InterNations – Uniting Canadians living in Turkey

Would you like to get in touch with other Canadians in Turkey? 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 Bosporus?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Turkey or are still living in Canada and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Turkey 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 Turkey, coming from all corners of Canada - from Montreal, over Ottawa to Vancouver.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

Maggy Roswick

Maggy Roswick

With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

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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Meet other Canadians at our events in Turkey

Attend our monthly events and activities for Canadians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Theater Play in Kadıköy
Theater Play in Kadıköy
Hello everyone, “Fanteziler” (Préliminaires) is a one act play written by Jean-Pierre Martinez, a contemporary French author and playwright. The actors are from the theatrical troupe “Art Niyet”. They first met in the Bosphorus University Theater Club in the 1980s and then re-united 30 years later
Hello everyone, “Fanteziler” (Préliminaires) is a one act play written by Jean-Pierre Martinez, a contemporary French author and playwright. The actors are from the theatrical troupe “Art Niyet”. They first met in the Bosphorus University Theater Club in the 1980s and then re-united 30 years later
Free Concert | Young Piano Talent Derin Çopur
Free Concert | Young Piano Talent Derin Çopur
One of the youngest piano talent Derin Çopur, will have an amazing concert for you. The gate will be open at 19.00 concert will begin at 19:30 Do not forget to make a free ticket reservation: (...) Protected content (...) Here is the concert program: Beethoven Sonata op.3 No.2 Chopin Etude op.
One of the youngest piano talent Derin Çopur, will have an amazing concert for you. The gate will be open at 19.00 concert will begin at 19:30 Do not forget to make a free ticket reservation: (...) Protected content (...) Here is the concert program: Beethoven Sonata op.3 No.2 Chopin Etude op.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Let's get together to celebrate the Year of the Horse at the new Chinese Inn right by the sea in Kumbahce. There will be an open buffet consisting of Prawn Crackers, Mao Dou, Fried Wonton, Mongolian Chicken, and Egg Fried Rice (1000 TL PP) and Chinese-inspired cocktails to try! Wear something red an
Let's get together to celebrate the Year of the Horse at the new Chinese Inn right by the sea in Kumbahce. There will be an open buffet consisting of Prawn Crackers, Mao Dou, Fried Wonton, Mongolian Chicken, and Egg Fried Rice (1000 TL PP) and Chinese-inspired cocktails to try! Wear something red an
Korean Food Love | by Popular Request!
Korean Food Love | by Popular Request!
🇰🇷 We can’t stop loving Korean food! 🤍 Let’s go to this casual spot this time! 🍴✨ Check out the menu here 👇👀 (...) Protected content (...) Please click “Attend” only if you’re 100% sure you can make it 🙏✨
🇰🇷 We can’t stop loving Korean food! 🤍 Let’s go to this casual spot this time! 🍴✨ Check out the menu here 👇👀 (...) Protected content (...) Please click “Attend” only if you’re 100% sure you can make it 🙏✨

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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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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.

Weekend Activities Group
Weekend Activities Group
Out of the Office Group
Out of the Office Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Trekking & Hiking Group
Trekking & Hiking Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Turkey from Canadian Expats

Of course, expat living in Turkey 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 Turkish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Canadians in Turkey, residing in Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Canadians in Istanbul or Canadians in Ankara.

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 Turkish InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Canada in Turkey.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Turkey Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get maple pancakes in Ankara.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Turkey to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Canadian embassy.

From the Bosporus to Aegean Turkey, between the azure sea and silvery olive groves, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Canadian expats in Turkey.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Canadians in Turkey

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Turkey. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Turkish köfte, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Istanbul’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see semi-desert Anatolia as well as other beautiful landmarks in Turkey.

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 Turkey!

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