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New to Norfolk

An Information Guide to help you make Norfolk your new home

Norfolk welcomes newcomers. And we want to help you feel welcomed. 

It’s not always easy to feel connected to a new community. This online guide can help you make connections with your neighbours and community. You can get help to look for a job, start a business, and improve your English. Find information on many things: how to get a driver’s licence, find medical care, set up a bank account, and find places to shop, eat, and worship. And much more.

This guide will help newcomers, refugees, international agricultural workers, international foreign workers, and international students learn more about life in Norfolk County and make connections.

To change the language on this website, click on the top right corner of any page, beside the word Language. It can be changed from English to more than 100 world languages.

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Settling in Norfolk

Learn about local services that can help you and your family put down roots

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Daily Life in Norfolk

Learn about daily life here, from finding housing to transit, shopping, and things to do

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Working in Norfolk

Learn about Norfolk's job market and how and where to search for jobs

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Learning English

Learn where to go to get help to improve your English language skills

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Running a Business

Learn about how to become an entrepreneur to start, run, and build a business

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Education and Training

Learn how to get further education and training, and build your skills

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Staying Healthy

Learn where to go when you're sick, need vaccinations, and other health services

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Knowing Government

Learn what services governments provide, including Canadian citizenship