- Andrey Vasilyev
When moving to a huge city such as Vancouver, InterNations made it easy for me to find fellow expats and the network that I needed.
InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Victoria
Hello to all Americans in Victoria! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Victoria? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Victoria which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?
There’s no doubt about it: compared to the skyscrapers of Vancouver, Victoria is a more laid-back city. The capital of British Columbia is a very livable city known for being a popular tourist destination, but also for its historic buildings, mild climate, natural beauty and gardens, a regional technology sector that has risen to be its largest revenue-generating private industry, and much more! With the local transit system consisting of buses and ferries, and a very bicycle-friendly road networking, navigating your way around the city from one place to the next is simple. This also means that if you don’t want to live among the hustle and bustle of the center, you can enjoy a quieter life in in the surrounding areas of Victoria such as Sidney or Oak Bay, for example, which are simply a car journey away from Victoria’s center.
Although Victoria has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Victoria, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Meet other Americans in Victoria
Connect at Our Events in Victoria
Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Victoria. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Victoria. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Victoria.
Want to meet other Americans at our events?
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Engage with Other Americans in Our Victoria Expat Forum
Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow Americans in our Victoria expat forums. When you arrive in Victoria, you’re likely to have many questions, from how to register as a resident to where to find language lessons. Use our forum to ask members of the InterNations community everything you’re wondering about, even things like where to find ingredients for dishes from home in Victoria. InterNations makes it easy for American expats in Victoria to exchange experiences and tips to support each other. You can also check out our Expat Q&A Forum to look for accommodation, jobs, or even advice on the best international schools or whether there are any American schools in your area.
Ask experienced American expats in Victoria
- Where can I find American food?
- Where can I meet other Americans?
- Are there American schools in Victoria?
Find People Who Share Your Passions
The southernmost major city in Western Canada, Victoria can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Victoria? 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 Victoria’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the capital of British Columbia has to offer, from the Royal British Columbia Museum, which tells the history of the province, to the Butchart Gardens, one of the world’s top floral display gardens, and much more.
Find other Americans to share your hobbies with
Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations
- Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Victoria and connect with others.
- Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Victoria.
- Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Victoria and across the globe.
InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Victoria Community today!
Meet Fellow Americans in Victoria at Our Events
Our community in Victoria is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Victoria’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore the sublime Canadian Rockies. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Canada nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Victoria!