The "Equal Parenting Trek" will create an annual "Progressive Convention" for Natural Parent's Rights in the US & Canada. The "Equal Parenting Trek" is an annual City by City sequence of joint Speaker Meetings called "Roundups" from Victoria, BC to Washington DC in the summer, and from St. John's, NFLD to Vancouver, BC in the Fall. Meet your EP Friends in neighboring towns by assembling a Posse of wheeled vehicles and traveling to the adjacent EP Roundup to hear the Speakers and build the EP Fel …

If you are interested in reading new books, discovering new genres, meeting new friends and chatting over drinks then please join our book club!  Membership is open and we're always glad to get new members. This will be a way to discover new books and meet new, fun, great people. The goal is to have fun, not to get too serious. So if you are imagining long, in depth conversations on Shakespeare's motivations this may not be the group for you! That's not to say there won't be lots of lively conve …

** Due to a lot of spamming from fake members I have set it so I must approve of new members. Don't let this deter you from joining its just to keep the marketing away!** This group is all about the best of girlfriends! Having great girlfriends is important, if you are new in town or want to meet new friends with whom you can laugh and chat, RSVP to one of our social events! There are many activity options for this group: going for coffee, cocktails, volunteering/fundraising (e.g. Run for the Cu …

This is a place for travelers to get together, tell their stories, share their pictures and maybe plan some new trips, with new friends. Backpack or Ritz, cruises or camel it doesn't matter. This is a place to connect with like minded people and maybe put some places on the map you've never considered going.

This group is for people (Age 24-40) who have a dog or like to be around dogs and who like to go to parks or for long walks with furry friends!

Do you love sushi or sashimi but cant find any friends that appreciate it? Do you want to socialise with like minded individuals that love Japanese food and great company? Do you want to explore Japanese cuisine? Do you like trying different Japanese restaurants around Victoria for the fun of it? If you answered Yes to the questions above then you have found your IDEAL club. Welcome! We are happy you found us! We do not pretend to be fancy Japanese Food connoisseurs ~ nor are we food snobs! W …

"thought-provoking - stimulating - enlightening - controversial" Welcome to The Philosophers' Cafe (no RSVP needed, many attend)..... running for over 12 years LOCATION: 3460 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC, 7-8:30 pm. Come early for a seat on the each Wednesday. Beginning at the front door, look for signs for "The Philosophers' Cafe." Comfortable surroundings for vibrant street level discussions on issues fundamental to human existence. No formal philosophy training required; all views enthusia …

One of the first types of groups I was hoping to find on Meetup was a Single Dads group. Not sure about your experience but it's either moms at the play park or couples and rarely another guy.  I'm sure some of you might have friends that don't have children or always travel as a couple so connecting with others tends to become a little challenging.  I thought a group where single dads could get together for meet ups with the kids and also on our nights without the little monkeys for a game of p …

This group is for anyone living in Victoria who are in their 20's or early 30's. It can be hard to meet people in this town, so this group is here to help all of us make some new friends! Be as involved as you like...come to one meetup a month, or five! Meetups range from brunches and dinners to hikes and live comedy shows. If there is an event you'd like to go to, make it a meetup! People in this group are very casual and welcoming. Membership is $5/year. Hope to see you out soon!

This meetup group is designed for adult, working couples roughly between the ages of 25 and 40 years to connect with one another at relaxed venues (often over yummy food and drinks) to share conversation and to build new relationships. Dinners, pub nights, music, potlucks, theatre, tapas, museums, movies, games nights, festivals, whatever ---- D.I.N.Ks are encouraged to suggest ideas and we'll try to make them happen! **To be clear - D.I.N.K stands for "double income, no kids" -- In the group f …

We decided to start this group as we would like to meet other people who enjoy exploring Victoria's wilderness and city parks, lakes, and coast line. We enjoy easy to moderate-grade walks of about one to two hours. We don't aspire to being backpacking hikers, although we occasionally offer more challenging walks. Please join us if you enjoy the same types of walks taking in the beauty of nature. NOTE: This group is closed to new members temporarily, because the weekend walks are getting very lon …

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

Outdoor activities or indoor get-togethers, this club includes everything where people aged 30 to 45 can socialize. This meetup group was created for those of us who want to meet, make new friends and socialize with others in this age range. It's wide open in terms of the kinds of events members want to arrange so feel free to suggest anything that interests you... the more varied the better!

This Meetup group is one of five in British Columbia that aim to bring British expats and friends together to enjoy British banter, humour, TV, sports, customs and traditions. Whether you have just moved here, or have lived here all your life, join us to make new friends over a Sunday roast, a visit to the theatre or a pint at the pub. We also represent Britain at local festivals, and celebrate important occasions like St. George's Day, Burns Night, St. David's ... and the Cup Final! The other M …

Dollar Divas is a meetup group for women who want to be fierce, fabulous and financially independent.  This is a group for anyone who wants to take control of their finances, and take control of their life! We would like to host informal educational events on topics that are important to women (budgeting, saving, investing, real estate, small business, you name it!) intermixed with social meetups where we can chat about money and support each other in our goals, challenges and have questions ans …

For artists, craft persons, inventors, or simply art appreciators and learners! Casual meetups to paint together, draw, knit, craft, talk art, visit galleries, share portfolios, learn from others, etc! Ce groupe est pour tout les esprits créatifs qui veulent rencontrer d'autres gens comme eux, soit pour peindre, bricoler, dessiner, tricoter, partager des portfolio, apprendre, aller visiter des galeries d'arts, etc.!

A group for Victoria area 40+ mature singles interested in meeting other like-minded singles. Forget all you've heard...Living and Loving Beyond 40 is the greatest time of our lives!  This is the time to make the rest of our lives the best of our lives! So let's throw out the old rule book about who we need to be!  The 40's and beyond can be an exciting time of self discovery, where we can dust off those neglected parts and embark on a thrilling adventure to create the life we love. Living and L …

Outdoor activities or indoor get-togethers, this club includes everything where people aged 40 to 55 can socialize. This meetup group was created for those of us who want to meet, make new friends and socialize with others in this age range. It's wide open in terms of the kinds of events members want to arrange so feel free to suggest anything that interests you... the more varied the better!

Outdoor activities or indoor get-togethers, this club includes everything where people aged 50 and up can socialize. This meetup group was created for those of us who want to meet, make new friends and socialize with others in this age range. It's wide open in terms of the kinds of events members want to arrange so feel free to suggest anything that interests you... the more varied the better!

Member information is kept private for this group and is accessible only to members. The group is for anyone committed to seeking help, healing, and support for personal issues and challenges. TIME: Every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm. LOCATION: 3460 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC (While the venue is a church building where other community groups also meet from time to time, we do not incorporate prayer or faith concepts in the group.) If you are thinking of joining the group, please first read th …

So here it is, the social group designed to bring together gay persons for the intentions of making new friends and social networking :) in Victoria, British Columbia. This is not a dating group :P New to the city, feel free to join! Weekly Coffee meetups and more to come!

“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.

You don't have to have a date to have a great time out - attend an event where everyone is a "plus 1"! Let's be honest, even if you are happily single, life can go from routine to rut if you don't get out and socialize. But where do you go to meet people when your friends are all attached and busy? How do you meet someone who shares your love of food, wine, travel, current or cultural events - even just interesting conversation - when everywhere you look, you see only couples two-by-two? Our eve …

To join or for more information, simply click "JOIN US" or email collegemhc@gmail.com The group is for anyone committed to seeking help, healing, and support for personal issues and challenges. New members are encouraged to complete the Know Thyself Life Story Questionnaire (for their own use) found here http://files.meetup.com/5731302/Know%20Thyself%20Life%20Story%20Questionnaire.pdf More practical short articles can be found here on anger, marriage, grief, depression, sexual abuse, childhoo …

Tall people of Victoria come out and play! This is a group for tall men and women in the Victoria/Vancouver Island area. Let's meetup for fun activities throughout the city. I started this group because I have attended tall club social events in other cities and I know that Victoria has a tall community that is just as fun. I am 6'4 and am usually the tallest person in a room. Let's have fun as a group of awesome talls and feel normal together. If you are a woman who is 5'10 or taller and a man …

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting local Iranians and to learn about the Persian culture. Let's get together for affordable activities in Victoria, like going camping, rock climbing, dinner and movie gatherings, snowboarding at Mt Washington, or surfing in Tofino. I started this group because I want to meet other Persians on the Vancouver Island. Looking forward to building a fun and exciting Persian community together! You are most welcome to join if you are from other nationaliti …

Invisible Disabilities is an umbrella term for hidden disabilities - disabilities that are not immediately visible.  Invisible Disabilities are innate and neurological in nature, such as Learning Disabilities, Borderline Personality Disorder (Emotional Dysregulation), Aspergers,Autism, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADD, ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Anxiety Disorder, Brain Injury, Epilepsy, really anything where a person feels differences in the brain. People with Invisible  Disab …

Our purpose is to stimulate new friendships and substantial conversations, usually around a table and including food and drinks. We started things off focusing on The Top Ten New Year's Resolutions of All Time and talked about lies, murder, and adultery. This time around we are going through a series called "From the Playground to the Real World", looking at topics related to growing up - things like dreams, conflict, gender issues, and autonomy. It's a simple setup: an interesting topic, some d …