Date men and women from Canada / British Columbia / Vancouver, 53 year old

Date single man from Vancouver, Canada. I am a young at heart urban professional that loves city life, and being outdoors. I have a great career that I love and have been doing the same thing for over 30 years. As a creative person, I am very observant of trends, styles and attitudes in society today, and cherish the time to soak up influences from art, design, movies and culture. As an urbanite, I prefer to leave my car at home and walk or cycle everywhere. There is something about walking the neighbourhood, talking to people, saying hello to cats and dogs, and looking at interesting plants.I live a few minutes from downtown, and love the buzz of the city, but enjoy and cherish the quiet area I live in. I have no interest in living in Suburbia.
You soak up trends from architecture, graphic design, interior design, fashion and music. You can easily fit into a hip urban crowd at a design event, yet feel just as comfortable hanging out with the locals at a farmers' market, then you are the gal for me.
I am looking for a wonderful woman to develop a close friendship that would eventually lead to a long term relationship. I do miss a mental and physical connection that only comes through time getting to know each other. I don't expect you to do all the same things as I do, but you are open to trying new things, as much as I am to your favourite things you do. That's the fun part of getting to know each other. You should be slim, fit, urban focused, exercise, eat healthy, care about the environment, punctual, not prone to arguing, and mentally and financially stable.
Although I prefer to cook at home, I do enjoy dining out, and a few of my favourite places to eat are Pronto, Vij's, and Rangoli.
I enjoy traveling, and want to do more, and this fall I am visiting Spain, Italy, Africa, and France. Hopefully Vietnam is in the cards next year. A few favourite places I have visited in the past are, Nepal, Hawaii, Haida Gwaii, the Yucatan in Mexico. I very happy to stay in a five or one star hotel, and have slept with utter enjoyment in Cabanas on a beach.
A few things I like (this is not a shopping list)
- Running
- Road biking
- Kayaking
- Camping under the stars
- Hiking
- Art galleries
- Gourmet Cooking
- Urban culture
- Music off all types
- Movies (foreign and domestic)
- Design (interior, architecture, graphic design)
- Helping friends
- Traveling
- Watching and attending sporting events
- Dwell Magazine
- Saturday Globe and Mail
- Organic food
- Composting
So, if you feel my words resonate with you, then I'd love to hear from you.

Meet people from Vancouver, Canada. I am a very warm and giving guy who devotes himself to his woman. I have never cheated on anyone that I have been with and have always been an honest and open person. I believe that a woman should stand by her man and support him, but I also feel that it is important for the man to support and have faith in his lady. I believe in open communication, lots of affection, and always being willing to compromise with each other. I love to take a blank canvas of thoughts and environment and add the right words and colors and fabrics to bring it to its natural life and light. My happiness is to being able to find someone who shares special moments with me....like watching the sun rise over the ocean, laying on the grass and looking up at the stars, cuddling on the couch and feeling the tenderness and warmth that she gives to me. I also love it when I know that I have helped someone achieve a goal or dream that they did not think was possible. I love the outdoors and taking part in activities that let me enjoy all of natures wonders. If I am frustrated with another person, then I think what and why they are making me feel this way and what can I do to change the situation. I communicate with them and let them know in a tactful way how I feel and what I think about the situation. I offer up suggestions and listen to them and hopefully reach a compromise that suits both parties.
My choice of woman:
I am seeking for a long-term and serious relationship. I am not into casual dating, nor one-night stands. I have had fun time when I was younger, been married, had serious relationship, been single and now want that one woman who I can spend my forever time with. I would keep communication open and constant in all different ways. I would work steadily towards the goal of our being in the same place together. I would let her know that she is important to me and my future and that I am willing to make compromises to make it work for both of our needs.

Date men and women from Vancouver, Canada. Again, give some time to think about it. I dislike these cooky cutter approach. If I would know it would be easy. The difficulty I find is to keep a great relationship going. An equal relationship were the people support each other.

Meet someone special from Vancouver, Canada. Youthful 53 year old, divorced father of 15 year old boy and 17 year old girl. Curious, active, outdoors-oriented. I love learning, sports and talking about politics and ideas, even feelings. I enjoy cycling, hiking, canoeing, running, reading, teaching, writing, tweeting, and laying around reading the paper or watching Mad Men or Breaking Bad. I’m looking for companionship in some combination of those activities, and good movies, live music, tasty food, decent wine and local beer, and insightful books.
I’m born American, moved to Vancouver in 1987 and now enthusiastically Canadian. I love hockey but hate fighting. I’m a passionate environmentalist, but pragmatically so. I’m quite liberal politically, non-religious but passionate about morality nonetheless. I’m in love with the beauty of the natural world and the possibility of fulfilment despite the dire challenges humanity confronts. I appreciate curiosity, a sense of humour, fitness, engagement, and empathy.

Date a soulmate from Vancouver, Canada. I just want to share my life with someone. I like reading, music , dinner with my friends and singing after dinner. I am self employ and working flexable time but my income is fixed. Anyway, I had enought money to support a family!

Meet a man from Vancouver, Canada. My friends would say I am easy to be with and generous. I enjoy life and my work. If there is anything lacking its someone with whom to share it. I like travel and can enjoy my own company but feel its so much better to share adventures. Socially I work too much but ready to slow down, too many friends are business related. First time at at online dating but trying to break out of my business circles as these have been my usual source of companions. I enjoy most things and always willing to try somewthing new.

Date single man from British Columbia, Canada. I have only just arrived in Vancouver and getting started with meeting new girls. I'm not looking for anything serious to start out but if we hit it off well then I'm open to a relationship.
Must be local girls only please and within the Vancouver area as I'm not into long-distance relationships.
I'm physically active, very fit, athletic so I'm looking for someone with the same or similar ideals. I enjoy the outdoors and doing fun things to share with someone special. I feel I have lots to discover in this city and province and look forward to meeting a beautiful, smart and young spirited girlfriend to help me make an adventure of it.

Meet people from British Columbia, Canada. Extremely affectionate, serene, simple and healthy. Looking for a lady with SAME profile to share good feelings, travel, have dinner and be friends.
In these two sentences above I basically include the totality of my intentions in the Match.com. So please think thoroughly about them.
I live in Vancouver Canada, but I do not like the weather here, so I will move out, probably in 2015. My first option is Brazil. (My job allows me to work anywhere)
I do not like lies, unless it is to fulfill my two rules of relationship: 1 - One must do everything to make herhis partner happy. 2 - One must do everything to avoiding herhis partner being unhappy. (Please note that these two are not the same.)
Middle-middle-class. DO NOT HAVE MUCH MONEY. But once in a while WE might travel, have dinner in a good restaurant, go to watch movies and do anything else that is not expensive. I do not think I am stingy, but you are the one who is going to judge it.
Anyway, SOME LADIES ARE LOOKING FOR A RICHER PARTNER IN FIRST PLACE, and in second place they look for romance. Hope you are not like them.
Thanks for reading my ad.
Marco

Date men and women from British Columbia, Canada. This is the heart of the matter isn't it? I've been single for a couple of years now and it is high time I jumped back into the gene pool. Despite my wide circle of friends, I have a busy life and don't get to meet a lot of new people... so here I am. If I was to list a bunch of adjectives that describe me, it would be adjectives like intelligent, funny (ha ha, not funny strange), optimistic, big heart, values friends and friendships, loves nature (which is why I do what I do, in work, life and travel), well read, contrarian, honest, nice wine collection, good lover, sensitive and in touch with my 'feminine side'. I love to play sports, not watch with my favorites being tennis, biking, ski/snowboard, hockey (recently retired), SCUBA, sailing and others.
I love nature and animals and I have great relationships with my friends children. I never ended up mayrrying and no kids of my own, despite a couple of long relationships. Music is a big part of my life and I WISH that I played a musical instrument...but don't (yet...want to teach me?). There are very few things in life that I don't like but oddly those include olives and avocado's (...it is a texture thing)...oh, and intolerance, racism, and consumerism! I don't understand republican thinking, I am an evolutionist, movie and book fan, active and outgoing, love to cook and care of others. I have a fantastic career and love what I do as well as working in a small company that I own with my best friends...what could be better?
I am pursposefully not going to be prescriptive in what I am looking for... you will know if there is a resonance here. I have an open mind to most things and in general, race, religeon (or lack of), job, languange, culture etc. - it makes no difference to me. It depends on who YOU are. Of course, I have preferences ...someone active,fit, open minded, does whatever they do because they want to not because they have to, and wants to keep exploring life and love. I've traveled a lot and had an adventurous life... having stared into the eyes of a dragon, peered into volcano's, spent my 30th birthday inside a whale, explored the Arctic and Borneo, battled bears and swam with sharks... I have a few more adventures left in me... get on a ship and let's get out of the harbour...

Meet someone special from British Columbia, Canada. I am a no-nonsense guy. I like people who use their brains, specially before doing something important. I consider myself spiritual, artistic and scientific. I like expressing myself through music, writing, and computer graphics. I love nature and the mysteries and the beauty of LIFE.

Date a soulmate from British Columbia, Canada. Hi
I'm a healthy, happy, positive minded man. I have children and see them regularly. Friends say that I'm confident, passionate and sensitive. Ok I cry watching movies, but don't tell anyone:)
I'm a VP Sales for a Vancouver based software company. Prior to joining the executive team at my current assignment, I was with Apple Computer for ten years and had my own professional speaking/sales leadership training firm.
I enjoy working out but not in an extreme gym monkey way, also long walks, the occasional round of golf and a few turns on the hill, on my board that is:) I enjoy travel, great music, the odd dance floor wiggle, team cooking and spooning. I have four amazing kids, three girls then the boy, yes I'm persistent:), the oldest two are on their own (23 & 19) the youngest two are with my ex wife (17 & 15) I see them every other weekend and are a major part of my life. I live in Coal Harbour with an amazing view of Stanley Park and I love our beautiful city! I feel very fortunate in that I'm able to walk to my office everyday! I'm ok with driving so let's not let a little distance get in the way of love. I feel drawn to fun-loving, affectionate, fit/thin, attractive, professional women who enjoy travel, music, intelligent conversation and lots of cuddling. I'm also very honest and enjoy the odd little vanilla cigar.
PS... Life is short, Occasionally bend the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that made you smile
PSS... LOVE: "If I had my life to live over again, next time I would find you sooner so I could love you longer." ~ Anonymous ~
PSSS... "If she's amazing, she won't be easy. If she's easy, she won't be amazing. If she's worth it, I won't give up. If I give up, you're not worthy." ~ Unknown ~

Meet a man from British Columbia, Canada. I am quite independent. I am looking to develop a healthy loving long term relationship that will lead to family. I am happy doing my own thing but now it’s time to make some changes. Some of the things I enjoy are dancing, traveling, going for walks, biking, gym, and working on some business goals. I am self employed and work in the finance and construction industry. It’s hard to say or describe here what kind of person I am looking for. I sometimes think the kind of person we are looking for is the kind of person that we want to be. This is true to some extent and it has been very helpful for me to see that. On the other hand I think there is a great partner out there for me.
Something else I am interested in is taking care of my health. I have had a few health issues to deal with so it has forced me to learn and improve my overall health. For example I like to eat organic and lately I have been getting into the raw food movement. There are some great raw food restaurants around. Also I am conscious about the natural environment and I try to keep a low carbon footprint. I also love to travel and see the world so because of my goals to have a low carbon footprint it has made it very interesting to find ways to travel and maintain this. I am lucky that I have been able to work and travel at the same time.
I am not going to list a bunch of things that I want my “ideal” partner to be. I mean there are a few obvious things like honesty, common interests, attraction, and common goals.
But like we all know, you can have all of this and no chemistry and so it does not work. On the other hand I am definitely not looking for a whole bunch of chemistry and no common goals to keep things moving foreword.
Right now I am mainly interested in just getting out, meeting people, being real and having fun. Vancouver is a great place to explore and there is lots of interesting stuff to do. So if any of this looks interesting then give me a sign and we can chat and take it from there.

Date single man from Canada. love being out side inthe fresh air no matter what time of the year .summer is being on the water or just floating around getting the rays.Taking trips to bowen Island for a couple of hours then of to W/B or Keats Island /Granite Falls. I try to get away in spring and fall to Mexico ,just to take in the best of life that is offered to us. walk the sands enjoy the sun & food. the relaxation of a little cantina with a mariachi band playing .

Meet people from Canada. fun loving athletic guy looking for a romantic partner to share some laughs and activity.
love running, hiking, cycling, cooking, reading, sports, tv watching, continuing education, the news, cars, bicycles, travelling, camping

Date men and women from Canada. Having been an entrerpeneur most of my life, I should be used to promoting my own product.
The problem with only mentioning my good points is, that it feels like I am selling myself.
Since I alway's tell the truth, I feel I need to mention the good and the not so good.
So here it goes, the good the bad and the ....
Spontaneous but sometimes impatient (love Yoga)
Passionate, yet very open minded (Obama fan)
Bit of a Risk Taker, First time sailing, I sailed across the pacific, (I had help), sky dived once, rafted class 5 rivers,
Quick witted and Love to laugh and play around , however my daughter sometimes thinks that she's the parent (kidding)
That's it, those are all my good I mean bad points!
I am just as comfortable in a suit at a five star restaurant as I am on main street.
I have been lucky enough to have seen a lot of the world, but plan on visiting new destinations and experiencing new cultures.
Care to join me?
I am looking for an intelligent,physically fit,active, funny, sexy,curious, spontaneous, outgoing, trusting, unselfish, courageous, Cinderella ! If you are someone that likes to watch life pass by from the sidelines, I am definetly not your man.
My ideal saturday would be to spend the afternoon shopping for fresh ingredients together on granville island, cooking dinner together with red wine in hand and Barry White in the back ground,
If this sounds intrigueing, let's get together
If not let me at least leave you with something to make you smile, I hope.
I recently read that love is entirely a matter of chemistry.
That must be why my ex wife treated me like toxic waste.
-David Bissonette
By the way I promise not to wear a hat on our first date that say's:
"Fish fear me and women want me". Sometimes I wear it with the matching T-shirt.(just kidding)