Find Your New Home in Canada with this Guide, Kabayan!

You know what they say, “In every corner of the world, you can find a Filipino”. But in Canada, there’s a growing (and growing!) community of Filipinos where local heritage and culture thrive! Filipinos pride themselves on their close familial ties. Therefore, you’re instant family if you ever meet a Kabayan in Canada!

Now, let’s get you in touch with your Kabayans! Where are my Filipinos at?

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Winnipeg has one of the LARGEST Filipino populations in Canada with around 80,000 Filipinos that make up nearly 10% of the city population. This means lots of Filipino restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses for you to find. Filipino heritage thrives here through celebrations and activities like the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival, attending church services in Tagalog and Cebuano, reading Filipino newspapers, and even tuning in to Filipino radio stations. There’s even a bill in Manitoba named the Filipino Heritage Month Act which proclaims the month of June as Filipino Heritage Month!

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and home to the largest Filipino community with over 300,000 Filipinos. It hosts multicultural communities making it truly a melting pot of cultures. Many OFWs take their chance in its vast range of job opportunities in the healthcare, education, finance, and technology industries. Being one of its most famous and modern societies, there’s no denying why Filipinos choose to live in this rich, diverse, and beautiful city. As for Filipino students in Toronto, choosing a public university in Canada for international students is also an opportunity they don’t wanna miss.

It hosts some of the most vibrant Filipino festivals in the country including the annual Taste of Manila, one of the largest Filipino street festivals in North America. And to no surprise, you can find Little Manila, a thriving district filled with Filipino-owned businesses, groceries, and eateries in the Bathurst and Wilson area!

Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver is popular among Filipino immigrants with a strong presence in neighborhoods like Surrey, Richmond, and Burnaby. Here, you can find a wide selection of Filipino-owned businesses like restaurants, groceries, and even beauty salons. There’s a charm to its moderate climate compared to other Canadian cities, which draws some Filipinos who are seeking milder winters.

There are also annual celebrations of Filipino heritage here such as the Pinoy Fiesta and the Philippine Days Festival. Expect to find exciting live performances, exhibits, big crowds, and even a parade!

Calgary, Alberta

For those seeking a high quality of life, Calgary is the choice destination. Its thriving economy attracts a lot of OFWs seeking job opportunities, especially in the oil and gas industries, construction, and healthcare. This led to Calgary being home to one of the fastest-growing Filipino communities in Canada.

Compared to other major Canadian cities, Calgary offers affordable housing which is ideal for Filipino immigrants. Its good neighborhood also hosts fun-filled Filipino celebrations such as the annual Fiesta Filipino.

Edmonton, Alberta

Another Alberta city on the list! This city is famous for its affordable living and community-focused atmosphere that attracts a lot of Filipino immigrants.
There’s a lot of support for Filipinos here with organizations such as the Filipino Canadian Saranay Association of Edmonton that guide newcomers. Its tight-knit Filipino community also hosts its own annual Filipino Fiesta which is a great display of Filipino culture and traditions.
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