Susan Aitken, a social worker from Prince Albert, recently launched an app that connects people through shared interests in activities. (Submitted photo)

By paNOW Staff

Find My Plus One

Saskatchewan-made ‘activity-first’ app helps connect people with similar interests

Mar 9, 2026 | 11:09 AM

“Loneliness is an epidemic. Health Canada backs that up. We have this incredible country full of things to do and too many of us are sitting them out because we don’t have anybody to do them with. I wanted to change that.”

Aitken describes Find My Plus One as an ‘activity-first app.’

“This isn’t about swiping through profiles, hoping for the best. It’s about posting what you actually love to do and finding the person who loves it too.”

Once you find a potential plus one, you get to know them at your own pace and make arrangements to meet when you feel ready. Aitken said the concept of the app was built around friendship and shared experience, but it’s designed to be fluid. Some people may find a hiking buddy or concert companion, while others may find something more. The app, she said, simply opens the door.

“I hope everybody finds their best friend through this app, because life is meant to be shared. Not just in romantic relationships, but in every kind of friendship and connection you can imagine.”

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Aitken said she genuinely believes the app is going to change how Canadians experience the country. (Submitted photo)

The app also includes a rating feature so the community can share whether they had a great experience with someone or a not so great experience. Aitken also offered some additional safety tips for meeting someone new, including doing research beforehand by looking them up on Facebook and other social media. You should also tell someone you trust where you’re going, who you’re meeting and when you expect to be back.

“Before getting into a vehicle with someone for the first time, ask them to take a selfie with you behind their vehicle, including the license plate, and send that photo to your trusted contact.”

What makes Find My Plus One stand apart is that the Saskatchewan-built app was developed right here on the prairies, and not in a Silicon Valley boardroom.

“Your data isn’t sitting in the hands of a multi-billion dollar tech company on the other side of the continent,” said Aitken.

The app is currently launching across Canada for both Android and iOS.

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