Looking for Canadian Expats in Geneva?

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.

Positive quotes about life in Geneva as an Canadian

Here you can find both positive and negative quotes about Canadian expat life in Geneva. We have collected them from our yearly Expat Insider survey, where our members share their thoughts about the cities and countries they live in.

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There is good political system, true democracy, governing by consensus and not opposition.

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I like peoples’ respect of environment, rules, discretion of Swiss culture and humbleness.

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I enjoy how safe it is here, public transport, French language and physical beauty of the country.

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The quality of life in general - easy access to beautiful nature, good bike lanes and excellent transport infrastructure. Life is not exciting here, but it is very easy.

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Negative opinions about Canadian expat life in Geneva

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The dating scene is VERY difficult... I understand this may become easier as my French improves (as the pool may expand a bit), but in general, life in Geneva feels very transient, making it hard to imagine settling down.

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I am not satisfied with cost of living, housing cost and availability.

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Socializing with locals is not easy... and making new friends (but this also likely just comes with age...the older you get, the harder it is to find opportunities for new friendships).

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Canadian Expats in Geneva Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Canadian expats in Geneva are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The worldwide centre for diplomacy and international co-operation offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

• Look through our Members Network to connect with Geneva’s Canadian expats.
• Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Canadian expats in Geneva.
• Make full use of the Expat Guide for Geneva to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Canadians in Geneva at Our Events

Our Geneva community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Geneva’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Canadian expats to discover Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Canada in your local community and meet Canadians in Switzerland in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Canadians living in Geneva!