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Running & cycling
About the Ride Cycling
Group rides on dirt, gravel, and road routes, plus races and a free Strava-based challenge series with prizes for members. Tons of reasons to join!
Communities
Communities & Meetups in Victoria, BC
It's so hard to build community without regular, consistent & recurring meetups with the same crew. We've made some of our best friends in Victoria from joining communities of likeminded people and then interacting with them regularly over several months. Here's a collection of some of our favourite clubs that you can join here in Victoria.
Active Communities
Rhythm & movement
BOOBS
Babes On & Off Boards is Vic's all levels skate sisterhood, with regular meetups & skate seshes. A friendly, welcoming crew of babes!
Running & cycling
Capital City Run Crew
Not your average run club; costume runs, an official playlist, and regular hangouts after the runs that include beers, ice cream, and dinners.
Running & cycling
Cool Down Run Club
CDRC is an awesome community. They host lots of cool collaborations and regularly meet up for hangouts after the runs.
Rhythm & movement
English Country Dance Club
Ever wanted to learn ol' fashioned country dance? Now's your chance. You don’t need to bring a partner and dances are taught on-the-spot.
Rhythm & movement
EOD Roller Derby
Victoria's women's roller derby league, Eves of Destruction! Get into the wonderful (and sometimes scary) world of roller derby.
Running & cycling
Fernwood Social Run Club
This is more than your average run club - on top of trail runs, FSRC also hosts beach hangs and hikes! A great crew that knows how to have fun.
Running & cycling
Kwench Run Club
Weekly lunchtime runs to boost your productivity and clear your head! 30-minute runs with all levels welcome, no experience required.
Running & cycling
Notorious Runners
Notorious, but not nefarious. A community of long distance runners meeting for social runs, hitting adventurous trails, & havin' a good time!
Sports & Athletics
Pickleball & Social Club
Hop in on the pickleball craze & meet friends! Weekly meetups, 100% free, and groups for intermediate players, complete beginners, and in between.
Rhythm & movement
Red Hot Swing
Walk in, swing out! Open to experts and beginners, Red Hot holds weekly social dances that everyone can enjoy, plus regular live performances!
Running & cycling
Road Rash CC
Group bike rides with a crew that keeps the vibes top shelf - regular group rides, occasional bikepacking trips, and Road Rash Olympics!
Running & cycling
RunSport Summer Clinics
While they only run in the summers, RunSport clinics bring together different levels of runners and provide them the tools to improve.
Rhythm & movement
Salsa Caliente
Beginner dance lessons and social dances for the Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa! Bi-weekly meet-ups on the second Saturday of every month.
Cozy Communities
Crafting
Craft Collective Night
Drop-in craft nights at Luther Court Lounge. All ages & identities welcome and the events are completely free. Bring art or try something new!
Crafting
Fiber Maker Space
A space for everyone who enjoys arts and crafts! Bring the project you are working on and socialize - sewing machine and table space provided!
Clubs n' Crews
Find Your Flock
First and foremost, a cozy social club! Find Your Flock is great at creating spaces for connecting in intimate settings and cute hangouts.
Performing Arts & Music
Friends of Music Society
FoM is a GREAT community for musicians! Weekly meetups range from beginner band seshes, ukulele lessons, movie nights, and costume parties!
Clubs n' Crews
Gatherly
Bi-weekly social meetups with a range of different events! Hiking, dinners - the consistent part is meeting with a great group of new friends in waiting.
Crafting
Imagine Afternoons
Drop-in art afternoons with a side of social connection! Art supplies, snacks, & refreshments are always available with an open mic part way through!
Clubs n' Crews
Juggling Club
Sick of juggling life's challenges? Juggle something else instead! The Juggling Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month. All welcome!
Clubs n' Crews
Language Exchange
Bi-weekly social meetups with a range of different events! Hiking, dinners - the consistent part is meeting with a great group of new friends in waiting.
Performing Arts & Music
Planet Earth Poetry
Victoria's longest-running open mic poetry nights! If you read, write, or just want to listen to some great local poetry, this club is for you!
Clubs n' Crews
Shy Girl Club
Uniting and providing space for shes, gays, and theys - one meetup at a time. The Shy Girl Club hosts cozy events designed to help you meet new friends!
Performing Arts & Music
Silent DJ Victoria
Silent DJ Victoria offers indoor & outdoor dance experiences in beautiful natural settings. Serving all ages and abilities!
Fun n' Games
Gaming Clubs
Casual Chess Club
A weekly meetup for casual chess players. Beginners are welcome, even if you don't know how to play and want to learn! $7 per session.
Gaming Clubs
Dungeons & Dragons
If you're looking for a D&D league, look no further than the Quadra Village Community Centre. Noobs and vets alike are welcome for cozy drop ins.
Gaming Clubs
Galleon Gaming Club
If you're a gamer, this is THE club for you. Board games, weekly & bi-weekly meetups for all sorts of games, and occasional BBQs, potlucks, and movie nights!
Gaming Clubs
Games & Tech Victoria
A community for local game devs - from hobbyists, pros, and those looking to learn! Catch the annual Orca Jam and other sick events geared for gamers.
Gaming Clubs
MtG Casual Commander
Magic the Gathering fans - now's your chance to find a crew with a deck to match your own! Weekly meetups at Epic Games Victoria.
Gaming Clubs
Pokemon League
Meet with other fans of both the Trading Card game and video games! Play, trade, and enter for your chance to earn cool prizes! Good times all around.
LGBTQ+ Communities
Outdoor
Big Kids Play
Feeling nostalgic for your inner child? Big Kids Play is a community of queer adults coming together to play in the forest & tap into the inner child again.
Active
GOATS Climbing
Creating space for climbing activities in a non-judgmental space. All skill levels are welcome, with regular climb nights, lessons, and even the odd drag show!
Outdoor
Out in the Woods VI
Vancouver Island's coolest queer hiking group. Regular meetups, beautiful locations, and a great crew. Get out hiking all over the Island!
Active
Prime Timers Victoria
Designed to meet the social and recreational needs of adult gay, bisexual, and trans men, Prime Timers offers regular rides and social outings!
Cozy
Queer & Ally Chess Club
Beginner friendly, non-competitive, free - there's even snacks! Everything you need out of a chess club. Other board games are available, too!
Outdoor
Queer Bird Club
A bird club for the nature-loving queer community and their allies! Monthly meetups with all levels of birder welcome.
Cozy
Queer Community Dinners
On the second Saturday of every month, roll down to the Oaklands Community Centre for a cute queer dinner made by a pro chef! It's a very cozy community.
Cozy
Queer Crafternoons
Craft & connect with the Monoceros Education Society - free drop-in art space for the queer community & allies. They make the cutest art!
Active
Queer & Ladies Skate
Bailing, smiling, and flying together since 2017, the Shred Collective Skate Crew is all about inclusivity & accessibility, welcoming skaters of all ages & skills.
Outdoor
Queer Outdoors
A Facebook group connecting the queer community & allies together to plan outdoor adventures, meetups, hiking... anything outdoors!
Outdoor
Queers Get Wet
This is a Facebook page for members of the queer community to plan pride swims and regular social nights that include wing nights & discussions.
Active
Queer Soccer
Weekly pickup soccer games for queer, bi, trans, and nonbinary folks, plus the occasional extra fun event like a Pride BBQ! All levels welcome, totally free.
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Active
Queer Yoga
Free / by donation drop-in yoga & stillness classes designed for the queer community! All skill levels welcome and all equipment provided!
Cozy
Rainbow Social
Regular programming and a monthly social (with a drink and a treat for FREE!) for LGBTQIA2S+ folks over the age of 50. It's a great chance to meet some fellows!
Outdoor Communities
Hiking & Activities
Club Tread
A super active outdoor crew! Day hiking and walking year-round, winter trips for downhill and cross-country skiing, backpacking, and multi-day trips. $30 membership fee.
Hiking & Activities
Cold Water Addicts
A group of cold plunge addicts swimming in the Salish Sea and sharing knowledge, skills, and experience with the wider cold water community!
Plants & Wildlife
Native Plant Study Group
Regular talks, socials, and plant outings for native plant lovers looking to learn more about the indigenous flora of BC! Great for nature & plant lovers alike.
Hiking & Activities
Power to Be
Everyone belongs in nature. This non-profit creates opportunities for youth, families, and adults living with disabilities to get out in nature.
Plants & Wildlife
Rocky Point Observatory
Yup, pretty sure that's a bird. If you're a birder, then Rocky Point is for you! Regular guided bird walks & the occasional migratory watch.
