WHAT WE FOUND: HurryDate brings speed dating to a new level. Well organized, online registration and fun places to meet make this one of the best services to try. Prices vary according to venue, time and area, but you’re sure to quickly meet plenty of people and have to opportunity to see how others rate you using the HurryDate match scorecards. There is also matching software used to help you meet people that otherwise you’ve missed. A great combination of online and real world meeting practices that will have you using this service over and over. There is even the opportunity for you to mix business and pleasure if you are interested in hosting any HurryDate speed dating parties. Signup is quick and you’ll be receiving the HurryDaters Update email newsletter to keep you informed of upcoming events in your area. These can be the most exciting 3 minute dates in your life.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Speed dating service that works. The combination of real world 3 minute dates and online scoring and compatibility matches makes HurryDate work well for single people of all types. Straight and same sex matches made.

CHANGES WE'D LIKE TO SEE: A tour info page to explain the details and features more indepth.

WHAT WE FOUND: Join for free and have a lot of features that other services charge you for such as: replying to messages and using the chat room. When joining be sure to agree to accept the newsletter that has info about discounts, local events and parties, you don’t want to miss out on anything. We found Cupid.com easy to navigate, fast to search through the profiles and full of features that are helpful to their members including the weekly advice column featuring Lisa Daily, author of “Stop Getting Dumped!” and the Date Planner suggestion questionnaire. Free members have full run of the service (free members can reply to messages only), use of the chat room and full search capabilities. Build up your match list and keep up-to-date with your contacts and matches on your “My Cupid” page and have matches automatically emailed to you so you don’t have to log in every day. We really like the feature that allows you to change your online member name, just in case you’re feeling a little different from when you signed up, changing your online name can awaken a whole new attitude and most services require that you re-join to change your online user name. Speed dating events available in many local areas. Check the website to see if there is a location near you.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Free membership includes replying to messages, access to advice and chat room. Access to speed dating events in your local area. Gold membership allows you to initiate contact. Straight and same sex personals.

WHAT WE FOUND: Fastlife hosts and manages speed dating events and social soirees for people in select Canadian cities. It’s free to register and browse available events but don’t expect a speedy time for you to start. It may take up to two weeks for you to be “invited” to a speed dating event, depending if you paid in advance for the next available event in your selected categories or if you are waiting for your invitation before making your event payment and registration. It sounds worse that it really is, here’s how it breaks down: Fastlife’s experience has shown that men prefer women just a few younger than them and women prefer men about their same age, with an event hosting 20 to thirty people (evenly matched women and men) the options you select help to determine the speed dating events participants. Based on your profile there should be a few people you are compatible with, and most participants end up with two dates from the event. Matches are made based on you, your preferences and the Fastlife system of bringing people together that want to be in the same group. Fastlife has made speed dating really work for Canadian singles, together with an event system that works well, a fun website that is easy to navigate (you may want to have your sound off if visiting from work) and I’m sure you’ll have a great time being a member.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND: Speed dating events in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Victoria, Quebec City cities currently, more areas will be added as demand increases. Free registration, advance payment required to participate in an event. Straight and same sex speed dating events arranged.