Write your message in an Octo Group — Octo clarifies the details first, then posts and keeps matching you with the right people.
For newcomers in Toronto navigating a new life in Canada. Find winter survival buddies, summer patio friends, and people who understand the newcomer experience of building a social circle in one of the world most diverse cities
New in Toronto on OctoSay is a community for people who just landed in Canada largest city — but unlike newcomer Facebook groups where everyone posts and nobody responds, here Octo helps you find the right person first. You chat with Octo to sort out what you need — whether it is a winter survival buddy, a summer patio friend, someone to explore the food scene with, or just a friend who understands that Toronto is wonderfully diverse but building a social circle from zero is still hard. Then Octo continuously finds the right person for you, not random strangers. When you connect, both of you already share the full conversation context, so there is no need to explain your immigration status or why you chose Toronto. No spam, no scam job postings, no posts left unanswered. Just real people in Toronto, truly understood, finally found.
Group chat, but Octo clarifies your details and actively matches you.
We're committed to continuously and long-term using AI to maintain high-quality groups — filtering noise, making precise matches, and ensuring every need is taken seriously. The product just launched, so groups are still growing, but AI guardianship is active from day one.
We kindly ask you to spread the word and stay in the group. Be patient as we build something truly useful together. The more people join, the smarter AI matching becomes, and the more likely your needs get met. Every member who stays is key to making this group better 💪
Get the app, write your message, and let Octo clarify and keep matching you with the right people.