Are you new in town? Do you want to go meet people and make long lasting friendships? Go out and visit the bars/restaurants/parks/museums/outdoor activities in Vancouver with other newcomers or try out some interesting restaurants? Join this group to explore what Vancouver has to offer, while meeting awesome, good hearted and friendly people who are in the same boat as you :) Note: You are required to post a clear and recent picture of yourself and answer the introduction questions in order to …

InterFit is focused on... improving the lives of people with disabilities on the North Shore. Our goal is to provide people with disabilities full, easy, and year-round access to a wide-range of both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities, thereby reducing isolation and promoting healthy community integration We currently provide the following opportunities: Adaptive Hiking, Adaptive Camping, Adaptive Kayaking (In partnership with Power To Be)

Hubby and I are mad for surfing and snowboarding, we've dabbled in long-boarding and wake-boarding, and also like to hike and mess around on boats. Since becoming parents in February 2010, we've managed to keep up our favourite hobbies but not without some challenges. This group is aimed at bringing together active parents and their babies in a fun and supportive way. We will organise family-friendly ski/snowboard trips to destinations across BC, surfing in Tofino and are open to other ideas …

This is a Co-Ed sports meetup designed to bring people together through sports and activities. There will be a wide range of sports and different activities to accommodate all skill levels and interests. This group is intended to create a friendly environment to interact and compete with your peers. We are open to any requests for different sports and activities

Our goal is to bring together people who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, back-country skiing, and kayaking. We organize monthly social nights to meet with other outdoor enthusiasts. I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me know if you are interested... The group provides meeting opportunities for the outdoor social network: http://www.livetrails.com.

Looking for companions to check out the awesome events happening in town this weekend?  We are a group of last minute event goers who enjoy seeing our city without any long term planning. This anti-planning meetup group originates from Vancouver, Canada. As a fun city that offer beautiful nature and variety of cultural events, the city has many events everyday, weekdays or weekends. These events range from outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, roller blading, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoe …

The popularity of the modern sport of SUP has its origin in the Hawaiian Islands. In the early 1960s, the Beach Boys of Waikiki would stand on their long boards, and paddle out with outrigger paddles to take pictures of the tourists learning to surf. This is where the term "Beach Boy Surfing", another name for Stand Up Paddle Surfing, originates. The sport benefits athletes with a strong 'core' workout. SUP'ing is popular at warm coastal climates and resorts, and is gaining in popularity as cele …

LIVE LIFE to the MAX! Make 2013 your healthiest and most exciting year ever! Feeling sluggish, carrying a few extra pounds, want to meet positive and fun new friends? We average about 70 hikes per year and  are about fun and new adventures, and then some more fun and then some more adventures. We do hikes, snowshoeing, backpack trips (local and international), walking, health seminars and workshops and BIG monthly social mixers. SIGN UP NOW TO GET ON THE LIST FOR THE SPRING FIT TRAINING SCHEDULE …

A performance run club geared towards helping recreational runners persue their personal best. Learn about running, cross training, fitness, nutrition and meet people with similar interest. Experience the structure and guidance of performance run training, technique and quality for all levels of running. Join in trail runs, 5 & 10k's, half and full marathons along with various outdoor fitness activities. Achieve self empowerment and confidence

This group is about photography and walking around the beautiful city of Vancouver and capturing candid images of the city and its surrounding beauty. The idea here is to get together with other photographers and have a great time just talking photography, having a great outing and enjoying our city. So, who should join? Photographers, no matter how experienced can join. If you got a new point and shoot camera last week or you are a seasoned pro with years behind the lens, this group is for you. …

Outdoor activities or indoor get-togethers, this club includes everything where people aged 20 to 35 can socialize. This meetup group was created for those of us who want to meet, make new friends and socialize with others in this age range. It's wide open in terms of the kinds of events members want to arrange so feel free to suggest anything that interests you... the more varied the better!

A fun low key trail running group to enjoy the great trails in Vancouver area. To keep it fun we do no-drop runs (we wait at turns) so you won't get left behind on the trails. We are open to anyone who loves the trails or just want to get off the road and run. Post run there will usually be a food/drink option so we can refuel and socialize a little.

Are you looking to network, or perhaps enhance your social circle with people around your age group? If so, you've come to the right place as you will be mingling and mixing with like-minded people. We will arrange social functions around town where you will have the opportunity to network and meet new faces in a relax and fun environment.  Feel free to bring a friend/partner to our events for social drinks, networking, and interesting conversations. The only criteria is that the age of members …

We are a group of slackliners who enjoy slacklining outdoors and indoors. We want to promote this beautiful activity in Vancouver and the surrounding areas, while taking into consideration safe practices and care of the environment. We provide information on slacklining and related activities including: networking, slackline equipment, safety, slacklining places, tutorials on slacklining, recommendations, lessons, community events, forums, news, etc. DISCLAIMER Slacklining can be a dangerous act …

Are you in your 20's or 30's and want to meet new people who share your interests of exploring the beautiful outdoor playground that the Lower Mainland has to offer? If your answer is "yes" then I'm glad you found this group! :) While hiking is the main focus, camping, swimming, sports, snowshoeing, skiing/snowboarding, backpacking, and weekend road-trips can be something to look forward to as well.

This group is for people who like to spend time outdoors. Simple. Either post an event or come to someone else's. From a walk outside to a multi-day kayak trip in the wilds of BC if it's outside, you can propose it and see who's interested in attending. A photo that clearly identifies you (so that people know who you are when meeting up) is required for membership. Those without will be removed. Also, here's how to post an Outdoors Adventures meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoors-Adventures-Van …

This meet-up is for people who are experienced Ultimate Frisbee players who want to practice their shot making skills. This is not a beginners group. Intermediate and expert only please. We won't have teams or be playing games, just tossing the disc around for a couple of hours. Bring your disc!

BC is a paradise for outdoor adventures, so let's get out there and enjoy BC, and make some new friends along the way!

This is a private Meetup Group for the employees, friends and families of LYFE Kitchen Retail, a local natural foods company. LYFE Kitchen's motto is...  Eat Good.  Feel Good.  Do Good.... and this group allows LYFERs to do just that!

The BC Backcountry Explorers Meetup is for fit people who either already love the BC outdoors or are interested in finding out what it's all about! The primary activities are hiking, backpacking and snowshoeing, but from time to time there may also be kayaking, camping, cross-country skiing, rollerblading etc. Events are primarily located in south-western British Columbia, but from time to time, there will be trips farther afield than that! Please keep in mind that all event organizers are volu …

This is a Vancouver Urban Sketchers group going based on urbansketchers.org which is an international nonprofit organization to bring urban sketchers from all over the world together in real life and online. Please note: All levels of experience (yes, that includes none!) are welcome. No judgment, no criticism. We only give positive feedback, tips and encouragement. Every drawing is unique. This is not a class, but we can learn from one another. The concept for this group is simple: We get tog …

Our group of like minded healthy, active, nutritionally conscious members will meet regularly to engage in activity in the form of outdoor and indoor bootcamps, running clubs, exercise classes, nutrition/cooking education, health and wellness education on various pertinent topics. The goal is to educate, spread awareness, and spread passion for living a healthier lifestyle for disease prevention, and the joy of feeling and looking great! Our goal and aim is to bring people together to encourage …

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, bouldering, running and etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. I want to create an environment where people who are active and healthy can come and connect through the love of both outdoor and indoor activities.

This group is dedicated to adventure rock climbing, scrambling, and light mountaineering on the west coast of British Columbia! We will enjoy outdoor meetups in Squamish and Vancouver for climbing at local crags and peak-pagging local mountains. Climbing meetups will include indoor rock climbing, outdoor rock climbing, rock rescue instruction, rock climbing instruction, scrambling, light mountaineering, adventure trekking and camping, and super fun trips to local climbing areas. WOOHOO! It's gon …

Calling all FUN, ADVENTUROUS, OUTDOORSY, people that enjoy Helping Others, meeting New People, going on Road Trips, and PARTYING !! Let's get together for the funnest weekend ever and help an amazing cause. Come join us and spend the weekend making a difference, meeting new people & cheering on the Riders as they embark on their cancer conquering journey! The Ride to Conquer Cancer, occurring over June 15th & 16th, 2013, is an epic 2 day cycling journey from Vancouver to Seattle that inspires aw …

NEW to Vancouver? From another province or country (ie U.S., Europe, U.K., Australia, Russia, Asia, Africa, South America) and interested in meeting other nice 40 somethings for friendship or more? If so, this may be the group for you! Hi, I'm Paul - a Canadian of Italian origin, and newcomer from Ottawa.  I've been in Vancouver almost 2 years, and it didn't take me long to realize, (as  you may have), how challenging it is to meet quality men in their 40's for friendship - especially outside o …

The purpose of this new meetup group is to bring together outdoor enthusiasts who would like to explore the greater Vancouver area by canoe. I have enjoyed many areas in and around Vancouver and I'd love to explore those places with other people, and also find new places. To participate you must have or arrange access to a canoe and you'll have to get yourself and the canoe to areas we will explore.  The paddlers are each responsible for their own canoe and equipment. Beginners should take a bas …

Join together with other families to get out of the house and do something fun. Play outdoor games; meet at the park playground, explore the city. Our activities are always kid-friendly and parent-friendly. We value flexibility, consideration, participation, and fun! Feel free to post a meetup-event for your family outing and give others the opportunity to join you.