Make friends in Vancouver
RoundSix introduces you to 5 people in Metro Vancouver who share your interests. You answer a question a day together for a few days, then meet up somewhere easy for everyone, like Stanley Park Seawall and Granville Island Public Market. It's free and for adults 18+.
Updated October 26, 2026
- Status
- Open in Vancouver
- Group
- You + 5 people nearby
- Cost
- Free
- Who
- Adults 18+
- First hangout
- Usually within a week
- Covers
- 23 neighbourhoods
Neighbourhoods
- Downtown
- West End
- Yaletown
- Gastown & Chinatown
- Kitsilano
- Fairview & South Granville
- Mount Pleasant & Main St
- Commercial Drive
- East Van (Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew)
- Point Grey & UBC
- Kerrisdale & Dunbar
- South Van (Marpole, Oakridge, Sunset)
- North Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- Burnaby
- New Westminster
- Richmond
- Coquitlam & Tri-Cities
- Surrey
- Langley
- Delta
- White Rock & South Surrey
- Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows
How RoundSix works in Vancouver
- Pick your area and interests. It takes about a minute, in your phone's browser.
- Meet your circle. We introduce you to 5 people near you who like the same things and are free at similar times.
- Answer a question a day together. Light, fun questions, so you know a bit about each other before you meet.
- Hang out. Your circle picks a time and an easy public place, and everyone says if they're in.
- Keep the ones you click with. If two of you want to stay in touch, you become each other's people.
First-hangout ideas in Vancouver
Public places circles here can pick for a first hangout.
Hike
- Lynn Canyon Park
- Quarry Rock, Deep Cove
- Burnaby Mountain trails
- Pacific Spirit Park
- Green Timbers Urban Forest, Surrey
Walk
- Stanley Park Seawall
- False Creek Seawall
- Granville Island
- Deer Lake Park, Burnaby
- Garry Point Park, Steveston
Coffee
- 49th Parallel, Kitsilano
- Revolver, Gastown
- Lonsdale Quay Market
- River Market, New Westminster
Food
- Granville Island Public Market
- Steveston village
Drinks
- Brassneck Brewery, Main St
- Brewers Row, Port Moody
Get active
- Kitsilano Beach
- Trout Lake Park
- Central Park, Burnaby
- Holland Park, Surrey
- Ambleside Park, West Van
Live show
- Commodore Ballroom
Making friends in Vancouver: a short guide
Vancouver has a reputation for being a hard place to make friends. People are friendly in passing but slow to make plans, a lot of people moved here for work or school, and long, grey winters push social life indoors and into existing friend groups. None of that means it can't be done; it means it helps to be deliberate.
What actually works here
Repetition beats one-off events. Friendships form when you see the same people again and again, so pick something weekly and stick with it for a couple of months: a run club, a rec league, a climbing gym, a choir, a pottery class at a community centre. The city's community centres run affordable classes and drop-ins in nearly every neighbourhood, and they're quietly one of the best places to meet people who live close to you.
Use the outdoors, all year
Vancouver's social life happens outside more than most cities: the seawall, the North Shore trails, beaches in summer. Hiking and running groups are common and easy to join, and saying yes to an outdoor plan in the rain earns real local credibility. A walk is also the lowest-pressure first hangout there is.
Be the one who follows up
The most common Vancouver friendship story is 'we said we should hang out and never did'. If you meet someone you like, suggest a specific plan with a day and a place within a week. Most people are relieved someone else did it.
Where RoundSix fits
RoundSix does the follow-up part for you. It introduces you to five people nearby who like the same things and are free at similar times, you get to know each other over a question a day, and the group picks a time and a public place to meet. You keep in touch with the ones you click with.
RoundSix and other ways to meet people in Vancouver
They work well together: a weekly club plus a small group to make plans with is a great combination.
| RoundSix | Timeleft | Meetup | Bumble For Friends | Clubs and community centres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How you meet | Matched into a small group of 6 nearby | Matched to a dinner table of strangers | Join events run by organisers | Swipe and chat one-on-one | Sign up for a class, team or club |
| Who you meet | People near you with shared interests, free at similar times | A new table each time, matched by a short quiz | Whoever comes to that event | Individual matches | Whoever's in your class or team |
| Getting to an in-person plan | Built in: the group picks a time and a public place | Built in: dinner on a set night | The event is the plan | Up to the two of you | Built in, on a schedule |
| New people and old friends | New circles whenever you want, and plans with the people you kept | A new table each time | New faces at each event; regulars if you keep going | Up to the two of you | The same group every week |
| Cost | Free | Paid membership, plus your meal | Free to join; some events charge | Free, with paid extras | Varies |
Questions people ask
How can I make friends in Vancouver as an adult?
RoundSix introduces you to 5 people in Metro Vancouver who share your interests. You answer a question a day together, then meet up in person at an easy public place. It's open in Vancouver now.
Is RoundSix free?
Yes. Joining a circle, answering questions and planning a hangout are all free.
Is it a dating app?
No. RoundSix is for making friends. Circles are groups of six, plans are made together, and hangouts happen in public places.
How is RoundSix different from Meetup?
Meetup is for events with whoever shows up. RoundSix keeps introducing you to small circles of 5 people nearby who share your interests, gets you talking with a question a day, and has the group pick a time and a public place together. The people you click with become Your People, so you can keep making plans with them while still meeting new circles. More
How is RoundSix different from Timeleft?
Timeleft is dinner with strangers on a set night. With RoundSix you get to know a small group nearby first, with a question a day, then the group picks a time and a public place that suits everyone, from a hike to a coffee walk. It's free, and the people you click with become Your People, so you can keep making plans together. More
Is it safe to meet people from RoundSix?
Everyone is 18+ and confirms a phone number before saying they're in to a hangout. You meet as a group in public places, and you can report or block anyone. Read our safety tips.
When will RoundSix open in Vancouver?
It's already open in Vancouver. Pick your area to get matched.
Which areas are included?
Metro Vancouver: Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley and Delta. People are matched with others who live close by.
Do I need to download an app?
No. RoundSix works in your phone's browser. You can add it to your home screen.
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For adults 18+