Population density and distribution in Canada Peete reer Sore a eee ‘of population in Canada. Include the terms north Canada, the Rock Vee cote cee er eae wheat-growing area), the St Lawrence Valley, and Vancouver Population density Major cities (people per square kilometre) (population in millions) 9 Hl Over 10 @ Over3 W110 O13 under 1 * 054 + 01-05 oe - Mexco Fig 1.22 Population distribution and density in Canada Human factors influencing population density and @ distribution in Canada One reason why the St Lawrence Valley has the highest population density is because this was the part that the first French and English colonists moved into. People of French origin tended to congregate in the province of Quebec, and those from England in Ontario and British Peers enn ren Columbia. Since the 1990s, the majority of immigrants have originated from Asia, especially from China, the Philippines and india, LEARNING TIP Human factors include economic influences and also social ones. ‘What are the advantages and disadvantages of ving in densely populated and sparsely populated areas?