Would you like to meet some positive people who love an active life, enjoy socializing, travelling, the ocean and paddling? You can be part of building a global community with the desire to give something back to the sports you love! This World Recreational Outriggers and Paddlers Meetup was created to connect the world paddle community and to create a global network of paddlers who would like to connect for paddling, training, travelling, socializing and anything else that helps us get out on t …

Our mission is to empower members to cope successfully in a variety of adverse scenarios ranging from natural disasters, accidents to remote wilderness settings. We provide opportunities to learn specific skills: anything from bush craft and first aid to firearms handling and self-defense. Outdoor activities are part of what we do (hiking, camping, canoeing and others). Sometimes we'll add a learning component (shelter building, compass navigation, foraging for plants etc.). Other times it's the …

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 is a group for anyone interested in hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, bouldering, running and etc.  All skills levels are welcome.  We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts.  We 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 is a group for any one who is eager to strengthen their relationship with Vancouver winter weather and outdoor recreation. As a group we will work together to form a community of outdoor rain enthusiasts who can bring outdoor enjoyment and improve our health and well being in the monsoon season. Vancouver in December has a small average of 1.5 hrs of sun/day. Lets make the best of what we have and embarrass the wet. Meet up Location will be specific easily accessible parks in the Vancouver.

The group is for those who are interested in the outdoors, adventure travel, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, trail running, mountaineering, etc. Our philosophy is never stop exploring!

Victoria Sport & Social Club (VSSC) offers adults a fun outlet through co-ed recreational sport leagues, tournaments, and social events. These leagues and events are a great way to stay active, meet friends, expand your social circle, or learn a new sport. All games are co-ed and self officiated. The age of our members is 19 and above, and all skill levels are welcome.  The greatest emphasis is on having a great time. In short, we are Recess for Adults. www.vssc.ca

VRCG is open to ALL safe climbers of ALL levels (rock, snow, ice, alpine) and prospective climbers! We help you find climbing partners and maximize your climbing through our weekly climbing sessions. We also run climbing-related charity projects so you can use your climbing skills to benefit the community! We are LGBT-friendly. Contact: Joe, Organizer 778.999.7104 cell/text. More Info: www.vrcg.ca and facebook. Climbing is dangerous. You MUST click, read carefully & agree with  "Safety/Liability …

Hey! Are your kids sitting inside watching TV on a beautiful day? Get them outside! Most weekends we hike in our local woodlands, but we notice a distinct lack of children on the trails. The founders of this group hope to provide an opportunity to get you and the children in your life enjoying the benefits our local wilderness areas. Our aim is to help children develop an appreciation of the natural world through nature walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures. Children must be accompanied by an …

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Welcome to the Vancouver Bicycle Meetup Group! We are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers. Idea for a ride? http://www.meetup.com/cyclists/calendar/suggest Videos http://www.meetup.com/cyclists/pages/VBMG_Bike_Ride_videos Pictures http://www.meetup.com/cyclists/photos To be a member …

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 …

Join us for random acts of yoga throughout Victoria and the Greater Victoria Area. In the summer months sessions will be held outdoors, in the darker and wetter months we will practice in various locations around town, including our Winter Studios at #116, 733 Johnson Street in downtown Victoria, BC. All of our teachers are certified yoga instructors, and offer a variety of classes to suit all yogis or aspiring yogis. Classes are by donation with an aim to making yoga accessible and available to …

I STARTED THIS GROUP BECAUSE POLE WALKING is G-R-E-A-T! I know about health and fitness! I had the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games in rowing, but my biggest achievement was putting my body back together after a devastating car accident. Not only that I'm a workshop facilitator; I love empowering people to take action for their own results...especially health and fitness. I tried pole walking in the summer of 2009 to strengthen my arms and shoulders so that I could carry the Winter Ol …

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 …

This is a group for outdoor enthusiasts, living healthy lifestyles interested in hiking and snowshoeing in the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Vancouver, North Shore, Whistler, Hope and surrounding areas. Hikes will range from 4 to 8+ hour day trips, of varying elevation, intensity and technical difficulty. Sharing knowledge, exercising common sense, respect for others and the willingness to help provides a fun, safe, and positive experience for everyo …

Are you over 40 and  Over and adventurous? Come join us in a variety of outdoor adventures!  Many of the activities will be on all over the lower mainland and beyond we want to get out and see what Vancouver has to offer us so we are not going to limit ourselves we want you to have fun and see the province and  we are open to any idea you have!  In the summer will organize, camping, hiking, kayaking, canoe trips and river rafting and zip trekking, the winter will bring you snow camping, cabin a …

This friendly, welcoming group is for people who've got some rudimentary or rusty Cantonese and would like to have a place to improve their skills, share their knowledge, and learn with others. It's meant to help, support and encourage anybody who is interested to learn Cantonese. Meet other local Cantonese Speakers to practice the language. We have a good mix of people, from a few who are just learning, to quite a few "native" Cantonese speakers, who are all quite eager to help out the beginne …

Feeling that urge to get out and do something physical in the great outdoors that we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep? Do you have a really weird schedule, and can't always get out on weekends, but have free days in the week? Do you love hiking, scrambling, trail running, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking, or even rollerblading? Do you prefer smaller groups? Then this group is for you! Our focus is on hiking and trail running, but anything physical and outdoorsy is good! And we have weekend …

“This group is for anyone interested in doing day hikes locally. All skills levels are welcome. However, most of the hikes will be focused more on  the moderate/difficult to strenuous side. I will post what level of a hike it will be. I started this group to share my enthusiasm for the great outdoors with like-minded individuals. Before you proceed to RSVP for your first meetup hike with this group, please take 5 minutes of your time to read the 'pages' section which you will find on the main me …

We are Fort Langley Community Rowing Club, an enthusiastic club that likes to row, have fun and make new friends all in a great location. We enjoy rowing on a regular scheduled basis most months of the year, pursuing continuing development of skill and technique.  Rowing is a great fitness activity that can support a range of goals for all ages, both recreational and competitive. For those with no previous rowing experience, we are offering 5 Learn to Row Programs this year. Each 4 week program …

Start off slow and then taper off...... If this sounds your hiking m.o., then have I got a deal for you! Looking to meet local hiking enthusiasts that are NOT SPEED DEMONS ON THE TRAIL (or don't mind a slower pace), but still love to do amazing, SOMETIMES TOUGH AND CHALLENGING hikes. Just because I'm not speedy or crazy fit doesn't mean I don't want to be at the top of Mt Cheam or Needle/Zoa Peak or High Pass at Mt Baker or Cascade Pass/Sahale Arm off the Cascades Hwy..etc. etc.! I just don't ge …

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 …

The Inside Edge Club is a registered  non-profit society providing social sports and recreation opportunities for its members and guests. This meetup group provides visibility to some of the activities Club members do. For most activities posted here, you do not need to be a paid up Club member, though there are benifits (i.e. preferred rates, ability to book at our Whistler Lodge, etc.). If you want more information about becoming a member, or just more information about the Club, please visit …

This group is for anyone wanting to experience and/or learn sailing, the wonderful world of the ocean, outdoors and the friendship cruising together as a small group will create. The boat is a 1981 34 foot C&C sailing sloop, fully equipped for cruising the inland waters of the Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands,

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 …

Lets get together in an outdoor activity such as cycling, walking and sightseeing. Having fun does not need to expensive. I started this group because I like to inspire others to be physically active in non-costly manner. Looking forward to exploring our neighboorhood with everybody.

Welcome to the Elegant & Exquisite Girls of the City Social Club! This is a WOMENS ONLY social group. What are Elegant & Exquisite Girls? Successful, Graceful, Sophisticated, Independent, Radiant and Positive Women:) Elegant & Exquisite Girls of the City is for women that are looking to socialize, meet some amazing new friends and have loads of FUN and LAUGHTER! The type of events that will be organized will be: girls night out, dining out, wine tasting, elegant gatherings and get togethers, bru …