InterNations - A Place for Canadians in New York

Hello to all of our Canadians in New York! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Canadian expats in New York? Are you looking for advice from other Canadians, e.g. which bars in New York 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 New York. 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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Javier Vazquez

Javier Vazquez

Even in a crowded city like the Big Apple you can easily get lost. With InterNations I've made some really good friends and also added to my business contacts.

Noemi Roussel

Noemi Roussel

The top events organized in the New York chapter helped me get to know expat women from France and many other countries all over the world.

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 New York

62,388
members in New York
834
Canadian members
44
monthly events
2,120
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in New York

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

InterNations NYC Official: St. Patrick's Day Celebration☘️
Join us for a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration with our international community☘️ St. Patrick’s Day is one of Ireland’s most beloved traditions and has grown into a global celebration. Wear something green if you like and come ready for a relaxed, cheerful celebration. Sláinte! ☘️🍀 REMINDERS
Join us for a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration with our international community☘️ St. Patrick’s Day is one of Ireland’s most beloved traditions and has grown into a global celebration. Wear something green if you like and come ready for a relaxed, cheerful celebration. Sláinte! ☘️🍀 REMINDERS
InterNations NYC: Speakeasy Salsa – Live Music Night🎶💃🕺
Get ready for a special evening as we collaborate with MAMBROSO NYC for a Speakeasy Salsa – Live Music Night🎶💃🕺 Step into an intimate private speakeasy and experience the vibrant energy of salsa in an elevated setting. Whether you are a beginner, an experienced dancer, or simply enjoy music and
Get ready for a special evening as we collaborate with MAMBROSO NYC for a Speakeasy Salsa – Live Music Night🎶💃🕺 Step into an intimate private speakeasy and experience the vibrant energy of salsa in an elevated setting. Whether you are a beginner, an experienced dancer, or simply enjoy music and
InterNations NYC Colors of Culture!🌈🎨
InterNations NYC Colors of Culture!🌈🎨
Some colors remind us of home 🏡 Some represent celebration 🎉 Some colors carry childhood memories 💭 Some define who we’ve become 💫 Join us for a vibrant, interactive evening where color becomes the bridge between cultures, personalities, and stories 🌍✨ 💃🏽🕺🏽 Dress in a color that means som
Some colors remind us of home 🏡 Some represent celebration 🎉 Some colors carry childhood memories 💭 Some define who we’ve become 💫 Join us for a vibrant, interactive evening where color becomes the bridge between cultures, personalities, and stories 🌍✨ 💃🏽🕺🏽 Dress in a color that means som
InterNations Spring Japanese-Fusion 🌸 Fushimi Social
🌸 Step Into Spring: A Japanese-Inspired Social at Fushimi, Times Square 🌸 "Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s bloom together.’" – Inspired by Japanese wisdom Join us for a fun and relaxed Japanese-inspired social at Fushimi, where tradition meets innovation. Sip on authentic Japanese drink
🌸 Step Into Spring: A Japanese-Inspired Social at Fushimi, Times Square 🌸 "Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s bloom together.’" – Inspired by Japanese wisdom Join us for a fun and relaxed Japanese-inspired social at Fushimi, where tradition meets innovation. Sip on authentic Japanese drink

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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 New York

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 New York from Canadians, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I like about living in New York is the abundance of great professional opportunities I’ve discovered since moving here. The city's job market is big and there are many industries to start a career.
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I really enjoy living here, and I particularly value the opportunity to earn a higher income, which has made a positive impact on my life.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from Canadian expats in New York

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One major issue is the toxic political culture, along with the prevalence of conspiracy theories, widespread gun ownership, and ongoing racism.
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The high cost of living is a major challenge, making it difficult to manage expenses and save money.
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I dislike that the maternity leave system here is inadequate and does not provide enough support for new mothers, making it challenging to balance work and family life during such an important time.
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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!

Experiential Group
Experiential Group
Around the Big Apple Group
Around the Big Apple Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Socializing Over Art Group
Socializing Over Art Group

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Canadian Expats in New York Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in New York exchange experiences and tips to support each other. "Big Apple", or the "City That Never Sleeps", 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 New York’s Canadian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in New York.
  • Use the Expat Guide for New York to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Canadians in New York at Our Events

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

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