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Housing in Canada
Find a safe, affordable place to live and learn how to avoid scams when renting.
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Havenly
Your home away from home.
Havenly helps international students in Canada find support, guidance, and community as they begin life in a new country. From housing to jobs, banking to daily life — everything you need is in one place.
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400+ resources
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Why Havenly Exists
You are not alone in this journey.
Moving to a new country as an international student can feel overwhelming, confusing, and lonely at times.
Havenly was created to help make that transition easier by providing clear guidance, trusted resources, and a sense of community.
Housing and accommodation
Banking and finances
Healthcare
Jobs and resumes
Transportation
Cultural adjustment
Our goal is simple
To make every international student feel supported, informed, and at home in Canada.
Featured Resources
Essential guides for settling in
Explore essential guides to help you settle into life in Canada as an international student.
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Banking & Finances
Open a bank account, manage money, and use student banking benefits with confidence.
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Healthcare
Learn how health insurance works and how to access medical care in Canada.
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Transportation
Understand public transit systems and how to travel easily in your city.
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Jobs & Resumes
Build your resume, understand work rules, and find part-time student-friendly jobs.
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Winter Preparation
Get ready for Canadian winters with essential tips and clothing advice.
Learn moreOur mission
Moving to Canada shouldn't feel like starting over alone.
We bring together every guide, contact, and friend you wish you had on day one — so you can focus on learning, growing, and building a life you love here.
Real challenges. Real help.
From the small things to the overwhelming ones — we've been there.
Finding housing
Navigate leases, roommates, and safe neighbourhoods.
Financial stress
Open accounts, budget in CAD, and stretch every dollar.
Immigration
Study permits, PGWP, SIN — explained simply.
Healthcare
Provincial coverage, walk-ins, and mental health.
Winter survival
What to wear, what to buy, what no one tells you.
Transportation
Transit passes, bikes, and learning your new city.
Cultural adaptation
Slang, etiquette, and feeling at home faster.
School + work
20-hour rules, time management, and staying well.
Featured resources
Where most students start
Housing
Your first apartment in Canada
A checklist from search to signed lease.
Learn moreMoney
Newcomer banking, decoded
Best student accounts and how to build credit.
Learn moreWellness
Free mental health support
Hotlines, campus counsellors, and apps.
Learn moreWinter
The honest winter starter kit
What to actually buy under $200.
Learn moreStories from students like you
"Havenly made my first month feel less lonely. The housing checklist saved me from a scam."
Aïcha, 22
from Senegal · Toronto
"I got matched with a mentor in week one. She walked me through opening a bank account."
Minh, 19
from Vietnam · Vancouver
"Finally, advice that doesn't assume I already know how Canada works."
Priya, 24
from India · Montréal
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