Welcome to Canada App
The Welcome to Canada app provides individuals moving to Canada or relocating to another province information on Canada, compare Canadian cities and find services near you. Available in 10 languages
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Available on Google Play & The Apple Store
5401 Temple Dr NE Suite 116, Calgary, AB T1Y 3R7
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4pm
​​Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Welcome to Calgary: Handbook
Created in collaboration with multiple agencies & Gateway
This handbook includes resources and support in Calgary to help overcome challenges of moving to another country. Click the Handbook to be taken to the PDF.
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Sections Include:
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Getting to know Calgary
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Living in your new community
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Health & Wellness
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Education & Training
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Employment & Business
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Finance & Banking
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People & Culture
Chesteremere older adults resource handbook
This handbook includes any resources and support within Chestermere. Click the Handbook to be taken to the PDF.
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Sections Include:
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Housing
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Community Supports
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Medical & Wellness
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Food
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Translation & Immigrant Services
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Community Groups
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Education
Local Community Agencies, Resources & Supports
Click the Agency Logos for more information on these local community services.
Southeast Rockyview Food Bank
Serves those living in Langdon, Indus, Cheadle & Dalemead.
Rockyview Regional Handi Bus
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Open to anyone who is unable to use regular transit facilities is able to use the handi bus.
Chestermere Women's Crisis Society
Call 403-775-2927 for supports with basic needs, housing, court support & advocacy.
Trellis Commons - Strathmore & Chestermere
Early childhood, youth & community programs and family & caregiver supports.
Prospect's Employment Services
Serves Rockyview and Wheatland County residents.
Strathmore Regional Victims Services Society
Provides support for crisis response, court preperation, refferals, information & support, restitution, & victim impact statements.
Immigration Services
Click the Agency Logos for more information on these immigration services.
Rockyview Immigration
Supports for visitor visas, study permits, work permits, sponsorship, Provincial Nomination Program, express entry etc.
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)
Offers supports for immigrant & refugee women, girls and their families. Supports include settlement needs, language & employment training.
Centre for Newcomers
Offers supports for immigrants. Supports include English language program, employment services, settlement services, mentorship, youth programming & work experience.
Immigrant Services Calgary
Connecting newcomers to services they need.
Calgary Catholic Immigration Services (CCIS)
Helps immigrants integrate into new communities in both Calgary & Southern Alberta. Offers language interpretation & translation services.
Gateway
Helps immigrants & refugees settle into their new home.
Additional Services
Click the Agency Logos for more information on these services.
Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation
Connects immigrant artists to Alberta arts community, helps foster and empower new artists in employment endeavors.
211 Alberta
Call 211 or click the logo to go to their website and have free confidential help finding services and support in your area.
Directions for Immigrants
Services can help internationally educated professionals secure professional employment and gain accreditation.
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Get your foreign-earned credentials assessed for immigration or work & study.
CUPS
Offers free health care and mental health services for adults, children & families in Calgary.
Translation & Interpretation Services
Click the Agency Logos for more information on these translation services.
The Interpretation and Translation Centre (Immigrant Services Calgary)
Over 85 languages, translating documents and providing interpreters to support newcomers and organizations.
Calgary Translation Services
Offers language translation, immigrant translation, document translation. Free quotes provided for services.
Alis (Alberta)
Build English language skills as a newcomer. Offers prior learning assessment & recognition.
Employment & Education Support in Alberta
Click the Agency Logos for more information on these employment & education support services.
The Immigrant Education Society
Services include English Language classes, employment skill building, getting settled and developing digital skills for newcomers.
The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth
Provides support to immigrant and refugee youth & their families. Supports in skills development, mentorship, peer support & experience.
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Calgary Region Immigration Employment Council
Provides mentoring programs, employment counselling sessions and competency (cultural and skill) workshops for both newcomer professionals and stakeholders.
Equilibrium School
Educational centre that provides English language assessments, English programs, GED prep, computer training & the LINC program for newcomers.
Making Changes Employment Association of Alberta
Programs for individuals who identify as women for knowledge in employment & life skills, training in technology & clothing programs (Dress for Success & My Best Friends Closet).
Agapé Language Centre (ALC)
Supports new Immigrants to improve their English language skills & community connections.