Do you know how to juggle?  Do you strive to find balance?  Are you a “Super-Mom” trying to do it all?   The Victoria Business Moms is a support and networking group for moms just like you!  If you are in business for yourself so that you can work around your family's schedule instead of working your family around your work schedule this group is for you.   We meet the last Tuesday evening of every month to learn together and teach each other.  Join us for empowering speakers, share tips, ideas, …

This group welcomes everyone committed to providing forever families for re-homed pets. We are understanding folks who know that "the power of the pack" is a great way to improve the sociability of our (perhaps) more misunderstood canine family members. All sizes, breeds, and temperaments welcome - human and canine ;) - and your pooch of course must be spayed/neutered (whether you are is entirely optional :). The plan is for a weekly walk at this point, and we'll see where it goes from there. Fo …

Peninsula Paddlers is a group of experienced paddlers dedicated to helping people develop skills and discover what a great place they live in for paddling. We have many skills to share that will help people of all ages to get on the water safely and competently. Victoria can be described as a paddling mecca but you can't see it from the road. If you are looking to try something new, want to get to know the best parts of your hometown, find a way to relax and learn skills that will lead to fun an …

If you are into horticulture, permaculture, sustainability, and healthy living for you and your family then you will hear about events, workshops and courses with the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific and Nourish Bistro. Some activities outside the box!

This group is for anyone interested in exploring the world around them using a GPS-based treasure hunt for fun and exercise. Five million people are playing worldwide - hikers, and couch potatoes, retired folk and young families... it really is for anyone. Be a part of our community -come and learn and share your sense of adventure with like-minded people.

Are you one of those people who want to know what you really love and start doing what you really love? My vision for the Cowichan Connectors is to create a community of people who want to enhance their life and the lives of others through acknowledging and finding each other's strengths. I want people to enjoy each other's company and know that they are accepted and worthy just because they are on this planet. I want positive, fun loving, caring people to get together for exercise, fun, laughte …

Hey! Are your kids sitting inside watching TV on a beautiful day? Get them outside! Most weekends we hike in our local woodlands, but we notice a distinct lack of children on the trails. The founders of this group hope to provide an opportunity to get you and the children in your life enjoying the benefits our local wilderness areas. Our aim is to help children develop an appreciation of the natural world through nature walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures. Children must be accompanied by an …

Everyone is welcome!  Bring along your friends, partner and family or travel solo.   Let's travel together. (not necessarily just for women travelers)   Most people have a dream of being in some special place - real or imagined. Historic? Tranquil? Ocean beach? Vineyard rich river valley? Adventure and eco travel to exotic location? A quiet place to get away from it all? a spa or shopping excursion? Crossing the equator? the bustling and beautiful Paris? I will help your dream vacation come …

I would like to encourage young children to develop a love for the outdoors, and create an environment that encourages children to bond with their parents by doing some fun outdoors activities. I also hope to create an environment that will help them learn the value of friendship and of being part of a community. Some of the activities I have in mind are hiking, cross country skiing, canoeing, camping, tobogganing, cycling, swimming in lakes or rivers, and whatever else we can come up with.

Victoria Chinese (Mandarin) Playgroup is a non-profit organization created by a Chinese educator and teacher, Nicole Nie Bowden, who has rich experience in Montessori early childhood education and language teaching. The purpose of this playgroup is to create a friendly multicultural environment for young children to learn Chinese language and culture and to connect with other children. We provide with FREE activities such as Chinese story time, traditional poems, games, music and dance, arts and …

People in  are often too busy with family and work to meet new and interesting people. We also tend to do the same things we always do because it's comfortable. I say, lets blast out of the rut, and try on new adventures. No matter if you are married, single, widowed, divorced, old, younger, or any other situation you are welcome.