15 clubs that meet regularly in Vancouver. Running, books, hiking, arts, and more. Each link goes to the group itself.
One email when the app opens in Vancouver.
Every category below is its own page, with the full list and what to expect before you show up.
Independent clubs and groups in Vancouver. Tap any to go to the group itself.
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Non-fiction book club focused on social justice and self-care. Monthly Tuesday-evening meetups at breweries and bars across the Lower Mainland.
Tuesday-night meetup at a Lower Mainland brewery. Book chosen ahead of time.
Non-fiction reads on tech, environment, migration, mental health. Last Tuesday of every month at unique locations.
Local Vancouver chapter of The Gloss — global women's book club. Same book each month, in-person discussion.
VPL-hosted book clubs in English and Chinese. Timely, topical, noteworthy fiction and non-fiction.
Established 1907. Outdoor enthusiasts who hike, backpack, and climb. $40/year membership includes 10% MEC discount.
Founded 1991. Hiking, cycling, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing. Open to anyone — not just Burnaby residents.
Volunteer-run since 1958. Getting Metro Vancouver outdoors for nearly 70 years.
5,000+ members. Hikes, camping, canoe, climbing, social events year-round.
Vancouver's open hiking mailing list. 3,600+ subscribers organize 200+ outdoor adventures per year. 100% free.
Community-driven run group for runners of all levels who thrive on connection, motivation, and personal growth.
One of Vancouver's oldest run clubs (10+ years). 5K at 5-6 min/km or 10K at 5-5:30 min/km. Welcoming, large regular community.
Cult-following Mount Pleasant run club. Routes vary; food and drinks always after. Known for the Sole Ties dating series.
Mount Pleasant route, food and drinks at a neighborhood spot after.
Founded spring 2023. Inclusive, accessible paces — built for people new to running.
Thursdays at 6:30 PM at South Memorial track and Sundays at 8:30 AM at Olympic Village square.
Track workout at South Memorial. Structured intervals.
Weekend long run starting from Olympic Village square.
Safe, supportive running community for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, friends, and allies.
Browse this page by category. We track 15 clubs and groups in Vancouver, including 6 run clubs, 5 hiking and outdoor clubs and 4 book clubs. Each listing links straight to the group's own signup page, so you can join without going through Culdesac.
Pick something that repeats. Run Clubs are the largest category in Vancouver right now with 6 active groups, and a weekly meetup gets you past the introductions faster than a one-off event ever will.
Most are. Run clubs, book clubs and library programs are almost always free and drop-in. Sports leagues and some fitness groups charge a season or membership fee, which the group's own page will state.
The listings here are filtered to groups that meet on a repeating schedule, usually weekly or monthly. One-off events are excluded, because showing up twice is what turns an event into a friendship.
No. This directory is free to browse and every group links out to wherever it already organises. The app matters once a group runs its own chat and calendar on Culdesac, which puts you in the group chat the moment you say yes to an event.
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Each group gets a chat and a calendar. You join the event, you're already talking before you show up.
One email at launch.