Meet others who lack true refinement, lack a regal heritage, and lack a superior attitude towards other cultures. We live in a city of vast ethnic diversity. The idea of this group is to explore that heterogeneity, find other open-minded flavour seekers and do it on a budget. There are hundreds of ethnic, family-owned restaurants, often no frills, but really authentic flavours from around the world. Please have a face picture posted! SOME BASIC RULES *If you have far-right political, sexual or …

This group is for anyone who are learning English as a Second Language, and also at the same time for anyone interested in learning any new languages and meeting new friends from all over the world. You will be challenged to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. We have thousands of visitors and immigrants from all over the world, wanting to improve their English skills and at the sa …

If you're ready to learn, improve and practice your Spanish while meeting new and interesting friends, then you have found the right place! We are a fun and dynamic group who enjoy diverse activities such as dancing, music, food, travel, culture and hispanic heritage among many others. All levels and ages are welcome. We hope to see you soon! Si estas listo para aprender, mejorar y practicar tu espanol mientras conoces amigos nuevos e interesantes, entonces has encontrado el lugar correcto! Somo …

Meet other new and old immigrants;  internationals on student visas, working visas or visitor visas; and Canadians who are interested in world cultures. If you are a new immigrant, it is a great opportunity for you to meet other immigrants who share similar experiences with you in struggling to survive, being adapted to Canadian cultures while maintaining their pride in their heritages, building up a circle of friends outside their ethnic community,  and pursuing successful careers. If you are a …

Join us for various sports, travel, environmental and social activities. Volunteering is required to be a part of our club and attend our activities. Visit our official web site for more details: http://www.VancouverTennisClub.com * Earn and keep a club membership by volunteering. Free lessons, advice, tutorials and help for sports and most of our activities (volunteers and authorized members only). There will be activities scheduled regularly. We play tennis primarily in Vancouver, BC. When th …

Latin American Motorcycle Association We are of every creed and color who enjoy riding motorcycles. We offer fellowship, foster diversity and a common place where motorcycle enthusiasts can share their knowledge and experiences. This Meetup is for experienced ryders only. Video on Us: http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/harlistas/harlista.html#video1 Our Website: http://www.lamavancouver.ca/ Our International Site: http://www.latinbikers.com/web Our Facebook Page: http://www.face …

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 …

This group is for everybody who wants to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Cultures and languages blend into an ever-changing mix. Come and take full advantage of this mix by interacting with others. Learn a new language! And make new friends at the same time. Do you want to practice your conversation skills? Have you ever wanted to know more about a foreign language you hear i …

Hello! Do you live in Vancouver? Do you like international cultures and languages. Do you speak Spanish? French? Swahili? Korean? Arabic or any other language from any other continent, whether Asia, Africa, Europe, South Ameria, North America or Australia. Are you open to interact in a multicultural dynamic group of people and learn more about the languages and cultures of other countries? All of this, via some interactive activities....Are you ready to explore culture, art, music, games, dance, …

We want to build a bridge between the classroom and the real world. Join the ABC Study Group to make new friends and experience the diversity of this city. Are you new in Vancouver? Do you want to study English? Make the most of your time and have fun with people like you! Learn and improve your conversational skills. Let's review current topics in the news. You can get help with your homework, too, or set up a language exchange. Not a language student? That's cool, too! We welcome anybody who w …

Interested in learning some basic Chinese (Mandarin) conversation and expand your social circle? Want to have a deeper insight into Chinese culture? We provide a friendly Chinese learning environment & aim to improve communication between people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Come join us and learn with a group of passionate teachers. (lessons are strictly for beginners)

This is a group for anyone interested in reading books about language, linguistics, and translation. We are meeting once a month to discuss the featured monthly book. Each meeting brings together a diverse group of language professionals and non-professionals — including translators, interpreters, linguists, terminologists, researchers, and students — for a fun, enriching discussion on books related to language and translation. The club will provide an opportunity to engage in learning across di …

This is a group for anyone interested in nutrient dense foods & traditional food preparation. As the Vancouver Chapters of the Weston A. Price Foundation, we have a passion for connecting people to real food sources, information & solutions. Our meetups have an education focus as we get together to teach and share traditional food preparation techniques, how to work with small food budgets and how to work together as a community to overcome political food challenges. There will be a variety of e …

The Vancouver Arabic Social Meetup Group's purpose is to provide a stimulating networking environment for sharing and learning more about the Arabic culture, language and local seminars, courses and events. We have a diverse membership with representation from many Arabic countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates as well as non-Arabic members with varying levels of language proficiency. Our Meetups are scheduled bi-weekly and are conduc …

Tricity Greendrinks - Canada, BC. Tricity refers to an area encompassing cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and the villages of Belcarra and Anmore. We meet a minimum of bi-monthly at various locations throughout the Tri-Cities, usually a local restaurant. Greendrinks is co-sponsored by the Tricity Green Council (TGC) -------------- Come talk with like-minded people, socialize and discuss anything green. Tricity Greendrinks is trying to fill a void in our community and to bring toge …

Every day, we are blessed with a wonderful gift that is so often overlooked - LUNCH! Lunch is the perfect time to take a break from your work, give your eyes a rest, and re-energize so that you're ready to work hard in the afternoon. Why not make the most of this opportunity by getting out, meeting new people, networking, and enjoying the company of others over a delicious meal? Never Eat Lunch Alone, or NELA, meets every 2nd Wednesday in various restaurants across the Lower Mainland and Fraser …

Welcome to the The ORIGINAL Vancouver British Expats Group! If you are a Brit, know a Brit, have spent time in Britain, or simply like British culture, they you're invited to come to one of our monthly club nights, or join in any of our events.  We are a lively and diverse group of all ages and backgrounds with a common affinity for things British. Suggestions for new events, activities, questions about life here are very much encouraged. Take a peek at the Message Board to post thoughts and q …