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InterNations - A Place for Canadians in San Francisco

Hello to all of our Canadians in San Francisco! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Canadian expats in San Francisco? Are you looking for advice from other Canadians, e.g. which bars in San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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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Raul Gonzales

Raul Gonzales

Thanks to InterNations, I quickly found useful tips of where to search for a flat. And I met great global minds at the same time.

Li Wang

Li Wang

As I already connected with several Chinese women before moving to San Francisco, I quickly felt at home here.

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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!

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Why you'll love InterNations in San Francisco

19,019
members in San Francisco
420
Canadian members
19
monthly events
10
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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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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What Canadian expats have to say about living in San Francisco

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 San Francisco from Canadian expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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What I like about San Francisco is everything is easily available to purchase or acquire and most importantly opportunities are endless
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from Canadian expats in San Francisco

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One downside of living in San Francisco is that it can be difficult to find genuine friendships. The city is often noisy and crowded, with little opportunity for peace or personal space—even in places like churches or libraries.
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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in San Francisco

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

Having an Amazing "Mission" Burrito in San Francisco Part 3
Please plan to join us at a taqueria known for one of the "Best" five Mission burritos in San Francisco for lunch. This taqueria is not fancy by any stretch of the imagination but the super "Asada Dorado style burritos are simply beyond imagination. Please note that they only take cash. This event
Please plan to join us at a taqueria known for one of the "Best" five Mission burritos in San Francisco for lunch. This taqueria is not fancy by any stretch of the imagination but the super "Asada Dorado style burritos are simply beyond imagination. Please note that they only take cash. This event
Opera in the Park
Opera in the Park
Join us for this spectacular annual InterNations outdoor event for an outdoor preview of the new opera season. I will have blankets in a back center section. Please bring food and drinks to share.
Join us for this spectacular annual InterNations outdoor event for an outdoor preview of the new opera season. I will have blankets in a back center section. Please bring food and drinks to share.
After Dark: Unplug and Play
After Dark: Unplug and Play
After hours at the San Francisco Exploratorium! It’s for Adults, really! Come for the exhibits, stay for the unexpected discoveries. Play science trivia, make art together, and learn some traditional Mexican dance moves. Whether you're seeking community, inspiration, or a little quiet wonder, you'
After hours at the San Francisco Exploratorium! It’s for Adults, really! Come for the exhibits, stay for the unexpected discoveries. Play science trivia, make art together, and learn some traditional Mexican dance moves. Whether you're seeking community, inspiration, or a little quiet wonder, you'
InterNations SF 19th Anniversary Celebration @ Hawthorn Lounge
Join us for an amazing elegant evening of connecting with expats + locals in the SF community at one of the BEST SF hotspots, Hawthorn, a retro-chic cocktail lounge featuring delectable craft cocktails, great music, and 2 different dance floors. IN has exclusive access until 9PM (21:00), and attend
Join us for an amazing elegant evening of connecting with expats + locals in the SF community at one of the BEST SF hotspots, Hawthorn, a retro-chic cocktail lounge featuring delectable craft cocktails, great music, and 2 different dance floors. IN has exclusive access until 9PM (21:00), and attend

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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!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Night Out Group
Night Out Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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Canadian Expats in San Francisco Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in San Francisco exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Golden Gate City" 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 San Francisco’s Canadian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in San Francisco.
  • Use the Expat Guide for San Francisco to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Canadians in San Francisco at Our Events

Our community in San Francisco is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in San Francisco’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 San Francisco!

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