- Francois Carpentier
With the help of InterNations, my wife and I met a lot of other French expats at the famous aperitivos here in Milan.
Find friends, feel at home in Milan
Are you a Canadian expat in Milan — or are you considering moving here? Getting advice from someone with experience can be a good start to your time abroad. Through the InterNations Milan Community, you can easily meet and connect with fellow Canadians. Our members are happy to help! With your new network, you can celebrate Canada Day and St. Jean Baptiste Day with other Canadians, find a pal to watch the Grey Cup with, or get tips on how to obtain a residency permit in Milan. If you still have a lot of questions in your mind, read on! We’ve rounded up everything you need to know to help you settle more quickly, including info on how to connect with expats at fun events.
You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Milan. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Canadian expats, coming from Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and all regions of Canada.
Why Canadians move abroad … (and how they like it)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people around the world about various aspects of expat life.
We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical Canadian expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.
Why you'll love InterNations in Milan
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
Meet Canadian expats at fun events in Milan
Moving to a new city can be hard because you may feel lonely at first. Luckily, our events are here to help you make new friends. Designed to connect expats, you’ll get the chance to meet other Canadians and share your expat journeys.
Especially (but not only!) our Newcomers’ Events are an excellent opportunity for you to meet other newcomers as well as more experienced expats living in the city.
Check out our upcoming events so you don’t miss becoming part of Milan’s expat family. Our welcoming community is waiting for you!
Want to meet other Canadians at our events?
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.
Meet other Canadians in Milan
Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Milan?
You can join a variety of InterNations Groups based on your interests. These groups are run by dedicated Consuls who host at least one activity per month. They organize everything from sightseeing to game nights.
For example, you can attend an orchestra performance with the Classical Music Group, hang out in a bar and have cocktails or Italian wines with the Casual Drinks Group, or play football with the Outdoors & Sports Group. Follow your passion — there's something for everyone!
Find other Canadians to share your hobbies with
Enjoy the international experience — worldwide
We’re not just active in Milan! InterNations has lively communities in most of Italy’s major cities. If you’re traveling or moving to another Italian city, check out our Canadian communities in Florence, Rome, Naples, Turin, Bologna, Genoa, Catania, Bari, Palermo, or Latina.
But that’s not all! If you’re in the mood for a nice night out while traveling further abroad, InterNations is your go-to platform. As an InterNations member, you’re always welcome to join events in any of our communities in over 420 cities worldwide. You can find the list here: Browse all InterNations Communities.
- Browse our Members Network to get to know Milan’s Canadian expats.
- Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Canadian expats in Milan.
- Use the Expat Guide for Milan to find information on your host city.
Meet Fellow Canadians in Milan at Our Events
Our community in Milan is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Milan’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Canadian expats to explore hot and dry Apulia, full of ancient footsteps left by Greek, Arab, and Norman settlers. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Canada in your local community as well as Canadians in Italy nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Canadians living in Milan!
- Francois Carpentier
With the help of InterNations, my wife and I met a lot of other French expats at the famous aperitivos here in Milan.
- Annabelle Molenaar
The Milan Community of InterNations is just so great: regular events -- several easy-going Ambassadors -- really friendly expat crowd!
