InterNations - A Place for Canadians in Florence

Hello to all of our Canadians in Florence! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Canadian expats in Florence? Are you looking for advice from other Canadians, e.g. which bars in Florence will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for maple pancakes?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Florence. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Canadian expats, coming from Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and all regions of Canada.

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Brandon Le Clerk

Brandon Le Clerk

What I really love about InterNations? Making new business contacts and friends in real life. This is a unique plattform.

Li Wang

Li Wang

At my first InterNations Rome Get-Together I met more expats then expected. InterNations made is so easy to settle in.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Florence

11,143
members in Florence
233
Canadian members
22
monthly events
22
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in Florence

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Canadians in Florence.

InterNations Florence | January Official Event
InterNations Florence | January Official Event
Join us for the Official InterNations Florence January Event — a lively apericena evening at Ditta Artigianale Sant’Ambrogio, one of Florence’s most loved contemporary venues, perfect for an international community of expats and professionals. Located in the charming Sant’Ambrogio district, surround
Join us for the Official InterNations Florence January Event — a lively apericena evening at Ditta Artigianale Sant’Ambrogio, one of Florence’s most loved contemporary venues, perfect for an international community of expats and professionals. Located in the charming Sant’Ambrogio district, surround
Poetry Is a Strange Animal
Poetry Is a Strange Animal
Dialogue, reading and book presentation about the strange animal that poetry is among three poetesses from Rome and Florence. Extemporaneous painting during the event. See you there!
Dialogue, reading and book presentation about the strange animal that poetry is among three poetesses from Rome and Florence. Extemporaneous painting during the event. See you there!
Social Cycling – 40 KM + Food Stop!
Social Cycling – 40 KM + Food Stop!
Join a social group ride out of Firenze: 40 km round trip. Enjoy the scenery, meet new people, and take a break for a bite to eat along the way (each person covers their own meal). Looking forward to sharing a great ride together! * End time is approximate. ** Questions? Unsure? Message me!
Join a social group ride out of Firenze: 40 km round trip. Enjoy the scenery, meet new people, and take a break for a bite to eat along the way (each person covers their own meal). Looking forward to sharing a great ride together! * End time is approximate. ** Questions? Unsure? Message me!
From Granma to Marinera. What's Happening in Latin America?
From the landing of the Granma in Cuba, the first substantial act of the Cuban Revolution, to the recent hijacking of the Marinera. This will be the guiding thread through which geopolitical analyst Alessandro Fanetti will illustrate the complex regional and global geopolitical relations that have s
From the landing of the Granma in Cuba, the first substantial act of the Cuban Revolution, to the recent hijacking of the Marinera. This will be the guiding thread through which geopolitical analyst Alessandro Fanetti will illustrate the complex regional and global geopolitical relations that have s

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Why Canadian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Canadian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Canadians abroad

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Photography Group
Photography Group
Aperitivo Group
Aperitivo Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Canadian Expats in Florence Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in Florence exchange experiences and tips to support each other. the "cradle of the Renaissance", or 'la culla del Rinascimento' can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Florence’s Canadian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in Florence.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Florence to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Canadians in Florence at Our Events

Our community in Florence is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Florence’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Canadian expats to explore hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Canada in your local community as well as Canadians in Italy nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Canadians living in Florence!

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