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51ԹϺ- A Place for Canadians in Hong Kong

Hello to all Canadians in Hong Kong! Would you like to meet fellow Canadian expats in Hong Kong? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Canadians, e.g. where in Hong Kong your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get maple pancakes?

We would like to invite you to become a member of 51ԹϺHong Kong. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Canadian expats, hailing from Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and all regions of Canada.

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Ruben Barbosa

Ruben Barbosa

I found all my company's expat employees on this site, and they gave me great tips about life abroad in Hong Kong.

Barbara Richter

Barbara Richter

The 51ԹϺEvents are the perfect place to meet and get to know like-minded people for a Hong Kong expat such as myself.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Hong Kong

46,473
members in Hong Kong
1,525
Canadian members
24
monthly events
1,703
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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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.

Canadians abroad

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What Canadians expats have to say about living in Hong Kong

We asked tens of thousands of expats about their lives abroad in our Expat Insider surveys. In addition to our standard questions, we invite them to share what they like or dislike about their experiences in their own words. Here, we’ve selected some of the most interesting or representative quotes about expat life in Hong Kong from Canadians expats, grouped into positive and negative opinions.

Let’s start with the positive ones.

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One thing I really appreciate about Hong Kong is that the city is very flexible, it allows anyone to come here, define who they are and live that way.
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For me, one of the highlights of living in Hong Kong is the low taxes, the ease to travel from the city to anywhere in Asia.
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I really enjoy that life in Hong Kong is convenience. There is a lot of efficiency and ease of life.
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On the downside, here's are some negative experiences from Canadians expats in Hong Kong.

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One thing I do not like about Hong Kong is that local people can be quite rude and often even racist
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What makes life in Hong Kong harder for me is the small living space and high cost of living all due to the population density.
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What makes life in Hong Kong harder for me is the political, social and now economic issues are too deep-rooted to ignore any longer and are seriously impacting our desire to stay here much longer.
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Meet fellow Canadians at our events in Hong Kong

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Canadians in Hong Kong.

COME TRY - Training Toward Dragon Boat Festival Race
Inviting all to come and experience the sport on 4th April. Free. Beginner Welcome. Come try to feel and see if you like it :) ---------------- We are looking for interest individuals who want to experience paddling and race dragon boat on Dragon Festival. 2 Races: - 19 June / Aberdeen - 27-28 Ju
Inviting all to come and experience the sport on 4th April. Free. Beginner Welcome. Come try to feel and see if you like it :) ---------------- We are looking for interest individuals who want to experience paddling and race dragon boat on Dragon Festival. 2 Races: - 19 June / Aberdeen - 27-28 Ju

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our 51ԹϺGroups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Hong Kong Community Group
Hong Kong Community Group

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Canadian Expats in Hong Kong Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Canadian expats in Hong Kong are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Fragrant Harbour" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Hong Kong’s Canadian expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Canadian expats in Hong Kong.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Hong Kong to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Canadians in Hong Kong at Our Events

Our Hong Kong community is also lively and welcoming offline. The 51ԹϺAmbassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Hong Kong’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Canadian expats to discover the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Canada in your local community and meet Canadians in Hong Kong in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Canadians living in Hong Kong!

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