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  • Connect with fellow New Zealanders in Canada

  • Get information in our Canada guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Canada

  • Andrey Vasilyev

    When moving to a huge city such as Vancouver, InterNations made it easy for me to find fellow expats and the network that I needed.

InterNations – The Place for New Zealanders Living in Canada

Want to connect with the expat community of New Zealanders in Canada? Looking for New Zealand compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other New Zealand expats to go on an excursion to the sublime Canadian Rockies with?

InterNations Canada offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Canada or are still in New Zealand planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of New Zealand expats in Canada is going very strong, with members having roots all across New Zealand - from Christchurch, over Auckland to Wellington.

Kiwi Expats Living in Canada: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Canada, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Canada. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Canada?
As an expat in Canada, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an InterNations member!) The top nationalities in the InterNations Communities in Canada currently are:

  • Indians
  • French
  • British
  • Americans

Which cities are most popular among expats in Canada?
Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Canada:

  • Ottawa
  • Montreal
  • Vancouver

How much rent do expats pay in Canada?
Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 1176 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.911 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Canada.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Canada.

Average rent in Ottawa

  • Single expats: 1.249 USD
  • Expat families: 2.058 USD

Average rent in Montreal

  • Single expats: 1.051 USD
  • Expat families: 1.882 USD

Average rent in Vancouver

  • Single expats: 1.935 USD
  • Expat families: 3.309 USD

How safe is Canada?
You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Canada as safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as moderately high.
They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.

How safe is Canada for women?
Female expats rated the safety situation in Canada as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Canada (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

Meet other New Zealanders at our events in Canada

Attend our monthly events and activities for New Zealanders expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Mar 19, 2024, 9:00 PM
4 attendees
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Mar 21, 2024, 10:50 PM
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Mar 22, 2024, 2:30 AM
10 attendees
Untitled in a sweet spot downtown that features Jazz on Thursday nights. Please Note: if you sign up and can't make it after all, please CANCEL your attendance on this page (you'll see the button af
Mar 22, 2024, 1:30 PM
14 attendees
Once more with feeling! Come and enjoy a fun night of drinks, live music and get together with friends. With three acts ranging from acoustic rock set, world music and a full band performing amazing

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    Tips and Advice on Canada from Your Fellow New Zealand Expats

    Obviously, expat life in Canada goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow New Zealanders is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Canadian mentality and way of life. New Zealanders in Canada are a part of our community, calling cities such as Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow New Zealanders in Ottawa, for example.

    Wondering where to shop for New Zealand delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Canadian InterNations Community!

    • Our network is the best place to meet expats from New Zealand.
    • On the Canada Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get pavlova in Ottawa, etc.
    • The InterNations Places database for Canada has information on the nearest New Zealand embassy and many other institutions.

    From the sublime Canadian Rockies to French-speaking Québec, with its strong provincial identity, you can meet supportive and friendly New Zealand expats in Canada on InterNations.

    Meet and Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in Canada

    Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Canada. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Canadian maple pancakes, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Ottawa’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Canada? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Prince Edward Island and other beautiful landmarks.

    Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from New Zealand and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hello from our New Zealanders living in Canada!

    • Andrey Vasilyev

      When moving to a huge city such as Vancouver, InterNations made it easy for me to find fellow expats and the network that I needed.

    • Amarilis Castillo

      InterNations make networking in such a large city so much easier with their events and extensive information.

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