InterNations - A Place for Canadians in Lisbon

Hello to all of our Canadians in Lisbon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Canadian expats in Lisbon? Are you looking for advice from other Canadians, e.g. which bars in Lisbon 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 Lisbon. 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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Gustavo De faz

Gustavo De faz

The quality of InterNations' members convinced me to join. And I've indeed received a very warm welcome from fellow Lisbon expats..

Melanie S. Hamann

Melanie S. Hamann

InterNations Events in Lisbon are great - I love the rightfully popular events organized by our friendly Ambassador team.

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 Lisbon

37,749
members in Lisbon
510
Canadian members
18
monthly events
22
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in Lisbon

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

InterNations Lisbon | Bloom & Networking Event
InterNations Lisbon | Bloom & Networking Event
Let your network bloom 🌿 Step into the hidden oasis of 39 Degraus on May 2 for a fresh, feel-good evening of connections, cocktails, and good vibes. Meet new people, spark ideas, and grow your circle in a cozy, tucked-away setting where networking feels natural (and actually fun). How to find us:
Let your network bloom 🌿 Step into the hidden oasis of 39 Degraus on May 2 for a fresh, feel-good evening of connections, cocktails, and good vibes. Meet new people, spark ideas, and grow your circle in a cozy, tucked-away setting where networking feels natural (and actually fun). How to find us:
Cold Mountain (2003)
Cold Mountain (2003)
A wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistan
A wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistan
 Camino Porto-Caminha, Join Prague Group
Camino Porto-Caminha, Join Prague Group
Hello dear Portuguese members! We are a group of Irish, English, Australian, Czech, American and Italian folks. Every year we go on our annual Internations spiritual-walking-lots of laughing expedition. This 5th year we are going to discover Portugal route along the cost, very flat terain. Our cap
Hello dear Portuguese members! We are a group of Irish, English, Australian, Czech, American and Italian folks. Every year we go on our annual Internations spiritual-walking-lots of laughing expedition. This 5th year we are going to discover Portugal route along the cost, very flat terain. Our cap
InterNations Lisbon | Candlelight Encounters
InterNations Lisbon | Candlelight Encounters
Step into the unknown at Dhara by Sadhana — Lisbon’s hidden sanctuary where candlelight flickers, live piano music by maestro Victor Enwusoyele flows like a secret, and strangers become stories. Tucked away from the ordinary, this intimate gathering is intended for a vibrant, international crowd, wh
Step into the unknown at Dhara by Sadhana — Lisbon’s hidden sanctuary where candlelight flickers, live piano music by maestro Victor Enwusoyele flows like a secret, and strangers become stories. Tucked away from the ordinary, this intimate gathering is intended for a vibrant, international crowd, wh

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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.

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What Canadian expats have to say about living in Lisbon

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Lisbon from Canadians, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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For me, one of the highlights of living in Lisbon is the safe environment, stable government and good weather.
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What I enjoy most about Lisbon is Lisbon is the friendliness of the people and the proximity to the ocean.
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For me, one of the highlights of living in Lisbon is the abundance of sunshine, the friendliness of the people, the relaxed customs, open society, and the lower cost of living.
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I really enjoy Lisbon is the great weather and the affordability.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from Canadian expats in Lisbon

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Living in Lisbon, I find the bureaucracy to be abysmal and, in general, the local residents to be somewhat pompous.
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What frustrates me about Lisbon is that the society is quite conservative and generally not interested in meeting new expats or reaching out, which has made adapting here really difficult.
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Living in Lisbon, I find it difficult to cope with the high cost of housing, the challenging bureaucracy, and the resentment some local residents have toward foreigners.
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What I dislike about Lisbon is that the prices at upscale restaurants are quite high compared to the quality and quantity of the food.
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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!

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Games & Co. Group
Games & Co. Group

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Canadian Expats in Lisbon Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in Lisbon exchange experiences and tips to support each other. An Alpha Global City In The Lisbon Metropolitan Area 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 Lisbon’s Canadian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in Lisbon.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lisbon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Canadians in Lisbon at Our Events

Our community in Lisbon is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lisbon’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Canadian expats to explore the Algarve. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Canada in your local community as well as Canadians in Portugal nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Canadians living in Lisbon!

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