Built for the friendship gap most people don't admit.
Same Place was created from a simple truth: finding genuine connections as an adult is not easy!
Same Place exists because adult friendship quietly became one of the hardest things to ask for. We designed a slower, more careful alternative. Human vetted, values first, and genuinely platonic.
Genuine connection doesn't scale well.
Most adults reach a point where their social world has quietly contracted, not from failure, but from life. Same Place was created as a direct response to that ordinary, underacknowledged reality.
Every person who applies is read by a human being, not a sorting algorithm. Matching takes longer that way. We think that's the point.
Three things we won't compromise on.
Human curation, always.
Emotional safety first.
Slowness as a feature.
No intake form disappears into a system. A real person reads it, considers it, and matches with care rather than convenience.
Every gathering is designed around comfort, not performance. Awkwardness is expected and accounted for — that's where honest conversation starts.
We keep groups small and introductions unhurried. Depth over volume — a few good matches matter more than a large network of strangers.
A few quiet criteria.
Not a filter — just an honest check so everyone who shows up is there for the same reasons.
If that sounds like you, the programs page is the right next step.
18 or older
Based in British Columbia
Open-minded and compassionate
Here for platonic connection
We match across different backgrounds and perspectives. A willingness to listen without judgment is the one non-negotiable we ask of everyone.
Same Place is not a dating service. Everyone who joins is here specifically for friendship — that shared understanding is what makes the space feel safe.
Our gatherings are rooted in BC communities. Participants should be local residents who can attend in-person meetups.
Same Place is an adult community. All participants must be 18 or older to join any program or gathering.