SPace for community & connection to grow
We host monthly gatherings that bring people together across ages and backgrounds to connect, have genuine conversations, and build community in Metro Vancouver.We're intentional about creating a warm, welcoming and connective 'third space' (places outside of home - first space- and work/school - second space - to be around community) where there's no networking pressure or phone scrolling - just good people and thoughtful chats. Plus, we always have dessert.Want to get notified about our next gathering?
About Third Space
Third Space Gatherings is a community-led, not-for-profit initiative under the BC Societies Acts. Our purpose is to foster social connection, belonging, and community.Through our recurring gatherings, we create space for meaningful connections to form across diverse backgrounds, generations, and perspectives. We strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive space where relationships can grow over time and a sense of community can build, while also connecting people to the third spaces in their neighbourhoods that foster community every day.Our hope is to strengthen collective capacity to participate as engaged neighbours, community members, and contributors to civic life.
What's Coming up
Third Space Tour - New West: Sunday Aug 30Third Space Night: Wednesday Sept 23
Registration typically opens 1-2 weeks before a gathering. If you don't see an active registration link, join the contact list and we'll update you when the next event launches.
What to expect at our monthly gatherings
Join us on the last Wednesday of every month for:
Activities to meet new people
Inspiring talks from local community-builders
Small group conversations
A ‘live community board’ to share what’s happening around the city
Open space to just hangout
Our monthly gatherings - Third Space Nights - are designed to make connection easier, with friendly faces welcoming you, guided activities, and conversation prompts. Each gathering explores a theme that sparks meaningful conversation - like how to meet neighbours in a big city or how food brings us together. Themes are just a starting point - where conversations go is up to you.Gatherings are free or by-donation and spots are limited to keep the space connective. Locations vary, but are always centrally located in Vancouver in community-oriented spaces. Come on your own or bring a friend - most people come solo!
Third space tours
Exploring the places that connect us
Neighbourhood-based walking tours helping you connect with the people, spaces, and initiatives that build community at the local level.Learn from local guides, connect with neighbours, share stories, and find third spaces you’ll keep coming back to.The first Third Space Tour is coming up in New Westminster on August 30, with registration launching soon. We're currently looking for volunteer tour guides! Learn more here.
Get involved
Community isn’t built alone.
Third Space is totally volunteer-run and shaped by the people who get involved.If you’re interested in volunteering, speaking at an event, hosting a Third Space gathering at your venue, being part of a Third Space Tour, or collaborating in another way, we’d love to chat.To get involved as a volunteer, fill out an application here.For all other inquiries, reach out at [email protected]