Scottish Canadians
ethnic group; Canadians of Scottish descent or heritage
Scottish Canadians are people of Scottish descent or heritage living in Canada. As the third-largest ethnic group in Canada and amongst the first Europeans to settle in the country, Scottish people have made a large impact on Canadian culture since colonial times.
Canadiens écossais Gàidheil Canadach | |
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| Total population | |
| 4,799,010 13.93% of the population of Canada | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Canada | |
 Ontario | 2,101,100 |
 British Columbia | 828,145 |
 Alberta | 661,265 |
 Nova Scotia | 288,180 |
 Manitoba | 209,170 |
 Quebec | 202,515 |
 Prince Edward Island | 50,685 |
| Other countries | |
 United States | 973,262 |
 France | 964,000 |
 Mexico | 962,000 |
 Ireland | 759,000 |
 United Kingdom | 699,098 |
 Australia | 655,080 |
| Languages | |
| English, Scottish Gaelic (Canadian Gaelic dialect), French, Scots | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (including Presbyterian, Anglican, Baptist, Roman Catholic, United) Other religions[1] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Scottish, English, Scotch-Irish, Métis, Ulster Scots Canadians, English Canadians, English Americans, Scottish Americans, Ulster Scots, other British Canadians | |
References
change- ↑ Church, College, and Clergy, Page 76, Brian J. Fraser – 1995
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