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Helping newcomers settle successfully in the North Island since 1992.
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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.

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Broadstreet Properties
Campbell River Art Gallery
Campbell River Community Centre
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
Comox Valley Presbyterian Church
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Crown Isle Resort
Crown Isle Resort, Courtenay
IWC - Campbell River
IWC - Courtenay
Lewis Centre
Lewis Centre Courtenay
North Island Employment Foundations Society
Quality Food Courtenay
Radford Road
Robron Centre
Rosewall Crescent
Sportsplex
Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex
Valley View Elementary School
Vancouver Island Regional Library Courtenay
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june

Event Details
Every Thursday in June the CVRD’s Aquatic Centre is hosting a fun, FREE, Just-Try-It event where pool patrons can come and play water volleyball from 8:00—9:30 pm for participants ages
Event Details
Every Thursday in June the CVRD’s Aquatic Centre is hosting a fun, FREE, Just-Try-It event where pool patrons can come and play water volleyball from 8:00—9:30 pm for participants ages 13+ at the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre.
For more information, call: 250-334-9622 ext. 2 or visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
377 Lerwick Road
Event Details
Join us to meet new friends and engage in fun and educational activities! Pre-registration is not needed. We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Event Details
Join us to meet new friends and engage in fun and educational activities! Pre-registration is not needed.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Campbell River Community Centre
401 11 Ave, Campbell River, BC V9W 4G2
Event Details
Join this lively, friendly group to practice English in a safe and welcoming environment. This Conversation Group takes place at Courtenay Library, and is for CLB levels 1-3.
Event Details
Join this lively, friendly group to practice English in a safe and welcoming environment. This Conversation Group takes place at Courtenay Library, and is for CLB levels 1-3.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Vancouver Island Regional Library Courtenay
300 6th Street

Event Details
Every Thursday in June the CVRD’s Aquatic Centre is hosting a fun, FREE, Just-Try-It event where pool patrons can come and play water volleyball from 8:00—9:30 pm for participants ages
Event Details
Every Thursday in June the CVRD’s Aquatic Centre is hosting a fun, FREE, Just-Try-It event where pool patrons can come and play water volleyball from 8:00—9:30 pm for participants ages 13+ at the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre.
For more information, call: 250-334-9622 ext. 2 or visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
377 Lerwick Road
Event Details
Conversation Group meets with Ann every month. This is a social group where you can practice English in a safe environment. The June 16th Conversation Group will include a field trip
Event Details
Conversation Group meets with Ann every month. This is a social group where you can practice English in a safe environment.
The June 16th Conversation Group will include a field trip with a season ending Potluck! Details will be emailed out to those enrolled.
Free registration is required – click here.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Time
(Friday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Rosewall Crescent
Rosewall Crescent
thu22jun5:30 pm8:45 pmMulticultural Family Swim - Courtenay5:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Event Details
Please join us for our final fun-filled event for the season with families as we celebrate new connections, new friendships and new adventures within the community. This event will be held
Event Details
Please join us for our final fun-filled event for the season with families as we celebrate new connections, new friendships and new adventures within the community. This event will be held at the Aquatic Centre.
We are having a potluck dinner ( a meal to share with everyone). Please bring a family favorite/ ethnic dish of your choice. We will provide some fun games, swimming (wave pool and slides), dessert and refreshments.
** Please bring your own serving utensil to serve your meal.
Friday, June 22, 5:30pm – 8:45pm – register here.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Event Details
Every Thursday in June the CVRD’s Aquatic Centre is hosting a fun, FREE, Just-Try-It event where pool patrons can come and play water volleyball from 8:00—9:30 pm for participants ages
Event Details
Every Thursday in June the CVRD’s Aquatic Centre is hosting a fun, FREE, Just-Try-It event where pool patrons can come and play water volleyball from 8:00—9:30 pm for participants ages 13+ at the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre.
For more information, call: 250-334-9622 ext. 2 or visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Comox Valley Aquatic Centre
377 Lerwick Road
sat24jun12:30 pm3:30 pmNewcomers’ Book Club - Courtenay12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Radford Road, Radford Road
Event Details
Book Club meets with Ann every month. We have relaxed discussions about written materials. Meet other newcomers and practice English in a safe environment. This month our Book Club will meet
Event Details
Book Club meets with Ann every month. We have relaxed discussions about written materials. Meet other newcomers and practice English in a safe environment.
This month our Book Club will meet for a field trip which will include a picnic at a beach! Details will be provided on registration.
Free registration is required.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Radford Road
Radford Road
Event Details
Reading Club meets with Joanne every month at Valley View School in the library. We have relaxed discussions about written materials. Meet other newcomers and practice English in a safe
Event Details
Reading Club meets with Joanne every month at Valley View School in the library. We have relaxed discussions about written materials. Meet other newcomers and practice English in a safe environment.
Everyone welcome! Register here.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Valley View Elementary School
2300 Valley View Drive

Event Details
Every Thursday in June the CVRD’s Aquatic Centre is hosting a fun, FREE, Just-Try-It event where pool patrons can come and play water volleyball from 8:00—9:30 pm for participants ages
Event Details
Every Thursday in June the CVRD’s Aquatic Centre is hosting a fun, FREE, Just-Try-It event where pool patrons can come and play water volleyball from 8:00—9:30 pm for participants ages 13+ at the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre.
For more information, call: 250-334-9622 ext. 2 or visit: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
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.
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!
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.
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