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InterNations is a private community of trust and confidence, present in Switzerland and 180 countries worldwide. Data security and privacy are our top priorities.

Therefore membership is by invitation-only: You need to be invited to become a member.

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InterNations - a trusted Network for Canadians in Switzerland

Community of trust
  • Join our community and get to know members of Switzerland’s vibrant expat community
  • Receive reliable information and exchange insider tips about the Swiss expat living
  • Meet fellow expatriates at top InterNations events in Zurich, Bern and many other regions

Meet Canadian Expatriates in Switzerland!

    • Elin Gustavson
    • Elin Gustavson 
    • "At the first InterNations event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat."
    • Amanda Miller
    • Amanda Miller 
    • "InterNations and the amazing events around here helped me get my bearings in an expat hotspot like Geneva."

InterNations – Connecting Canadians living in Switzerland

Are you looking for fellow Canadians in Switzerland? Do you need advice and tips from your Canadian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Canadian expats to discover attractions like the mountain ranges of the Jura Vaudois together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Switzerland or still residing at home in Canada to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Switzerland provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a sizable number of Canadian expats in Switzerland, planting their roots across Canada - from Alberta, over New Brunswick to British Columbia.

Fellow Canadians in Switzerland

Receive Information and Tips about Switzerland from Canadian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Switzerland is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with Canadian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience to get accustomed to the Swiss culture and people. InterNations helps you to get to know and exchange with other Canadians in Switzerland, living in Zurich, Geneva, Bern and many other places across the country. Just visit our network of Canadians in Bern or Canadians in Zurich.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your Canadian mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Canadian food or chatting about Canucks' latest match, join the Swiss InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Canada or English or French-speaking expats in Switzerland.
  • Receive and share advice in our Switzerland Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a English or French-speaking nanny for your kids or where to shop for maple syrup and cranapple relish in Zurich.
  • Browse the InterNations Expat Guide for Switzerland to find institutions like the local Canada Club or the nearest Canadian embassy.

From Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland, to the mountain resort of Zermatt, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Canadian expats in Switzerland.

Take part in various Expat Activities to meet fellow Canadians in Switzerland

In addition, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and excursions taking place in Switzerland. Activities cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Swiss rösti, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Zurich’s top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip together with our group of Canadians in Geneva to visit the pleasant waterfront of Lake Lugano and other impressive landmarks across Switzerland.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Canadaand around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Simply request your personal invitation to become a member and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Welcome from our Canadians living in Switzerland!

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
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