List of Canadian islands by population facts for kids
Canada is a huge country with many amazing islands! Some islands are tiny and have no people, while others are home to millions. This article is about the natural islands in Canada that have more than 5,000 people living on them. We won't be looking at islands that people built, like those created by canals.
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Canada's Busiest Islands: A Look at Population
Have you ever wondered which Canadian islands are home to the most people? It's fascinating to see how many people can live on an island, especially when you compare it to the island's size. Some islands are very crowded, while others are much more spread out. This list helps us understand where Canada's island populations are concentrated.
Top Populated Islands in Canada
The table below shows the islands in Canada with the most people. It lists them from the most populated to the least, but only includes islands with over 5,000 residents.
- Rank: This shows where the island stands on the list, from 1st (most populated) downwards.
- Island's Name: The name of the island and its province or territory.
- Population (2016): How many people lived there in 2016.
- Area (km2): How big the island is in square kilometers. A square kilometer is about the size of 100 football fields!
- Pop. Density in 2016 (/km2): This tells us how crowded an island is. It's the number of people per square kilometer. A higher number means more people are packed into a smaller space.
| Rank | Island's Name | Population (2016) | Area (km2) | Pop. Density in 2016 (/km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island of Montreal (QC) | 1,906,865 | 472.55 | 4035.26 |
| 2 | Vancouver Island (BC) | 747,181 | 31,285 | 23.88 |
| 3 | Newfoundland (NL) | 477,787 | 108,860 | 4.39 |
| 4 | Île Jésus (Laval, QC) | 437,413 | 245 | 1785.36 |
| 5 | Lulu Island (Richmond, BC) | 206,216 | 120 | 1718.51 |
| 6 | Prince Edward Island | 142,579 | 5,620 | 24.17 |
| 7 | Cape Breton Island (NS) | 132,010 | 10,311 | 12.80 |
| 8 | Île Perrot (QC) | 37,954 | 41.94 | 904.95 |
| 9 | Nuns' Island (Montreal, QC) | 20,461 | 3.74 | 5470.86 |
| 10 | Grande-Île (Île de Salaberry, QC) | 15,335 | ||
| 11 | Île-Bizard (Montreal, QC) | 14,713 | 22.78 | 645.87 |
| 12 | Baffin Island (NU) | 13,148 | 507,451 | 0.02 |
| 13 | Manitoulin Island (ON) | 12,754 | 2,766 | 4.61 |
| 14 | Kaien Island (Prince Rupert, BC) | 12,220 | 54.93 | 222.46 |
| 15 | Salt Spring Island (BC) | 10,557 | 182 | 58.00 |
| 16 | Île de Hull (QC) | 8,691 | ||
| 17 | Grindstone Island (QC) | 7,694 | ||
| 18 | Île d'Orléans (QC) | 7,082 | 192.81 | 36.73 |
| 19 | Lamèque Island (NB) | 5,681 | 150 | 37.87 |
Spotlight on Key Islands
- Island of Montreal: This island in Quebec is by far the most populated. It's home to the city of Montreal, which is one of Canada's biggest cities! It's also one of the most densely populated islands on the list.
- Vancouver Island: Located in British Columbia, this is the second most populated island. It's much larger than the Island of Montreal, so even with many people, it feels less crowded.
- Newfoundland: This huge island in Newfoundland and Labrador is the third most populated. It's known for its beautiful rugged coastline and unique culture.
- Prince Edward Island: This is Canada's smallest province, and it's entirely an island! It's famous for its red soil and delicious potatoes.
- Baffin Island: Even though it's the 12th most populated on this list, Baffin Island in Nunavut is actually the largest island in Canada by area! It's so big that its population density is very low, meaning there's lots of open space.
See also
- List of islands of Canada
- List of islands
- List of Canadian islands by area
