Are you alone because you are too busy to meet someone new, or is it because your shyness prevents you from taking the first step to committing to lifelong happiness? Well, there is good news for you! Vancouver has a whole host of events that have been specially designed to take the stress and discomfort out of meeting new people.

One such event is the "Singles Intro to Sailing" and is located at the Jericho Sailing Centre at 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver. This is the perfect event to meet someone new, even if you are not an experienced sailor. In this event, the singles group will learn to sail with Macsailing at a great beach location and the best sailing venue in Canada. You will be given a brief introduction to the basics of sailing by certified instructors, where you will learn sailing terminology. It is a great teamwork event that allows you to get to know new people without the added stress of dating. The price of this event costs around $60, which includes instruction, equipment and sail boat rentals.

If you are more of a nature lover, then the " Singles Cypress Mountain Night Hike" is just the right package to suit your needs. This event is located at the Cypress Mountain Provincial Park, on Cypress bowl Road in West Vancouver. Here, you can meet other like-minded singles for an exciting evening excursion, where you can wander through the misty forests of the North Shore Mountains. Take a short hike in total darkness, but do not be surprised by things that go bump in the night! It will surely draw you closer to your prospective partner in a record time! The cost of this excursion is $20 and carpooling is available if needed.

A very popular event is the "Singles Urban Race & Scavenger Hunt" which is located at Granville Island. If you are into treasure hunting and are gifted and answering accusing trivia, then this is the event for you! Groups will be created, and you will then be given three hours to find answers to the clues on your lists. Getting together with new people and working in teams can create the perfect environment to meet someone who enjoys a little fun every now and then.

While in these events, always keep in mind that being yourself is what really counts. In addition to this, focus on actually enjoying the event. People are drawn to those that are naturally having fun. By taking this approach, finding that perfect partner will become easier.