New To Canada

Kimvick · 2017-11-08T16:56:42+01:00

Explore tips for newcomers in Canada, find local events, and connect with other teachers and families to build your network in a new city.

Kimvick Member

Member since 08 November 2017

KimvickMember08 November 2017 14:56:42

Hi, I have recently moved to Canada from the UK with my Canadian husband. just looking to orientate myself and perhaps find new friends as I don't know anyone other than extended family. I am a primary school teacher ... or was until I moved here. Currently taking a break until spring when I am hoping to start working again in the same field. Would also like to find out about events in the local area, particularly leading up to Christmas.

Thewannabecanadian New member

Member since 05 December 2017

ThewannabecanadianNew member05 December 2017 12:10:53

Hi *waves*
I'm a substitute teacher (or supply as we say 馃榿) moving to Canada from London. Where Abouts are you moving to?

Kimvick Member

Member since 08 November 2017

KimvickMember05 December 2017 13:11:57

Hello, I am living in Edmonton, Alberta. Where are you thinking of settling?

Thewannabecanadian New member

Member since 05 December 2017

ThewannabecanadianNew member05 December 2017 13:47:38

We're going to be living in Belleville Ontario (hopefully) so I guess meeting for a coffee is out of the question 馃槒

Kimvick Member

Member since 08 November 2017

KimvickMember05 December 2017 14:13:52

Haha, yeah, a little out of the way

Abdel VIP Member

Member since 05 November 2009

AbdelVIP Member06 December 2017 11:24:15

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Hi Kimvick and welcome,

I can suggest, you can start looking at the Edmonton Expat community, and communicate with the one who are living in Edmonton.

I am also suggesting you to check the Meetups groups. It鈥檚 about people getting together and creating communities based around ideas and activities that matter to them.
For the city of Edmonton I can see through the website of Meetup those ones that maybe you would be interested to join:

The "Edmonton Book Club & Social Group" :

They will be meeting this Saturday Dec 9th, at Earl's on Campus (I guess in University of Alberta), from 2 to 4 pm and they will discuss "The Book That Matters Most" by Ann Hood.

There is also the 鈥�ShowUpAndPlay鈥�:

and 鈥�Edmonton Active and Leisure Group鈥�:

There are others, all depends on your hobbies and preferences.

Don鈥檛 hesitate to tell us how was it once you join any of them.

Abdel