Meet your Canada guides
Two Canadians who started as immigrants themselves, share the realities of living in Canada
Jenny Amelenko
Relocation & Practical Living in Canada
- Toronto, Canada · 24 years
An immigrant herself , Jenny knows that moving to Canada is about far more than paperwork. With over a decade in Canadian immigration and global mobility, she helps others understand what life here really looks like before they decide on their next move.
- 40 min · $75 USD
Guide coming soon
Guide coming Guide coming soon
- Toronto · 5 years
Born in Ukraine, spent years in Canada, returned home. Expert in real estate, cost of living, different provinces, and Caribbean coast living. Bilingual guide.
- 40 min · $75 USD
Why book with us
Why book a call with our Canada guides?
Carefully Vetted
Every guide on Retire Abroad Hub has been carefully vetted. We verify lived experience, assess communication skills, and ensure they can provide honest, balanced perspectives, not sales pitches.
Real Lived Experience
These aren't consultants reading from a script. The guides have personally gone through the visa process, navigated bureaucracy, and built actual lives in a new country. They know what works and what doesn't.
Pick Their Brain
This is your chance to ask the questions you can't find answers to online. What does banking really look like? Which neighborhoods should you avoid? How hard is the bureaucracy? What do people get wrong? Ask anything.
Honest & Unbiased
No sales, no real estate upsells. Our guides are paid for their time and knowledge, that's it. You get the truth, including what's difficult, frustrating, or not ideal about living in a new country.
What people are saying
Real client conversations
“Kelly was absolutely fantastic. She answered every question I had about the cost of living, neighborhoods, and what daily life really looks like. I feel so much more confident about my move now.”
“Alejandra’s perspective as someone who lived in Canada and came back to Mexico was invaluable. She understood exactly what I was going through and gave me practical advice about the move.”
“Finally, someone who gets it. No sales pitch, just honest talk about what to expect in Mexico. The call was worth every penny. Highly recommend”.
Important: These are informal, experience-based conversations. Our guides are not lawyers, licensed immigration consultants, financial advisors, or tax professionals. For formal applications and professional advice, consult licensed experts.