Before I Arrive

Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides helpful checklists of things to do before you arrive in Canada. Service Canada also provides helpful information on the personal documents you will need.

The Newcomers to Canada DayPlanner is provided free of charge by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE). It provides useful information for newcomers, along with a place to store notes and appointments. The DayPlanner can be downloaded as printable PDF files, or as a program to install on your computer.

Along with the resources above, you will need extra information about Peterborough. Any local information you need is provided on this website. This includes information pertaining to: 

• Looking for a job
• Purchasing temporary health insurance 
• Finding temporary accommodations for when you arrive
• Finding child care
• Local weather 

The nearest international airport is Pearson International Airport in Toronto. For information about how to travel to Peterborough from Pearson International Airport, see the Transportation section.