If you’re studying A Course in Miracles in Vancouver, BC, the city has more resources than most people realize. This is a working directory of verified ACIM study groups, the bookstores that carry the Course, and the local teachers active in Greater Vancouver as of mid-2026. I’ve teach ACIM out of Florida but I send Canadian students this page so they can find community closer to home.
Verify meeting times before attending; small spiritual groups change cadence often. All resources here verified May 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Unity of Vancouver hosts the longest-running weekly in-person ACIM class at 5840 Oak Street, Tuesday evenings (Unity of Vancouver classes).
- Banyen Books & Sound at 3608 W 4th Avenue is Vancouver’s spirituality bookstore and stocks “A Course in Miracles & friends” as a dedicated section (banyen.com).
- Two active Vancouver meetups host biweekly ACIM groups; one fully online.
- Modern Miracles Academy (Rev. Lisa Windsor + Rev. Linda Funk in Burnaby) offers structured mentoring for serious students near Vancouver.
- The Foundation for Inner Peace global study group map lists 2,000+ groups in 65 countries if none of the Vancouver options fit your schedule.
In-Person ACIM Study Groups in Vancouver
Unity of Vancouver (Tuesday evenings, Oak Street)
The most established in-person ACIM class in Vancouver meets at Unity of Vancouver, 5840 Oak Street (Lower Level), Vancouver BC. The class runs Tuesday evenings and uses the Combined Volume, 3rd Edition. Facilitators are Margaret McLeod (604-263-7252) and Marian Dyck (604-819-8882). Summer sessions occasionally meet outdoors at Quilchena Park. General Unity contact: 604-266-6281. Unity churches across North America have a long tradition of holding ACIM space; this is the strongest weekly anchor in Vancouver.
Susan Hunt’s “Having It All” Group (West Vancouver, Wednesdays)
Rev. Susan Hunt leads a weekly ACIM gathering Wednesdays 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in West Vancouver. Contact 604-345-6770 or [email protected] to RSVP. Smaller setting, geared toward serious workbook practitioners.
Course in Miracles Study Group (West Vancouver, Biweekly Mondays)
The Course in Miracles Study Group meetup meets every other Monday at 9:30 AM Pacific. The group has 306 members and a 4.9-star rating with 293 past events, though attendance has thinned recently. Check the meetup page for the next confirmed date before driving over.
Online and Hybrid Options for Vancouver Students
Vancouver’s geography (Stanley Park to White Rock is over an hour by car) means many local students prefer online groups that don’t require a commute. The same meetup organizers as above run an Advanced ACIM Meetup for 37 longtime students, plus a “Heal It NOW” Meetup with 547 members focused on ACIM-adjacent healing work.
The Miracle Distribution Center hosts a free Wednesday online study with Beverly McNeff that Vancouver students can join from any time zone, and the Foundation for Inner Peace runs monthly webinars at acim.org. If none of the Vancouver-area in-person groups fit your schedule, these online options keep you in weekly community.
Where to Buy A Course in Miracles in Vancouver
Banyen Books & Sound at 3608 W 4th Avenue in Kitsilano is the answer. Open 11 AM to 7 PM daily, phone (604) 732-7912. Banyen has been Vancouver’s anchor spirituality bookstore since 1970 and stocks “A Course in Miracles & friends” as a dedicated shelf section. They carry the Foundation for Inner Peace edition (the authoritative blue Combined Volume), Kenneth Wapnick’s commentaries, Marianne Williamson’s A Return to Love, Gary Renard’s books, and most ACIM-adjacent contemplative writers.
If you prefer online: Amazon.ca carries the Foundation for Inner Peace edition, and you can order directly from acim.org. The Foundation is based in Novato, California, and ships to Canada.
Local Teachers and Mentors Near Vancouver
Rev. Lisa Windsor founded Modern Miracles Academy, offering ACIM mentoring, structured courses, and a Minister Training Program. Her team includes Rev. Linda Funk based in Burnaby, BC (a short SkyTrain from downtown Vancouver). Modern Miracles Academy also hosts a Monday night drop-in group. This is the most structured option for students who want to move beyond casual reading into formal study.
Ferry-adjacent: Julia Day in Victoria teaches ACIM from a pure non-duality angle. Victoria is a 90-minute BC Ferries trip from Tsawwassen; many serious Vancouver students attend her events in person occasionally.
Vancouver’s Broader Contemplative Scene
Vancouver has an unusually mature contemplative culture for its size. The same audience that gravitates to ACIM tends to also engage with the city’s yoga community (Semperviva, YYoga, Open Door Yoga), the Buddhist meditation halls around East Vancouver, and the Pacific Northwest’s broader contemplative thread that runs from Banyen Books in the south to Vancouver Island’s contemplative retreats in the north.
The cumulative effect: an ACIM student in Vancouver is rarely alone. Even outside formal Course study, the contemplative vocabulary lands in conversation easily.
How to Start: A Three-Step Plan for Vancouver ACIM Beginners
- Buy the book at Banyen. Go to 3608 W 4th Avenue and ask for the “A Course in Miracles & friends” section. Pick up the blue Combined Volume (Text + Workbook + Manual for Teachers in one). Don’t order online; getting the physical book from a spirituality bookstore is part of the experience.
- Attend Unity of Vancouver’s Tuesday class once. 5840 Oak Street, Lower Level. You don’t need to commit. Show up, listen, see if the energy fits. Bring your book.
- Start the Workbook the next morning. Lesson 1: “Nothing I see means anything.” One lesson per day for 365 days. No prerequisites, no commitment past the next morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Marianne Williamson event in Vancouver?
I could not verify any currently scheduled Marianne Williamson Vancouver appearance as of May 2026. Her work is widely available via Hay House and through Penguin Random House Canada’s distribution. Her ACIM Lecture Series (the recorded talks) is available on Audible and streaming services for Canadian listeners. Banyen Books typically carries her books.
Where can I buy A Course in Miracles in Vancouver?
Banyen Books & Sound at 3608 W 4th Avenue in Kitsilano (604-732-7912) is the most reliable option. They have a dedicated “A Course in Miracles & friends” section. Amazon.ca and acim.org direct are both available for online ordering.
Do I need to join a group to study A Course in Miracles?
No. The Workbook is designed for solo daily practice; one lesson per day for 365 days, no group required. Many serious ACIM students never join a group at all. Groups help with motivation, accountability, and depth of discussion, but they are not required. The Foundation for Inner Peace explicitly designed the curriculum for individual practice.
Are there ACIM study groups in Vancouver for beginners?
Yes. Unity of Vancouver’s Tuesday class welcomes beginners. The Course in Miracles Study Group meetup (West Vancouver, biweekly Mondays online and in-person) is also accessible to new students. Both are open-door; you don’t need to RSVP weeks in advance. Bring the book (or get one at Banyen on the way), show up, listen.
What if I can’t find a Vancouver group that fits my schedule?
Use the Foundation for Inner Peace’s global study group map to find online groups in any time zone, or join the Miracle Distribution Center’s free Wednesday online study with Beverly McNeff. Many Vancouver students find that an online group plus solo daily practice works better than driving 45 minutes to an in-person meeting.
I’m Maria Felipe, an ordained Pathways of Light minister and ACIM teacher with 20+ years of practice. I teach from Florida, but my Happy Miracle Membership serves Canadian students online. If you’re starting the Workbook in Vancouver, the Membership is a structured online complement to your local Tuesday class.
