InterNations – Connecting Canadians living in Kyrgyzstan

Are you looking for fellow Canadians in Kyrgyzstan? 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 northern Tian Shan mountains together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Kyrgyzstan or still residing at home in Canada to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Kyrgyzstan 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 number of Canadian expats in Kyrgyzstan, hailing from all across Canada - from Vancouver, over Montreal to Ottawa.

Francois Carpentier

Francois Carpentier

Not knowing anyone, I had to move to Bishkek. Thanks to InterNations I built up a great circle of friends in no time.

Adriana Rodrigues Zon

Adriana Rodrigues Zon

Great that I found some valuable tips from other InterNations members before moving to Bishkek. I would have been lost without them.

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!

Meet other Canadians at our events in Kyrgyzstan

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

InterNations Bishkek Live Music Night @ the Lucky Leprechaun
Get ready for our November InterNations night — with live music, great company, and the cozy Irish pub vibes of The Lucky Leprechaun! 🍀 🍸 Special treat: The first 20 attendees will get a free “Bishkek International” Cocktail on the house! ✨ What’s in store: 🕢 19:00 – Chat & Connections Arrive
Get ready for our November InterNations night — with live music, great company, and the cozy Irish pub vibes of The Lucky Leprechaun! 🍀 🍸 Special treat: The first 20 attendees will get a free “Bishkek International” Cocktail on the house! ✨ What’s in store: 🕢 19:00 – Chat & Connections Arrive
InterNations Bishkek Winter Warm-Up @ Obshchestvo
InterNations Bishkek Winter Warm-Up @ Obshchestvo
As the days grow colder, let’s warm up with good company, craft drinks, and cozy conversations at one of Bishkek’s favorite hidden gems — Obshchestvo. After a wonderful summer series in their courtyard, we’re taking things indoors for a relaxed and festive winter edition. Obshchestvo offers charmin
As the days grow colder, let’s warm up with good company, craft drinks, and cozy conversations at one of Bishkek’s favorite hidden gems — Obshchestvo. After a wonderful summer series in their courtyard, we’re taking things indoors for a relaxed and festive winter edition. Obshchestvo offers charmin
InterNations Bishkek - Traditional New Year’s Brunch 2026
Join us for one of our oldest and most beloved event formats as we celebrate the InterNations New Year’s Brunch! 🎉 Since its inception on January 1st, 2015, this event has been a staple in our community's calendar, and we are excited to continue this tradition in 2026. 🎊 It's the perfect way to k
Join us for one of our oldest and most beloved event formats as we celebrate the InterNations New Year’s Brunch! 🎉 Since its inception on January 1st, 2015, this event has been a staple in our community's calendar, and we are excited to continue this tradition in 2026. 🎊 It's the perfect way to k

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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.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Bishkek Community Group
Bishkek Community Group

Receive Information and Tips about Kyrgyzstan from Canadian Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Kyrgyzstan is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Canadian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Kyrgyz culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Canadians in Kyrgyzstan, living in Bishkek, Talas, Osh and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofCanadians in Bishkek.

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

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Canada in Kyrgyzstan.
  • Receive and share advice in our Kyrgyzstan Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for maple\ pancakes in Bishkek...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Kyrgyzstan to find institutions like the nearest Canadian embassy and many others.

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Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Canadians in Kyrgyzstan

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Kyrgyzstan. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Kyrgyz laghman, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Bishkek's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the\ high\ alpine,\ saline\ lake\ Issyk\ Kul, the\ caravanserai\ of\ Tash\ Rabat, and other impressive landmarks across Kyrgyzstan.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Canada and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hello from our Canadians living in Kyrgyzstan!