Newcomers

Join an upcoming 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. A virtual tour is also available, contact Tina for more information.

Language support is available upon request.

The next tour date is on Thursday, June 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 

Register for tour

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 conversations with one another. Participants will be invited to additional occasional group activities by email.

Some activities include Cooking, Intro to Camping, Career Coach Workshops, and Rhythm & Restore Dance classes!

Intro to Camping
May 28 - June 4, 2024

Rhythm & Restore Dance
Friday, June 14, 2024

View all Socially Active Programs

Cultivate your understanding of Indigenous Culture!

As we respectfully acknowledge the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam, and all Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast, on whose traditional and unceded territories where we live, work, and play, join the amazing opportunity to learn about Indigenous cultures, values, and arts.

Cedar Rope Friendship Bracelets
Monday, August 5, 2024

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 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 classes to improve your English conversation, writing, and reading skills and learn all about Canadian culture and the West Coast lifestyle! Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are available.

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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.

Register

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 Persian culture, tradition, and food to life.

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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)