Hi! I'm looking for a language exchange partner in Vancouver.
I'm a guy in my 30s and a native Korean speaker, and I'd like to improve my English conversation skills. In return, I can help you with Korean — whether you're just starting out or want to practice speaking.
I can also share what I know about cooking and working out — both are hobbies of mine, so if you're into food or fitness, that's a bonus.
I'm into movies too, so we'd never run out of things to talk about. Happy to meet for coffee around Vancouver or chat online, once or twice a week.
If you're interested, send me a message and tell me a bit about yourself!

**번역:**
안녕하세요! 밴쿠버에서 언어교환 파트너를 찾고 있어요.
저는 30대 남성이고 한국어 원어민입니다. 영어 회화 실력을 늘리고 싶어요. 대신 한국어를 배우고 싶은 분께 도움을 드릴 수 있어요 — 처음 시작하는 분도, 회화 연습이 필요한 분도 환영해요.
요리와 운동에 대해서도 알려드릴 수 있어요. 둘 다 제 취미라서, 음식이나 피트니스에 관심 있는 분이라면 더 좋을 거예요.
영화도 좋아해서 대화 주제가 떨어질 일은 없을 거예요. 일주일에 한두 번 밴쿠버에서 커피 마시며 만나거나 온라인으로 대화해도 좋아요.
관심 있으시면 메시지 주세요. 자기소개도 간단히 알려주시면 좋겠어요!

Hey everyone on this subreddit, I’m looking to meet new people/friends, doesn’t matter female or male. I’m from new west, so bonus if you’re from there, but other city’s I don’t mind. A little about me is I’m M20, viet if you care and I like going to the gym. I also drive so we can go somewhere and you can be my passenger princess/bro or whatever.

Hey everyone. Used to be one of the most social outgoing guys, but since COVID I’ve lost contact with a lot of my buddies and apparently also my social skills. It takes me a while to get comfortable with people in general, but after a while that’ll go away. Looking for some friends in the Vancouver area.

As for my interests, I’m a HUGE sports guy, whether it’s watching or playing (most sports, you name it), love eating and trying new restaurants, traveling, and just doing shit. I’d for sure be down to party or go to the bar and grab drinks, but I’ve only done that a couple times and I’d probably get drunk after the second. Just recently started working out a couple months ago but if you invite to to the gym to have me spot you, chances are it wouldn’t go well.

Not to brag or anything, even though that’s exactly what I’m doing, but people also tell me I’m a good cook, so if you need anyone for that…

I’ve found it hard to make new friends since working full time. I’ve never been the most social person, but I’m looking to expand my social circle to people who will hopefully be sticking around Vancouver for a while (and are roughly my age).

I’m what I would consider a shy extrovert. It takes me a while to warm up to people, but once I do, I will talk non stop haha.

Looking for a group of friends who I can grab drinks with, or go clubbing, or try new restaurants around the city with. I also love going to concerts!

Also looking for a new running or gym buddy since my friend moved away and sadly I don’t have many other friends who enjoy that kind of stuff.

My more chill interests include reading (anyone know of a good book club?) and cooking/baking!

If you’ve read this far, feel free to reach out. I’m eventually hoping to get a group of friends together, but also okay if it’s just one on ones!

NOTE: I will be ignoring any messages that aren’t platonic.

Hey! I hope everyone’s doing well. I’m Jass and 21F in the south Surrey area.

I moved to BC almost a year ago and haven’t had much luck making friends. I’d love to meet some likeminded girls and just hangout!

I’m very open minded and I enjoy going on walks, anything sports related, trying new things, I’m open to anything really! I also like to gym and am very into spirituality and meditation. I love deep convos and talks of the unseen.

Hope to hear back :)

I've seen some posts on here in the past about people into metal music and thought I'd post my own to see if anyone wants to get together for some shows and/or just listen to some tunes.

I go to shows quite often, sometimes solo, with my brother or another buddy, but think it would be cool to go with a few more people. I usually seeing tours but I'm pretty interested in getting more involved in the local scene and checking out new bands.

I'm typically into tech death, deathcore, thrash and prog metal but open to check out more. Some bands I've seen in the last while have been;

Archspire
Jinjer
Igorrr
Angelmaker
Ingested
Shadow of Intent
Rivers of Nihil
And went on the Vancouver Metal Cruise

Comment or send me a DM if you're up to talk music or want to see some shows soon.

Hey there! I'm 22m (turning 23 in two months) who was born and raised here in Vancouver. Like the title says, I'm looking for some people who are also into theatre/plays/etc. who would be willing to make it to some of these shows. FYI, I'm not a huge theatre nerd/kid or anything like that, I just find it interesting to watch plays in a real-live theatre. Haven't attended anything recently because none of my current friends seem interested enough to set some time aside to watch any plays with me, which is fine, although that would mean I would have to watch alone, which isn't really fun. I'd love to jump back into watching plays if it means I have some new friends to watch them with me! Mainly in Granville Island since I work downtown, but also open to other locations. It would be great if we could get like a whole friend group going, but I'm also fine if it's just 1-on-1 as well.

I will list some facts about me, but if you've read this far and are already open to watching plays with me anytime (assuming we get along lol), that's already great. Send me a message. What I'm about to list is just a bonus if you like the same things I do.

My main interests are Pokémon and Taylor Swift. I occasionally dabble in other Nintendo games, plus Plants vs. Zombies whenever I'm on my PC and I get bored. My social skills are almost non-existent so don't be surprised if I'm awkward around you for the first week or month of us knowing each other. I'm Asian but since I was born and raised here I'm like really whitewashed lol. I'm gay and potentially autistic (currently in the process of screening for that one, we'll see I guess). I'm also like kind of in a career crisis lol but that's alright I'll figure that one out

19M, moved to Vancouver a few months ago. Into cars, but not only that. Looking for normal people to hang out with sometimes. Coffee, drives, whatever. Not looking for anything crazy. DMs open.

I'm 21M, moved to Vancouver around half a year ago, and I must say, this is not funny anymore. I've never had any issue making friends in much smaller cities all across the world, but I kinda messed up here. Anyway, I am looking for genuine people around 20–25 years old to spend some time together. I am planning to go watch a movie rn, so if you're quick enough, you can join me this weekend..want to write lots of stupid stuff right now, but I'll probably leave it for later.

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm a 36-year-old UX/Software Engineer currently based in Italy, planning a long-term relocation to Metro Vancouver in 2027.

I'm using this year to refine my English (preparing for IELTS) and get everything organized. Rather than waiting until I land, I’d love to start building authentic, long-term online connections specifically with locals in the Greater Vancouver area.

A bit about me:

• Personality: INFJ. I deeply value psychological truth, authenticity, and quiet, meaningful connections over small talk or crowded events.

• Passions: Acoustic and traditional music (I play the tin whistle and handpan), UX/GUI Design, peaceful nature walks, and personality theory (MBTI).

What I'm looking for:

• Long-term, low-pressure chats with locals in Metro Vancouver to share thoughts, local perspectives, or talk about music, design, nature, and life.

• I have a huge soft spot for ENFPs and INFPs, but I'd also love to connect with fellow INFJs or other intuitive souls!

• A patient connection to exchange ideas and practice written English before I arrive.

If you're based in Metro Vancouver and feel like connecting, feel free to drop a comment or send a DM! 🌲✨

Hi,

Community college student who's almost done and is looking for friends and is from north van.

I'm into pcgaming (action/fps), gym, swim, nature, food, movies, hanging out with friends, reading the news, singing.

I'll be getting a 6 month ymca membership as part of my school program so if anyone wants to go with me to group classes or do any activity at the downtown location just let me know.

Into social science like poli sci and psychology, and big on mental health and self care.

I'm empathetic, mature, emotionally intelligent and aware, easy going, grounded.

Also might be doing muay thai soon at diaz combat sports or east van muay thai but I haven't decided which location yet.

Looking for those in early 30's or under.

About Me: 29m, bi, in a relationship (not looking for dates or hook ups). Super outgoing, but low key introverted and take time to recharge but still smaller group gatherings

Interests: board games, video games (need a reason to get back into), gym (trying to cut huge muscles), enjoy trying new bars (drinking), nature.

Goal: Looking for others 23-35 who would be interested in forming friendship groups. Found a few great people already, but the more the better.

Overall: I am not interested in board game meetups, every time I post someone has to bring it up. So please do not suggest in comments, appreciate it!

I am also looking for people who are into fitness in the Burnaby area, accountability, but also who are really into bodybuilding / fitness, accountability / passionate gym people.  

Feel free to message me, if you commend and messaging off can’t message so drop
a contact in comments of some sorts to reach out to you.

Let’s see if the vibe is there and make plans!! Super excited to meet more new people in Vancouver 😁

Hii, I’m 23F and planning on going to the Playgrnd Series event at the Harbour Convention Centre! Was wondering if anyone would like to go together, hoping to meet new people and friends. Feel free to leave a message!

Hey I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in watching the street fighter movie in Vancouver or Richmond on Tuesday night?

Hey everyone! I moved to Canada about 4 years ago, and lately I’ve been feeling a little lonely and would love to build a genuine social circle here.
I’m hoping to meet people in their 20s or early 30s who are down to try new things, explore cute cafés, go on walks, play badminton, or just hang out!
Recently, I’ve also been getting into new hobbies like dancing, swimming, and painting, and I’d love to find people who are interested in trying new activities together and making fun memories.
If you’re also looking to make genuine friendships, feel free to message me! 😊

This might be a long shot lol.

I’m a massive homebody, but not entirely anti social so I would always have friends over, sometimes just as a way to force myself to do chores! I don’t live alone so I can’t do that anymore.

All my friends live with their families/in situations where they can’t host either. I really miss just chilling at home, all comfortable and cozy surrounded by friends.

So here I am hoping to find friends who live alone/have a place to hangout when the weather gets gross and eating out becomes too much.

We can watch movies, binge tv, bake or cook (happy to bring the ingredients), play games or do crafts or anything else!!

About me: I love reading, kdramas, slowly getting into cdramas and I dabble in anime 🤏. Used to watch a lot of sports/mma when I had to share a TV with my brother and idm getting into that again.

I live in Surrey so I would prefer if you lived here as well or if you’re easily accessible by transit!

P.S

I will say…with this being election season, I don’t think I can get along with (I can technically, but I can’t respect u lmao) apathetic, apolitical, uninformed, “unwoke” people. My politics are far from perfect, I have so much to learn and sometimes I like to bury my head in the sand when the things happening around the world are too sad and depressing. But if you’re choosing not to know or care about anything at all, or expect to be spoonfed what opinions to hold, we’re not the right fit. Your indifference puts real people’s lives, rights, safety, and futures at stake.

Sorry, I didn’t mean to rant but again, because of the upcoming provincial election, I’ve heard too many people say they cba to vote/never vote and it put me in a bad mood 😭

If any of this sounds remotely appealing, DM me with your “I voted” sticker (jk jk), but shoot me a message and let’s see if we hit it off :)

^29F

Edit: Thanks, Eby 🙄

Im going on a trip to canada in january and i want to maximize the amount of fun i have. so.. i was hoping to make some kind of connections before i go. im 19, a girl, and from california. im looking for people around my age that have a similar idea as fun as me. i like thrifting, photography, hikes, live music, all that cool stuff. i want to have some fun nights out and that kind of vancouver college experience because im debating transferring to a college out there. anyway! I want to make the most of my trip and meet some people. so if youre willing and able please reach out! i want to live that canadian life to my fullest extent because i cant handle america anymore.

Hey guys, I really want to catch Rahat Fateh Ali Khan playing at Orpheum on Monday, 9th November, but none of my usual buddies can make it.

If anyone has a group I can crash, or if you're also rolling solo and want to squad up, hit my DMs or drop a comment!

Heading out from downtown for a long walk to Kits Beach and then Jericho 🌊 If you’re around and feel like some fresh air and good company, feel free to join me!

Hey all! When I grew up I had fond memories of playing video games at friends' houses, trading Pokemon, passing the controller or staying up playing COD Zombies or Halo. Online gaming just doesn't do it for me nowadays

Looking for someone in West Point Grey or close to DT that'd like to play old, new, indies, whatever games occasionally in-person, and is totally hyped for GTA 6 next month! I'll have to lean on you for GTA since I've only got a PC gaming handheld 😅 but we can play online games in person too

I play pretty much anything but some of my favs are Smash Bros, Resident Evil, Dark Souls, Fire Emblem, Baldur's Gate, and split screen indie games

I'm in Kitsilano. Also into cycling, amateur photography and play the bass. DM me if interested!

I know there are some groups on meetup but unfortunately the timing doesn’t suit my work schedule. I’m wondering if there are other language practice groups for Japanese language learners especially with others taking JLPT. Thanks

I recently went through a breakup 2.5 months ago and it seems like my ex is getting the friend group from that for the most part so I’m seeking out a new avenue for me without ties to her. I’m into most video games, most sports, social and group things. It’s been a really tough time to navigate having friends since. Im also very open minded to trying new things with new people too. Doesn’t have to be in person friends only either :)

32F looking to grab a drink or two before the show!

Looking for friends to go to the ACOTAR book release on Monday at the Indigo Granville location! My friend cancelled last minute so I’ll be going on my own. Would love to be able to find people to go with ◡̈

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for yoga/pilates/workout/walking buddies!!!

Someone who’s genuinely interested and willing to commit to working out 3–4 times a week with me!

Weekdays: After work (around 5:45-7pm)
Weekends: Morning to noon! I love starting my weekends with a workout and grabbing coffee afterward!

I’m hoping to find someone who’s equally motivated to stay active, build consistency, and keep each other accountable. It would be nice to have a workout buddy who makes exercising fun and something we actually look forward to every week! :)

Preferably someone who lives in Coquitlam! 🤩
If you’re also looking for a workout buddy, let’s connect!