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CFA Nanaimo

Welcome to your welcoming French-speaking community

Who are we?

The CFA in Nanaimo is a lively place where every Francophone feels at home.

We welcome newcomers with warmth, support, and access to services in French.

Here, we forge bonds, help each other, and participate fully in local life. The CFA is more than a service: it is a family where everyone is welcomed, listened to, and supported.

We do not assist with immigration paperwork (visa applications, permits, etc.). For assistance with your immigration process, please contact Le Relais Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique.

CFA Nanaimo: Who is it for? Me?

To access our CFA services, you must speak French and have valid status with IRCC. Eligible individuals include:

  • People with Permanent Resident status
  • People with refugee status
  • For everyone else: the Association des Francophones de Nanaimo will take over!

To help you: 3 areas of action

Installation

New city, new life... we know it can be overwhelming! We will assist you with the necessary steps upon your arrival in Nanaimo and with all your research to make everything easier.

Access to employment

Successful immigration depends on employment. Here, you can find the keys to your professional success with our step-by-step support and advice on finding a job, starting a business, or getting training.

Community

Welcome to our wonderful community! We organize many events to facilitate socializing so that you never feel alone here!

Step-by-step support

  • Offer personalized welcome and support to French speakers who are new to the region.
  • Facilitate their social, cultural, and professional integration through tailored services.
  • Promote exchanges and encounters to forge strong ties within the community.

Information guides

Nanaimo: the right choice for you?

The climate

Nanaimo enjoys a mild climate year-round, with frequent rainfall in winter.

The situation

Ideally located, Nanaimo is 1.5 hours from Vancouver and Victoria, not far from ski resorts and the ocean.

The city

Nanaimo is a city on a human scale, offering all essential services and much more! Be aware, however, that public transportation is limited.

Nature

Nanaimo is a city for outdoor enthusiasts, with its sea, beaches, forests, mountains, and marine life.