Best Apps for Expats in Canada

You’re about to move to Canada or you’re already there. Here is a selection of 8 websites that can definitely make your life there easier. If you don’t know them already 😉

Find a place to stay with Casalova

Find a roof to put over your head when arriving in Canada, thanks to this apartments rental website. The idea is that tenants and landlords can rate each other. So each party can make the most informed decision about a rental or renter. The number of offers is still limited but the platform keeps growing. It’s worth a try.

Casalova.com

Find a property to buy with Zoocasa

Find an apartment, a home, a condo to buy anywhere near your location. The site has a good real estate listing.

Zoocasa.com

Find good plans with Zomato

Find a restaurant, a bar or a good place to go near your location. It works for lunch, breakfast, dinner but also for drinks, takeout, and delivery. The application also suggests good plans and trendy places of the moment.

Zomato.com

Track the Canadian exchange rate with Neomy

Once in Canada, you’ll need to convert your money into Canadian dollars or to send money back home sometimes. A good thing to do is to transfer your money a day the Canadian exchange rate is favorable. Neomy checks the currencies value in real-time. She alerts you when she detects significant variations!

Neomy.io

Go anywhere in public transportation with Moovit

A public transit guide to get you to any place with public transit. It includes bus, trains, maps, and alerts.

Moovit.com

Learn French with Duolingo

Learn french as quick as possible thanks to easy and daily exercises. One of the most popular and friendly tools for learning a language online when you’re abroad.

Duolingo

Take a ride anytime with Uber

Anywhere, call an Uber to take a ride by car. A driver comes to pick you up where you are. It’s easy and quick. The service is worldwide, well used in the major cities in Canada.

Uber.com

Grab a coffee with Timmy Me

Canucks are fond of Tim Hortons coffee. If you catch the virus you’ll need your Timmy Me. The application finds the closest Tim’s coffee near you.

Timmy Me

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