Newcomers

Join this tour to learn about the West Vancouver Community Centre facilities, and how to find and register for activities. Tour participants will receive a Newcomer Pass with some free admissions. Virtual tour is available, contact Tina for more information.

Language support is available upon request.

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West Vancouver is a growing community with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities.

Socially Active Lounge

Join us for our monthly get-together for newcomers and meet new friends in your new community.

Volunteer mentors will welcome you and answer any questions you may have about your new neighbourhood or activities available to you in your new community. Every Lounge get-together has a different theme, engaging participants in fun conversation with one another.

Participants will be invited to additional occasional group activities by email.

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Is your family new to the community and new to skating? Join us for a special private skating lesson and get ready for some Canadian winter fun!

Registration is available on a first-come, first served basis. Register one person on behalf of the family; a maximum of 4 participants can take part in the lesson. One instructor will be assigned per family. Skates and helmets will be provided. Please wear warm clothes while on ice.

Ages 5 years+ | $45 per family 

Tuesday, March 14
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
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Thursday, March 16
10 – 10:45 a.m.
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
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This program is proudly sponsored by Enhance West Van Please visit westvancouverrec.ca/newcomers to learn more about our Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Program.

Are you a newcomer learning English as your second language? If you need some help with following instructions in our registered fitness and art classes—we are here to help! 

After you register for a program, contact Tina via email with your program information and your first language, and you will be teamed up with a learning buddy who speaks your language to help you in the class.

This initiative is available for all the registered classes and private training and lessons, except for swimming lessons and drop-in activities.

For more information, contact Tina via email or 604-921-3403.

This program is fully funded by generous donors to Enhance West Van.

Learn a new language or improve your language skills in writing, reading, listening, and speaking in the following classes: 

English Class for Second/Third Language Learners

Join these English classes to improve your conversation skills, writing and reading in English as well as learn Canadian culture and West Coast lifestyle. Classes are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

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French Classes

Learn or expand your French language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

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Korean Language for Everyone

Learn basic Korean communication skills with instructor Barbra Jeong! Familiarize yourself with the Hangul (Korean alphabets) and elementary skills of Korean language in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Mandarin Chinese Classes

Whether you have no knowledge of Chinese language or you or your children speak Mandarin at home, we have classes for children and adult to learn the language through fun activities.

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Farsi with Bita

Learn how to communicate with other Farsi speakers. While teaching you the language, Bita will bring to life Persian culture, tradition, and food.

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Spanish

Choose from a variety of Spanish classes!

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Are you a new or expectant mom in West Vancouver? We have a number of programs designed to help you stay active and meet other new moms in your new community!

Fitness with your babies

Early Years Music

Art Classes, with Parent Participation

Are you or your family members over 55-years-old and new in West Vancouver? We offer several amazing activities and programs at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre (SAC)!

If you would like to learn more about the SAC, call 604-925-7280 to arrange a tour in English, Farsi, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

Seniors' Activity Centre Tour Information (PDF)