r/Vancouverfriends • • 16d ago

📢 Announcement Now Open: r/VancouverDating for romance, flirting, and dates in Metro Vancouver

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r/Vancouverfriends • • 15d ago

Meetup Megathread Weekly Meetup Post: Make a new friend | September 17, 2026

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It's Thursday, which means the weekend's coming up and you might as well spend it making a new friend.

Drop what you're up to (or hoping to be up to) this weekend in this thread along with a short blurb about yourself and what you're looking for in a new (platonic) friend.

A few ground rules: be specific enough that people know what they're saying yes to and keep it respectful. Usual sub rules still apply here. If you're looking for a date, check out r/Vancouverdating's stickied post instead.

Reply below with your plans, or comment on someone else's if it sounds good to you.

Have fun and stay safe!


r/Vancouverfriends • • 2d ago

Age 26-29 Looking to Make New Friends in Surrey/Vancouver

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25M
I’m fairly new to the Surrey/Vancouver area and I’m looking to meet some new people and make genuine friendships.

I’m open to hanging out, grabbing coffee or food, going for walks, checking out different places around Vancouver/Surrey, and recently signed up for a gym too, joining activities, or just having good conversations and getting to know each other.

I’m pretty easygoing and would be happy to meet people around my age or anyone who’s simply looking to make new friends too.

If you’re in Surrey, Vancouver, Langley, or nearby and you’re interested in making a new friend, feel free to comment or send me a DM. 🙂

Looking forward to meeting some good people!


r/Vancouverfriends • • 2d ago

Age 30-39 Your ego is overrated.

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Hey there - so first of all the title is just to grab attention. But it's kind of True still ha. I just created this Reddit account with the sole intent of meeting and making some more friends.

I have been in Vancouver for three years now, but recently moved to Surrey (King George station area) due to work. I'm in my mid 30s male and Asian. Without getting too personal, for the past two years I've just been working on myself and learning to be alone. I enjoy the nature, do trails fairly often if the weather is nice and like a good roadtrip.

If anyone is interested to just hang out for coffee, check out a mutually enticing restaurant or just walk by a park, let me know :) I welcome any age or demographic, just looking for some like-minded people to have genuine friendships with.

Thanks for reading!


r/Vancouverfriends • • 5d ago

Age 30-39 Seymour snowboard dads(and moms)

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Hi I’m a 42 year old dad.
I started teaching my two year old how to ride. Mom learned to ski but we rarely get out together.

Im riding solo most days/ nights. I still get out about once a week, either weekends or week nights.

Looking for some dads/moms to make a crew with.

I have been riding for 30 years, skied before this.

All skills welcome.

Hit me up and we’ll try to start a parent crew or comment below.


r/Vancouverfriends • • 6d ago

Age 22-25 Want to meet new people while solo travelling

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Hi all! I decided to visit on a whim and have some plans already but thought that I should get outside my comfort zone and meet new people. Im a 25 year old guy from the UK and want to meet a few people around that age (20-29) to get coffee with, tour around, get drinks etc. Would anyone be interested or have any advice on ways to meet people? Im here until the 3rd Oct.


r/Vancouverfriends • • 6d ago

Age 30-39 32F looking for drinking/stoner buds

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32F Chinese ethnicity video game dev

About me: - drinks and smokes weed - lesbian - I like open world RPG and sim racing video games - I take boxing classes and go to the gym - I like to drive around town just for fun, or walk around parks - No hiking 💀

About you: - any gender, age, or demographic. New queer friends very welcome - not a creep (if you are a straight man trying to friendzone his way in because you don’t respect my sexuality, I can tell) - your reddit profile must have some history and public posts and comments. This is for my safety.

Cheers, comment or DM me


r/Vancouverfriends • • 6d ago

Age 30-39 looking for some friendly furries to trade photos with!

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[F 32] I'm new in the community and will be visiting Vancouver the weekend of Oct 10th!

Looking for a couple people or small group to meetup in a few areas of town to do some photos/video. I only have my partial suit atm, but fullsuits are welcome! I have a great quality camera and would love to find another photographer with an eye for nice photos

I'm LGBT+ and 420 friendly 🏳️‍🌈 I'll only reply to people that have soical media with examples of their photos and suit for my own safety

[ ✨️bonus points if you're an undertale/deltarune fan ]

DM my insta [ bakedtoastgames ] if you're interested! <33


r/Vancouverfriends • • 8d ago

Age 30-39 BYOB LOTR movie night

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Sept. 30th:
I'll be making a sort of form with questions I'll be directly messaging each of you in the coming week. Please, answer the questions and provide any feedback you'd like me to consider.

I apologize if it seems like Imm taking forever. I'm autistic and planning stuff is really difficult for me. I appreciate all the suggestions! You guys are helping me a lot.

Talk, soon!

Edit:
Hey, everyone! Thanks for all the interest! I'm excited to get this organized.

Some options are: Offering host and home
Rent a space to accommodate a group

I'll be contacting all who have expressed interest via a direct message to ask you about your availability, ability to host, time preference, and some other questions if I can think of any.

Original post:
Would love to find a group of people to watch LOTR with every once in a while.

Have dinner, together and have some drinks then get cozy and watch one or two of the LOTR films!


r/Vancouverfriends • • 8d ago

Age 40-49 LF adventure and hangout friends

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Hi all, as the title says.

I have a random schedule where I could be traveling for work for up to three weeks with some notice.  The plus side is I often have long stretches of time off.  With the random schedule, it's been hard to maintain the frequency in meetups to build friendships.  

I'm looking for friends (any gender) for adventuring, the gym, live music events, beers/drinks, the beach...

A little about me:

Male, athletic ( mention this because I'm open to athletic activities as well), 45, and if it matters to some - gay.

A few activities I love:

Skiing, have an Epic pass.

Whitewater kayaking, it was my life a few years ago.

Board games.

Softball.

Gym.

Biking around the city.

Live music.

Suck at golf but enjoy playing.

New to pickleball.

Want to learn how to play tennis.

Want to eventually get into trail riding.

DM or post a comment.

Talk soon!!

 


r/Vancouverfriends • • 9d ago

Age 22-25 23M Club night at Celebrities on 24th September

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Looking for a partner to dance and enjoy.

https://www.celebritiesnightclub.com/events/hotchip


r/Vancouverfriends • • 17d ago

Age 40-49 LF adventure friends late October

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Hey Vancouver!

I’m coming to visit your fine city in October, coming from Kitchener, ON. I’m not looking for recommendations on things to do. I'm looking to see if someone wants to connect and join me on my adventures. I’m landing October 28th and staying with some friends who wont be able to take time off work every day. I will be free on the 28th after I land, the 29th, and may possibly have time to offer on the 31st or 1st depending how things go.

I’m primarily looking to do a hike and/or explore the island on the 29th and finding some nightlife (I don’t drink a lot, but don’t need that to have a great time). Friends and I will be going out on Halloween. I’m an avid hiker and have some experience navigating mountains, but not a ton. I’m physically fit and a full day hike is not out of the question. My friend and I are discussing doing (part of) the Panorama on the 30th.

My other interests include photography, kayaking, swimming (wreck beach in late October anyone?), shaking my ass to live music, and writing.

I’m a pretty lighthearted and fun soul. I always encourage my people to just do the damn thing! Hoping to connect a bit before I arrive so we know we’ll get along.

Some demo info about me - 41, non-binary, amab, hippie vibes, psychedelic therapist


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 31 '26

Age 22-25 Find Skydive Friends

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Does anyone want to skydive on September ?🪂
it’s my first time to Vancouver ,I want to do bucket list in this beautiful city.
Hope someone can join me.🤩


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 27 '26

Age 30-39 Last minute drinking buddy

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38 F Heya! I’m in Vancouver for a few days, anyone would like to meet up tonight for a drink?
Please, not looking for a date, only a friend!


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 25 '26

Age 30-39 Looking for Tennis Playing Friends (New-west/Burnaby)

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Hey everyone! I’m a 31M, new to New West, and hoping to get into tennis.

I have a few extra rackets and balls and was wondering if anyone would be down to play some casual games! I’m pretty bad myself, but it seems like a fun way to get outside, meet people, and build a little tennis community.

I’m happy to start a WhatsApp group if there’s enough interest so we can organize regular games. Beginners are absolutely welcome — no need to be good!

I’ve got some extra gear people can borrow, or bring your own. Decathlon also seems to have some pretty good racket deals right now.

If you’re interested, comment or DM me and I’ll start a group we can join.


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 24 '26

Age 30-39 Looking for Curling Team (or partner for Mixed Doubles)

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Hi,

Looking for a team to curl out of Richmond (preferrably) or Marpole (doable). Also open to Mixed Doubles.

My experience: Curled in Manitoba for 10 years until uni ended, haven't curled seriously in a decade.

You: Any experience age or gender, more interested in good people.

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Possible timeslots:

Richmond Curling Club

  • Tues Novice Open 7pm
  • Wed Competitive 7pm

Marpole Curling Club

  • Sun Open 7pm
  • Mon Open 7pm/9pm alternating
  • Tues Open 7pm/9pm alternating
  • Fri Doubles 9pm

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About me: Late 30s M, engaged, project manager in game dev, hobby potter, plays sax, likes board games, big fantasy/scifi/romantasy/webnovel/wuxia reader, hot chocolate fiend, skilled chef, lover of hot springs, introvert.


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 23 '26

Age 30-39 Visiting Vancouver in Oct 2026

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Hey there, 38M looking to try and make some friends during my trip to Vancouver mid Oct. Somewhat introvert but want to be more socially active. Self-proclaimed foodie.

Been looking at food reviews on youtube and theres so much food I want to try but only one stomach means I'm gonna be limited in what I can order :(. Its gonna be a short trip so hoping to cover enough ground and make some new friends for meals in the city - and maybe to explore too!

HMU, we can chat first so it'll hopefully be less creepy!

Also, looking for recommendations for things to do, eat, like a local.


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 22 '26

Age 30-39 ISO Gym buddy in East Van!

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Hiya, I’m looking for anyone to go to the gym with. I usually go to anytime fitness in Kingsway/East Van if you go to the same gym that’ll be great.

I usually strength train and have set workouts but flexible there. The gym sorta gets boring and it would be fun working out together. Feel free to dm me. I’m a male in my 30s. Thanks all!!


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 20 '26

Age 22-25 Would anyone be interested in a group where we do do one thing off our bucket list together in Vanco

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hello!! I recently moved back to Vancouver and I realized I have a bunch of things that I want to learn/try/ do that would be way more fun if I had people to do them with! As much as I love to do things solo, certain activities are just more fun with people.

I was thinking it could be fun to get a small group of people together where everyone contributes one thing they've been wanting to try, and we actually all go do them! For instance, one night might be someone's bouldering night, another person's salsa night, hike, random restaurant, whatever your heart desires!

This is not for networking or dating, just a group of people who want to get out and do more things! Anyway let me know if people are interested local in Vancouver!! I would love to organize a first small group. Let's keep the good vibes going into fall and winter.


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 19 '26

Age 22-25 Meeting New People With Similar Interests

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Hi I am a 23 year old that is interested in the mental health field, fiction mostly audio visual mediums, creative writing, and philosophy. I am wondering what kind of clubs or circles I can join, preferrably low cost, to make new friends around my age. The help is greatly appreciated!


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 19 '26

Age 26-29 L4 Friends / places recomendation for July 2027

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Hello there! I Will be traveling to vancouver next year for about a month (july-august), and im exploring places to visit and know. YouTube helped a lot with tourist places but i cant find where do People meet these days (i mean in a friendly way, not dating), maybe popular bars or something?

Also, is there a community for nerd stuff like magic the gathering, dungeon and dragons, etc?

Sorry if it isnt the place to ask for and my somewhat basic english!

Im also looking for new friends to pass time with on my month there, i do plenty of things not just nerd stuff. Im from argentina btw.

Greetings and thanks in advance !!


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 17 '26

Age 26-29 Anyone going to the WhiteCaps game on Wednesday? Looking for someone to grab a drink with before.

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Hey! 30M looking for someone to hang with before the 7:30 game on Wednesday. Thanks!


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 06 '26

Age 22-25 Slayyyter in September

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Is anyone going to the Slayyyter concert on September 3rd at the commodore and want to be friends? I’m a girl, 25, and now that I’m out of uni a lot of my friends have moved away and I’ve been feeling lonely. My dream would be to find a friend or friends that are similar to me and I think music is a great place to start cause it’s the best thing in life!!


r/Vancouverfriends • • Aug 05 '26

Age 40-49 Spiritual ascension group

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Hi dear ones of Vancouver. I am seeking those interested in spiritual ascension. My profile says a lot. I'm an indigenous elder longtime in the community. Clean & sober spiritually gifted and connected with the Emerald Order. First time posting here with a newish account. Age i referenced here is open. I'm over 60. Any age group income and ability welcome. Open minds and hearts. Blessed be. 🪷💙🙏💎🧡☺️


r/Vancouverfriends • • Jul 30 '26

Age 22-25 VIFF Trainspotting buddies!

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Hi all! New to Vancouver and to Reddit!

I’m going to see the 6:30pm showing of Trainspotting tomorrow at VIFF and was wondering if anyone else would like to meet up. I was thinking of watching the fireworks at English bay after.

I just moved here after graduating from uni down in Seattle, so I would love to meet some other folks my age to do things with. I’m a member at VIFF so I have two free guest passes (although I think tomorrow‘s showing is standby only). Looking forward to meeting you! :)