- 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..
InterNations – Uniting Canadians living in Portugal
Would you like to get in touch with other Canadians in Portugal? Are you in need of help and advice from your Canadian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Canadian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Algarve?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Portugal or are still living in Canada and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Portugal offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Canadian expats in Portugal, coming from all corners of Canada - from Montreal, over Ottawa to Vancouver.
Meet other Canadians at our events in Portugal
Attend our monthly events and activities for Canadians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Canadians at our events?
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.
Meet other Canadians in Portugal
Our Global Partners
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.
Find other Canadians to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Portugal from Canadian Expats
Of course, expat living in Portugal is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Canadians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Portuguese way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Canadians in Portugal, residing in Lisbon, Porto, Faro and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Canadians in Lisbon or Canadians in Porto.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Canadian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Portuguese InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Canada in Portugal.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Portugal Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get maple pancakes in Porto.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Portugal to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Canadian embassy.
From the Algarve to the Serra da Estrela mountain range, the Douro Valley, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Canadian expats in Portugal.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Canadians in Portugal
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Portugal. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Portuguese cozido à Portuguesa, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Lisbon’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the castles of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation as well as other beautiful landmarks in Portugal.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Canada and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Canadians living in Portugal!
- 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
InterNations Events in Lisbon are great - I love the rightfully popular events organized by our friendly Ambassador team.
