Thunder Bay for Immigrants? We Drove 15 Hours to Find Out

Thinking of moving to Thunder Bay for work, PR, or community? This video is your real behind-the-scenes look, job search, immigration insights, networking wins & immigrant life in Canada. #thunderbay #movingtothunderbay #confederationcollege

We took our series As Told By Canadian Immigrants on the road to Thunder Bay, and it turned into one of the most eye-opening trips.

💼 From learning why unionized job listings may already be taken…
🌱 To seeing firsthand how some communities aren’t just looking for newcomers - they’re ready to keep them.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

The difference between immigrant attraction vs. retention
How to connect at networking events (even if you're new)
What Thunder Bay is really like as a place to live and work

Whether you're an international student, a newcomer on a work permit, or just exploring life beyond the GTA (Toronto), this is for you.

🎬 Watch the behind the scenes Thunder Bay experience, unfiltered, emotional, and packed with lessons.

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00:00 – Why We Came
01:13 – Immigrant Goals, Unfiltered
02:24 – Waffles, Driving Vs. Flying & Real First Impressions
06:47 – Half Way There in Sault Ste. Marie
08:27 – Day One: Networking Starts in the Airbnb
10:12 – What We Got Right (and Wrong)
13:48 – Employer Visits Begin: Our Tactical Rollout
16:09 – Union vs. Non-Union Jobs (Watch This Before You Apply)
💡 Value Nugget: How seniority and internal applicants can affect your job hunt strategy.
18:20 – Meeting a CEO in Work Boots (and Why That Matters) - Judging less, listening more
20:25 – Pasta, YouTube & Networking Secrets
💡 Value Nugget: Copying your immigrant friends won’t get you PR.
22:04 – Insider Tips, Who is Getting The Jobs
23:17 – First Time at a Networking Event? Here’s What Worked.
💡 Value Nugget: How temporary residents can create memorable moments without awkwardness.
24:41 – Final Reflections: Our Social Capital Just Exploded
32:02 – Thunder Bay: Expectations vs. Reality
💡 Value Nugget: Yes, there’s Walmart — but more importantly...
36:51 – Follow-Up is Everything
37:33 – Why Trips Like This Matter (And What You Can Learn)

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