rLoka

For South Asians in Canada · Launching in Toronto and Vancouver

Find your people. Understand Canada. Build your life.

A community for South Asians in Canada to make genuine friends, discover groups, join local events, learn practical things about Canada, and find people who understand what starting over feels like.

Free to join. Built for life in Canada.

Examples of what you'll find

Example group pages: a coffee meetup, health and wellness and architecture groups, a list of groups, and a sports club.
  • Newcomer coffee morning Toronto
  • Weekend cricket Toronto
  • Resume workshop Online
  • Sunday hike Vancouver

Sound familiar

Canada can be exciting. Starting over can also feel lonely.

  • “I know people, but I don't have real friends.”

  • “I moved here and still don't know how things work.”

  • “I want to meet people outside university or work.”

  • “Sometimes I just want someone who understands.”

You shouldn't have to figure out Canada alone.

What you get

One place to meet people, learn, and belong.

  • Meet People

    Find people with similar interests, backgrounds and goals.

  • Join Groups

    Students, newcomers, professionals, cricket, hiking, fitness, entrepreneurs and more.

  • Real-World Meetups

    Coffee, sports, dinners, study groups and local activities.

  • Learn Canada

    Practical classes and workshops about language, workplace culture, rights and everyday life.

  • Find Support

    Discover mentors, resources, organizations and people who have already been through it.

  • Events & Community

    Discover what's happening around you and get involved.

Why we exist

You can build a life in Canada without leaving your identity behind.

We believe South Asians shouldn't have to choose between where they came from and where they're going.

We're building a place where people can meet, learn how Canada works, help each other, and build meaningful lives and friendships along the way.

How it works

Start with one connection.

  1. Join Free

    Create your profile and tell us a little about yourself.

  2. Find Your People

    Discover people, groups and events around your city and interests.

  3. Get Involved

    Meet offline, join a group, learn something useful or help someone else.

Join Free Free to join. No credit card required.

Who it's for

Wherever you are in the journey, there's a place for you.

  • Students

    Make friends beyond campus.

  • Newcomers

    Find people who have already been through the transition.

  • Young Professionals

    Build friendships and networks outside work.

  • South Asian Women

    Find welcoming communities and meaningful activities.

  • Community Builders

    Create groups, host events and bring people together.

For businesses & organizations

Already have a community? Bring it with you.

For temples, student clubs, cultural organizations and relevant businesses that want to create stronger relationships with the South Asian communities they serve.

For businesses & organizations

Let's build a stronger community together.

  • Create your own community
  • Organize events
  • Offer classes and workshops
  • Reach relevant audiences
  • Build an active member network

Where this is going

From one connection to a whole community.

  1. Friend
  2. Group
  3. Meetup
  4. Learning
  5. Community
Marketplace Trusted South Asian businesses and services, further down the road.

We're starting with people and community. Over time, we're building the infrastructure that helps South Asians connect, learn, support each other and discover trusted businesses and services across Canada.

Your community in Canada starts with one connection.

Meet people. Join something. Learn something useful. Build your circle.

No credit card required.

Join Free

Pick the gender that fits you

Free to join. No credit card required.
You must be 19 or older. Not available to residents of Québec.

For businesses & organizations

Let's build a stronger community together

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