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Join our group of ocean enthusiasts with Surfriders in Vancouver! If you're just dipping your toes in the water and want to make some new friends, this Meetup is great for anyone who loves the ocean and all it has to offer. Share your passion and stories with like-minded individuals, support local beach cleanups, social events and more. Let's come together to support and protect our local waters while having fun along the way.
Join us and connect with others who share your passion for all things ocean related!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Premier Movie - OCEAN documentary with David Attenborough!Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas, Vancouver, BC
Come join me :) for only 1 of 2 Premier movie screenings in Vancouver!! @Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas **note: not officially a Surfrider event, just friends getting together, its also officially his 99th bday!! and I'm super stoked to see this on the big screen.
OCEAN with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Trailer here.
11:30 am - Prior to the film, let's meet at ticket window area, for a meet and greet. If anyone is interested in grabbing a drink together a little earlier let me know & I will set something up.
12 noon - Screening - woot woot!
**PLEASE buy your OWN ticket** here Approx. $17 -- Try to get one next to or near e.g. in the row in front!More to know:
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen. - World Ocean Day Beach Clean @Spanish BanksSpanish Banks East Concession, Vancouver, BC
Join Surfrider friends of Vancouver meetup group for a beach clean at World Ocean Day at Spanish Banks from 10-11:30am, June 7! This is a great way to meet new friends, while helping to preserve our beautiful coastline and protect wildlife.
We are partnering with SeaSmart and Ernest Icecream! There will be some fun giveaways, beach bingo and prizes! We encourage you to bring your friends, a hot or cold drink and good vibes!
FOR THE BRAVE!!! Our post event is an optional celebratory COLD dip so bring your swim suit & towel, if you dare.
Meeting spot near Spanish banks EAST concession stand. See map!
Surfrider Foundation Canada - Vancouver Chapter, is a volunteer non-profit, who will provide all clean up items and record all your efforts into a conservation database. If you can please bring, gloves, buckets or bags to collect trash - we will also have some on the day (supply limited).
Complete our waiver, It will save time on the day and make sure we can get straight into rolling our sleeves up. We hope to see you there! STOKED!!
