InterNations - A Place for Canadians in Panama City

Hello to all of our Canadians in Panama City! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Canadian expats in Panama City? Are you looking for advice from other Canadians, e.g. which bars in Panama City 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 Panama City. 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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William Shirming

William Shirming

Thanks to the City Guide, I found the right place to go for a business lunch in Panama City.

Carla Echevarria

Carla Echevarria

As a Spanish expat in Latin America, moving to Panama was probably easier for me than for others. But I am still glad that I found this site!

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 Panama City

21,503
members in Panama City
936
Canadian members
13
monthly events
18
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in Panama City

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

Trivia and Coffee in the Bohemian Neighborhood
Trivia and Coffee in the Bohemian Neighborhood
Hey coffee lovers! Get ready for a fun, fast-moving Trivia Night — the kind where you laugh, guess wildly, argue (just a bit), and surprise yourself with all the random facts you didn’t realize you knew. This is an open event (not just for InterNations), but space is tight. If you want to bring f
Hey coffee lovers! Get ready for a fun, fast-moving Trivia Night — the kind where you laugh, guess wildly, argue (just a bit), and surprise yourself with all the random facts you didn’t realize you knew. This is an open event (not just for InterNations), but space is tight. If you want to bring f
A Night of Culinary Elegance
A Night of Culinary Elegance
Step into the world of (...) Protected content (...) a family-run restaurant celebrated for its personal touch and exceptional cuisine. Let Chef Glenda Gentile take you on a journey of taste, creativity, and unforgettable dining moments. I look forward to our last Dinner event this year.
Step into the world of (...) Protected content (...) a family-run restaurant celebrated for its personal touch and exceptional cuisine. Let Chef Glenda Gentile take you on a journey of taste, creativity, and unforgettable dining moments. I look forward to our last Dinner event this year.
InterNations Panama 2025 End of Year Night Out/Avenida Balboa
Ladies and Gents, Vamos a tener una emocionante fiesta de fin de año que pretende ser una agradable reunión para celebrar el fin de año. We are going to have an exciting end of year party that is meant to be a nice get together to celebrate the end of the year. This party is taking place at the T
Ladies and Gents, Vamos a tener una emocionante fiesta de fin de año que pretende ser una agradable reunión para celebrar el fin de año. We are going to have an exciting end of year party that is meant to be a nice get together to celebrate the end of the year. This party is taking place at the T
InterNations Panamá City - New Year’s Eve at Embassy
If you’re staying in Panamá for New Year’s Eve, don’t spend the night at home! Join us for an unforgettable celebration at Embassy, tapas buffet, open bar, live DJ, and a midnight toast. It’s the perfect chance to connect, celebrate, and welcome 2026 surrounded by expats and international friends
If you’re staying in Panamá for New Year’s Eve, don’t spend the night at home! Join us for an unforgettable celebration at Embassy, tapas buffet, open bar, live DJ, and a midnight toast. It’s the perfect chance to connect, celebrate, and welcome 2026 surrounded by expats and international friends

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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!

Petanque Group
Petanque Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Cultural Exchange Group
Live Music & Concerts Group
Live Music & Concerts Group
Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group

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Canadian Expats in Panama City Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in Panama City exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The first European settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas 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 Panama City’s Canadian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in Panama City.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Panama City to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Canadians in Panama City at Our Events

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

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