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Dutch Expats Living in Canada: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Canada, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Canada. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Canada?
As an expat in Canada, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an 51�ԹϺ�����member!) The top nationalities in the 51�ԹϺ�����Communities in Canada currently are:

• Indians
• **French **
• British
• Americans

Which cities are most popular among expats in Canada?
Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Canada:

• Ottawa
• Montreal
• Vancouver

How much rent do expats pay in Canada?
Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 1176 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.911 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Canada.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Canada.

Average rent in Ottawa

• Single expats: 1.249 USD
• Expat families: 2.058 USD

Average rent in Montreal

• Single expats: 1.051 USD
• Expat families: 1.882 USD

Average rent in Vancouver

• Single expats: 1.935 USD
• Expat families: 3.309 USD

How safe is Canada?
You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Canada as safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as moderately high.
They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.

How safe is Canada for women?
Female expats rated the safety situation in Canada as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Canada (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

Find Tips and Advice on Canada from Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in Canada is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Canadian way of life and mentality. 51�ԹϺ�����helps you connect and meet up with other Dutch in Canada, residing in Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in Toronto or Dutch in Montru00E9al.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Canadian 51�ԹϺ�����Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands in Canada.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Canada Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stamppot in Montreal.
• Search the 51�ԹϺ�����Places database for Canada to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Dutch embassy.

From theu0020sublimeu0020Canadianu0020Rockies to Frenchu002Dspeakingu0020Quu00E9bec,u0020withu0020itsu0020strongu0020provincialu0020identity, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Dutch expats in Canada.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Dutch in Canada

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Canada. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Canadian mapleu0020pancakes, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Ottawa’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see B.C.u0027su0020pristineu0020wilderness as well as other beautiful landmarks in Canada.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Goededag from our Dutch living in Canada!