Welcome to Vancouver Island!

Helping newcomers settle successfully in the North Island since 1992.

Our Services

What We Do

Free English Classes

The Immigrant Welcome Center offers free English classes for immigrants and newcomers to Canada under its LINC* program. 

Free Settlement Services

Let us help you through our settlement services, employment resources, and school system support.

Social Groups & Programs

Our free groups have been created so you can make friends, practice English, and build your support network.

ABOUT US

Our Vision

We envision Campbell River, the Comox Valley, and the North Island as a region that embraces diversity and inclusivity while engaging with the variety of vibrant cultures, and as a place where newcomers feel welcome, safe and respected.
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Upcoming Events

september

wed27sep9:00 am11:00 amCommunity Forum - Port Hardy9:00 am - 11:00 am Kwa'lilas Hotel, 9040 Granville Street

thu28sep9:00 am11:00 amCommunity Forum - Port McNeill9:00 am - 11:00 am Community Futures Mount Waddington, 311 Hemlock St.

october

fri06oct5:00 pm7:45 pmInternational Family Recreation - Campbell River5:00 pm - 7:45 pm Sportsplex, 1800 South Alder Street

wed11oct6:00 pm7:30 pmConversation Group with Ann - CourtenayRegister online or in our office6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Soroptimist Lounge at the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave.

fri13oct12:30 pm2:00 pmConversation Group with Ann - CourtenayRegister online or in our office12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Quality Food Courtenay, 2751 Cliffe Ave #1002, Courtenay, BC V9N 2L8

mon16oct6:00 pm9:00 pmInternational Family Recreation Skate - CourtenayRegister online or in our office6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive

wed18oct9:30 am11:00 amWelcoming Communities Coalition Membership Meeting - Campbell River9:30 am - 11:00 am Robron Centre, 740 Robron Road

thu19oct9:00 am10:30 amWelcoming Communities Coalition Membership Meeting - Comox Valley9:00 am - 10:30 am Glacier View Secondary, 241 Beecher Place

thu19oct6:00 pm9:00 pmInternational Family Recreation Swim - CourtenayRegister online or in our office6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road

wed25oct6:30 pm8:00 pmConversation Group with Joanne - CourtenayRegister online or in our office6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road

I’m so thankful to the Immigrant Welcome Centre for helping me with all my paperwork since the beginning. You guys are awesome! Helping me with my work permit, my permanent residence card, and now with getting my Canadian citizenship.

~ Mary

I was much less stressed and uncertain as I navigated the different steps and felt much more comfortable and confident. Without a doubt I highly recommend the Immigrant Welcome Centre. Thank you for all you do!

~ Stephanie

After I moved here I found IWC and that made me feel good because I felt somebody was here for me when I needed support and help with anything. Even if they can’t help with everything they will tell me where to go. Also, I felt I can trust them and that made me comfortable and confident to settle down and make this my home.

~ Erica
TESTIMONIALS

What our happy clients have to say

Our mission is to help our clients settle successfully in our beautiful region. Read what they have to say about us.

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