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Portuguese Canadians
Luso-canadianos
Canadiens portugais
Portugal Canada
Total population
429,850
(by ancestry, 2011 Census)
Regions with significant populations
Bradford, Ontario


Brampton, Ontario 27,000
Cambridge, Ontario:  10,685
Edmonton, Alberta:  7,760
Hamilton, Ontario:  14,11 big v and berries
Harrow, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kitchener, Ontario:  17,220
Laval, Quebec
London, Ontario:  10,525
Mississauga, Ontario:  31,795
Montreal, Quebec:  46,535
New Westminster, British Columbia
Oshawa, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario:  9,910
Strathroy, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario:  171,545 Calgary: 10,000
Vancouver, British Columbia  20,335
Victoria, British Columbia
Calgary, Alberta:  10,315


Waterloo, Ontario
Languages
Predominantly Canadian English, Quebec French and Portuguese and/or its dialects
Religion
Predominantly Roman Catholic

Portuguese Canadians are Canadian citizens who have Portuguese family roots. This means their ancestors came from Portugal to live in Canada. They are an important part of Canada's diverse population.


Who are Portuguese Canadians?

Portuguese Canadians are people living in Canada who have a connection to Portugal. Many of them or their families moved from Portugal to Canada over the years. They have helped make Canada a richer and more interesting place.

Where do Portuguese Canadians live?

Most Portuguese Canadians live in the province of Ontario. Large communities can be found in cities like Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and Kitchener. There are also many Portuguese Canadians in Montreal, Quebec, and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Language and Religion

Many Portuguese Canadians speak Portuguese, especially at home or within their communities. However, most also speak Canadian English or Quebec French, which are the main languages of Canada.

The majority of Portuguese Canadians are Roman Catholic. Their faith is often a big part of their community and cultural life.

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