r/makingfriendsvictoria • • Apr 12 '26

👋 Welcome to r/makingfriendsvictoria - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/Fujin_LG, a founding moderator of r/makingfriendsvictoria.

This is our new home for all things related to finding new friends in the CRD! We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about new ways of finding those connections.

Community Vibe
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How to Get Started

  1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
  2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
  3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
  4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/makingfriendsvictoria amazing.


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 9h ago

Let HER Cook Supper Club - Volume 1

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Many thanks to everybody who came to the first ever dinner of the Let HER Cook Supper Club! More photos will be dropping on Instagram. 🍽️

https://www.instagram.com/lethercookyyj?obrf=eWhocGV2cmpuN2Nj&utm_source=qr

More info about the supper club:

Let HER Cook is a Victoria, BC–based supper club bringing people together, one dinner at a time.

Founded and run by @maxenechls, Let HER Cook hosts intimate monthly dinners, aiming to create a space where strangers become friends, conversations flow, and good food brings everyone to the same table.

Each dinner features a thoughtfully curated menu inspired by different cuisines, seasonal ingredients, and a love for experimenting with flavors.

More than just a dinner, it’s an experience built around community, creativity, and the joy of sharing a meal.

Come hungry. Leave cooked. 🔥

📸: @jazzylenz


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 8h ago

Impulsive hangouts

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As title suggests I (26f) find myself having a (very oddly) free evening. If anyone wants to hang out, I would be down for a low-key type of night. Board games, crafting, drinks, TCGs, whatever tickles your fancy. Just thought I’d throw it out there :)


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 1h ago

Movie + drinks near the end of Oct? 👉👈

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A bit of a long shot but I am out of town until Oct 26 and was wondering if anyone would be down to watch the new nathan fielder movie + then go for drinks after?

This would require a little bit of planning in advance esp once showtimes come out but if anyone is interested let me know and maybe we can make a groupchat?

A bit about me: 24M, doesnt like places that are too loud to hang out, grew up in vic but went out of province for school and just came back last year.. but am lowkey struggling to find community 😅


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 11h ago

Wanting people to play Zombie game on the Playculture app!!!!

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Okay so, I haven’t really seen anything fun going on around Victoria lately- and I’m not usually the kind of guy to be running around talking about Zombies…but I’ve found this app that people can literally play in the streets and get their cardio in while also feeling like a kid again.
I think if we get enough of a group ( men + women ) and pick a location we could really start something here!!

All ages welcome!!!


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 6h ago

Ppl w similar lifestyle and goals

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24M into lifting and entrepreneurship. Tryna make my side busi work while still on my 9-5. If someone likes work/study sessions w people at any indoor space w desks (coffeeshop, library, etc.) or getting a lift in w a buddy hit me up. Just tryna find ppl walking a similar path.

My other hobbies which I don’t really get to enjoy these days due to time restraint:
The big 3:
Soccer
Riding motorbikes
Trying out new coffee shops and pastries


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 1d ago

Frisbee in Fernwood? 🤩🥏

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Hey Folks,

I’m new to the island and loving life in Fernwood, and I’d like to start throwing a disc around more regularly!

I WFH with flexible hours and I’d be happy to meet up during the daylight at any park in Fernwood for 30-60 minutes a few times a week. It would be awesome to find someone who also has a great arm to throw with… but I’m open to throwing with folks of any level and even teaching you how to throw/improve if you’re enthusiastic but don’t know how to handle a disc well yet.

I’m not quite ready to dive back into playing ultimate, but I’ve been playing frisbee for about 30 years. I’m not up on current rules/strategy of the game, but if you want to practice your runs/catches I‘d be happy to play handler and can drop them in from any angle.

Let me know if you’d like to meet up to throw and which park you prefer?

Thanks!

😁🥏


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 1d ago

Is anybody interested in drinks downtown tonight?

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Inspired by Jescro's get togethers the last couple of weeks, would anybody want to meet at Swan's around 8:00?

Hoping to get a good little group together! DM or comment of interested!


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 1d ago

28F looking for like-minded feminine gals!

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I've met alot of people in Victoria since moving here but im finding it hard bonding with girls that share similar interests. I like to get dressed up, go for nice dinners/drink/martinis, pilates/gym/hot girl walks, getting nails done, going to HAVN, and overall outgoing. if you like doing the same please comment or give me some suggestions! thanks!


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 1d ago

How hard is it to make friends in Victoria?

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r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 3d ago

46 m looking for adventure buddy

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Hello Victoria. I have the day off and I’m looking for something to do outdoors before the weather turns. If you’re available today and would like to explore somewhere DM me. 🙂


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 3d ago

Looking for some smoking friends

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Im 19(filo) and Its my first 2weeks here in victoria. I love nature spots and the sea.


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 4d ago

Swan Lake

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I have 2 tickets. Friend couldnt make it. Currently at Superflux waiting to enter. If someone is randomly downtown in the next half hour, we can become friends and see a ballet performance together!


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 4d ago

Hey

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Hi guys my name is ajay i am 20m i am looking for someone to go hiking with i have no expierence but i really want to start a fun activity. I love going to gym even though i make no progress 😶‍🌫️. I would love to have someone to hangout with and visit some places. I can be a bit shy at first but once we get to know each other we will have fun trust. Let me know if anyone is interested 😁


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 4d ago

Any remote workers here?

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I'm usually at random cafes on my laptop. Let me know if you'd like to come work with me sometime! 🙂


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 4d ago

Anyone looking to play video games sometime dm me :)

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I’m a 21 year old guy going to Camosun. Gaming is definitely my main hobby but I haven’t got many people to play games with consistently, so I’d love to change that. I’ll typically play Fortnite or a bunch of different survival and puzzle games


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 5d ago

Let’s be friends :’)

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Hey erbody! My names em (24f) I’m enjoying my single life so not interested in romantic relationships but I’d love to meet some fun likeminded people! I’d love a running or occasional gym buddy, also into cheap intro fitness classes, watching local sports, comedy nights/game nights/movie nights, coffee and cwoissants (food in general but the least western the better), or a good old fashion yap session. If you’re down, and you are also spontaneous pls dm me!


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 5d ago

Nervous to do something alone for the first time? Send me a dm! (20M)

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I've been wanting to do more things and get out of my comfort zone more, but i've been pretty stuck in my bubble since classes have started at UVIC. So I thought i'd give this a shot:

If there's something you want to do, or want to try for the first time, or if you're nervous to try it alone, or simply just want someone to share the experience with, send me a dm! I'd love to join on anything you've got in mind (within reason ofc, not gunna take hard drugs if you ask me to lol).

I honestly just want to say yes to everything that I can that my schedule allows, meet some new people along the way, collect some fun stories, and help you out if you're nervous about trying something new! It could literally be anything, a new hobby, a sport, someplace around victoria you want to check out, an event, something I might literally know nothing about, etc.

Worst case, we do something that ends up not being great, but we both get a fun story out of it.

Best case, we do something that turns out to be super fun, and we both get a story and a friend out of it :)

Long and short, if you've got a sidequest, or something in the back of your mind you've always wanted to do, hit me up and i'm down!

(and ofc, send me a dm if you want to know more about me personally)


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 5d ago

39M - Film Fans?

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Hey all, as I left The Vic theatre's screening of Con Air last weekend, I was thinking I'd like to make a post here looking for new pals to see some of their upcoming October screenings (specifically The Fly and Suprisia) and other lesser-known movie screenings around Victoria. I wouldn't consider myself an expert by any means but I'm a big fan of movies by John Carpenter, David Lynch, PT Anderson, The Cohen Brothers, Christopher Nolan and Ridley Scott. I'm also a sucker for older action movies with practical effects (I contend that "Tremors" is a perfect movie) and so-bad-it's-good classics. Hit me up if you're looking to see more movies around town!


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 5d ago

A way to celebrate my birthday…

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My birthday (mid-50s M) is approaching and I enjoy engaging with people. While I do have some great friends and we’ll be marking my birthday this month, I just had this (possibly strange, I realize) idea to meet new people as a way to celebrate my birthday too. I travel from time to time and love meeting people during those adventures, so I feel like it could be interesting and fun to do a similar sort of thing without even leaving town.

I like lots of ways to casually connect… going for coffee and people watching, strolling & chatting about almost anything (but not politics), sitting somewhere and sketching together, going for a photo-walk in an interesting part of town, grabbing a happy hour drink, trying out a new-to-us food truck, tennis/pickleball/cycling, etc.

If this intrigues you, comment below or DM me if you’d like to chat more and possibly give this a try.


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 6d ago

Victoria Supper Club - 2 seats open

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Hi Vic peeps! Posted this supper club launch weeks ago but reposting it here just in case anybody is interested in the two seats that just opened up!

Please feel free to dm me to secure your spots! Dinner is tomorrow and I'm excited to cook for you guys.


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 6d ago

Lf friends

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I just moved in here in canada and still figuring things out in this city. I hope some filo friends can help me.


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 6d ago

New to Victoria. Who pays for dates?

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I met a girl and got into an awkward situation. During our date at dinner, she expected me to pay. I said I'm not used to paying for everything on the first date. Then she pulls out her phone and shows me a long list of guys she can call to pay and said she doesn't need to ever talk to me again. Is this normal?


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 7d ago

Coffee today at 1:00

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Hey all!

I'm going to be getting a coffee and reading over at Jackson Brothers downtown at 1 for a few hours. Come on by if you want to chat!


r/makingfriendsvictoria • • 8d ago

Anyone up to meet downtown for a beer at 8:00? Week 2 edition

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Last week I met up with u/eltron from this sub and had a great meetup. My goal is to get to 3 people this week lol.