Canadians in Benin - Canadian Expats in Benin

Meet Canadian Expatriates in Benin!

InterNations – Uniting Canadians living in Benin

Would you like to get in touch with other Canadians in Benin? Are you in need of help and advice from your Canadian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Canadian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Royal Palaces at Abomey?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Benin or are still living in Canada to plan your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Benin offers everything you require: Established in 2007, our trusted community has soon become the platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Canadian expats in Benin, coming from all over Canada - from Alberta over New Brunswick to British Columbia.

Find tips and advice on Benin from Canadian Expats

Of course, expat living in Benin is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Canadian is an essential part of expat life and becoming accustomed to the Beninese way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Canadians in Benin, residing in Porto-Novo, Cotonou, Malanville and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Canadians in Cotonou.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your Canadian native language, discover where to shop for Canadian food or discuss the Canucks' latest match, become a member of the Beninese InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Canada or English or French-speaking expatriates in Benin.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Benin Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a English or French-speaking babysitter for your children or where to buy maple syrup and cranapple relish in Porto-Novo.
• Search the InterNations Expat Guide for Benin to get information on the local Canada Club or the nearest Canadian consulate.

From the baobab-dotted savannas to the northern "Reserve du W du Niger", we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Canadian expats in Benin.

Join our expat activities and mingle with fellow Canadians in Benin

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Benin. Our get-togethers include diverse interests and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Beninese kuli-kuli, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Porto-Novo’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Afro-Brazilian Museé da Silva in the capital as well as other beautiful landmarks in Benin.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Canada and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just send us your membership application and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Welcome from our Canadians living in Benin!