What is a virtual unit?
Virtual units are a great option for girls who do not have in-person units nearby, by giving girls the opportunity to participate in Guiding, and not miss out on the fun with friends, all while attending virtually.
How does it work?
A virtual unit essentially operates in a similar way as an in-person unit: it meets at a regularly schedule time weekly or bi-weekly, and girls work on program to earn awards, badges, and crests, as a unit or individually.
As a member of a virtual unit, girls continue to access all their benefits of membership including fully screened volunteers who provide leadership and mentorship; programming that encourages girls to challenge themselves, find their voice, meet new friends, have fun, and make a different in the world; and access to the GGC program platform to track badge work and contribute ideas for unit activities. She’ll also be eligible for GGC scholarships, or other recognition, when applying for post-secondary studies. Learn more about what we offer.
How is a virtual unit different than a Lones unit?
A Lones unit offers a different kind of flexibility for girls to participate in Guiding if they cannot attend regular meetings (e.g., their schedule is too busy or the distance to an in-person unit is too great to attend on a regular basis). Typically, a Guider and girl will arrange their own schedule to connect – whether by phone or online, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Check out the Lones page for more information about distance Guiding.
How to register for a virtual unit?
Virtual units are found on the Unit Finder map by searching with a province specific postal code – use the corresponding postal codes below to find the virtual units offered in your province.
For families looking for virtual opportunities in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, or Yukon Territory, you can contact info@girlguides.ca for assistance.
Note: not all provinces offer a virtual unit for each branch.
Virtual units by province
- Manitoba (MB) – Enter postal code R3H 0YA to find available virtual units
- Ontario & Nunavut (ON, NU) – Enter postal code P0M 1K0 to find available virtual units
- Includes Hull, QC; Aylmer, QC; Wakefield, QC; Chelsea, QC
- Quebec (QC) – Enter postal code H4M 2N7 to find available virtual units
- New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island (NB, PE) – Enter postal code E2J 2B2 to find available virtual units
- Nova Scotia (NS) – Enter postal code B3N 2S9 to find available virtual units
- Newfoundland & Labrador (NL) – Enter postal code A1A 0E8 to find available virtual units