Missed Connections Canada
Find the person you saw. Return what was lost. Meet up in your city.
Browse by city across Canada. Messages stay private, we never show your email. Lost & found, looking forβ¦, and letβs do something are welcome too.
Post in your cityGym - you were on the treadmill
Wednesday, October 15 - 9:36 PM
11 months ago
You were running next to me at the gym. We started at the same time and finished around the same time. You looked over and gave me a nod. I wanted to say hi but didn't want to interrupt your workout. Maybe next time?
You on the subway platform
Thursday, October 16 - 9:01 PM
11 months ago
We were both waiting for the train, standing near each other. You were listening to music and I was reading. We both got on the same car and you sat across from me. You looked over a few times. I was the one in the black coat.
Coffee shop - you were studying
Tuesday, October 14 - 5:36 PM
11 months ago
You were at a corner table with your laptop, studying. I was working nearby and couldn't stop glancing over. When you left, you looked back and smiled. Wish I had said hello. You had long dark hair and were wearing a green cardigan.
You: Blue jacket, Red Line train
Wednesday, October 15 - 10:44 PM
11 months ago
You were reading a book (looked like sci-fi) and I was across the aisle. We made eye contact a few times, and you smiled. I got off at the next stop before I could say anything. You were wearing a blue jacket and had a messenger bag. I was the one in the gray sweater.
You on the bike path
Tuesday, October 14 - 8:21 PM
11 months ago
You were riding your bike and I was jogging. We passed each other going opposite directions, then again when we both turned around. You waved the second time. I was the one in the red running shirt.
Farmer's market Saturday morning
Tuesday, October 14 - 7:07 PM
11 months ago
We kept running into each other at different vendors. You bought fresh flowers, I was getting vegetables. We smiled and said "excuse me" a few times. You had a nice tote bag and seemed to know all the vendors. Wish I had struck up a conversation.
To the person: Blue jacket, Red Line train
Tuesday, October 14 - 7:24 AM
11 months ago
You were reading a book (looked like sci-fi) and I was across the aisle. We made eye contact a few times, and you smiled. I got off at the next stop before I could say anything. You were wearing a blue jacket and had a messenger bag. I was the one in the gray sweater.
You: Blue jacket, Red Line train
Tuesday, October 14 - 3:31 PM
11 months ago
You were reading a book (looked like sci-fi) and I was across the aisle. We made eye contact a few times, and you smiled. I got off at the next stop before I could say anything. You were wearing a blue jacket and had a messenger bag. I was the one in the gray sweater.
Airport - gate 12
Monday, October 13 - 11:17 PM
11 months ago
We were waiting at the same gate for our flight. You were reading a book and I was listening to music. We made eye contact a few times. You had a carry-on with stickers from different cities. Wish we could have talked before boarding.
Yoga class - you were in front
Tuesday, October 14 - 6:15 PM
11 months ago
You were in the front row of the class. I noticed you from behind and we happened to be next to each other during the cool down. You have beautiful energy. I wanted to introduce myself after class but you left quickly. You were wearing a purple mat and had amazing form.
Bookstore - mystery section
Monday, October 13 - 5:14 PM
11 months ago
We both reached for the same Agatha Christie novel. You laughed and said "you can have it" but I insisted you take it. We talked for a few minutes about mystery novels. I should have asked for your number. You were wearing a denim jacket and had the kindest eyes.
Running in the park
Monday, October 13 - 1:37 PM
11 months ago
We were both running the same loop. You were ahead of me for most of it, then we ran side by side for a bit. You said "nice pace" and I said thanks. That was it, but I wanted to say more. You had great form.
Georgetown GO delayed announcement
Friday, July 31 - 3:18 PM
1 month ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Delayed train, garbled announcement, you translated it for the platform like a public service. We laughed about GOβs audio quality. Different seats, same unfinished joke.
Frenchmanβs Bay harbour
Friday, July 24 - 12:13 PM
1 month ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Frenchmanβs Bay harbour, you were timing photos of boats and counted down so I would not walk through. We counted one more for luck. Luck used up.
Fairy Lake Newmarket
Sunday, July 5 - 11:54 AM
2 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Fairy Lake loop, opposite-direction laps until we laughed and matched pace. One loop together. Should have been two.
Harbour Road sunset
Monday, June 29 - 8:48 AM
2 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Harbour Road sunset stretch, you asked if I knew a quieter lookout. I half-knew. We walked it. Quiet found. Name not.
Harwood Plaza coffee
Monday, June 29 - 2:19 PM
2 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Harwood coffee line, you and the barista had a bit and I laughed too loud. You looked over like βjoin in.β I joined briefly. Left with latte, not name.
Easterbrook's hot dog stand
Sunday, June 21 - 6:58 PM
2 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Classic Burlington moment: we were both in line at Easterbrook's for a footlong on a hot afternoon. You said the relish was non-negotiable and I have been thinking about that since. I was wearing a Jays cap.
Whole Foods on Dorval
Monday, June 8 - 9:35 PM
3 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Produce section at Whole Foods, you asked me if a mango was ripe and we both pretended to know. We did not. You had the kindest eyes and a reusable bag covered in cats. I would love a do-over in the cheese aisle.
Confederation Park beach
Monday, June 8 - 8:14 PM
3 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Down at Confederation Park by the lake, our beach blankets were basically neighbours. You shared your sunscreen when mine ran out. We talked until the wind picked up. I never got your name, just a sunburn-free afternoon.
Chedoke Radial Trail climb
Tuesday, June 9 - 9:47 AM
3 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
On the Chedoke Radial Trail climb, you cheered a stranger (me) through the steep bit without being annoying about it. At the top we pretended we were not dying. Peak bonding. No names exchanged at peak.
Aurora Community Centre
Thursday, May 28 - 11:25 AM
3 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Aurora Community Centre after swim, flip-flop lost-and-found comedy with a stranger (you). Laughed hard. Left soft.
Downtown Bolton coffee
Friday, May 15 - 5:34 PM
3 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Downtown Bolton coffee line, you and the barista had a bit; I laughed; you invited me into the joke with a look. Joke ended. Story should not have.
You: Blue jacket, Red Line train
Monday, January 15 - 8:15 AM
8 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
You were reading a book (looked like sci-fi) and I was across the aisle. We made eye contact a few times, and you smiled. I got off at the next stop before I could say anything. You were wearing a blue jacket and had a messenger bag. I was the one in the gray sweater.
Airport - gate 12
Tuesday, December 9 - 12:25 PM
9 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
We were waiting at the same gate for our flight. You were reading a book and I was listening to music. We made eye contact a few times. You had a carry-on with stickers from different cities. Wish we could have talked before boarding.
Yoga class - you were in front
Friday, December 5 - 8:10 PM
9 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
You were in the front row of the class. I noticed you from behind and we happened to be next to each other during the cool down. You have beautiful energy. I wanted to introduce myself after class but you left quickly. You were wearing a purple mat and had amazing form.
You: Blue jacket, Red Line train
Friday, November 28 - 5:21 PM
9 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
You were reading a book (looked like sci-fi) and I was across the aisle. We made eye contact a few times, and you smiled. I got off at the next stop before I could say anything. You were wearing a blue jacket and had a messenger bag. I was the one in the gray sweater.
Dog park - your border collie
Tuesday, November 18 - 6:01 PM
9 months ago
β Found - this missed connection was reunited.
Your border collie was amazing - so well trained! You were playing fetch and I was watching with my dog. We talked briefly about training techniques. You mentioned you come here most evenings. I'd love to chat more about dogs.