Meeting people in Vancouver is notoriously hard, but it can be even harder when you’re a member of the LGBTQ community.
Don’t fret – we’ve got you covered. Here are 14 LGBTQ social groups that meet up right here in Vancouver.
Sports
Vancouver Rock Climbing Group – LGBT Chapter
The LGBTQ chapter of the Vancouver Rock Climbing Group aims to unite the LGBTQ community through the power of climbing sessions. Meet like-minded people who enjoy climbing and having fun.
Website: vrcg.ca/lgbt-chapter
Vancouver’s Cutting Edges
The Cutting Edges aim to create a friendly, fun environment for gay hockey players and anyone else who shares their love of hockey and wishes to participate.
Website: thecuttingedges.com
Vancouver Frontrunners
Vancouver Frontrunners was founded in 1983 and is one of Vancouver’s longest-running LGBTQ sporting groups. With over 150 members in the Metro area, it’s also one of the largest. The group meets twice a week to take part in races, fundraisers, and sporting competitions – rain or shine.
Website: vancouverfrontrunners.org
English Bay Swim Club
The English Bay Swim Club aims to create a positive, inclusive space for LGBTQ people, especially trans and gender-variant people. Aside from competing, they hold social events around town on a regular basis.
Website: englishbay.org
Bump Volleyball Club
This group aims to include all members of the LGBTQ community, along with straight allies, for weekly volleyball fun from June to August. Bump Volleyball Club meets every Tuesday at Spanish Banks and every Wednesday in Burnaby.
Website: bumpvolleyballclub.sites.teamsnap.com
Gay 10-pin Bowling
A Vancouver-based 10-pin bowling group for gay men to meet each other. Founded just this year, this group has 44 members, and you don’t have to be a bowling pro to join – all levels are welcome.
Website: meetup.com/Gay-10-Pin-Bowiling-For-All-Levels
Faith / Spirituality
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Queer Women of Faith and Friends
Despite what the name might suggest, Queer Women of Faith and Friends is inclusive to all members of the LGBTQ community, and everyone is welcome. The group meets to discuss faith and spirituality with potlucks, discussion groups, and “legendary” dance parties.
Website: meetup.com/Queer-Women-of-Faith
Miscellaneous
Out in White Rock
An LGBTQ group that welcomes members in White Rock, Delta, Surrey, and Langley to get together, exchange ideas, and play games. An active group of 238 members that’s been around since 2012.
Website: meetup.com/Out-In-White-Rock
Vancouver and Lower Mainland Ladies
While not strictly for LGBTQ women, it’s under the LGBTQ and lesbian categories, and is described as a safe space for women to meet and have fun. The description notes that it’s not a dating group, but a place for women to meet other women to partake in activities such as skiing, hiking, dancing, and camping.
Website: meetup.com/Vancouver-and-Lower-Mainland-ladies-meetup-group
Vancouver Gay Camping Buddies
A camping group for gay and bisexual men who enjoy the wilderness. The group is also open to nudists.
Website: meetup.com/Vancouver-Gay-Camping-Buddies
Vancouver Gay Men’s Beer and Social Club
This group meets monthly to participate in events and then grab beers afterwards.
Website: meetup.com/Vancouver-Gay-Mens-Beer-and-Social-Club
Vancouver Gay Dads Group
For gay dads or gay men who plan on becoming fathers sometime soon to meet other gay dads. The group meets to share ideas on parenting, adoption, surrogacy, and all things related to fatherhood.
Website: meetup.com/Vancouver-Gay-Dads-Group
Vancouver Gay Riders
For gay men who love motorcycles and going for rides around Metro Vancouver.
Website: meetup.com/Vancouver-Gay-Riders
Transmasculine Connection
A dating group for trans and cis men to meet. This group meets periodically for social events, and the age range is wide.
Website: meetup.com/Transmasculine-Connection
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