Are there ANY Canadians in Belgium?

Dislocated_CDN
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Joined: 08 Jan 2008
Posts: 5
Location: Brussels

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:18 pm

 

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Hi I am working in Brussels (and for the moment living in Ploegsteert - close to Ypres (Ieper)).
I have been looking for Canadians in Belgium but without success! Are they in hiding?

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ashyk
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Joined: 11 Mar 2008
Posts: 1
Location: Antwerp

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:27 am

 

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Good to see your post on here. I just joined this website hoping to find other Canadians in Belgium, and there you are!

I just got here 3 weeks ago, think i will be here for a few months.

Just curious, when it comes to working, is it possible for Candians to get a work visa?

I am living in a town 10 minutes outside of Antwerp, called Deurne. Where do you live?

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Dislocated_CDN
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Joined: 08 Jan 2008
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Location: Brussels

Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:35 pm

 

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Hello Ashyk!
Nice to hear that they do exist!

Ah so you are near Antwerp. do you know how to speak Dutch?

Yes it is possible to get a work visa. The local city hall should be able to help you out.
They will tell you what you need to do.

I am in more or less living in Brussels. I have actually been here for 2 years now.

So are you staying here just for the experience then?

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Albertagrown
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Joined: 05 Apr 2008
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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:04 pm

 

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Wow, you haven't met any Canadians there yet? I would love to know if you find any groups or a secret hiding spot (maybe a pub that plays hockey).
I will be moving to a village just outside Brussels in 3 WEEKS! I have been there 3 times last year and I have since decided to make it my home.
Any highlights so far?

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Dislocated_CDN
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Joined: 08 Jan 2008
Posts: 5
Location: Brussels

Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:46 am

 

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Hey Albertagrown,

So you are thinking of moving close to Brussels? Awesome! What is the name of the village (if you don't mind telling).
Yes I found it quite surprising that I have not found any Canadian communities yet. Although I have met some British. There are quite a few Brits living here.

You are partially right. There are some Irish pubs and I have heard English there. Movies are usually played in their original version with subtitles.

There is currently a Star Wars exhibit at Tours & Taxis. Koekelberg had an exhibit on DaVinci (not sure if it is still there). The Atomium is celebrating its 50th anniversary. They light it up during the night (but I think that's every night) and will have fireworks.

There are a lot of good restaurants in Belgium. There is a lot of variety. There is a place called "Cook and Book" which is quite original. And at "Mmm" you get to cook your own dinner!

So what region of Alberta are you from? I used to live in Calgary. before living in Ontario.

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