Expat Guide to Living in Canada

Whether you're already living in Canada or preparing to move to Canada, our Expat Guide to Living in Canada offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Canada. For answers to specific questions, visit our Canada Forum to talk with expats in Canada.

Top 10 Tech Cities For Expats in North America and Europe

Expats looking for tech jobs often are willing to move any where in the world for the right position. Here are some of the hottest tech cities in Europe and North America for expats to consider.

5 Tips For Expat Tech Jobs in Canada

Canada's technology sector has expats all over the world looking there for career opportunities that are available to those who meet the proper criteria. The Canadian government has created a program to help expats make it happen, and thousands are every year.

The Ultimate Guide To Shipping A Car To Canada

Everything you need to know about shipping a vehicle to Canada - whether it's a car, jeep, motorcycle, truck, or SUV. Though the process isn't entirely different for other types of vehicles, there are some details that are particular to each.

10 Tips for Living in Canada

Expats from all over Canada have shared great tips about living in Canada - Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Beyond. Find out what makes it easy, what makes it hard, cost of living and more!

12 Tips for Living in Montreal, Canada

Montreal boasts a rich cultural heritage, numerous employers and food that rivals many of the great cities in the world. Here are several things to know before taking the plunge and moving there, whether you're trying to bolster your career path or looking for unique retirement options.

Vieux-Port Steakhouse

High end steakhouse in Old Montreal. Great wine list, very dimly lit, nice ambience. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live music, outdoor terrasse surrounded by ivy-covered walls make for a wonderful dining experience during warm-weather months. Good for business dinners.

Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Halifax

An expat in Halifax, Canada explains that expats must be permanent residence before they are eligible for health card. If you are paying out of pocket, the fees are extremely high. She also discusses prescriptions, health care for retired expats, the quality of local healthcare and more.

Culture Shock in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

An expat in Halifax, Nova Scotia enjoys that locals plan small gatherings where you can really get to know people. She talks about the high tax rate, inability to save money while living in Halifax and more.

Culture Shock in Toronto, Canada

A Chinese woman offers her take on making the transition from living in China to settling in to life in Toronto, Canada. See what she has to say cultural differences, what it takes to succeed and more.

More Culture Shock Reports for Canada

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Canada handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Canada:

Submit a Culture Shock Report

More Living in Canada Reports

What are people's priorities in Canada - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Canada:

Submit a Living Overseas Report

More Moving to Canada Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Canada? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Canada? Below are some of the responses from expats in Canada:

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

Reviews of Schools in Canada

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Canada. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Canada:

Submit an International School Review

Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Canada. If you are already living in Canada, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

Submit a Dream vs. Reality Report

Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Canada by taking our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby in Canada Reports

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Canada? Below are some of the reports from expats in Canada:

Having a Baby in St. John's. Newfoundland., Canada

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working in Canada Reports

What's it like to find a job in Canada? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Canada? Below are some of the reports from expats in Canada:

Working in Vancouver, Canada

Working in Vancouver, Canada

Submit a Working Abroad Report

Additional Articles

Bienvenue au Canada - Settling in tips for this French speaking nation

It can be easy to feel lost in such as a colossal country, but sticking to a few top tips from David Hollins, Regional General Manager at Crown Relocations, can make settling in to the Canadian lifestyle much easier.

Canada's big fat Greek immigration

In light of the Greek financial crisis, many Greeks are considering moving to Canada.

Expatriate Health Insurance

Get a quote for expat health insurance in Canada from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
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Top 10 Tech Cities For Expats in North America and Europe

Expats looking for tech jobs often are willing to move any where in the world for the right position. Here are some of the hottest tech cities in Europe and North America for expats to consider.

Expats looking for tech jobs often are willing to move any where in the world for the right position. Here are some of the hottest tech cities in Europe and North America for expats to consider....

5 Tips For Expat Tech Jobs in Canada