About us
New to Vancouver? You're not alone.
Moving to a new city is exciting—but building a new social circle can be one of the hardest parts.
That's why we created VanCity Newcomers.
For over 10 years, we've been helping newcomers, locals, and expats build genuine friendships through hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide.
Whether you've just arrived or have been here for a while, our events make it easy to meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Why Join Us?
🤝 Meet friendly people who are also looking to make new friends.
🙋 Friendly hosts welcome you and make introductions.
❤️ Most people attend on their own.
🌎 Meet a mix of newcomers, locals and expats.
🎉 Members from our other local Meetup communities also join many events, creating larger and more diverse groups.
Whether you're looking for new friends, great conversations, or simply people to explore Vancouver with, we'd love to welcome you.
Come solo. Leave with new friends. ❤️
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Fast Friends | Meet New People & Make New Friends (25–45)
The Library Square Pub, 300 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4, Canada, Canada, BC, CAYou can live in a city full of people and still wonder, “Where do I actually meet new friends?”
Fast Friends makes that first step easy. Join us for a relaxed evening of guided conversations, new people and genuine connections — whether you come solo or with a friend.
✨ This edition includes a simple Common Ground Challenge to help you discover people who share your interests and experiences.
❤️ Why You'll Love It
🤝 Meet lots of new people in one evening
💬 Guided conversations that make connecting easy
✨ Common Ground Challenge to discover shared interests
🙋 Friendly host Lillian to welcome and introduce you
🍻 Stay afterwards for drinks and more conversations
❤️ Most guests attend on their own🎟️ Book Early & Save: https://vanc12thsept.eventbrite.co.uk
Early Bird: CAD $10
Regular: CAD $15
Cash at the venue: CAD $20
Debit and credit cards accepted. No PayPal account required.
Advance booking helps us plan the right group size and reserve enough space for everyone.🕖 How the Evening Works
7:00 PM – Welcome
Meet your host Lillian, grab a drink and settle in. Coming alone? Perfect — she'll help you get connected.
7:30 PM – Fast Friends
Enjoy a series of relaxed 3-minute conversations, giving you the chance to meet a variety of new people.
✨ Common Ground Challenge
A simple activity to help you find shared interests and those “Oh, me too!” moments.
8:30 PM onwards – Open Socialising
Stay, relax and continue chatting with your new connections.👋 First Time?
You're in great company.
✔ Most people attend solo.
✔ Your host will help break the ice.
✔ You'll never be left wondering who to talk to.
RSVP numbers don't tell the whole story. Members from 8 local Meetup groups are also invited, so the actual turnout can be much higher than what's shown here.👥 Who Is It For?
Ladies and gents aged 25–45 who want to meet new people, expand their social circle and build genuine friendships.
New to Vancouver or a long-time local — you're welcome.
This is a friendship event, not a dating event.🌍 About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, we've been bringing people together through hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide.
Come solo. Start with one conversation. Leave with new friends. ❤️2 attendees
Meet New People & Make Real Connections | Fast Friends at Alibi Room | 25–45
The Alibi Room, 157 Alexander Street, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, CAMaking new friends as an adult isn’t always easy.
You can meet plenty of people in Vancouver, but turning those encounters into genuine friendships can be the difficult part.That’s why we created Fast Friends — a fun, hosted social evening that takes the awkwardness out of meeting strangers and makes it easy to start real conversations.
This time, we’re bringing Fast Friends to Alibi Room in historic Gastown — a character-filled, relaxed setting with great drinks and a social atmosphere that’s perfect for meeting new people and continuing conversations after the hosted part of the evening.
🎟️ Book Early & Save: https://van26thsept.eventbrite.co.uk
Any debit or credit card accepted. No PayPal account required.
Advance booking is strongly recommended.
It helps us plan the right group size, reserve enough space and create a comfortable experience for everyone.
Early Bird: CAD $10 (Limited availability)
Regular: CAD $15
Cash at the venue: CAD $20✨ Great Conversations Edition
This edition is designed to help you move beyond the usual “So, what do you do?” small talk.You’ll have fun icebreakers and engaging conversation prompts to help you start talking, discover common interests and have conversations that actually go somewhere.
Our host Lillian will guide the evening, make introductions and help you feel comfortable throughout — especially if you’re coming on your own.
✨ Why You’ll Love Fast Friends
💬 Conversations that go beyond small talk
🤝 Meet lots of new people in one evening
🙋 A friendly host who makes introductions
🏙️ A relaxed evening in the heart of Gastown
🍻 Stay afterwards for drinks and continue the conversations
❤️ Most people attend on their own🕖 How the Evening Works
7:00 PM – Welcome & Check-in
Meet Lillian, grab a drink and get introduced to other attendees. If it’s your first time, arriving a little early gives you time to settle in.
7:30 PM – Fast Friending
Enjoy a series of relaxed 3-minute conversations, giving you the chance to meet lots of different people in one evening.
8:30 PM onwards – Open Socialising
Stay, relax, grab another drink and continue chatting with the people you’ve met.📍 Alibi Room
157 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
Located in historic Gastown, Alibi Room offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with plenty of character — a great setting for an evening of drinks, conversations and new connections.🌟 Coming Alone?
You’re in great company.
Most people attend on their own, and you won’t be left standing by yourself. Lillian will welcome you, make introductions and help you get involved from the moment you arrive.
RSVP numbers don’t tell the whole story. Members from 8 local Meetup groups are also invited, so the final group can be considerably larger than the RSVP number shown here.👥 Who’s It For?
Ladies and gents aged 25–45 who want to expand their social circle, meet like-minded people and build genuine friendships in a relaxed and respectful environment.
This is a friendship event, not a dating event.❤️ About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been bringing people together through hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide, helping thousands of people build genuine friendships.
Come solo. Meet fresh faces. Have great conversations. Leave with new friends. ❤️2 attendees
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