About us
Centre for Inquiry Canada - West meetup provides information about our in-person events for humanists, secularists, rationalists, and skeptics, from Manitoba west to British Columbia. If you are looking for events in eastern regions, please visit https://www.meetup.com/cfi-east/
## Welcome to CFIC West
Where reason, science, and secularism meet community.
In a world flooded with misinformation, conspiracy theories, and ideological echo chambers, we believe that critical thinking is a radical act. The Centre for Inquiry Canada – West is a hub for people who ask questions, demand evidence, and aren’t afraid to challenge popular narratives — including our own.
We’re here for skeptics and scientists, atheists and humanists, freethinkers and curious minds of all stripes. If you’ve ever felt like the only one in the room questioning pseudoscience, religious dogma, or political spin — you’ve just found your people.
### What We Do:
- Host thought-provoking events, from expert talks to idea salons
- Run community discussions on science, ethics, secularism, and social issues
- Connect with national CFIC initiatives and collaborate with other chapters
- Create a safe, inclusive space for open dialogue — no supernatural beliefs required
Whether you’re passionate about scientific literacy, secular advocacy, or just love a good debate over coffee (or beer), CFIC Vancouver is your space to think out loud — and think better together.
Did you know that CFIC relies on memberships and donations?
We are glad you are here! Obviously, you have committed to critical thinking and applying critical thinking to make the world a better place. We need more people like you to promote critical thinking, science and secularism. But we need more than that. To run an organization like CFIC requires funds.
If you can afford to help us financially, we would really appreciate it. Please visit our website to see all of our amazing content and then, why not join CFIC?
CFIC is a registered charity in Canada. Your membership fee and all donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
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Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group Meetup
Dominion Bar and Grill 13475 Central Avenue Unit D1 Surrey,, 13475 Central Avenue, Unit D1, Surrey, bc, CAAre you Skeptical about unusual claims like Sasquatches, Alien Abduction, Faith Healing, a 6000-year-old Earth, Telepathic Powers, Homeopathy, etc? If so, and you live in the Vancouver area or the Fraser Valley, then we invite you to join the Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub Group. We currently hold (and sometimes loud) monthly meetings in Surrey and welcome everyone within Metro Vancouver and those from down south, such as in Bellingham, WA, to get involved. It's a simple get-together of like-minded people to discuss nature, science, and the unusual. All skeptic topics are open for discussion. We welcome all real people to the group. But note, if you've got some far-out ideas, be prepared for a (respectful) challenge or two.
If you search for "Sasquatch" on Amazon.ca you'll find a few hundred books about Sasquatches and the like (Yety, Bigfoot, Grassman, etc.) One fine example is: "The Psychic Sasquatch and their UFO Connection." You might even find DVDs on the same topic.
This begs the question do these really creatures live around cites in the Pacific Northwest? Or farther our? Does Bigfoot hide with intent to avoid being seen? Might they be responsible for knocking over garbage cans or home break-ins? Is there any solid evidence of their existence? If so, what is it?
I was inspired to bring this topic to the table after watching another wonderful Joe Scott video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RbkCR3Z2PcWe meet on the first Sunday of every month at 5 pm at Dominion Bar & Kitchen, 13475 Central Ave, in Surrey. Underground paid parking ($3 for the evening) is available on the P1 level of City Hall, or try your luck on the street.
You can find our events on Meetup.com. If you sign up there but can't make it, please update your status.
https://www.meetup.com/cfic-vancouver/?eventOrigin=event_home_page
You can also visit our FaceBook page for event postings.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SurLangSkeptics.
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan.1 attendee
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