Events & Experiences

Newcomers to Canada often balance building social connections with managing a limited budget. This guide provides concrete monthly ranges for social and recreational spending, breaks down typical per-event costs, and offers repeatable steps to create an “activity fund” using common budgeting frameworks like 50/30/20. You'll discover free or low-cost activities in the GTA and beyond, tools to track spending, and tactics to maximize social value without overspending. The articl

Arriving in Toronto presents both excitement and practical challenges: new routines, unfamiliar neighbourhoods, and the need to build a social circle from scratch. This guide shows proven, situational ways to meet people in Toronto as a newcomer, combining event strategies, everyday habits, and mental-health-aware approaches so you can make connections that stick. The Welcome Party — a community hub established to help newcomers with social and practical settlement needs — of