Looking For Canadian Expats?

Join InterNations to meet canadian people abroad!

InterNations is the world's number one Expat Community online. Sign up now to meet other expats where you live.

Jaromir Novy

Living in Cotonou | from Czech Republic

"There's only a small expat circle here in Cotonou, but this gave me the chance to say hello to everyone on InterNations! "

Jessica Johnson-Hanevolt

Living in Cotonou | from USA

"Before I came here as an expat, I only knew Benin as home of actor Djimon Honsou. But now Cotonou & InterNations is my home too. "

InterNations - a community of trust

InterNations - a trusted Network for Canadians in Cotonou

  • Build up valuable contacts with like-minded Cotonou expats
  • Find reliable information and trustworthy tips about the expat life in Cotonou
  • Join top-class InterNations events to meet fellow expatriates in town

InterNations - A Place for Canadians in Cotonou

Welcome to all Canadians in Cotonou! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Canadian expats in Cotonou? Are you looking for advice from other Canadians, e.g. in which bars in Cotonou will Canucks' upcoming match be broadcasted or where in town to shop for maple syrup and cranapple relish?

You are cordially invited to take part in InterNations Cotonou. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Canadian expats, coming from New Brunswick, Alberta, British Columbia and all parts of Canada.

Fellow Canadians in Cotonou

  • Name visible for Members only
  • Company: India Institute of Biochemical...
  • Connect Ask for tips
  • Name visible for Members only
  • Company: International House World Orga...
  • InterNations Group Moderator
  • Connect Ask for tips
  • Name visible for Members only
  • Company: Liaoning Zhongye Technology an...
  • Connect Ask for tips

Canadian Expats in Cotonou share their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in Cotonou exchange experiences and tips to support each other. Our community helps you make the most of your time in The City on the mouth of the "River of Death".

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Cotonou’s Canadian expats as well as other English or French-speaking global minds.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in Cotonou.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Cotonou to find information, e.g. about the closest Canadian diplomatic mission or regional Canada Club.

Meet fellow Canadians in Cotonou at our Events

Our community in Cotonou is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Cotonou’s hippest restaurant or a weekend break with other Canadian expats to explore the Royal Palaces at Abomey. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Benin in Cotonou as well as Canadians in Benin nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Canadians living in Cotonou!

InterNations Members at a Glance
  • 87% of members have university degree
  • Members are 30 to 60 years old (average: 38)
  • Members come from 179 countries
  • 53% expat women
  • 47% expat men
InterNations Guided Tour