Canada
Dating in Canada for newcomers, in English or en français
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal or somewhere quieter: meet people who also built a life far from where they grew up. Signing up costs nothing.
- English or French
- No charge to join
- Billed in Canadian dollars
- Lots of manually verified members
In short
Dating in Canada as a newcomer works best when the people you meet understand that you are still finding your feet. Joining ExpatSingles is free: choose your city and how far you would travel, say what kind of relationship you want, and new suggestions arrive every day.
- Who: newcomers, people here on a work or study permit, and Canadians open to an international partner.
- At no cost: building a profile, daily matches, verification and a few messages per day.
- Where: members across the country, with first date ideas for Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal below.
- VIP: unlimited messages, from C$19.99 for one week.
Canada welcomes a lot of newcomers, and many of them spend the first winter mostly with colleagues and a few neighbours. Distances are long, the seasons are serious and friendships take time. Dating in Canada online lets you meet people with a similar story before you have to brave a dark evening in February to do it.
Why newcomers try online dating in Canada
A dating site gives you something that work and the neighbourhood rarely do: a list of people who are single and open to meeting.
ExpatSingles in Canada
Starting over in Canada and want someone to share it with? That is what ExpatSingles is for
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People who moved too
People join because they moved abroad or like someone who did, so your first winter stories land with someone who has their own.
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Two official languages
Canada is officially bilingual, English and French, and in Quebec French is the official language; say on your profile which you speak.
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Local suggestions
Your matches follow the distance you set, which matters in a country this size.
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Discreet by default
Other members see a username and the nearest city, never your name, email or address.
Meet newcomers and Canadians near you See features and prices
First date ideas
Three first dates newcomers love
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Toronto
The waterfront along Lake Ontario
A long boardwalk by the lake, with islands on the horizon and plenty of benches for a rest.
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Vancouver
The Stanley Park seawall
A flat path around the park between the forest and the water, with the mountains behind.
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Montreal
Old Montreal
Cobbled streets and grey stone buildings, a good place to practise your French over a coffee.
Canadian dating culture, as newcomers see it
Canadians are known for being friendly and polite, and first dates usually reflect that: a coffee, a walk or a casual meal, with plenty of time to talk. Many people like to get to know someone over a few dates before calling it anything serious.
The weather shapes the calendar. Summer is for patios, lakes and long evenings outside; winter dates move indoors, or out onto a skating rink if you are brave. Plan something easy to cancel if a snowstorm arrives.
In Montreal and the rest of Quebec, French is the everyday language. A few words of French on your profile, or a note that you are learning, is a nice way to start a conversation there.
Free to join
In English or en français, start with a free hello
Choose your city and how far you would travel, then read your first suggestions. Joining costs nothing.
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Members who live in Canada
Some of the ExpatSingles members who live in Canada right now, ID-verified profiles first.
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MysteriousTravelergdcdbh, 44
Edmundston
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AdorableSculptor, 43
Timmins
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William67, 59
Montreal
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Barry, 76
Edmonton
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argentt, 50
Montreal
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Nightshift, 56
Mississauga
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CompassionateDre, 36
Greenfield Park
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Pocho, 58
Scarborough
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Wal, 40
Edmonton
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Mike, 72
North Bay
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YawAsante, 42
Etobicoke
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Xman1993, 33
Princeton
Starting out in Canada
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Set up a free profile
Username, a clear photo and a few lines about your move to Canada.
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Choose your radius
Keep it to your city, or widen it if you do not mind a drive.
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Add a verified badge
Free ID check, or a quick video call with a moderator, no documents needed.
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Get talking
Send a few messages a day for free; VIP makes it unlimited. Keep first dates somewhere busy.
Safe online dating in Canada
- Awkward, rarely dangerous. A first date is far more likely to be awkward than dangerous, and a few habits help with both: meet in public, let a friend know where you are and keep the chat on ExpatSingles until you have met. The site warns you if someone tries to move the conversation to WhatsApp or another app.
- If someone asks for money. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, run by the RCMP, gives one rule above all: never send money to someone you have not met. One of its red flags is a person you have never met in person declaring their love. Fraud can be reported online at reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca, or by phone on 1-888-495-8501, and you should contact your local police as well.
- Emergencies. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call 9-1-1.
What ExpatSingles costs in Canada
Nothing is charged for a profile, your suggestions or the ID check. If you upgrade, VIP and VIP Plus are billed in Canadian dollars; longer plans show the monthly equivalent.
| Plan length | VIP | VIP Plus |
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| 1 week | C$19.99 | C$22.99 |
| 1 month | C$39.95 | C$59.96 |
| 3 months | C$98.95C$32.98 a month | C$154.16C$51.39 a month |
| 6 months | C$191.88C$31.98 a month | C$231.17C$38.53 a month |
| 12 months | C$249.95C$20.83 a monthpaid once | C$338.41C$28.20 a monthpaid once |
The weekly, monthly, three-month and six-month plans renew until you cancel. The 12-month plan is a single payment and does not renew. What each membership includes.
Dating in Canada: questions from newcomers
Is ExpatSingles good for dating in Canada?
ExpatSingles is good for dating in Canada if you are a newcomer, or a Canadian who would like to meet someone from abroad. Suggestions match your chosen city and distance, and it works in any phone or computer browser.
How much does ExpatSingles cost in Canada?
ExpatSingles is free to join in Canada. VIP costs C$39.95 for a month or C$249.95 for a year paid once, which comes to C$20.83 a month.
Can I send messages on the free membership?
You can send messages on the free membership: a small number each day, plus replies to anyone with VIP. Verifying your profile also opens the group chat rooms, and VIP makes messaging unlimited.
Can I use ExpatSingles in French?
You can write your profile and messages on ExpatSingles in French or English, whichever you prefer. Saying which languages you speak helps matches in Quebec and elsewhere know how to start.
Where do I report a dating scam in Canada?
A dating scam in Canada is reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, online at reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca or on 1-888-495-8501, and to your local police. Call 9-1-1 if you are in danger.
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