We Should Be Friends#
- What: Park hangs, pottery nights, spin classes, neighbourhood book clubs
- Vibe: Explicitly focused on *lasting* friendships, not one-night connections
- Founded by: Katrina Martin (started with viral 300-person Kits Beach hangout)
- Find it: @weshouldbefriendsvancouver
Maude Sips#
- What: Wine + community events, mostly femme-focused
- Vibe: "Wine as the medium, community as the message"
- Size: ~35 people per event
- Where: Mount Pleasant, Kits venues
- Find it: maudesips.com | Instagram
Vancouver Social Club#
- What: General social events for expanding your circle
- Size: 4,600+ members
- Find it: meetup.com/vancouver-social-club
Stellar Socials#
- What: Networking events, social activities
- Vibe: Learning and exploring new interests together
- Find it: meetup.com/stellar-socials-vancouver-meetup-group
Weird & Wonderful: A Neurodiverse Social Club#
- What: Social events for neurodivergent folks
- Vibe: Positive, friendly space for magical and interesting people
- Find it: meetup.com/aspies-and-other-neurodivergents
Black Women Connect Vancouver#
- What: Community events for Black women
- Vibe: Inspire, empower, embrace diverse experiences
- Find it: blackwomenconnectvancouver.com | Instagram
The Witching Hour#
- What: Baby-friendly happy hour for parents
- Find it: Instagram @witchinghouryvr
Shindigs & Board Games with Friendly Folks#
- What: Games and socializing
- Vibe: "Safe, comfortable space... not a dating meetup"
- Find it: meetup.com/game-of-boards-with-friendly-folks
Common Ground (formerly Mix & Mingle)#
- What: Vancouver's most experiential social club
- Vibe: Mission to foster lasting friendships
- Find it: joincommonground.com
Make Friends Over Brunch Vancouver#
- What: Brunch meetups to make new friends
- Vibe: Low-pressure, delicious food, small groups of 4-6 people
- Find it: groupvibe.com
Meatless Meetup#
- What: Social events for vegetarians/vegans
- Vibe: Plant-based dining and socializing, 5400+ members
- Find it: meetup.com/MeatlessMeetup
Kits Beach Evening Social#
- What: Casual beach/downtown hangouts
- Vibe: Summer vibes, making new social connections
- Find it: meetup.com/kits-beach-social-group
Foodees on Board#
- What: Food-focused social meetups
- Vibe: Explore Vancouver's food scene together
- Find it: meetup.com/foodees-on-board
WNORTH#
- What: Women's leadership and networking events
- Vibe: Award-winning membership network, summits, connect dinners
- Find it: lu.ma/wnorth
Ascent#
- What: Private social club for learning and playing poker
- Vibe: Safe space for beginners, networking with like-minded people
- Find it: lu.ma/ascent
Events & Adventures#
- What: Invitation-only singles social club with curated activities
- Vibe: Meet people through fun group outings, pressure-free
- Find it: eventsandadventures.com
Vancouver Widowed Social Group#
- What: Social group for widows and widowers in Greater Vancouver
- Vibe: Friendly, welcoming, supportive community
- Find it: heylo.com/g/vancouver-widowed
Vancouver Dodgeball League#
- What: Largest non-profit dodgeball organization in the world
- Size: 260+ teams, 2,000+ players
- Vibe: Sport + social, post-game pub nights
- Find it: vdldodgeball.ca
Double Rainbow Dodgeball#
- What: Inclusive community dodgeball league
- Vibe: 19+, LGBTQ+ friendly, drug & alcohol free
- Find it: doublerainbowdodgeball.ca
English Bay Swim Club#
- What: LGBTQ+ swimming club
- Vibe: Positive, inclusive space, especially trans-friendly
- Find it: Search "English Bay Swim Club Vancouver"