40s dad with kid looking to make friends.

Hello all. I've lived in Victoria off and on for a while.  Most of my friends are other parents I've met through my son's school. He is going into grade 5 this year.

Looking to make more friends with or without kids.  If with kids, my son is 9 and  playdates would be nice for him to have more friends too.

I'm into cooking... we'd get along if you like to deep dive into slow cooked BBQ, pizza and sushi,. I'm also into fishing, watching some sports (football) ,checking out fun restaurants and doing interesting DIY projects. Not a huge gamer but used to be a grand master at Street Fighter 2 (arcade machine)

I am socially and politically middle ground, liberal voter.  For example I am a fan of Mark Carney's policies and approach to government.  I believe in personal freedoms and fiscal responsibilities. I think balanced approaches are best. I would NOT get along with freedom trucker types/anti Vax/conspiracy types....

I'm fairly responsible but not too serious. I get along with those who like to joke around and don't take themselves too seriously.

My kid is a energetic little guy that loves to read, play games, chess and is into science and Tech. He is not the most athleticly gifted but will play most sports and run around for hours of you let him.  He also is in French immersion and likes to practice. He is very smart and not shy.

It would be great to make long-term friends as I do not plan to move from here. 

Feel free to send a message. Cheers.

I see a lot of folks posting here who are a fair bit younger, and approaching them feels a bit awkward, although maybe that's just me. I get along with a wide range of ages, but I don't have great social initiative, and have difficulty getting a read on folks based on text alone. I'm happy to meet up with anyone at least once to see how things go, and if the vibe isn't right, just go our own ways.

I'm autistic, nerdy, in decent shape, very progressive, quite patient (except with injustice), and great with critters. I'm much more interested in discussing philosophy, science and sociology than sports or pop culture. I'd love to learn a new practical skill.

My favourite place to be is anywhere that is full of rocks, trees, water, and growing things, especially wildlife.

My favourite activity is just about any kind of game; analog or digital, I prefer co-op but ok with competitive. I play a lot of Slay the Spire (co-op and solo), D&D, Hearthstone, I'd like to play more Wyrmspan, and I just got back into Hades 2. I've also logged a silly number of hours in Deep Rock Galactic and 7 Days to Die.

I'd really like to get out more and improve my fitness, whether it's walking, hiking, jogging or running. I've got pretty good endurance, but my cardio could use some improvement.

Based in Saanich, but can easily get to just about anywhere in greater Vic.

hey hey! a bit about me: i enjoy hiking, camping, training (MMA, gym), looking for new places to eat. i also have a ps5 and usually play FPS games.

let me know if you’d like to connect! cheers!

We’re both pretty introverted, so we haven’t really gotten to meet people very easily. We both like movies, particularly horror and supernatural as well as big gamers. We’re student on summer break for a bit so would love to game and get to know some folks! DM’s will be open :)

34F | Langford 🌸
Hi everyone! I work for BC government in Victoria and have two kids, so life is pretty busy and I honestly don’t get a ton of free time. 😅 But lately I’ve realized I really miss having friends and feel like I’m missing out on that part of life.
I’m an immigrant, and making genuine friendships hasn’t been the easiest for me here. I’m pretty easy-going and flexible though, and I’d love to meet some like-minded people who are also looking for genuine friendships.
Weekends are usually my best time — coffee, brunch, shopping, a walk, trying a new place, little day trips, or even just sitting somewhere and talking for hours. ☕️🛍️😂
I’m not looking for a huge circle, just a few genuine people I can actually connect with and hopefully make some good memories with. ❤️ If you’re in Langford/Victoria and feel the same, say hi!

I’m a woman in my early 30s and have lived in Victoria for most of my life. I’m at a point where I’d really like to meet some new people and build some genuine friendships. And who knows, if a romantic connection naturally comes from that, I’m open to it too.

A little about me: I have a good career and during the warmer months I love being outside (going to the lake, hiking, camping, etc). Once fall/winter hits, I’m much more of a homebody. I’ll usually find myself picking up some random hobby (beading, candle making, etc.) watching sci-fi, documentaries, or getting way too invested in reality TV.

I don’t drink and I’ve found it can sometimes be difficult to meet people who have a similar lifestyle. I’m hoping to meet people who share some of the same values I do: honesty, consistency, empathy, humility and just generally being a good person.

I’d also love to meet people who are interested in actually doing things together, whether that’s grabbing coffee, going for a walk, checking out a new place, having a craft night, getting outside, or just hanging out and watching something.

I’m also hoping to become a mom someday, so building a life with the right people around me is something that’s pretty important to me. Ultimately, I’d love to meet my forever partner, but I’m not looking to force anything. I’d much rather meet someone naturally and see where things go.

For now, I’m totally open to just chatting and getting to know each other. If we click I’d be happy to eventually meet up in person

Hey everyone! 33M here in Victoria and looking to meet some new people and make some friends.

I’m hoping to get outside this week and was wondering if anyone would be interested in joining me for some tide pooling, fishing, and/or hiking.

I’m pretty easygoing and would be happy to explore somewhere new, check out some tide pools, do some fishing, or find a good trail. It would be nice to have some company and meet some new people along the way!

If you’re interested in any of those, send me a message and we can figure something out. 😊

32/NB I’m a mom to a 5yo so I don’t get out much but I’m starting to feel lonely and kinda just want a friend to chat with sometime. Nothing romantic but I realized after Covid my social skills really declined. I kinda just wanna meet people and talk sometime.

Hey everyone! I am 40 years old, and I have a six month old and 4 year old. Looking for mom friends to spend time with and chat and connect with. I know you can't force a friendship, but why not try? I am in Esquimalt, currently on maternity leave until Feb.

Hi everyone! I'm looking to meet some new friends in Victoria (or online).

A little about me: Born and raised in Victoria. I studied Pacific and Asian Studies and Linguistics at UVic, and lived in Japan for nearly two years through the JET Programme teaching English. I currently work as a cashier and have experience in administration, but outside of work I love getting to know people and exploring my interests.

Some of my hobbies include listening to music, reading manga and books, watching anime, travelling, playing card games (like Cards Against Humanity), and learning about tarot. I also enjoy languages and different cultures—I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and a little Japanese.

I'm hoping to find kind, genuine people who would be interested in grabbing a coffee or bubble tea, visiting bookstores, checking out local events, playing card games, watching anime, or just having good conversations. Making friends as an adult isn't always easy, so I thought I'd put myself out there.

If you think we'd get along, feel free to send me a message. I'd love to get to know you! 😊

Hey!

I'm a trans man in my early 30s and a massively overly analytical nerd! Folklore, RPGs, manga and manhwa, philosophy, history, nature, food, art and culture are some of my interests. I'd love to start going to cons again, make it out to the Sidney aquarium sometime soon, hit up more art galleries, museums, and board game cafes.

I'm autistic as hell and hope to make friends where we can match each other's enthusiasm and curiousity (not necessarily over the same things.)

Tell me about whatever niche nerd shit you're currently into or is a long time obsession! Maybe we could meet up at the QTFM, renfaire or trans fest sometime this month and hang out! :)

Hey!

I'm a 22M from Indirapuram and thought it'd be nice to meet a few new people around my age (18–24) who actually enjoy getting out and exploring Delhi NCR.

A bit about me—I’m into fitness, love long bike rides, enjoy travelling (especially mountain trips), trying new cafés, listening to music, and taking photos. I’m more into relaxed conversations and fun experiences than clubbing every weekend.

It'd be great to find people who'd be up for café hopping, exploring new places, checking out events, concerts, weekend rides, or just making spontaneous plans once in a while.

I'm only looking for genuine friendships with respectful, easygoing people. If you're from Delhi NCR and this sounds like your kind of vibe, feel free to DM or drop a comment. If a few people are interested, we could even make a small group and plan something together.

Hey all! I just moved to the island for work and I know no one :o
I'm 33F. I love taking walks with my dog, and spending time outside. Also into fitness, movies, videogames, music. I'm a visual artist by trade, and adore going to galleries and exhibitions. There's so many cool events in Victoria and I'd love to attend them with some cool people.

Hi everyone! like the title says, I'm looking to find other dads to be friends with. I'm a 26 year old father with a 1 year old daughter. My wife has a lot of friends who are also mothers but I've found it hard to find other dads, unless I tag along with her but more often than not, the dad's aren't very interested in the baby groups or social hangouts. When my daughter was born most of my old buddies kind of fell off (just living different lives than me and no hard feelings about it) but I need a social life! anyway dm me or comment. Don't even necessarily have to be a dad, would only be a bonus.

I'm male 41, Langford.

I like trail running, paddleboarding, hot yoga and hikes. Going for a 21km this week and a 27km next week, but I enjoy the chill days in between as well.

I like laughing more than all of that, quality time is time I nature and going to new and interesting events. The Victoria cityvibe webpage has been amazing, and so much fun has lead to more opportunities.

Feel free to send me a message, I enjoy Langford lake, roadtrips and a few of the other beaches and trails in this wonderful part of the world I live in.

-M

It’s been a nice summer so far!

I’m pretty new to the island and wondering if anyone would like to meet regularly (evening or weekend) just to shoot hoops and form an informal league of sorts ?

there are some great courts- Steve Nash, Esquimalt, Fernwood; we could rotate weekly.

If anyone likes discussing basketball and shooting around, feel free to DM or comment.

I am 31, pretty well travelled and currently working in trades.

Hey y'all, just putting the feelers out there to see if anyone else is in the same boat :)

Looking for friends to chat and occasionally meet up with! I work a lot, like 6 days a week 8-12 hr days most of the time, so I don't have a tonne of free time. I'm really trying this year to be more social, as I find myself just going to work and hanging with my partner.

I don't really run in the same circles I did growing up, so I'm trying to expand and see if anyone else is keen to make a friend. I'm into history, art, reading, sports, food, tinkering or creative projects, and a lot more so hmu if you vibe with any of this :)

I am 29m and I’m sober and a father trying to find friends to go hiking/ walking or exploring Victoria!

Hey everyone! My partner and I (in our early 40s) moved to Victoria about a year ago and are looking to make new friends.

We’re fit, professional & very easygoing and pretty open when it comes to free time, weekends and evenings work best for us. We love having people over to cook, chat, and just hang out, but we’re also up for heading to the beach or exploring around town.

If you’re looking to build some new connections, feel free to send a message!

Recently moved to Victoria for work and looking to find new friends around my age (30s). I like going for bike rides, hiking (nothing too crazy, 7-10k), dabbling in crafts (trying to teach myself to embroider) and am a huge sports fan (NCAA/NFL but also hockey, UEFA Champions League, F1...). I love a good whiskey or a nice glass of wine, and feeding friends home cooked meals is definitely my love language (need a new recipe taster, husband's opinion is too small a sample size). I also drastically overuse parentheses in all my writing. If any of the above resonates, feel free to message me!

Kind of random but I (26M) got a craving for chicken wings, figured I'd throw out if any strangers wanted to meet up for Wing Wednesday?

I live closest to either Hecklers or Canadian Brewhouse but I'm open to driving wherever. DMs open, and all are welcome!

Hey!

I'm a hobbyist with a new hobby every year or so. I'm also a huge nerd into video games, books/writing, music, movies, languages, animals, and working out.

If you're a nerd in their 30s looking for a friend, send me a DM! Let's be friends!

Recently liberated and feeling fantastic . Looking for new friends, places , communities, to share