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🇨🇦 FREE CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION SESSION 🇨🇦Are you a Permanent Resident of Canada and thinking about applying fo...
09/15/2026

🇨🇦 FREE CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION SESSION 🇨🇦

Are you a Permanent Resident of Canada and thinking about applying for Canadian citizenship?

Join us for a free online information session to learn more about the citizenship application process and your options.

📅 Monday, September 21, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free to attend - Sign up here : https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yQBSw7NSzc

What you’ll learn:
• What Canadian citizenship means and who can apply
• Applying for citizenship vs. getting proof of citizenship
• How to apply as an adult permanent resident
• How to apply for citizenship as a minor
• Information about other citizenship applications

👨‍⚖️ Presented by Enrico Peraga from Borealis Immigration Law, a Sea-to-Sky immigration lawyer dedicated to supporting workers, families, and employers. Learn more: www.borealisimmigration.ca

📩 For more information or to register:
[email protected]
📞 604-567-2222

This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Please feel free to share this post with friends, family, or anyone in the Sea-to-Sky community who may find this information helpful!

Would you like to meet new people and improve your English?Join our weekly Conversation Circle in Squamish! Practice you...
09/08/2026

Would you like to meet new people and improve your English?

Join our weekly Conversation Circle in Squamish! Practice your English in a friendly, supportive environment while connecting with other people in your community.
Whether you are just starting to learn English or already feel confident speaking, everyone is welcome.

📅Starts: September 14, 2026
⌚️When: Mondays, 1:30 - 3:00PM
📍 Where: Squamish Public Library

Conversation Circle will help you:
✅Improve speaking and listening skills
✅Build vocabulary and confidence
✅Learn about local resources and community life
✅Meet new people and make connections

🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/uMrE7NjcKr

📧For more information contact Andrea Dunne at [email protected]

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We support permanent residents, workers, students and naturalized Canadian citizens to integrate into the community.

Join us for a session on Permanent Residency pathways for temporary residents in Canada.This session will cover:• Expres...
07/06/2026

Join us for a session on Permanent Residency pathways for temporary residents in Canada.

This session will cover:
• Express Entry – Programs and Eligibility
• Category-Based Draws (2026 Categories)
• Upcoming Changes to Express Entry
• BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
• Key Takeaways
• Q&A

✅ When: Monday, July 13, 2026
✅ Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
✅ Where: Squamish Public Library, 37907 2 Ave, Squamish
🔴 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/CqRrBpvSPA

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

Canadian Multiculturalism DayJoin us in celebrating Canada’s cultural diversity at this free community event. Bring your...
06/25/2026

Canadian Multiculturalism Day

Join us in celebrating Canada’s cultural diversity at this free community event. Bring your favourite dish to share for a potluck and enjoy a variety of international foods. The celebration will also feature cultural music, dance, and opportunities to connect with people from different backgrounds. Everyone is welcome.

When: Tuesday, June 30th 4:00pm–6:00pm

Where: PearlSpace Squamish Drop in Centre

Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/0ywRKm4vyv

Free Event

Everyone Welcome!

For more info :

[email protected]

604-567-2222

FREE Camping Experience for newcomer, immigrants and refugees. Alice Lake Provincial Park – July 15–17(In partnership wi...
06/22/2026

FREE Camping Experience for newcomer, immigrants and refugees.
Alice Lake Provincial Park – July 15–17
(In partnership with Learn to Camp and BC Parks)

This is a free program designed to provide participants with the basics of safe camping, as well as access to the beautiful natural areas within our provincial parks in the region.

This camping trip will take place at Alice Lake Provincial Park from Wednesday, July 15 to Friday, July 17 (two nights).
Participants are asked to register for both nights.

Register for the camping trip here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dSM1u1mRt1

Questions or concerns? Reach out to Newcomer Services:

📞 Phone: Squamish - 604-567-2222 / 604-213-4789 Whistler - 604 698-5960
📧 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

🌿 Free Summer Hiking Program for Newcomers, Immigrants & Refugees 🌿 Join our welcoming hiking program designed to help y...
06/22/2026

🌿 Free Summer Hiking Program for Newcomers, Immigrants & Refugees 🌿

Join our welcoming hiking program designed to help you learn the basics of hiking while exploring some of the most beautiful BC Parks in the Sea to Sky region.

This FREE program offers guided hikes throughout the summer in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment—perfect for beginners!

📍 Summer Hiking Schedule:
🥾 Gondola & Shannon Falls hike - Wednesday, June 24 from 4:30 to 6 pm
🥾 Murrin Provincial Park- Wednesday, July 8 from 4 to 7 pm
🥾 Late July – Joffre Lakes (date and time pending to confirm)
🥾 Late August – Garibaldi Lake (date and time pending to confirm)
🥾 September – The Chief (Squamish) (date and time pending to confirm)

Participants will learn:
✨ Hiking safety and preparation
✨ How to navigate local trails
✨ Outdoor skills and environmental awareness
✨ Confidence to explore nature independently

Open to all newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. No experience needed.

📌 Register now – spaces are limited!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XBwQPP3fh5

Come connect, explore, and experience the outdoors together.

Questions or concerns? Reach out to Newcomer Services:

📞 Phone: Squamish - 604-567-2222 / 604-213-4789 Whistler - 604 698-5960
📧 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

🌲⛺ Camping Trip for Newcomers, Immigrants & Refugees! ⛺🌲Join us for a welcoming camping experience in nature, hosted by ...
06/11/2026

🌲⛺ Camping Trip for Newcomers, Immigrants & Refugees! ⛺🌲
Join us for a welcoming camping experience in nature, hosted by Newcomer Services in partnership with Learn to Camp, with the support of BC Parks Foundation.
This is a great opportunity to learn basic camping skills, connect with others, and enjoy the beauty of BC’s outdoors in a safe and supportive environment. No experience needed!
Stay tuned for more details and registration!

Seek to Connect: Outdoors Together 2026–2027 is a welcoming outdoor program for newcomers, immigrants, and refugees in t...
06/11/2026

Seek to Connect: Outdoors Together 2026–2027 is a welcoming outdoor program for newcomers, immigrants, and refugees in the Sea to Sky corridor. From June 2026 to February 2027, participants will build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging through inclusive outdoor experiences in the beautiful BC Parks of Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton.

Activities include camping, guided hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and outdoor education focused on safety, wildlife awareness, and Leave No Trace principles.

No experience is necessary. The program is designed to be accessible, supportive, and fun for all participants.

Made possible with the support of BC Parks Foundation. Stay tuned for upcoming events and registration details!

📢 Attention: Squamish Newcomer Services clients!We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 19.We will see you again on ...
03/18/2026

📢 Attention: Squamish Newcomer Services clients!

We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 19.

We will see you again on March 20th.

Thank you for your understanding.

Are you an Internationally Educated Healthcare Professional? This information session is for you! Join us and learn abou...
02/19/2026

Are you an Internationally Educated Healthcare Professional? This information session is for you!

Join us and learn about PICS Tri-Provincial Health Care Professional Canadian Work Experience & Wage Subsidy Program for Healthcare Professionals in BC, AB & ON.

PICS is dedicated to providing individualized guidance to various regulated Health Care Professionals such as Clinical Counsellors, Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Physiotherapists, etc.

In this session, you will learn not just about the program but also navigating opportunities and services PICS can help you with, like One-on-One Counselling, Credential Navigation Plan, Career Action Plan and many more. Your questions are very much welcome, too.

✅ DATE: Thursday, ​March 5, 2026
✅ TIME: 5pm to 6:30pm
✅ WHERE: Online via Zoom (Link will be emailed to registered participants)

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/M9bUnuK1JF

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

Note: Event is open to the public.

Address

38027 Cleveland Avenue
Squamish, BC
V8B0A1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16045672222

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