Activities
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Lunar New Year Celebrations – One of a Kind (above)
St. Ann’s – Heritage Tour (below)
We’d like to get to know you, but first, you need to get to know us!
Our club is all about our members. Whatever we do is designed to meet their needs. Whether it’s an interesting speaker at a luncheon, an activity that makes you stretch your legs and/or your mind, our goal is to provide a variety of activities—from enjoying a golf game to book clubs, bridge, lunches, pub nights and hiking—you choose the activity that reflects your interests. To join activities, you will use the Stack Team App.
Activities, convened voluntarily by members, bring members together to have fun and get acquainted. Activity groups meet regularly as scheduled by the convener. Please see below for a random sampling of our 2024/25 activities. Have a great idea for an activity? We welcome your ideas and leadership!
To join an activity group, you must be a VWNC Member.
ART IN THE CITY
Whether you prefer abstracts, landscapes or portraits, Victoria’s art scene offers it all. Meet the artists, visit the studios, browse the galleries. There is so much to see!
BOOK CLUBS
Come and join a new book group! Currently, we have two clubs accepting new members: Explore Non-Fiction and Between the Covers. New bookclub concepts are always welcomed!
GOLF GALS
Join other members for your choice of 9 or 18 holes every week, during the season, at the Cedar Hill golf course. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned golfer, everyone is welcome. No rules, no score keeping (unless you wish to), just meet other ladies who enjoy the game. Depending on tee times, we endeavour to meet after our games for some socializing.
WALKING GROUPS
We currently have two walking groups that meet on Dallas Road. These groups offer a different pace for those wanting to take it easy and enjoy the scenery or to get a bit more active and walk at a faster pace.
HERITAGE TOURS
Discover Victoria’s history by touring heritage sites. The group will tour many of Victoria’s historic places. Some past tours have included: The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory; The First People’s Gallery, Royal BC Museum; The Union Club Art Collection, including the History of the Union Club; and Fort Macauley.
CAFÉ EN FRANÇAIS
Why not discover French over a coffee? This activity is offered to anyone who wants to improve her French language skills.
BRIDGE
Join a group of dedicated Newcomers who love to play bridge. We gather round the card table at members’ homes to enjoy the game. Whether it’s hearts, diamonds, clubs or spades, you’ll find the right suit that fits your hand. Some experience is required.
BUTCHART GARDENS
The Butchart Gardens offers 55 acres of spectacular floral display. Join us to walk and explore the four seasons—Spring with its thousands of flowering bulbs; Summer and its beautiful hanging baskets and Rose Garden; Autumn, when the leaves on the trees turn an incredible red, orange and gold and Winter when the trees and shrubs are showcased. Afterwards stay to socialize in the Coffee Shop. Purchase of a 12-month garden pass is recommended.
Do you have an activity you’d like to convene?
We’d love to hear your ideas and help you make it happen. Please contact vwncactivity@gmail.com to chat!
CYCLING
The plan is to cycle various routes within the Greater Victoria area, with the length of time usually between 1 and 3 hours. Participants are welcome to recommend a route or lead a ride. The group may decide to go for lunch afterwards.
RESTAURANT LUNCH
Did you know that Victoria has North America’s second highest number of restaurants per capita? What a wonderful opportunity to taste the delicacies at local restaurants, cafes and bistros. A perfect opportunity to meet new friends in beautiful locations around town. Who says we can’t explore Victoria through our stomachs?!
COFFEE
Join other Newcomers for our coffee social which is held on the third Friday of every month (holidays excepted) at the LURE Restaurant at the Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel. It has a gorgeous view of the harbour and a fine menu to satisfy everyone. We look forward to great conversations and lots of fun!
GARDEN WALKS
Victoria’s known as the Garden City, so let’s go out together and enjoy the splendour of the city’s many gardens and horticultural treasures!
COOKING TOGETHER
Calling all Chefs or Chef wannabes. Wouldn’t if be fun to share your skills and knowledge in the kitchen and make new friends at the same time? We will take turns conducting hands-on classes in our own kitchens. Do you have a favorite dish, or one specific to your heritage that you would like to pass on to your foodie friends? Then this cooking group is just for you.
COUPLES PUB NIGHT
Socialize with other couples at some of the area’s best pubs/restaurants…
We enjoy dinner, drinks, and conversation- a great way to make new friends and explore the pub scene in Victoria!
DALLAS ROAD WALK
The Dallas Road Walk is a moderately paced activity along the waterfront each Thursday morning from 10:15 (sharp) to 12:15 (approx.) with a stop at The Breakwater Cafe. It’s show and go, no RSVP necessary, rain or shine….and great fun! Sorry, no dogs allowed on this walk.
COMING SOON
This spot is just waiting for your great idea. Contact vwncactivity@gmail.com and let’s meet up!
TRAVEL
Are you interested in learning more about travel such as discovering new destinations, finding money-saving tips or exploring options for self-guided or group tours? This group is intended to be a forum for sharing travel experiences and information.
HAPPY APPIES
Come join us while we seek out the best happy hours in the city. Enjoy your drink and appies in a casual setting, while still being gentle on your budget.
HIKING
We hike easy to moderate trails in the Greater Victoria area usually lasting 2-3 hours. Participants in this dog friendly activity are welcome to recommend an area or to lead a hike. The group may decide to go for lunch or coffee afterwards.
PICKLEBALL
Check out North America’s fast growing sport – pickleball! In the winter, we play indoor courts at Henderson Rec Centre. When summer comes, we move outside to Carnarvon Park. All levels welcome!
ONE OF A KIND
Enjoy one of the many different one-of-a-kind events such as wreath making, a ghost tour, mystery escape room or a cooking class at London Chef. New and different activities every year!
LADIES' BRUNCH
We meet for weekend brunch in various locations in Victoria. Suggestions from the group are welcomed!
TED TALKS & TEA
Do you want to stretch your mind? Discuss ideas with others? Join us! Each month our group will choose an interesting, powerful and maybe even controversial TED talk to watch together, followed by invigorating conversation about the ideas and information presented.
TEA HOUSE TOURS
Join other members in exploring the numerous Tea Houses throughout Victoria.
MOVIE DAY
Victoria’s movie theatres show a variety of films—mainstream, international, documentary and indie—as well as the National Geographic documentaries at the IMAX. Tuesdays are discounted, a bonus for cinephiles to enjoy their box office favourite without paying full price! Join other Newcomers, share the popcorn and have fun seeing different films.
PACERS WALK GROUP
For those who enjoy a mix of a slower or faster pace, try the Pacers Walk group. We walk the path from Cook Street west along Dallas Road to the pier at Ogden Point and back to Cook Street for a distance of approximately 6 km. And, enjoy coffee together after.
LADIES EVENING SOCIAL
Our city is full of great places to eat, drink and socialize. Come and join us as we check out Victoria’s evening scene. The locations will vary from a cocktail lounge to a restaurant to a pub – and others. Each event will be in a different location for us to explore.
MAHJONG
Choose your tiles and start the game with other Newcomers. Beginners are welcome and can learn and play this fascinating game with other more advanced players. You meet at a Newcomer’s home and play in a relaxed setting. Fun is the name of this game.