Dating by city / United States / Washington region / Vancouver

Meet people in Vancouver

Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Vancouver? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.

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Vancouver at a glance

  • Vancouver has a population of about 200,000.
  • It lies in the Washington region.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 2437 miles away.
  • Close by: Salmon Creek (5 miles), Orchards (5 miles) and Five Corners (5 miles).

Where to meet in Vancouver

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Vancouver. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Vancouver: questions and answers

How far around Vancouver can I search?

Within 30 miles of Vancouver there are 51 towns and cities — Portland, Gresham and Hillsboro among them — with more than 1.9 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Vancouver free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Vancouver and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Vancouver real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Vancouver?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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