Religion in Canada facts for kids
Religion in Canada (2011 National Household Survey) Roman Catholicism (38.7%) Other Christian (28.5%) Non-religious (23.9%) Islam (3.2%) Hinduism (1.5%) Sikhism (1.4%) Buddhism (1.1%) Judaism (1.0%) Other religions (0.6%)
Religion in Canada covers a wide range of beliefs. The majority (67%) of Canadians are Christians. Of that group Roman Catholics make up 34% of the population. Protestants make up about 27% of Canada's population. As of 2011 23.9% of Canadians reported they practiced no particular religion. Islam makes up the next largest religion with 3.2% of the population. Canada has no official religion. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows Canadians to practice any religion they wish to.
Minority religions
About 20% of Canadians were born somewhere else. immigrants have had an effect on Canada's changing religious makeup. Minority religions in Canada are growing in numbers. These include Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism and Eastern Orthodox Christians. The first synagogue in Canada was built in Montreal in 1768. The first Canadian mosque was built in Edmonton in 1938.
Images for kids
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St. Paul's Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia, the oldest Anglican church in Canada still standing, built in 1750.
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Inauguration of United Church at Mutual Street Arena, Toronto, on June 10, 1925.
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A Hutterite colony in Manitoba.
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Front of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in St. John's, Newfoundland.
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The Cardston Alberta Temple, the oldest LDS temple outside the United States.
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Gatineau Mosque in Quebec.
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Aaron Hart is considered to be the father of Canadian Jewry.
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The Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, Ontario.
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto.
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Ling Yen Mountain Temple in Richmond, British Columbia
See also
In Spanish: Religión en Canadá para niños
