Find pen pals in Canada, on a map
Canada stretches across six time zones and two main languages. On Penpalmap you zoom in on Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver or a small town far from any big city, open a profile and write straight away. It is free, ad-free, with or without an account.
English and French, side by side
English and French are both official languages in Canada, which makes it a good place to practise either one, or both. In Quebec, French is the everyday language; elsewhere English is more common. An account can list the languages you speak and the ones you are learning, and a message you do not understand can be translated.
A very wide country
Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, with most people living in cities close to the southern border. Ask your pen pal what winter is really like where they live, how far they are from the nearest big city and what they do when the snow arrives.
Mind the time zones
Canada has six time zones, from Newfoundland, about three and a half hours behind UTC in winter, to the Pacific coast, eight hours behind. Two pen pals in the same country can be several hours apart, so ask where they are before waiting for a reply.
How to meet people in Canada on Penpalmap
Open the map and zoom in on Canada to see who has placed a pin there. Open a profile, say hello and, if you get along, keep writing. You can start without an account in a few seconds. Exact positions are never shown: they are always blurred.
Questions about pen pals in Canada
Do I need to speak English or French?
You can write in your own language, in English or in French, and translate a message you do not understand. An account can also say which languages you speak or learn.
Which time zone is my pen pal in?
It depends on the region, since Canada spans six time zones. Ask where they live, or look at where their pin is on the map.
Do I need an account to start?
No. A temporary profile only asks for a first name, an age, a gender and a position. A free account adds more photos, details about your languages and filters on the map.