When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real life stories and experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please
contact us if you live or have lived in Canada and would like to share your story.
Aisha Ashraf is a British expat of Irish extraction living in Whitby, Canada, near Toronto. She and her husband have embraced the many adventures and challenges of life in Canada, and are loving the outdoor lifestyle, proximity to a world-class city and general safety. Get her detailed and interesting take on
life in Canada here.
Geraldine Eliot is an ex-South African living in Vancouver, Canada. She runs her own copy writing and editing company and teaches at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). She is also a published poet, social media convert, and active blogger. Read about her experience of
expat life in Vancouver here.
Claire Leek is a British expat who hopped over to British Columbia four years ago. Now fully settled on the outskirts of Vancouver, she still misses a few of Britain's bits and pieces, but is satisfied with the swing of the day to day in Canada. Read more about what she has to say about
moving to Vancouver.
Emmanuelle Archer is a French expat entrepreneur living in Vancouver, BC. Seduced in '99 by a summer vacation, she's still in awe of her amazing new city. So much so in fact, she busies herself giving no nonsense business tips and career-boosting advice for expats new to the area. Read about her
expat experience.
Melissa and her partner moved to Canada to pursue the rights they were denied in the States two years ago. Now settled in the Canadian countryside, she reflects on the trials and tribulations of
expat life in New Brunswick.
Francois Roux is an expat of French extraction now living in Vancouver. He has moved around a bit, and has lived in Australia and the US before settling down in Canada. He now advises other expats on moving to and getting the most out of Vancouver. Read his take on expat life in the city
right here.