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InterNations - A Place for Canadians in Stockholm

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

Nathan Reed

With InterNations I quickly connected with other Canadian members who became close friends over time.

Barbara Melington

Barbara Melington

The best thing about InterNations? Definitely the offline get-together. Meeting other expats in real life helps a lot.

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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 Stockholm

29,949
members in Stockholm
325
Canadian members
13
monthly events
691
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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What Canadian expats love about living in Stockholm

To gain a better understanding of expat life in Stockholm, we asked our Canadian members for their opinions. Let’s start with the positive ones first.

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What stands out positively about Stockholm is the fairness and equality that exists between citizens and government. — Canadian expat living in Stockholm
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For me, one of the highlights of living in Stockholm is the security and how well organized everything is. — Canadian expat living in Stockholm
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What I really enjoy about living in Stockholm is that Sweden reminds me a lot of Canada in terms of climate and weather. — Canadian expat living in Stockholm
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One of the best things about Stockholm is the work-life balance. — Canadian expat living in Stockholm
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Now let's see some common negative topics that our Canadian members had on their minds:

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What makes life in Stockholm harder for me is that everyone seems to be an introvert. — Canadian expat living in Stockholm
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One thing I don't like about Stockholm is that it feels very unfriendly in general. I miss Canadian culture very much. — Canadian expat living in Stockholm
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Personally, I find it hard to make friends in Stockholm if you don't have a partner to help you integrate. — Canadian expat living in Stockholm
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One thing I don't like about Stockholm is how expensive everything is. — Canadian expat living in Stockholm
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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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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in Stockholm

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

InterNations Stockholm Newcomers' Event @ Hotel Anglais
Are you new to Stockholm or new to InterNations? Then the InterNations Newcomers' Event will be perfect for you! Our Newcomers' Events are small get-togethers, specially organized for members who are new to our community and will help you connect with other InterNations members in a relaxed atmosph
Are you new to Stockholm or new to InterNations? Then the InterNations Newcomers' Event will be perfect for you! Our Newcomers' Events are small get-togethers, specially organized for members who are new to our community and will help you connect with other InterNations members in a relaxed atmosph
Movie Night!
Movie Night!
NB! Date change From Oct 6th to Nov 6th. Let's meet after work for a movie night with a good conversation before / after the movie. Which movie it is, will be updated later! But save the date already now! :)
NB! Date change From Oct 6th to Nov 6th. Let's meet after work for a movie night with a good conversation before / after the movie. Which movie it is, will be updated later! But save the date already now! :)
Viking Musical
Viking Musical
Vikings and musicals don’t seem to go together in my mind, but then again, let’s test this theory! ;) Our group had a fun outing when we visited the Viking Museum in the spring. Let’s return to the area and enjoy this show in a specially built tent right next to the museum. The tickets are quite
Vikings and musicals don’t seem to go together in my mind, but then again, let’s test this theory! ;) Our group had a fun outing when we visited the Viking Museum in the spring. Let’s return to the area and enjoy this show in a specially built tent right next to the museum. The tickets are quite
Let's Dive Into the Viking Soul Concert
Let's Dive Into the Viking Soul Concert
This will be the fourth event I’ve organized with this kind of vibe (as Gen Z would say) ... :) I usually organize outings to this kind of concerts — music with dark, deep, earthy energy — in autumn, but this time we’ll do it in spring! After this experience, we’ll turn towards the light and spring
This will be the fourth event I’ve organized with this kind of vibe (as Gen Z would say) ... :) I usually organize outings to this kind of concerts — music with dark, deep, earthy energy — in autumn, but this time we’ll do it in spring! After this experience, we’ll turn towards the light and spring

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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!

Out & About Group
Out & About Group
Food & Fitness Group
Food & Fitness Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group

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Canadian Expats in Stockholm Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Canadian expats in Stockholm exchange experiences and tips to support each other. "Eken" (meaning "The Oak") 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 Stockholm’s Canadian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in Stockholm.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Stockholm to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Canadians in Stockholm at Our Events

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

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