Community Β· Vancouver, Canada
Indians in Vancouver
The Indian and South Asian community in Vancouver, in one place: upcoming community events and 95 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local β ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
The Punjabi Market on Main Street, Diwali Fest, Bollywood nights and the comedy circuit downtown, and Burnaby and Richmondβs temples and gurdwaras; Surrey has its own page.
Guides for Indians in Canada
All guides βGuide Β· 12 sections
Jobs in Canada for Indians (2026): Express Entry, LMIA, where to look, salaries and the honest odds
How Indians get hired in Canada in 2026: Express Entry cut-offs, LMIA work permits, the study-permit cap, salaries, take-home pay and the scams to avoid.
Guide Β· 11 sections
OCI card from Canada (2026): who qualifies, renunciation, BLS, documents, fees and the new e-OCI
OCI card from Canada in 2026: who qualifies, surrendering the Indian passport, BLS in person, C$377.70 all-in, six to eight weeks, and the e-OCI rules.
Guide Β· 12 sections
Indian passport renewal in Canada (2026): BLS, the new fees, documents, tatkal, children and lost passports
Renew an Indian passport in Canada: Passport Seva portal, BLS by appointment or post, the July 2026 fees (C$177.70; tatkal C$350.70), documents, children.
Whatβs on in Vancouver
Every event β- OCT9
Indian Food Affair - North Van: 45+ 50s+ Friends, Fun, Social
Fri, 9 Oct 2026, 13:10
Palki Indian Restaurant,
π Food & DrinkFree - OCT9
Bolly Bangerz: Khan Saab Unofficial Afterparty
Fri, 9 Oct 2026, 22:00 β Sat 03:00
Playhaus Nightclub
π CulturalFree - OCT10
Dholhaus
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 22:00 β Sun 03:00
Playhaus Nightclub
π΅ MusicCA$22.63 - OCT12
Dosa Monday!!
Mon, 12 Oct 2026, 18:00
Dosa and Chutney
π Food & DrinkFree - OCT13
8 Week Kirtan Training
Tue, 13 Oct 2026, 19:00
Westend Kirtan Refuge
π΅ MusicFree - OCT14
Living with complex risk in the Himalaya
Wed, 14 Oct 2026, 17:30β19:30
xwΞΈΙΞΈiqΙtΙm or Place of Many Trees at the Liu Institute
π EducationFree
Festivals in Vancouver
- Diwali in Vancouver 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Indian businesses and services in Vancouver
The directory β4 Seasons Chaat House
Restaurants Β· New Westminster
7th Taste
Restaurants Β· Vancouver
A & S Fusion
Restaurants Β· Vancouver
Aangan Indian Cuisine
Restaurants Β· Burnaby
Agra Tandoori
Restaurants Β· Burnaby
Agra Tandoori Restaurant
Restaurants Β· Burnaby
Questions
Where do Indians meet in Vancouver?
At community events β coming up: Indian Food Affair - North Van: 45+ 50s+ Friends, Fun, Social, Bolly Bangerz: Khan Saab Unofficial Afterparty and Dholhaus. All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.
When is Diwali 2026 in Vancouver?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Vancouver are usually on the nearest weekends β each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Vancouver?
The Namaste Community directory lists 95 Indian businesses and services in Vancouver β grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more β with reviews from members.
Everything in Vancouver, ranked by distance from you β events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
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