findatime is a free social scheduling app that finds when you and your friends are both free. You mark your available hours each week, share a single link, and findatime automatically surfaces the times that overlap — so you can stop the back-and-forth of 'when are you free?' texts and just make the plan.

How do casual plans work on findatime?

Instead of polling a group chat, you post what you're up for — a gym session, a hike, a coffee — along with a time. Share it with a Group so the whole crew sees it at once. Friends who are free tap 'I'm Keen'. No RSVPs to chase, no one feels pressured.

Does findatime sync with my calendar?

No. findatime does not sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, or any calendar app. You manually mark the hours you're free each week, which takes about 30 seconds. Your contacts and calendar data stay completely private.

Can I use findatime to catch up with friends overseas?

Yes. findatime works across timezones. You mark your free hours in your local time, your friend marks theirs in their local time, and the app shows you the overlap in your own timezone — no mental math required.

Yes, findatime is free to use. Set your availability, share your link, and start making plans at no cost.

How is findatime different from a group chat?

Group chats require back-and-forth messages to find a time everyone's free. findatime eliminates that: you mark your availability once, share a link, and the app shows the overlap automatically. For casual plans, you post once and see who's keen — no chasing RSVPs.

Making Friends in Vancouver: A Guide for the Rain City

The Vancouver challenge

Vancouver is a city of spectacular natural beauty — mountains, ocean, rainforest — and a lot of rain. The outdoor culture is strong, but the weather and the housing costs make social planning harder than it looks.

The Vancouver-specific challenges

The rain. From October to April, the grey, drizzly weather makes outdoor plans less appealing.
The geographic spread. A friend in Kitsilano, you in Mount Pleasant, another in North Van — a "quick coffee" is a 30-minute transit ride.
The work culture. Vancouver's tech and film industries are demanding.
The cost. Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities in North America, which makes dinner plans a financial commitment.

The fixes

1. The outdoor strategy

Despite the rain, Vancouver has an incredible outdoor culture — hiking, skiing, kayaking, cycling. The outdoor community is the most welcoming social entry point. Invest in rain gear and commit.

2. The morning walk

The Seawall, Stanley Park, Pacific Spirit Park — Vancouver is walkable and beautiful even in the rain. A 7am walk is protected from work.

3. The low-cost plan

Don't plan a dinner (which is expensive). Plan a walk, a hike, a coffee — activities that are free or cheap. The low cost removes the financial friction.

4. Share your availability

Mark your free hours, share your findatime link, and let the overlap find you. In a city where the rain and the cost kill plans, removing the scheduling tax is the biggest lever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vancouver hard to make friends in?

It's moderate — the outdoor community is welcoming, but the rain and the cost can be barriers. The key is to embrace the outdoor culture and plan low-cost activities.

How do I handle the rain?

Don't fight it — embrace it. Invest in rain gear. The people who thrive in Vancouver are the ones who go outside regardless of the weather.

How do I handle the cost?

Plan free or cheap activities — walks, hikes, coffees. The dinner is not the only social format; the walk is often better (and always cheaper).