca/resources/outdoor-clubs