Canadians in Switzerland

Daily Life, Swiss News and General Topics
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*raises hand* Vancouverite by birth and have spent some time in Montréal and Toronto

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I can't make events on here but I made a facebook event if you guys are interested https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanadiansinSwitzerland

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I see and appreciate the reasoning for this group, it just feels a bit weird.

I have to admit I like the diversity of people and wish I spoke about 6 more languages so I could communicate with people from many more places sometimes...

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Someone please tell me this bar isn't as bad as the website?

It feels like a teenage hangout with a terrible website that keeps talking about having great "fun" at night, but the photos only have men in them. Reminds me of the Brunie in Toronto.

Has anyone been there before?

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I've never been there, I just liked the name.

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"Brunie"... hehe. That really made me laugh. I'm from Toronto and have been there many times (when I was somewhat younger).

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The website and photos of the place just give me the wrong vibe... Like someone's going to drop some rohypnol in my drink or something for "FUN".

ok, extreme, but this place's website makes me worry.

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Hello! My husband and I arrived from Ottawa earlier this week. We're in Zurich for the next few years. I will join the Facebook group!

Cheers

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Im visiting Montreal next week. Can any Canadians please recommend something to see or eat? ive heard its famous for schwarz pastrami. I'm staying in Old Montreal. Thanks!

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It's not in the Old Port but on Sherbrooke West there is a Cajun restaurant called La Louisianne. It my absolute favorite restaurant and its delicious. Highly recommended.

If you're there on a Sunday and the weather is nice, head on up to Mont Royal and check out the tam-tams. I've never seen anything like it, quite an experience!

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is there an age limit? Hubby used to play football in high school, quite successfully I was told but he's approaching the big four-oh and hasn't played in years..

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everyone loves Canadians. It's just that it is difficult to find a job for everyone right now..

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Most immigrants in Canada have a very difficult time finding work for the fact that they don't have any "Canadian experience". It's a serious problem back home especially for the highly educated. I don't think it's really much different here. What field are you in. Had any luck since this posting?

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If you ever happen to get to Thun, there's a Canadian bar (clocktowerstation.ch).

Awesome, homemade hamburgers and great steaks. They also have a good selection of Canadian beers, including Kokanee.

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Many Banks and Insurance companies will not hire Americans anymore

from what I hear. Additionally, there are only about 3 Banks that will

give Americans accounts.

I don't think it is a social issue. It is more of a pain in the arse of

daily life issue.

I have been here since 2001 and have assimilated quite well.

If you make an effort to learn the language, People are more

accepting.

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We are from Toronto and thank for info abt FB group. WOuld love to connect with some fellow canadians

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I've been in Zurich for 5 years now. Time flies.

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Im a swiss born Vancouverite aswell. Nice to know theres more of my kind in the little world of switzerland. How many of us live in zurich and would like to go for beers? And if someone knows of job openings Id like to hear them,,as of monday Im unemployed..shit deal. I still want to stay around for a couple more years financially I don't know anymore right now.

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Time flies when you're having a great time!

Canadian in Bern checking in!

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Canadian family saying hello... originally from Toronto, coming in from Warsaw, PL starting March. We'll be living in Fribourg area. 2 kids. Hoping to meet some locals for hiking or whatever when the weather is right.